Ecovyst Inc. (ECVT) has a MoatMap StockRank of 85/100 based on Quality (56/100), Value (40/100), and Momentum (74/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Ecovyst is a specialty catalyst and silica provider. It benefits from the energy transition and refining complexity (hydrocracking catalysts). However, high leverage and exposure to cyclical chemical end-markets keep it on the watch list rather than a high-conviction buy.
Ecovyst Inc. is a leading global provider of specialty catalysts, materials, and services, primarily focused on silica-based catalysts and sulfuric acid regeneration. The company holds a dominant market position as the largest recycler of sulfuric acid for the North American refining industry, supported by a highly integrated network of production facilities. Its competitive moat is reinforced by proprietary chemical formulations, long-term customer contracts with high switching costs, and strict environmental regulations that limit new market entrants.
| Price | $12.80 |
| Market Cap | $1.5B |
| P/E (TTM) | 76.06 |
| P/E (Forward) | 14.44 |
| Price/Book | 2.46 |
| Return on Equity | 3.2% |
| Return on Invested Capital | 5.3% |
| Debt/Equity | 75.89 |
| Gross Margin | 22.1% |
| Operating Margin | 6.4% |
| Revenue Growth | 50.2% |
| Free Cash Flow | $109M |
Ecovyst Inc. operates in the Specialty Chemicals industry, part of the Basic Materials sector (United States).