Element Solutions Inc
ESIBasic MaterialsNASDAQSpecialty Chemicals
Scan Results
Daily timeframeElement Solutions Inc operates as a specialty chemicals technology company in the United States, China, and internationally. Valued at $10.34B, ESI is a large-cap name in its sector. The company operates in two segments: MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions and Element Specialties.
Market Cap
$10.34B
Beta
1.28
P/E (TTM)
68.44
P/E (Fwd)
20.66
EPS (TTM)
$0.62
EPS (Fwd)
$2.05
ROE
5.6%
ROA
4.5%
Cash
$178.0M
Total Debt
$2.16B
Free CF
$23.1M
52W Change
100.5%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
On the balance sheet, ESI has $178.0M in cash with $2.16B in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. Annual free cash flow of $23.1M supports ongoing capital allocation decisions and provides a cushion against unexpected expenses or downturns. ROE of 5.6% points to modest capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. ROA of 4.5% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $2.55B (2022) to $2.55B (2025).
Debt significantly exceeds cash reserves, which means the company's financial flexibility could be constrained during economic downturns. The elevated P/E ratio means the stock is priced for significant future growth. If earnings disappoint, the price correction could be sharp. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for Element Solutions Inc and its sector.