Ecovyst Inc.
NYSE•ECVT
CEO: Mr. Kurt J. Bitting
Sector: Basic Materials
Industry: Chemicals - Specialty
Listing Date: 2017-09-29
Ecovyst Inc. offers specialty catalysts and services in the United States and internationally. The company operates in two segments, Ecoservices and Advanced Materials & Catalysts. The Ecoservices segment provides sulfuric acid recycling services and end-to-end logistics for production of alkylate for refineries; and virgin sulfuric acid for mining, water treatment, and industrial applications. The Advanced Materials & Catalysts segment offers advanced materials and specialty catalyst products and process solutions to producers and licensors of polyethylene and advanced silicas. This segment also supplies specialty zeolites and zeolite-based catalysts to customers for refining of oil primarily hydrocracking catalyst and dewaxing, sustainable fuels, and emission control systems for both on-road and non-road diesel engines. The company was formerly known as PQ Group Holdings Inc. and changed its name to Ecovyst Inc. in August 2021. Ecovyst Inc. was founded in 1831 and is headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania.
Contact Information
Valleybrooke Corporate Center, 300 Lindenwood Drive, Malvern, PA, 19355-1740, United States
484-617-1200
Market Cap
$1.51B
P/E (TTM)
-21.1
28.1
Dividend Yield
--
52W High
$13.34
52W Low
$5.24
52W Range
Rank53Top 76.1%
2.8
F-Score
Modified Piotroski Analysis
Based on 10-year fundamentals
Weak • 2.8 / 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
$199.40M+0.00%
4-Quarter Trend
EPS
$0.05+0.00%
4-Quarter Trend
FCF
$22.94M+0.00%
4-Quarter Trend
2025 Annual Earnings Highlights
Key Highlights
Sales Increased 20.9% Continuing operations sales reached $723.5M in 2025, reflecting a 20.9% increase driven by higher selling prices.
Advanced Materials Sale Closed Completed sale of Advanced Materials & Catalysts segment on December 31, 2025, for $556.0M purchase price.
Operating Income Fell 23.7% Operating income for continuing operations decreased $20.2M to $64.9M, impacted by higher operating expenses.
Strong Cash Position Maintained Cash and cash equivalents totaled $197.2M at year-end 2025, supporting liquidity post-divestiture activities.
Risk Factors
Raw Material Cost Volatility Risk Inability to pass on increases in raw material prices, including natural gas, negatively affects operations and cash flows.
Reliance on Key Customers Top ten customers accounted for 61% of 2025 sales; loss of any significant customer impacts profitability materially.
Substantial Indebtedness Concerns Total indebtedness was $397.1M; high debt limits flexibility and increases vulnerability to adverse economic conditions.
Stringent Environmental Regulations Exposure Subject to evolving environmental laws; non-compliance risks fines, penalties, and potential operational restrictions.
Outlook
Strategy Focus on Fundamentals Intends to capitalize on strong fundamentals, grow sales, maintain high margins, and deploy capital efficiently for stockholder value.
Favorable Secular Growth Trends Expect growth driven by rising demand for premium gasoline requiring higher octane alkylate content.
Funding Capital Expenditures Expect ongoing requirements for debt service and capital expenditures to be funded by operations and ABL Facility availability.
Stock Repurchase Program Continuation Repurchase program amended in October 2025 to remove the four-year limitation; $182.2M available for future purchases.
Peer Comparison
Revenue (TTM)
$12.40B
$2.33B
$2.09B
Gross Margin (Latest Quarter)
27.4%
23.5%
18.3%
Key Metrics
Symbol | Market Cap | P/E (TTM) | ROE (TTM) | Debt to Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNL | $1.71B | -31.7 | -56.1% | 1.2% |
| ECVT | $1.51B | -21.1 | -10.9% | 34.2% |
| REX | $1.48B | 17.9 | 14.7% | 2.7% |
Long-Term Trends
Last 4 Quarters
Revenue
Net Income
Operating Cash Flow
4Q Revenue CAGR
7.1%
Steady Growth
4Q Net Income CAGR
N/M
Profitability Shift
Cash Flow Stability
100%
Strong Cash Flow
Deep Research
Next earnings:Apr 29, 2026
EPS:-
|Revenue:-
Financials
Earnings Calls
Reports
News
Income Statement
Balance Sheet
Cash Flow Statement
Ratios
% Chg.
Income Statement | LTM |
|---|
No Data