FutureFuel Corp.
FFBasic MaterialsNASDAQSpecialty Chemicals · Last scanned Oct 24, 2026
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Daily timeframeFutureFuel Corp., together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells diversified inorganic chemicals, bio-based fuel, and bio-based specialty chemical products in the United States. At a $250.5M market cap, FutureFuel Corp. ranks as a micro-cap company within basic materials. It operates through two segments: Chemicals and Biofuels.
Market Cap
$250.5M
Beta
0.95
P/E (TTM)
—
P/E (Fwd)
7.14
EPS (TTM)
$-0.70
EPS (Fwd)
$0.80
ROE
-15.9%
ROA
-8.0%
Cash
$34.4M
Total Debt
$324,000
Free CF
-$77.8M
52W Change
37.6%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where FF stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 20, 2026 close, FF finished 19.19% above its 150-day moving average ($4.69) and 25.62% above its 200-day moving average ($4.45). 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 FF overbought or oversold?
At the October 20, 2026 close, FF's RSI(14) was 74.3, in overbought territory (above 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.
The balance sheet looks solid with $34.4M in cash comfortably exceeding the $324K debt load. A net cash position generally provides financial flexibility during uncertain economic periods. The company is burning cash, with free cash flow at -$77.8M. This typically occurs when a company is investing aggressively in growth, but sustained cash burn can strain the balance sheet. ROE of -15.9% points to negative capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. Revenue has pulled back from $396.0M (2022) to $95.7M (2025), a 76% decline worth watching.
The strong cash position relative to debt provides a financial cushion that reduces balance sheet risk. 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. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing FF's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.