AdvanSix Inc.
ASIXBasic MaterialsNASDAQChemicals
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Daily timeframeAdvanSix Inc., integrated chemistry company, engages in the manufacture and sale of polymer resins in the United States and internationally. The company carries a $560.5M market cap, placing it firmly in the small-cap category. The company offers Nylon 6, a polymer resin, which is a synthetic material used to produce fibers, filaments, engineered plastics, and films.
Market Cap
$560.5M
Beta
1.30
P/E (TTM)
57.75
P/E (Fwd)
7.11
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
-5.4%
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. 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. The elevated P/E ratio means the stock is priced for significant future growth. If earnings disappoint, the price correction could be sharp. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence AdvanSix Inc.'s trajectory.