PureCycle Technologies, Inc. (PCT) — Stock Score Summary

PureCycle Technologies, Inc. (PCT) has a MoatMap StockRank of 9/100 based on Quality (10/100), Value (33/100), and Momentum (47/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG SELL. PureCycle Technologies is a highly speculative recycling play with persistent operational bottlenecks at its flagship facility, failing the Terry Smith rule against turnarounds and broken business models.

PureCycle Technologies holds a global license from Procter & Gamble to commercialize a patented purification recycling technology that restores waste polypropylene into ultra-pure recycled resin. The company's unique chemical recycling process positions it as a key player in the circular economy, addressing a massive supply-demand gap for high-quality recycled plastics. Its competitive moat is secured by exclusive proprietary technology and long-term feedstock and offtake agreements.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$13.63
Market Cap$2.3B
P/E (Forward)-17.49
Price/Book340.24
Return on Equity-80.9%
Return on Invested Capital-14.0%
Debt/Equity146.95
Gross Margin0.0%
Operating Margin-1012.7%
Revenue Growth161.2%
Free Cash Flow$-97M

PureCycle Technologies, Inc. operates in the Pollution & Treatment Controls industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PureCycle Technologies, Inc.’s (PCT) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for PureCycle Technologies, Inc. (PCT) is 9/100, with a Strong Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (10), Value (33), and Momentum (47) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does PureCycle Technologies, Inc. have an economic moat?
PureCycle Technologies, Inc. (PCT) has a Quality factor score of 10/100. 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 PureCycle Technologies, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for PureCycle Technologies, Inc. (PCT) is Strong Sell, based on a StockRank of 9/100. 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 PureCycle Technologies, Inc. in?
PureCycle Technologies, Inc. (PCT) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Pollution & Treatment Controls industry (United States).
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