Solvay SA (SOLB.BR) — Stock Score Summary

Solvay SA (SOLB.BR) has a MoatMap StockRank of 84/100 based on Quality (47/100), Value (63/100), and Momentum (58/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Solvay is an energy-intensive chemical producer. High structural energy prices in Europe act as a severe headwind to its margins, making it a casualty of the current geopolitical energy regime.

Solvay SA is a global leader in essential chemicals, specializing in the production of soda ash, sodium bicarbonate, hydrogen peroxide, and silica. Following its spin-off of Syensqo, Solvay operates as a highly cash-generative business focused on process technologies and cost leadership. Its competitive moat is anchored by world-class manufacturing scale, proprietary production processes, and dominant global market shares in mature, essential industrial markets.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$30.63
Market Cap$3.2B
P/E (Forward)9.94
Price/Book2.43
Return on Equity-1.5%
Return on Invested Capital6.5%
Debt/Equity185.94
Gross Margin21.9%
Operating Margin10.3%
Revenue Growth-8.1%
Dividend Yield9.4%
Free Cash Flow$464M

Solvay SA operates in the Chemicals industry, part of the Basic Materials sector (Belgium).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Solvay SA’s (SOLB.BR) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Solvay SA (SOLB.BR) is 84/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (47), Value (63), and Momentum (58) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Solvay SA have an economic moat?
Solvay SA (SOLB.BR) has a Quality factor score of 47/100. 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 Solvay SA a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Solvay SA (SOLB.BR) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 84/100. 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 Solvay SA in?
Solvay SA (SOLB.BR) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Chemicals industry (Belgium).
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