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Ingevity Corp (NGVT)
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10/30/2025: NGVT (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
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Not Recommended Performance
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Number of Analysts
4 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $67.25
1 Year Target Price $67.25
| 1 | Strong Buy |
| 2 | Buy |
| 1 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -39.59% | Avg. Invested days 30 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/30/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.96B USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 67.25 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 67.25 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 4 | Beta 1.41 | 52 Weeks Range 28.49 - 60.77 | Updated Date 10/30/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 28.49 - 60.77 | Updated Date 10/30/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -5.95 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-10-29 | When - | Estimate 1.4 | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -16.35% | Operating Margin (TTM) 23.53% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 8.9% | Return on Equity (TTM) -106.83% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 9.97 | Enterprise Value 3352016508 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.48 |
Enterprise Value 3352016508 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.48 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.53 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 43.19 | Shares Outstanding 36466285 | Shares Floating 36178931 |
Shares Outstanding 36466285 | Shares Floating 36178931 | ||
Percent Insiders 1.2 | Percent Institutions 103.16 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Ingevity Corp
Company Overview
History and Background
Ingevity Corp. was spun off from WestRock in 2016. It focuses on specialty chemicals and materials derived from pine chemicals.
Core Business Areas
- Performance Chemicals: Provides solutions for pavement technologies, oilfield, industrial specialties, and agricultural uses, focusing on specialty additives.
- Advanced Polymer Technologies: Focuses on engineered polymers, primarily activated carbon for automotive emission control and other applications.
Leadership and Structure
John Fortson serves as the President and CEO. The company has a typical corporate structure with functional departments such as finance, operations, and sales.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Automotive Carbon: Activated carbon used in gasoline vapor recovery systems in vehicles. Market share estimated around 40-50%. Competitors include Cabot Corp. and Haycarb.
- Pavement Technologies: Additives that improve the performance and durability of asphalt pavements. Market share estimated around 20-30%. Competitors include Kraton Corporation and Arkema.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The specialty chemicals industry is characterized by innovation, customization, and strong customer relationships. The demand is driven by various end markets like automotive, infrastructure, and industrial applications.
Positioning
Ingevity is a leading player in niche markets, particularly automotive carbon and pavement technologies. Its competitive advantage lies in its technology, quality, and customer service.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The total addressable market for Ingevity's products is estimated to be in the billions of dollars. They are positioned to capture a significant portion of this TAM through innovation and market expansion.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong market position in key segments
- Proprietary technologies and patents
- Customer relationships
- Experienced management team
Weaknesses
- Concentration of revenue in certain end markets
- Exposure to raw material price volatility
- Dependence on automotive industry cycles
- Potential liabilities related to environmental regulations
Opportunities
- Expansion into new geographies
- Development of new products and applications
- Acquisitions of complementary businesses
- Growth in demand for sustainable solutions
Threats
- Intensified competition
- Economic downturns
- Changes in regulations
- Technological disruptions
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- CAB
- KRAT
Competitive Landscape
Ingevity has a competitive advantage in terms of technology and customer service. However, it faces competition from larger, more diversified companies.
Major Acquisitions
Perstorp Capa
- Year: 2022
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 665
- Strategic Rationale: Expands Ingevity's engineered polymers business and provides access to new markets and technologies.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Ingevity has experienced consistent growth over the past few years, driven by strong demand in its key markets.
Future Projections: Analysts project continued growth for Ingevity, driven by expansion into new markets and the development of new products.
Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives include investments in new manufacturing facilities and acquisitions of complementary businesses.
Summary
Ingevity is a strong company with leading positions in niche markets. The company benefits from proprietary technologies and customer relationships. Exposure to raw material price volatility and dependence on certain end markets are potential risks. Acquisitions and new product development are key growth drivers.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings, analyst reports, industry publications
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market share estimates are approximate and may vary.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Ingevity Corp
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters North Charleston, SC, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2016-05-02 | President, CEO & Director Mr. David H. Li | ||
Sector Basic Materials | Industry Specialty Chemicals | Full time employees 1600 | Website https://www.ingevity.com |
Full time employees 1600 | Website https://www.ingevity.com | ||
Ingevity Corporation manufactures and sells activated carbon products, derivative specialty chemicals, and engineered polymers in North America, the Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and South America. It operates through three segments: Performance Materials, Performance Chemicals, and Advanced Polymer Technologies. The Performance Materials segment engineers, manufactures, and sells hardwood-based and chemically activated carbon products for use in gasoline vapor emission control systems in cars, trucks, motorcycles, and boats. This segment also produces other activated carbon products for food, water, beverage, and chemical purification applications. The Performance Chemicals segment consists of road technologies and industrial specialties. This segment's products are used in pavement construction, pavement preservation, pavement reconstruction and recycling, road markings, agrochemical dispersants, lubricants, certain adhesives, rubber, and other industrial uses. The Advanced Polymer Technologies segment produces caprolactone and caprolactone-based specialty polymers for use in coatings, resins, elastomers, adhesives, bioplastics, and medical devices. It serves automotive parts manufacturers through sales representatives, third-party sales representatives, and distributors. The company was formerly known as WestRock Company, Specialty Chemicals Business and changed its name to Ingevity Corporation in September 2015. Ingevity Corporation was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in North Charleston, South Carolina.
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