Innospec Inc. (IOSP) Financial Ratios
28 years of historical data (1998–2025) · Basic Materials · Chemicals - Specialty
EV/EBITDA
↓
8.37
↓-27% vs avg
5yr avg: 11.47
30Y Low2.4·High27.4
P/FCF
↓
21.87
↓-35% vs avg
5yr avg: 33.80
30Y Low1.1·High65.2
P/B Ratio
↓
1.37
↓-37% vs avg
5yr avg: 2.19
30Y Low0.5·High2.8
ROE
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8.9%
-5% vs avg
5yr avg: 9.4%
30Y Low-33%·High32%
Debt/EBITDA
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0.44
↑+72% vs avg
5yr avg: 0.25
30Y Low0.2·High2.5
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
IOSP Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Innospec Inc. trades at 16.6x earnings, 48% below its 5-year average of 31.9x, sitting at the 52nd percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Basic Materials sector median P/E of 22.2x, the stock trades at a discount of 25%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 21.9x P/FCF, 35% below the 5-year average of 33.8x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $1.9B | $1.9B | $2.8B | $3.1B | $2.6B | $2.2B | $2.2B | $2.6B | $1.5B | $1.7B | $1.7B |
| Enterprise Value | $1.7B | $1.7B | $2.5B | $2.9B | $2.5B | $2.1B | $2.2B | $2.6B | $1.6B | $1.9B | $1.8B |
| P/E Ratio → | 16.63 | 16.39 | 77.51 | 22.17 | 19.33 | 24.09 | 78.22 | 22.78 | 17.90 | 28.02 | 20.57 |
| P/S Ratio | 1.08 | 1.08 | 1.50 | 1.58 | 1.31 | 1.51 | 1.88 | 1.69 | 1.03 | 1.32 | 1.90 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.37 | 1.35 | 2.27 | 2.68 | 2.47 | 2.17 | 2.38 | 2.78 | 1.84 | 2.18 | 2.56 |
| P/FCF | 21.87 | 21.74 | 19.32 | 21.24 | 65.22 | 41.50 | 19.35 | 19.42 | 20.31 | 34.23 | 19.03 |
| P/OCF | 13.92 | 13.83 | 14.98 | 14.88 | 31.45 | 24.09 | 15.41 | 15.83 | 14.49 | 20.90 | 16.02 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
IOSP EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Innospec Inc.'s enterprise value stands at 8.4x EBITDA, 27% below its 5-year average of 11.5x. The Basic Materials sector median is 11.4x, placing the stock at a 27% discount 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 | — | 0.96 | 1.37 | 1.50 | 1.26 | 1.44 | 1.83 | 1.70 | 1.09 | 1.43 | 2.09 |
| EV / EBITDA | 8.37 | 8.32 | 11.38 | 14.56 | 10.85 | 12.24 | 27.40 | 12.82 | 8.50 | 10.05 | 12.90 |
| EV / EBIT | 11.01 | 10.94 | 13.92 | 18.10 | 13.18 | 16.42 | 52.62 | 16.59 | 11.60 | 13.67 | 17.36 |
| EV / FCF | — | 19.43 | 17.61 | 20.15 | 62.64 | 39.54 | 18.79 | 19.55 | 21.49 | 36.89 | 20.97 |
IOSP Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Innospec Inc. earns an operating margin of 8.8%, roughly in line with the Basic Materials sector average. ROE of 8.9% is modest. ROIC of 10.7% represents solid 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 | 27.7% | 27.7% | 29.4% | 30.3% | 29.9% | 29.3% | 28.7% | 30.8% | 29.5% | 30.9% | 37.6% |
| Operating Margin | 8.8% | 8.8% | 9.6% | 8.3% | 9.5% | 8.9% | 2.8% | 9.9% | 9.0% | 9.9% | 11.9% |
| Net Profit Margin | 6.6% | 6.6% | 1.9% | 7.1% | 6.8% | 6.3% | 2.4% | 7.4% | 5.8% | 4.7% | 9.2% |
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 | 8.9% | 8.9% | 3.0% | 12.7% | 12.8% | 9.4% | 3.1% | 12.9% | 10.5% | 8.5% | 12.9% |
| ROA | 6.5% | 6.5% | 2.1% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 6.3% | 2.0% | 7.6% | 5.9% | 4.8% | 7.4% |
| ROIC | 10.7% | 10.7% | 13.6% | 12.6% | 15.1% | 11.0% | 2.8% | 12.2% | 10.9% | 11.1% | 11.1% |
| ROCE | 11.0% | 11.0% | 13.2% | 12.8% | 15.4% | 11.1% | 2.9% | 12.8% | 11.5% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
IOSP Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Innospec Inc. carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 0.4x, which is very conservative (83% below the sector average of 2.5x). The company holds a net cash position — cash of $293M exceeds total debt of $90M, providing substantial financial flexibility for buybacks, acquisitions, or weathering downturns.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 0.10 | 0.26 | 0.28 | 0.42 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.20 | 0.22 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.51 | 0.46 | 1.11 | 1.21 | 1.91 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | -0.14 | -0.20 | -0.14 | -0.10 | -0.10 | -0.07 | 0.02 | 0.11 | 0.17 | 0.26 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -0.99 | -0.99 | -1.10 | -0.79 | -0.45 | -0.61 | -0.81 | 0.08 | 0.46 | 0.72 | 1.20 |
