Purecycle Technologies Holdings Corp(PCT)

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1-STAR RATING
PASS
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$2.77
10/23/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for PCT

10/23/2026: PCT (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Purecycle Technologies Holdings Corp is an emerging player in the specialty chemical industry, focused on producing high-purity recycled polypropylene through a proprietary process. The company's main strength lies in its unique technology and strategic partnerships with major global brands that prioritize sustainability. The primary investment story centers on the successful scaling of its industrial manufacturing facilities to meet rising demand for recycled plastics. However, significant execution, operational, and financial risks remain, particularly regarding facility performance and cash flow sustainability. This stock is best suited for risk-tolerant growth investors, and market participants should closely monitor production metrics and progress on subsequent facility developments.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company offers high growth potential in the sustainability space but faces significant execution risks.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock often experiences high volatility and lacks the consistent trends required for a momentum strategy.
Value investorWeak fitThe current valuation is speculative and not based on current earnings or assets.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company has no history of dividends and does not currently generate free cash flow.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe company is highly speculative and subject to significant operational and financial risks.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock price is subject to rapid fluctuations based on project milestones and market sentiment.
Valuation riskHighCurrent prices are disconnected from near-term profitability metrics.
Competition risk (Petrochemical giants)Medium / highEstablished incumbents have massive scale and capital advantages.
Business qualityMediumThe business model is unproven at a long-term, high-volume scale.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThe company does not pay dividends.
Execution riskHighThe company must successfully scale complex industrial manufacturing processes.

Price Behavior

Steep Decline
PRICE PATH

Steep Decline

The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.

Highly Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Highly Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent, large price swings that make its near-term movement less predictable.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 43.31%
Avg. Invested days 26
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
PCT receives a 2-star rating, supported by solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, soft quantitative characteristics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
PCT has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with soft financial health, moderate growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+36.9%) is partially offset by weak cash generation (FCF margin -2197.3%), slightly negative revenue growth (+0.0%), weak profitability (net margin -2185.1%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
PCT's financial health is soft, with the relatively strongest area being moderate liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 12.0%). Operating efficiency is weak (1 stars), which helps explain the 2-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is PCT's strongest growth driver at +36.9% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, while revenue growth (+0.0%, slightly negative) and free-cash-flow growth (+8.4%, moderate) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 89.6% and approximately 80.5% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 2.67% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Sylebra Capital LLC 16.96%
Abundance Wealth Counselors 12.60%
BlackRock Inc 5.53%
Longview Management Group LLC 4.84%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 3.95%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
PCT generates approximately $-16,113 of gross profit, $-19,912 of operating income, and $-21,973 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Operating losses and cash burn explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: -0.53% (Tax Credit)

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
PCT has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while soft valuation.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

High VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 556.51M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 10.6
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 10.6
Volume (30-day avg) 6.1M shares
Beta 2.63
52 Weeks Range 2.59 - 14.20
Updated Date 10/24/2026
52 Weeks Range 2.59 - 14.20
Updated Date 10/24/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -1.47

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Polypropylene Resin SalesSale of purified polypropylene resin to manufacturers of consumer goods and packaging.Revenue comes from selling high-quality recycled plastic to companies needing sustainable materials.
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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 142.86
Enterprise Value 1.39B
Price to Sales(TTM) 40.43
Enterprise Value 1.39B
Price to Sales(TTM) 40.43
Enterprise Value to Revenue 100.72
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -11.05
Shares Outstanding 200.90M
Shares Floating 161.78M
Shares Outstanding 200.90M
Shares Floating 161.78M
Percent Insiders 2.67
Percent Institutions 89.57

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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