Ecovyst Inc. (ECVT) Financial Ratios
11 years of historical data (2015–2025) · Basic Materials · Chemicals - Specialty
EV/EBITDA
↓
12.33
+8% vs avg
5yr avg: 11.44
30Y Low8.8·High29.6
P/FCF
↓
20.08
↑+38% vs avg
5yr avg: 14.57
30Y Low9.4·High20.2
P/B Ratio
↓
2.46
↑+47% vs avg
5yr avg: 1.68
30Y Low1.1·High1.9
ROE
↑
-10.9%
↑-897% vs avg
5yr avg: -1.1%
30Y Low-18%·High10%
Debt/EBITDA
↓
3.25
↓-35% vs avg
5yr avg: 4.98
30Y Low3.2·High13.5
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
ECVT Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Ecovyst Inc. currently has a negative P/E ratio, indicating the company is operating at a loss on a trailing-twelve-month basis. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 20.1x P/FCF, 38% above the 5-year average of 14.6x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $1.4B | $1.1B | $892M | $1.2B | $1.2B | $1.4B | $1.9B | $2.3B | $2.0B | $1.8B | — |
| Enterprise Value | $1.6B | $1.4B | $1.6B | $2.0B | $2.0B | $2.2B | $3.3B | $4.2B | $4.1B | $4.0B | — |
| P/E Ratio → | -21.02 | — | — | 16.28 | 17.04 | 1024.00 | — | 29.12 | 34.44 | 31.63 | — |
| P/S Ratio | 1.94 | 1.56 | 1.27 | 1.69 | 1.46 | 2.31 | 3.92 | 4.37 | 1.24 | 1.25 | — |
| P/B Ratio | 2.46 | 1.87 | 1.27 | 1.65 | 1.69 | 1.90 | 1.52 | 1.30 | 1.20 | 1.13 | — |
| P/FCF | 20.08 | 16.14 | 11.02 | 16.16 | 9.37 | 20.17 | 11.31 | 16.62 | 17.06 | — | — |
| P/OCF | 10.00 | 8.04 | 5.95 | 8.48 | 6.41 | 10.86 | 8.70 | 8.70 | 8.02 | 15.82 | — |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
ECVT EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Ecovyst Inc.'s enterprise value stands at 12.3x EBITDA, 8% above its 5-year average of 11.4x. The Basic Materials sector median is 11.0x, placing the stock at a 12% premium on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 1.88 | 2.33 | 2.86 | 2.44 | 3.59 | 6.58 | 7.83 | 2.52 | 2.72 | — |
| EV / EBITDA | 12.33 | 10.26 | 8.77 | 10.92 | 10.89 | 16.35 | 25.39 | 29.65 | 10.98 | 11.61 | — |
| EV / EBIT | 25.22 | 22.70 | 37.04 | 15.63 | 15.15 | 43.12 | 61.99 | 37.83 | 19.99 | 33.79 | — |
| EV / FCF | — | 19.48 | 20.32 | 27.39 | 15.65 | 31.42 | 18.97 | 29.78 | 34.65 | — | — |
ECVT Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Ecovyst Inc. earns an operating margin of 9.0%, roughly in line with the Basic Materials sector average. Operating margins have compressed from 14.0% to 9.0% over the past 3 years, signaling potential cost pressures or competitive headwinds. A negative ROE of -10.9% indicates the company is currently destroying shareholder equity. ROIC of 4.2% represents below-average returns on invested capital.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 21.9% | 21.9% | 28.6% | 28.6% | 27.4% | 28.9% | 30.4% | 31.4% | 23.7% | 25.6% | 23.9% |
| Operating Margin | 9.0% | 9.0% | 13.9% | 14.0% | 12.7% | 8.9% | 10.4% | 12.4% | 11.4% | 11.4% | 7.9% |
| Net Profit Margin | -9.8% | -9.8% | -0.9% | 10.3% | 9.0% | -22.9% | -56.2% | 14.9% | 3.6% | 3.9% | -7.5% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | -10.9% | -10.9% | -0.9% | 10.1% | 10.2% | -13.9% | -18.2% | 4.6% | 3.5% | 4.3% | -12.6% |
| ROA | -4.6% | -4.6% | -0.4% | 3.8% | 3.9% | -5.5% | -7.4% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.3% | -3.0% |
| ROIC | 4.2% | 4.2% | 5.0% | 4.8% | 5.2% | 2.0% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 3.7% | 3.4% | 2.9% |
| ROCE | 4.6% | 4.6% | 5.8% | 5.6% | 5.9% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 4.5% | 4.1% | 3.4% |
ECVT Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Ecovyst Inc. carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 3.2x, which is moderately leveraged (33% above the sector average of 2.4x). Net debt stands at $234M ($431M total debt minus $197M cash). Interest coverage of just 1.8x is concerning — the company has limited headroom to absorb earnings volatility before struggling with debt service.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.71 | 0.71 | 1.28 | 1.28 | 1.29 | 1.25 | 1.12 | 1.06 | 1.27 | 1.37 | 2.49 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 3.25 | 3.25 | 4.80 | 4.97 | 4.98 | 6.90 | 11.13 | 13.48 | 5.73 | 6.47 | 12.06 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.39 | 1.08 | 1.15 | 1.13 | 1.06 | 1.03 | 1.03 | 1.24 | 1.33 | 2.42 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 1.76 | 1.76 | 4.02 | 4.48 | 4.37 | 5.85 | 10.24 | 13.10 | 5.57 | 6.28 | 11.73 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 3.34 | 9.31 | 11.23 | 6.28 | 11.24 | 7.65 | 13.16 | 17.59 | — | — |
