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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/14/2025: TSE (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
1 Year Target Price $2.93
1 Year Target Price $2.93
0 | Strong Buy |
0 | Buy |
4 | Hold |
0 | Sell |
0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -62.53% | Avg. Invested days 20 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 87.36M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 2.93 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 2.93 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 4 | Beta 1.44 | 52 Weeks Range 1.90 - 6.98 | Updated Date 08/15/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 1.90 - 6.98 | Updated Date 08/15/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 1.59% | Basic EPS (TTM) -10.98 |
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 2025-08-06 | When - | Estimate -1.52 | Actual -2.12 |
Profitability
Profit Margin -11.96% | Operating Margin (TTM) -3.9% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -1.18% | Return on Equity (TTM) -5162.41% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 19.34 | Enterprise Value 2507564757 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.03 |
Enterprise Value 2507564757 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.03 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.77 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 21.9 | Shares Outstanding 35952600 | Shares Floating 28386356 |
Shares Outstanding 35952600 | Shares Floating 28386356 | ||
Percent Insiders 5.38 | Percent Institutions 77 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Trinseo SA

Company Overview
History and Background
Trinseo SA was formed in 2010 when Styron, a business of The Dow Chemical Company, was acquired by Bain Capital. In 2021, Trinseo acquired Aristech Surfaces LLC. The company has since evolved into a global materials solutions provider.
Core Business Areas
- Engineered Materials: Offers a range of engineered plastics for automotive, consumer electronics, and medical applications.
- Latex Binders: Provides latex binders for paper and board coatings, adhesives, and carpet backing.
- Plastics Solutions: Produces polystyrene and compounds & blends for a variety of applications.
- Base Plastics: Products include polystyrene (PS), acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) and styrene-acrylonitrile (SAN).
Leadership and Structure
The current CEO is Frank Bozich. The company operates with a functional organizational structure, with global business units and support functions.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Engineered Plastics: Offers a wide array of engineered plastics used in automotive, electronics, and medical devices. Competitors include Celanese and BASF. Market share varies by specific product, but Trinseo is a significant player.
- Latex Binders: Supplies latex binders for paper coatings and adhesives. Competitors include Synthomer and Mallard Creek Polymers. Market share varies geographically and by application.
- Polystyrene: Produces general purpose and high impact polystyrene for packaging and durable goods. Competitors include INEOS Styrolution and Americas Styrenics. Market share varies regionally.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The specialty materials industry is characterized by cyclicality, global competition, and increasing focus on sustainability.
Positioning
Trinseo is a global materials solutions provider focused on differentiated products and sustainable solutions. Its competitive advantages include strong technical expertise and a broad product portfolio.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The total addressable market for Trinseo's products is estimated to be several billion dollars annually. Trinseo's position is focused on high-value segments within these markets, allowing for differentiated pricing and improved profitability.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Diversified product portfolio
- Global presence
- Strong technical expertise
- Focus on sustainable solutions
- Strong customer relationships
Weaknesses
- Exposure to raw material price volatility
- High debt level
- Cyclical nature of the industry
- Geographic concentration
Opportunities
- Growing demand for sustainable materials
- Expansion into new geographic markets
- Development of innovative products
- Strategic acquisitions
- Increasing demand for lightweight materials in automotive.
Threats
- Economic downturn
- Increased competition
- Fluctuations in raw material prices
- Changes in environmental regulations
- Geopolitical risks
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- LYB
- CC
- DOW
- BASFY
- WLK
Competitive Landscape
Trinseo faces intense competition from larger, more diversified chemical companies. Trinseo's focus on differentiated products and customer service helps it compete effectively.
Major Acquisitions
Aristech Surfaces LLC
- Year: 2021
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 455
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Trinseo's offerings in acrylic products and increased its presence in the building and construction market.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Requires up-to-date financial data from a reliable source.
Future Projections: Requires up-to-date analyst estimates.
Recent Initiatives: Trinseo has been focusing on strategic acquisitions and divestitures to optimize its portfolio, as well as investing in sustainable solutions.
Summary
Trinseo is a global materials solutions provider with a diversified portfolio and a focus on sustainability. It faces challenges related to raw material price volatility and industry cyclicality. Strategic acquisitions and investments in innovation are key to its growth trajectory. The company should continue to focus on reducing its debt and expanding into new markets.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company SEC filings
- Industry reports
- Analyst estimates
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Financial data and market share estimates are subject to change. This analysis is based on available information and may not be complete.
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About Trinseo SA
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Wayne, PA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2014-06-12 | President, CEO & Director Mr. Frank A. Bozich | ||
Sector Basic Materials | Industry Specialty Chemicals | Full time employees 2950 | Website https://www.trinseo.com |
Full time employees 2950 | Website https://www.trinseo.com |
Trinseo PLC provides specialty material solutions in the United States, Europe, the Asia-Pacific, and internationally. It operates through four segments: Engineered Materials, Latex Binders, Polymer Solutions, and Americas Styrenics. The Engineered Materials segment offers rigid thermoplastic compounds and blends, soft thermoplastic, continuous cast, cell cast, activated methyl methacrylates, polymethyl methacrylates (PMMA) resins, and extruded PMMA sheets and resins for consumer electronics, medical, footwear, automotive, and building and construction applications under the EMERGE, CALIBRE, PLEXIGLAS, ALTUGLAS, ACRYSPA, AVONITE, STUDIO, MEGOL, APILON, APIGO, and APINAT trade names. The Latex Binders segment provides various latex binder products, including styrene-butadiene latex, styrene-acrylate latex, vinylidene chloride latex, all-acrylic latex, and butadiene-methacrylate latex. The Polymer Solutions Segment offers a range of polymers, such as copolymers, polycarbonate, styrene-acrylonitrile, and acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene under the MAGNUM brand. The Americas Styrenics segment provides styrene monomer, polystyrene, general purpose polystyrenes, high heat and impact resins, and STYRON A-TECH polystyrene products for appliances, food packaging, food service disposables, consumer electronics, and building and construction materials applications. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Wayne, Pennsylvania.Trinseo Public Limited Company operates as a real estate development company. It operates as a land development and subdivision company. It was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Sir John Rogerson's Quay, Ireland.

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