Ingevity Corporation (NGVT) — Stock Score Summary

Ingevity Corporation (NGVT) has a MoatMap StockRank of 73/100 based on Quality (45/100), Value (38/100), and Momentum (72/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Ingevity operates in highly cyclical end-markets, particularly automotive carbon canisters, and faces significant margin pressure from rising raw material and energy costs. It lacks the structural tailwinds of our core themes and fails the Terry Smith quality filter due to high capital intensity and weak pricing power.

Ingevity Corporation manufactures specialty chemicals and high-performance carbon materials used in a wide range of applications, including asphalt paving, automotive components, and oilfield technologies. Its competitive moat is derived from its proprietary technology, sustainable product offerings, and critical role in improving performance and environmental impact across diverse industrial processes. The company is a niche market leader in specialty chemicals, particularly in activated carbon for automotive emissions and sustainable paving solutions.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$66.97
Market Cap$2.4B
P/E (Forward)11.48
Price/Book59.27
Return on Equity-114.1%
Return on Invested Capital-5.0%
Debt/Equity3200.00
Gross Margin39.6%
Operating Margin26.7%
Revenue Growth4.1%
Free Cash Flow$226M

Ingevity Corporation operates in the Specialty Chemicals industry, part of the Basic Materials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ingevity Corporation’s (NGVT) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Ingevity Corporation (NGVT) is 73/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (45), Value (38), and Momentum (72) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Ingevity Corporation have an economic moat?
Ingevity Corporation (NGVT) has a Quality factor score of 45/100. 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 Ingevity Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Ingevity Corporation (NGVT) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 73/100. 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 Ingevity Corporation in?
Ingevity Corporation (NGVT) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Specialty Chemicals industry (United States).