What is Ascent Industries Co.'s (ACNT) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for Ascent Industries Co. (ACNT) is 70/100, with a Buy signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (53), Value (45), and Momentum (66) factor ranks across MoatMap's 20,000+ stock universe.

Does Ascent Industries Co. have an economic moat?

Ascent Industries Co. (ACNT) has a Quality factor score of 53/100. 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 financial 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 70/100. 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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ACNT

BUY

Ascent Industries Co. · Basic Materials · United States · $137M · Avg Vol: $1M/d

StockRank

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P/E (TTM)

—

ROE

-6.2%

D/E

0.2x

Dividend %

—

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

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.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year	2022	2023	2024	2025	CAGR	TTM
Revenue	262.0M	193.2M	80.8M	74.9M	-34.1%	76.5M
EPS	2.16	2.63	-1.34	0.09	-65.3%	-0.57
Shares	10.2M	10.1M	10.1M	9.4M	-7.5%	9.0M
Debt	105.3M	32.8M	33.1M	13.8M	-49.2%	13.2M
Equity	134.3M	107.4M	93.5M	87.0M	-13.5%	—
Op CF	5.6M	23.1M	14.7M	-0.5M	62.2%	-5.2M
Inv CF	-5.0M	50.5M	0.9M	51.0M	—	—
Fin CF	-1.2M	-73.2M	-1.3M	-9.0M	—	—

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PRICE (1Y)+8.5%

SMA 50SMA 200

$15.24

RSI (14)

48.2

52W High

$17.92

From 52W High

0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC

-7.0%26.9

ROE

-6.2%29.6

GP/Assets

15.1%61.5

Op. Margin

-12.2%9.9

FCF/Assets

24.3%96.6

Piotroski

781.0

Int. Cover

—N/A

D/E Ratio

0.16x53.7

Current Ratio

8.69x86.9

Value

P/E (TTM)

—N/A

EV/EBITDA

-29.3x25.0

P/FCF

5.0x91.2

P/B

1.7x52.8

P/S

1.8x47.4

Div Yield

—N/A

Momentum

52W High %

85%84.0

RS 6M

-14%59.5

SMA 50/200

0.99x51.8

EPS Rev 4W

0.0%76.9

EPS Rev 12W

0.0%63.6

EPS Improve

+240%84.0

Q Growth

—N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$137M

P/E (Forward)

18.9x

Gross Margin

22.2%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Basic Materials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of ACNT are excluded.

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
ACNT	Ascent Industries Co.(you)	$137M	70	BUY
VHI	Valhi, Inc.	$385M	64	HOLD
ASIX	AdvanSix Inc.	$567M	73	BUY
GPRE	Green Plains Inc.	$1.2B	74	BUY
LXU	LSB Industries, Inc.	$881M	85	STRONG BUY
REX	REX American Resources Corporation	$1.5B	84	STRONG BUY
RYAM	Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc.	$565M	36	HOLD
OLN	Olin Corporation	$2.6B	63	HOLD
HUN	Huntsman Corporation	$2.2B	54	HOLD
TROX	Tronox Holdings plc	$995M	26	SELL

Peer medians: ROE 5.1% · P/E 21.2x · Gross margin 25.3%

Ascent Industries Co. (ACNT) — Stock Score Summary

Ascent Industries Co. (ACNT) has a MoatMap StockRank of 70/100 based on Quality (53/100), Value (45/100), and Momentum (66/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY.

Key Financial Metrics

Price	$15.24
Market Cap	$137M
P/E (Forward)	18.94
Price/Book	1.71
Return on Equity	-6.2%
Return on Invested Capital	-7.0%
Debt/Equity	0.16x
Gross Margin	22.2%
Operating Margin	-12.2%
Revenue Growth	8.9%
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 70/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (53), Value (45), and Momentum (66) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Ascent Industries Co. have an economic moat?: Ascent Industries Co. (ACNT) has a Quality factor score of 53/100. 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 70/100. 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).