| Debt / FCF | — | -2.31 | -1.71 | -1.09 | -2.58 | -1.96 | -0.56 | 0.13 | 1.17 | 2.66 | 1.95 |
| Interest Coverage | — | — | — | — | 170.27 | 88.07 | 18.72 | 31.23 | 19.35 | 15.82 | 32.94 |
Net cash position: cash ($293M) exceeds total debt ($90M)
IOSP Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
Innospec Inc.'s current ratio of 2.79x is well above the 1.0 safety threshold, indicating strong short-term liquidity with ample room to cover current liabilities. The quick ratio of 1.88x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory. The current ratio has improved from 2.38x to 2.79x 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 | 2.79 | 2.79 | 2.58 | 2.38 | 2.15 | 2.16 | 2.24 | 2.08 | 2.24 | 2.15 | 2.41 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.88 | 1.88 | 1.77 | 1.58 | 1.23 | 1.34 | 1.37 | 1.27 | 1.40 | 1.34 | 1.46 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.81 | 0.81 | 0.78 | 0.55 | 0.36 | 0.42 | 0.42 | 0.25 | 0.42 | 0.34 | 0.56 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.97 | 1.06 | 1.14 | 1.22 | 0.94 | 0.85 | 1.03 | 1.00 | 0.93 | 0.75 |
| Inventory Turnover | 3.90 | 3.90 | 4.33 | 4.52 | 3.69 | 3.78 | 3.87 | 4.28 | 4.20 | 4.31 | 3.17 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 70.27 | 67.58 | 67.39 | 62.19 | 70.00 | 67.73 | 70.43 | 69.12 | 68.29 | 63.79 |
IOSP Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Innospec Inc. returns 2.2% to shareholders annually primarily through dividends. The payout ratio of 36.4% is conservative, leaving significant room for dividend growth or reinvestment. The earnings yield of 6.0% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
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 | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Payout Ratio | 36.4% | 36.4% | 109.0% | 25.2% | 23.8% | 30.9% | 89.2% | 22.3% | 25.5% | 30.1% | 19.6% |
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 | 6.0% | 6.1% | 1.3% | 4.5% | 5.2% | 4.2% | 1.3% | 4.4% | 5.6% | 3.6% | 4.9% |
| FCF Yield | 4.6% | 4.6% | 5.2% | 4.7% | 1.5% | 2.4% | 5.2% | 5.1% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $25M | $25M | $25M | $25M | $25M | $25M | $25M | $25M | $24M | $24M |
Peer Comparison
Compare IOSP 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 IOSPYou | $2B | 16.6 | 8.4 | 21.9 | 27.7% | 8.8% | 8.9% | 10.7% | 0.4 |
 HWKN | $3B | 41.5 | 22.8 | 49.5 | 23.1% | 12.2% | 19.5% | 15.9% | 1.0 |
 BCPC | $5B | 34.0 | 20.1 | 29.9 | 35.7% | 21.1% | 12.9% | 12.2% | 0.7 |
 ITIC | $444M | 12.7 | 9.0 | 17.5 | 98.3% | 16.3% | 13.5% | 13.4% | 0.3 |
 KWR | $2B | -1013.3 | 11.9 | 30.5 | 36.0% | 9.4% | -0.2% | 6.6% | 3.4 |
 CBT | $4B | 13.7 | 6.8 | 11.0 | 25.3% | 16.7% | 20.1% | 17.4% | 1.6 |
 ASIX | $835M | 14.0 | 8.1 | 130.1 | 11.4% | 4.4% | 6.2% | 4.4% | 2.6 |
 ALB | $23B | -33.4 | — | 32.7 | — | — | -12.5% | — | — |
 ECL | $74B | 36.2 | 23.2 | 39.1 | 44.5% | 18.1% | 22.3% | 12.7% | 2.6 |
 IFF | $21B | -56.8 | 13.9 | 82.7 | 30.9% | 9.2% | -2.7% | 3.5% | 3.4 |
 TROX | $2B | -3.4 | 9999.0 | — | 9.3% | -8.7% | -0.1% | -0.0% | 5.3 |
| Basic Materials Median | — | 22.2 | 11.4 | 27.2 | 31.3% | 9.2% | 0.0% | 4.5% | 2.5 |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying IOSP stock.
What is Innospec Inc.'s P/E ratio?
Innospec Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 16.6x. The historical average is 23.0x. This places it at the 52th percentile of its historical range.
What is Innospec Inc.'s EV/EBITDA?
Innospec Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 8.4x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 8.3x.
What is Innospec Inc.'s ROE?
Innospec Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 8.9%. The historical average is 10.4%.
Is IOSP stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Innospec Inc. is trading at a P/E of 16.6x. This is at the 52th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is Innospec Inc.'s dividend yield?
Innospec Inc.'s current dividend yield is 2.18% with a payout ratio of 36.4%.
What are Innospec Inc.'s profit margins?
Innospec Inc. has 27.7% gross margin and 8.8% operating margin.
How much debt does Innospec Inc. have?
Innospec Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 0.4x, indicating low leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.