| Interest Coverage | 1.75 | 1.75 | 0.90 | 2.83 | 3.55 | 1.38 | 1.04 | 1.65 | 2.23 | 0.66 | 0.99 |
ECVT Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
Ecovyst Inc.'s current ratio of 2.64x is well above the 1.0 safety threshold, indicating strong short-term liquidity with ample room to cover current liabilities. The current ratio has improved from 2.07x to 2.64x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.64 | 2.64 | 2.64 | 2.07 | 2.07 | 2.01 | 2.12 | 2.11 | 2.19 | 1.90 | 2.03 |
| Quick Ratio | 2.42 | 2.42 | 2.14 | 1.69 | 1.73 | 1.64 | 1.86 | 1.60 | 1.15 | 0.99 | 1.10 |
| Cash Ratio | 1.63 | 1.63 | 1.27 | 0.74 | 0.86 | 0.97 | 0.56 | 0.20 | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0.29 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.57 | 0.39 | 0.38 | 0.44 | 0.32 | 0.16 | 0.12 | 0.37 | 0.33 | 0.25 |
| Inventory Turnover | 21.10 | 21.10 | 8.80 | 10.93 | 13.42 | 8.07 | 6.53 | 2.66 | 4.63 | 4.17 | 3.57 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 43.03 | 40.38 | 42.94 | 33.27 | 48.25 | 33.81 | 95.95 | 44.66 | 47.97 | 56.52 |
ECVT Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Ecovyst Inc. returns 3.3% to shareholders annually primarily through share buybacks.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | — | — | — | — | — | 30.9% | 12.5% | 3.4% | 4.0% | 2.4% | — |
| Payout Ratio | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 100.6% | — | — | — |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | — | — | — | 6.1% | 5.9% | 0.1% | — | 3.4% | 2.9% | 3.2% | — |
| FCF Yield | 5.0% | 6.2% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 10.7% | 5.0% | 8.8% | 6.0% | 5.9% | — | — |
| Buyback Yield | 3.3% | 4.2% | 0.6% | 6.7% | 11.4% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.0% | — |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 3.3% | 4.2% | 0.6% | 6.7% | 11.4% | 31.0% | 12.6% | 3.6% | 4.2% | 2.4% | — |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $116M | $117M | $119M | $135M | $138M | $136M | $136M | $135M | $112M | $78M |
Peer Comparison
Compare ECVT with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 ECVTYou | $1B | -21.0 | 12.3 | 20.1 | 21.9% | 9.0% | -10.9% | 4.2% | 3.2 |
 ASIX | $535M | 11.0 | 6.1 | 83.4 | 11.4% | 4.4% | 6.2% | 4.4% | 2.6 |
 IOSP | $2B | 17.7 | 8.9 | 23.2 | 27.7% | 8.8% | 9.1% | 11.2% | 0.4 |
 TROX | $1B | -2.5 | 16.2 | — | 9.3% | -0.7% | -29.0% | -0.3% | 12.8 |
 KWR | $3B | -1072.7 | 12.4 | 32.3 | 36.0% | 9.4% | -0.2% | 6.6% | 3.4 |
 HWKN | $3B | 41.3 | 21.6 | 39.1 | 20.6% | 10.6% | 16.4% | 12.3% | 1.6 |
 CODI | $761M | -3.3 | 14.2 | — | 38.5% | 2.3% | -41.5% | 1.0% | 10.4 |
 ALB | $19B | -27.9 | 27.3 | 27.3 | 13.1% | 1.8% | -5.1% | 0.6% | 4.4 |
 MEOH | $4B | 56.6 | 7.9 | 5.6 | 25.3% | 12.9% | 3.1% | 6.6% | 3.9 |
 PSX | $67B | 15.4 | 13.0 | 24.4 | 4.9% | 2.7% | 15.0% | 5.3% | 3.4 |
 VLO | $71B | 31.2 | 10.4 | 14.0 | 4.4% | 3.5% | 8.7% | 9.5% | 1.6 |
| Basic Materials Median | — | 23.6 | 11.0 | 29.0 | 30.9% | 10.3% | -0.0% | 4.6% | 2.4 |
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ECVT — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ECVT stock.
What is Ecovyst Inc.'s P/E ratio?
Ecovyst Inc.'s current P/E ratio is -21.0x. The historical average is 25.7x.
What is Ecovyst Inc.'s EV/EBITDA?
Ecovyst Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 12.3x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 15.0x.
What is Ecovyst Inc.'s ROE?
Ecovyst Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is -10.9%. The historical average is -1.7%.
Is ECVT stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Ecovyst Inc. is trading at a P/E of -21.0x. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What are Ecovyst Inc.'s profit margins?
Ecovyst Inc. has 21.9% gross margin and 9.0% operating margin.
How much debt does Ecovyst Inc. have?
Ecovyst Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 3.2x, indicating high leverage. A ratio between 2-4x is manageable but warrants monitoring.