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Ingevity Corporation · Basic Materials · United States · $2.5B · Avg Vol: $21M/d

77
StockRank
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Q
51
V
38
M
82
P/E (TTM)
ROE
-114.1%
D/E
32.0x
Dividend %
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Ingevity has very strong momentum M84 and quality exactly at Q50 with a buyback retiring 2.23% of shares, but value at V39 is below the calibrated floor, so stage one fails.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

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.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year20212022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue1.7B1.2B1.2B1.2B-11.2%1.2B1.0B1.0B-6.4%
EPS2.975.54-0.15-11.85-4.6186.5%-4.19
Shares37.3M36.2M36.4M35.5M-4.9%34.8M
Debt1.5B1.5B1.4B1.2B-6.7%1.2B
Equity698.3M631.4M195.2M29.7M-65.1%
Op CF313.4M205.1M128.6M331.2M1.9%303.8M
Inv CF-551.9M-77.3M-79.5M-57.5M
Fin CF48.1M-99.9M-70.2M-252.2M
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PRICE (1Y)+3.3%
71.5372.9374.3375.7277.12Jun 12Jul 7Jul 27
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$74.36
RSI (14)
54.0
52W High
$79.29
From 52W High
0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
51
ROIC
-5.0%30.1
ROE
-114.1%3.8
GP/Assets
28.2%86.0
Op. Margin
26.7%87.0
FCF/Assets
13.7%92.1
Piotroski
665.0
Int. Cover
-0.8x26.9
D/E Ratio
32.00x0.0
Current Ratio
1.42x30.0
Value
38
P/E (TTM)
N/A
EV/EBITDA
10.4x49.0
P/FCF
11.3x71.2
P/B
67.1x0.7
P/S
2.2x41.8
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
82
52W High %
94%95.1
RS 6M
-1%75.6
SMA 50/200
1.08x71.3
EPS Rev 4W
+3.2%90.8
EPS Rev 12W
+0.3%65.0
EPS Improve
+242%84.1
Q Growth
192%83.1

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$2.5B
P/E (Forward)
12.6x
Gross Margin
39.6%

SECTOR PEERS

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

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
NGVTIngevity Corporation(you)$2.5B77BUY
MTXMinerals Technologies Inc.$2.3B80STRONG BUY
WDFCWD-40 Company$3.1B81STRONG BUY
IOSPInnospec Inc.$2.1B81STRONG BUY
KWRQuaker Chemical Corporation$2.6B66BUY
FULH.B. Fuller Company$3.0B88STRONG BUY
AVNTAvient Corporation$3.4B86STRONG BUY
HWKNHawkins, Inc.$2.9B64HOLD
ECVTEcovyst Inc.$1.4B73BUY
BCPCBalchem Corporation$5.2B74BUY

Peer medians: ROE 5.1% · P/E 21.2x · Gross margin 25.1%

Ingevity Corporation (NGVT) — Stock Score Summary

Ingevity Corporation (NGVT) has a MoatMap StockRank of 77/100 based on Quality (51/100), Value (38/100), and Momentum (82/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Ingevity has very strong momentum M84 and quality exactly at Q50 with a buyback retiring 2.23% of shares, but value at V39 is below the calibrated floor, so stage one fails.

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$74.36
Market Cap$2.5B
P/E (Forward)12.59
Price/Book67.06
Return on Equity-114.1%
Return on Invested Capital-5.0%
Debt/Equity32.00x
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 77/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (51), Value (38), and Momentum (82) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Ingevity Corporation have an economic moat?
Ingevity Corporation (NGVT) has a Quality factor score of 51/100. 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 77/100. 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).