Element Solutions Inc
NYSE•ESI
CEO: Sir Martin Ellis Franklin
Sector: Basic Materials
Industry: Chemicals - Specialty
Listing Date: 2013-10-22
Element Solutions Inc operates as a specialty chemicals company in the United States, China, and internationally. The company operates in two segments, Electronics, and Industrial & Specialty. The Electronics segment researches, formulates, and sells specialty chemicals and materials for various types of electronics hardware products. This segment also supplies surface mount technologies, fluxes, thermal management material, coatings, and other attachment materials; chemical formulations to the electronics industry; and advanced copper interconnects, die attachment, sintered silver material, adhesives, wafer bump processes, and photomask technologies for semiconductor industry. It primarily serves mobile communications, computers, automobiles, and aerospace equipment industries. The Industrial & Specialty segment provides industrial solutions, which include chemical systems that protect and decorate metal and plastic surfaces; consumable chemicals that enable printing image transfer on flexible packaging materials; and chemistries used in water-based hydraulic control fluids for offshore energy production applications. It serves aerospace, automotive, construction, consumer electronics, consumer packaged goods, and oil and gas production end markets. The company was formerly known as Platform Specialty Products Corporation and changed its name to Element Solutions Inc in January 2019. Element Solutions Inc was founded in 1785 and is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Contact Information
500 East Broward Boulevard, Suite 1860, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33394, United States
561-207-9600
Market Cap
$9.50B
P/E (TTM)
49.5
29.8
Dividend Yield
0.8%
52W High
$39.60
52W Low
$17.77
52W Range
Rank51Top 71.3%
3.0
F-Score
Modified Piotroski Analysis
Based on 10-year fundamentals
Weak • 3 / 9 points
Scoring Range (0-9)
8-9: Excellent Value
6-7: Strong Fundamentals
4-5: Average Quality
0-3: Weak Performance
Data Period: 2016-2025
Financial Dashboard
Q4 2025 Data
Revenue
$676.20M+0.00%
4-Quarter Trend
EPS
$0.03+0.00%
4-Quarter Trend
FCF
$74.10M+0.00%
4-Quarter Trend
2025 Annual Earnings Highlights
Key Highlights
Net Sales Grew 4% Net sales reached $2.55B USD in 2025, showing 4% reported growth, 3% constant currency, and 6% organic growth.
Adjusted EBITDA Increased Adjusted EBITDA totaled $547.6M USD, marking a 2% increase year-over-year, reflecting stable core profitability across segments.
Portfolio Optimization Complete Completed MGS divestiture for $320M net cash in Q1 2025, realizing $66.5M gain; recently acquired EFC and Micromax.
Risk Factors
Competition Pressures Margins Inability to compete successfully risks pricing pressure, reduced margins, customer order loss, and overall market share erosion.
International Operations Exposure 79% of 2025 net sales generated outside US subjects results to geopolitical instability and trade regulation changes.
Raw Material Cost Volatility Volatility in commodity, shipping, and energy prices may adversely impact profit margins if cost increases cannot be passed on.
Outlook
Focus on Prudent Capital Strategy balances operational excellence with prudent capital allocation, prioritizing high-return opportunities for intrinsic value compounding.
Future Acquisitions Planned Future acquisitions sought are expected to be fiscally prudent, focusing on attractive margins and niche market leadership.
2026 Capital Expenditures Set Expect capital expenditures around $75.0M for the full year 2026, supplemented by credit availability for working capital needs.
Peer Comparison
Revenue (TTM)
$15.58B
$8.75B
$8.39B
Gross Margin (Latest Quarter)
72.8%
53.9%
53.4%
Key Metrics
Symbol | Market Cap | P/E (TTM) | ROE (TTM) | Debt to Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IAG | $11.34B | 16.7 | 18.4% | 13.3% |
| HBM | $10.27B | 18.0 | 19.3% | 17.6% |
| ESI | $9.50B | 49.5 | 7.3% | 31.9% |
Long-Term Trends
Last 4 Quarters
Revenue
Net Income
Operating Cash Flow
4Q Revenue CAGR
4.4%
Moderate Growth
4Q Net Income CAGR
-60.4%
Declining Profitability
Cash Flow Stability
100%
Strong Cash Flow
Deep Research
Next earnings:Apr 21, 2026
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