Ascent Industries Co. (ACNT) — Stock Score Summary

Ascent Industries Co. (ACNT) has a MoatMap StockRank of 66/100 based on Quality (46/100), Value (59/100), and Momentum (44/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. A low-margin, highly cyclical industrial metals and piping manufacturer that lacks pricing power and fails our quality compounding standards.

Ascent Industries Co. manufactures and distributes specialty chemicals and provides production services for various industrial applications, including coatings, adhesives, and sealants. The company's competitive advantage is its niche in specialized chemical formulations and processing capabilities, serving diverse industrial clients. Ascent is a vertically integrated manufacturer, providing customized chemical derivatives and solutions.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$13.54
Market Cap$123M
P/E (Forward)17.01
Price/Book1.54
Return on Equity-6.2%
Return on Invested Capital-7.0%
Debt/Equity16.17
Gross Margin22.2%
Operating Margin-12.2%
Revenue Growth8.9%
Free Cash Flow$27M

Ascent Industries Co. operates in the Chemicals industry, part of the Basic Materials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ascent Industries Co.’s (ACNT) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Ascent Industries Co. (ACNT) is 66/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (46), Value (59), and Momentum (44) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Ascent Industries Co. have an economic moat?
Ascent Industries Co. (ACNT) has a Quality factor score of 46/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Ascent Industries Co. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Ascent Industries Co. (ACNT) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 66/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Ascent Industries Co. in?
Ascent Industries Co. (ACNT) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Chemicals industry (United States).
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