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Element Solutions Inc (ESI)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US28618M1062
CUSIP
28618M106
IPO Date
Oct 22, 2013

Highlights

Market Cap
$8.28B
Enterprise Value
$9.27B
EPS (TTM)
$0.79
PE Ratio
43.36
PEG Ratio
4.18
Total Revenue (TTM)
$2.55B
Gross Profit (TTM)
$1.07B
EBITDA (TTM)
$426.40M
Year Range
$16.77 - $37.74
Target Price
$32.20
ROA (TTM)
3.74%
ROE (TTM)
7.13%

Share Price Chart


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Element Solutions Inc

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Element Solutions Inc, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Element Solutions Inc (ESI) has returned 36.93% so far this year and 52.85% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, ESI has achieved an annualized return of 15.34%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.


Element Solutions Inc

1D
5.50%
1M
-2.49%
YTD
36.93%
6M
36.37%
1Y
52.85%
3Y*
22.54%
5Y*
14.20%
10Y*
15.34%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 22, 2013, ESI's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.44%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.0 years.

Historically, 51% of months were positive and 49% were negative. The best month was Feb 2014 with a return of +46.9%, while the worst month was Jan 2016 at -40.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 4 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, ESI closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 16, 2015 with a return of +20.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -20.8%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
202616.45%20.58%-2.49%36.93%
20251.49%1.16%-13.14%-9.73%4.75%6.34%4.19%8.98%-1.83%6.16%-2.99%-3.29%-0.44%
2024-3.93%6.08%6.30%-7.41%4.24%12.86%-0.63%-0.48%1.57%-0.22%5.83%-11.08%11.29%
202312.59%0.69%-5.99%-6.01%-0.78%7.08%9.17%-1.24%-4.90%-7.04%15.42%10.40%29.26%
2022-7.58%9.89%-10.90%-5.84%3.64%-16.39%11.01%-5.11%-12.85%5.72%14.20%-7.00%-23.91%
2021-3.95%6.30%1.33%19.63%7.17%-0.04%0.04%-2.57%-4.62%4.75%1.04%6.17%38.51%

Benchmark Metrics

Element Solutions Inc has an annualized alpha of 0.91%, beta of 1.35, and R² of 0.33 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 23, 2013.

  • This stock captured 174.92% of S&P 500 Index gains and 168.44% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
  • R² of 0.33 means the benchmark explains less than half of this stock's behavior — treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
0.91%
Beta
1.35
0.33
Upside Capture
174.92%
Downside Capture
168.44%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

ESI ranks 77 for risk / return — better than 77% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.


ESI Risk / Return Rank: 7777
Overall Rank
ESI Sharpe Ratio Rank: 7979
Sharpe Ratio Rank
ESI Sortino Ratio Rank: 7474
Sortino Ratio Rank
ESI Omega Ratio Rank: 7373
Omega Ratio Rank
ESI Calmar Ratio Rank: 7979
Calmar Ratio Rank
ESI Martin Ratio Rank: 8383
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Element Solutions Inc (ESI) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


ESIBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.26

0.90

+0.36

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.80

1.39

+0.41

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.24

1.21

+0.03

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

2.22

1.40

+0.82

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

7.11

6.61

+0.50

Explore ESI risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

Element Solutions Inc provided a 0.94% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.32 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 5 consecutive years.


0.50%1.00%1.50%$0.00$0.05$0.10$0.15$0.20$0.25$0.30$0.35202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM202520242023202220212020
Dividend$0.32$0.32$0.32$0.32$0.32$0.25$0.05

Dividend yield

0.94%1.28%1.26%1.38%1.76%1.03%0.28%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Element Solutions Inc. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.08$0.08
2025$0.00$0.00$0.08$0.00$0.00$0.08$0.00$0.00$0.08$0.00$0.00$0.08$0.32
2024$0.00$0.08$0.00$0.00$0.08$0.00$0.00$0.08$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.08$0.32
2023$0.00$0.08$0.00$0.00$0.08$0.00$0.00$0.08$0.00$0.00$0.08$0.00$0.32
2022$0.00$0.08$0.00$0.00$0.08$0.00$0.00$0.08$0.00$0.00$0.08$0.00$0.32
2021$0.00$0.05$0.00$0.00$0.06$0.00$0.00$0.06$0.00$0.00$0.08$0.00$0.25

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

Element Solutions Inc has a dividend yield of 0.94%, which signifies it pays a smaller percentage of its stock price in dividends to its shareholders compared to other companies in the market.

Payout Ratio

Element Solutions Inc has a payout ratio of 30.61%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that Element Solutions Inc strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Element Solutions Inc. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Element Solutions Inc was 80.66%, occurring on Feb 11, 2016. Recovery took 2101 trading sessions.

The current Element Solutions Inc drawdown is 6.79%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-80.66%Jun 27, 2014410Feb 11, 20162101Jun 18, 20242511
-39.98%Nov 26, 202490Apr 8, 2025194Jan 15, 2026284
-17.85%Feb 25, 202612Mar 12, 2026
-15.19%Jul 17, 202416Aug 7, 202464Nov 6, 202480
-15.12%Mar 5, 201413Mar 21, 201439May 16, 201452

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Element Solutions Inc over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


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Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Element Solutions Inc is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Specialty Chemicals industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for ESI, comparing it with other companies in the Specialty Chemicals industry. Currently, ESI has a P/E ratio of 43.4. This P/E ratio is significantly higher than those of industry peers. This could indicate that the stock is overvalued or that investors expect strong future growth.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for ESI compared to other companies in the Specialty Chemicals industry. ESI currently has a PEG ratio of 4.2. This PEG ratio is higher than the industry average, which may suggest the stock is overvalued relative to its expected earnings growth.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for ESI relative to other companies in the Specialty Chemicals industry. Currently, ESI has a P/S ratio of 3.2. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for ESI in comparison with other companies in the Specialty Chemicals industry. Currently, ESI has a P/B value of 3.1. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items