Ascent Industries Co.
ACNTBasic MaterialsNASDAQSpecialty Chemicals
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Daily timeframeAscent Industries Co. engages in the development, production, and distribution of specialty chemical solutions. The $126.0M market capitalization puts ACNT squarely in micro-cap range for its industry. It offers surfactants, defoamers, lubricating agents, flame retardants, and specialty intermediates in petroleum-based and bio-based formulations.
Market Cap
$126.0M
Beta
0.49
P/E (TTM)
—
P/E (Fwd)
17.43
EPS (TTM)
$-0.26
EPS (Fwd)
$0.80
ROE
-2.9%
ROA
-3.3%
Cash
$28.1M
Total Debt
$13.8M
Free CF
-$8.2M
52W Change
14.2%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where ACNT stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 20, 2026 close, ACNT finished 5.58% below its 150-day moving average ($14.33) and 8.52% below its 200-day moving average ($14.79). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is ACNT overbought or oversold?
At the October 20, 2026 close, ACNT's RSI(14) was 22.3, in oversold territory (below 30). The MACD histogram was negative, so short-term momentum leaned bearish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
Ascent Industries Co. holds $28.1M in cash against $13.8M in total debt, giving it a net cash position. This means the company could theoretically pay off all its debt and still have cash remaining. Free cash flow is running at -$8.2M, which bears watching. Negative free cash flow can be acceptable during heavy investment periods but needs to improve over time. ROE of -2.9% points to negative capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. Revenue has pulled back from $262.0M (2022) to $74.9M (2025), a 71% decline worth watching.
ACNT's low beta indicates it tends to be less volatile than the broader market, which may suit investors seeking more stable price behavior. With cash comfortably exceeding debt, ACNT has financial flexibility that may help navigate uncertain periods. The company is burning cash at the operating level, which is not unusual for growth-phase companies but adds risk if it persists. It is important to consider these factors alongside broader market conditions and individual financial goals when reviewing ACNT.