Ascent Industries Co.
ACNTBasic MaterialsNASDAQSpecialty Chemicals · Last scanned Sep 8, 2026
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Daily timeframeHeadquartered within the basic materials sector, Ascent Industries Co. focuses on Specialty Chemicals services and products. Ascent Industries Co. engages in the development, production, and distribution of specialty chemical solutions. With a market capitalization of $137.5M, it sits in micro-cap territory. It offers surfactants, defoamers, lubricating agents, flame retardants, and specialty intermediates in petroleum-based and bio-based formulations.
Market Cap
$137.5M
Beta
0.50
P/E (TTM)
—
P/E (Fwd)
19.07
EPS (TTM)
$-0.27
EPS (Fwd)
$0.80
ROE
-2.9%
ROA
-3.3%
Cash
$28.1M
Total Debt
$13.8M
Free CF
-$8.2M
52W Change
23.0%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where ACNT stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the September 3, 2026 close, ACNT finished 4.15% above its 150-day moving average ($14.70) and 2.68% above its 200-day moving average ($14.91). 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 September 3, 2026 close, ACNT's RSI(14) was 57.6, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was positive, so short-term momentum leaned bullish 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. Return on equity stands at -2.9%, which is negative for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. Revenue has pulled back from $262.0M (2022) to $74.9M (2025), a 71% decline worth watching.
The relatively low beta of 0.50 suggests ACNT is a less volatile holding compared to the broader index. With cash comfortably exceeding debt, ACNT has financial flexibility that may help navigate uncertain periods. Negative free cash flow means the company is currently spending more than it generates, which may require future fundraising or debt if the trend continues. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for Ascent Industries Co. and its sector.