AdvanSix Inc.
ASIXBasic MaterialsNASDAQChemicals · Last scanned Jun 1, 2026
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Daily timeframePart of the basic materials sector, AdvanSix Inc. (ASIX) is listed under Chemicals. With a market capitalization of $605.0M, it sits in small-cap territory. The company offers Nylon 6, a polymer resin, which is a synthetic material used to produce fibers, filaments, engineered plastics, and films.
Market Cap
$605.0M
Beta
1.32
P/E (TTM)
62.33
P/E (Fwd)
7.67
EPS (TTM)
$0.36
EPS (Fwd)
$2.92
ROE
1.3%
ROA
1.4%
Cash
$17.6M
Total Debt
$426.4M
Free CF
-$22.5M
52W Change
-4.5%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
On the balance sheet, ASIX has $17.6M in cash with $426.4M in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. Free cash flow is running at -$22.5M, 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 1.3%, which is modest for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. ROA of 1.4% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has pulled back from $1.95B (2022) to $1.52B (2025), a 22% decline worth watching.
AdvanSix Inc. carries a heavier debt load relative to its cash position, which introduces financial risk that investors should weigh. The company is burning cash at the operating level, which is not unusual for growth-phase companies but adds risk if it persists. At over 50x earnings, ASIX carries valuation risk — any slowdown in growth expectations could lead to meaningful price adjustments. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence AdvanSix Inc.'s trajectory.