Element Solutions Inc
ESIBasic MaterialsNASDAQSpecialty Chemicals · Last scanned Oct 26, 2026
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Daily timeframeHeadquartered within the basic materials sector, Element Solutions Inc focuses on Specialty Chemicals services and products. Element Solutions Inc operates as a specialty chemicals technology company in the United States, China, and internationally. The $8.09B market capitalization puts ESI squarely in mid-cap range for its industry. The company operates in two segments: MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions and Element Specialties.
Market Cap
$8.09B
Beta
1.26
P/E (TTM)
39.07
P/E (Fwd)
15.33
EPS (TTM)
$0.85
EPS (Fwd)
$2.17
ROE
7.4%
ROA
4.8%
Cash
$233.9M
Total Debt
$2.08B
Free CF
$114.2M
52W Change
25.5%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where ESI stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 20, 2026 close, ESI finished 6.83% below its 150-day moving average ($38.37) and 1.97% below its 200-day moving average ($36.47). 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 ESI overbought or oversold?
At the October 20, 2026 close, ESI's RSI(14) was 48.6, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). 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.
Element Solutions Inc carries $2.08B in total debt against $233.9M in cash reserves — debt is roughly 8.9x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. The company generates $114.2M in free cash flow annually, which funds everything from R&D to shareholder returns without needing external financing. Return on equity stands at 7.4%, which is modest for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. ROA of 4.8% 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. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for Element Solutions Inc and its sector.