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Purecycle Technologies Holdings Corp (PCT)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/17/2025: PCT (4-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Above Average Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, frequently surpass the market, reflecting reliable and trustworthy advice.
Number of Analysts
4 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $15
1 Year Target Price $15
| 2 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 2 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 82.91% | Avg. Invested days 34 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  4.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/17/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 2.54B USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 15 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 15 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 4 | Beta 2.02 | 52 Weeks Range 5.40 - 17.37 | Updated Date 10/18/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 5.40 - 17.37 | Updated Date 10/18/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -1.7 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin - | Operating Margin (TTM) -2763.51% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -10.63% | Return on Equity (TTM) -84.94% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 142.86 | Enterprise Value 2558805597 | Price to Sales(TTM) 787.28 |
Enterprise Value 2558805597 | Price to Sales(TTM) 787.28 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 792.2 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -11.05 | Shares Outstanding 180093094 | Shares Floating 125099867 |
Shares Outstanding 180093094 | Shares Floating 125099867 | ||
Percent Insiders 2.79 | Percent Institutions 79.59 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Purecycle Technologies Holdings Corp
Company Overview
History and Background
PureCycle Technologies was founded in 2015 with the goal of recycling polypropylene (PP) plastic waste into virgin-like resin. It developed a proprietary purification recycling technology licensed from Procter & Gamble. The company went public through a special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC) merger in 2021.
Core Business Areas
- Polypropylene Recycling: PureCycle focuses on recycling waste polypropylene (PP) using its proprietary purification technology, creating virgin-like recycled PP resin.
Leadership and Structure
Dustin Olson is the Chief Executive Officer. The company has a board of directors overseeing its strategic direction.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Ultra-Pure Recycled Polypropylene (UPRP): PureCycle's primary product is UPRP, a recycled polypropylene resin with properties similar to virgin PP. Market share data is still emerging as the company scales production. Competitors include companies producing virgin PP and other recycled PP resins. These would be companies such as LyondellBasell (LYB) and Berry Global (BERY)
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The plastics recycling industry is growing, driven by increasing environmental concerns and demand for sustainable materials. There is increasing legislative push for PCR (Post Consumer Resins).
Positioning
PureCycle aims to be a leader in PP recycling with its proprietary purification technology, targeting applications requiring high-purity materials.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for recycled PP is estimated to be billions of dollars annually, reflecting the large volume of PP waste generated globally. PureCycle is positioning itself to capture a significant share of this market.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Proprietary recycling technology
- Potential for high-purity recycled PP
- Partnership with Procter & Gamble
- Growing demand for sustainable materials
Weaknesses
- Relatively new technology with limited operating history
- High capital expenditure requirements
- Dependence on feedstock availability
- Negative perception from short sellers
Opportunities
- Expanding recycling capacity
- Entering new markets
- Developing new applications for UPRP
- Benefiting from government incentives for recycling
Threats
- Competition from virgin PP producers
- Fluctuations in virgin PP prices
- Technological obsolescence
- Regulatory changes
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- LyondellBasell (LYB)
- Berry Global (BERY)
- Republic Services (RSG)
Competitive Landscape
PureCycle's advantage lies in its purification technology, but it faces competition from established virgin PP producers and other recycling companies. However the company has no true competitors as no company can yet purify post consumer PP waste like PCT claims to be able to do. PCT's disadvantages are the lack of profitability due to the current low production and the high capital expenditures.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth is limited due to the early stage of commercialization.
Future Projections: Analysts project significant revenue growth as PureCycle increases its recycling capacity. The realization of that growth is still in the future as the company is not yet producing much recycled material.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include constructing recycling facilities and securing feedstock agreements.
Summary
PureCycle is a company in its early stages attempting to revolutionize PP recycling with its proprietary technology. It has promising potential due to increasing demand for sustainable plastics, but it faces challenges in scaling up production, managing costs, and competing with established players. The company's success depends on executing its expansion plans and demonstrating the viability of its technology. Overall, the company is very risky at its current stage of development.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings
- Analyst reports
- Industry publications
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Market share estimates are approximate.
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.
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About Purecycle Technologies Holdings Corp
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Orlando, FL, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2020-07-14 | CEO & Director Mr. Dustin Olson | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Pollution & Treatment Controls | Full time employees 157 | Website https://www.purecycle.com |
Full time employees 157 | Website https://www.purecycle.com | ||
PureCycle Technologies, Inc. engages in the production of recycled polypropylene (PP). The company holds a license for restoring waste PP into ultra-pure recycled PP resin, PureFive, which has various applications, including packaging and labeling for consumer products, textiles, and plastic parts for various industries. Its recycling process separates color, odor, and other contaminants from plastic waste feedstock to transform it into virgin-like resin. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Orlando, Florida.
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