Ingevity Corporation NGVT

73.00 1.21 1.69% as of 25 Sep
Market cap
$2.5B
P/E
47.4×

Insider Decisions

Total sells 1.76
in millions of $
Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 Aug 26
Buy — — — — — — — — — — — —
Sell — — — — — — — 1 — — 3 —
Insider Ownership 2.22%

Capital & Financial Ratios

Market Cap 2,470.00
Revenue 1,160.30
Net Income 54.00
Free Cash Flow 154.90
Net Debt 873.00
Current Ratio 1.61
Debt/Equity 22.52
P/E ratio 47.40
P/S ratio 2.18
P/B ratio 54.00
Past 5Y EPS Growth 13.12%
This Y EPS Growth 17.80%
Next Y EPS Growth 12.81%
Next 5Y EPS Growth 14.28%
in millions of $

Dividends

Payout Ratio 0.00
Annual Dividend Rate —
Annual Dividend Yield —
total individual payouts
2024 Powerpack
2023 Powerpack
2022 Powerpack
2021 Powerpack
2020 Powerpack
2019 Powerpack
2017 Powerpack
predictions in italic, special payouts not included in total or ratios

Assets vs Liabilities

2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Cash 96 68 78 183
Receivables 182 132 127 156
Inventory 309 196 186 154
Other — — — —
659 493 454 544
2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Payables 158 95 92 88
ST’ Debt — — — —
Other — — — —
363 264 341 338
in millions of $

Compound Annual Growth

10y 5y 3y
Sales 2.00% (0.81%) (11.21%)
Cash Flow 16.45% (1.23%) 1.86%
Earnings 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Book Value (24.86%) (45.92%) (65.09%)

Revenue

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 258 314 — — —
’25 248 332 333 255 1,168
’24 340 391 334 136 1,200
’23 393 482 446 — 1,216
’22 383 420 482 384 1,668
’21 320 358 377 336 1,392
’20 288 271 332 326 1,216
in millions of $ · fiscal quarters ending in the months shown
value withheld pending a data check

Operating Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 (2) (14) — — —
’25 25 79 130 97 331
’24 (12) 30 47 65 129
’23 5 48 105 46 205
’22 24 91 100 99 313
’21 51 66 100 76 293
’20 60 49 90 153 352
in millions of $ · fiscal quarters ending in the months shown

Free Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 (12) (24) — — —
’25 19 67 114 77 277
’24 (29) 12 29 40 51
’23 (20) 27 72 17 95
’22 (3) 61 64 49 171
’21 34 42 75 39 190
’20 41 34 74 122 270
in millions of $ · fiscal quarters ending in the months shown

EPS

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 1.66 1.00 — — —
’25 0.56 (4.02) 1.18 (2.37) (4.61)
’24 (1.54) (7.81) (2.95) 0.46 (11.85)
’23 1.35 0.97 0.69 (3.23) (0.15)
’22 1.55 1.54 1.98 0.41 5.50
’21 1.20 1.10 (0.11) 0.74 2.95
’20 1.08 0.49 1.69 1.23 4.48
fiscal quarters ending in the months shown

Target Price Range

Analyst price targets

Recommendation Rating

1
1Buy 2 3Hold 4 5Sell
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
23.00 51.01 66.57 72.59 24.92 63.43 56.31 36.66 30.90 28.49

Analyst estimates 2026–2028

Powerpack
Low Price
55.43 80.18 106.59 120.41 88.02 89.55 79.79 90.81 56.30 61.77
High Price
1,500 1,500 1,750 1,850 1,750 1,850 2,050 1,700 1,600 1,500
Employees
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Revenue/Emp
908 972 1,134 1,293 1,216 1,392 1,668 1,216 1,200 1,168
Revenue
30.21% 33.83% 36.77% 37.28% 38.28% 36.85% 34.17% 36.61% 38.73% 39.53%
Gross Margin
87 175 222 228 235 163 270 130 (140) (142)
EBT
9.58% 17.98% 19.57% 17.63% 19.33% 11.70% 16.16% 10.70% (11.71%) (12.17%)
EBT Margin
44 145 182 184 181 118 212 (5) (430) (167)
Net Income
39 40 57 85 100 110 109 123 457 290
Depreciation
21.57 23.08 26.97 30.93 29.42 34.95 43.70 33.31 33.04 32.23
Revenue/Sh
0.83 3.00 4.03 4.39 4.51 2.97 5.54 (0.15) (11.85) (4.61)
Earnings/Sh
3.04 4.14 5.99 6.60 8.53 7.37 8.21 5.62 3.54 9.14
Cash Flow/Sh
(1.35) (1.25) (2.23) (2.75) (1.99) (2.61) (3.73) (3.01) (2.14) (1.49)
Capex/Sh
1.69 2.89 3.76 3.85 6.54 4.76 4.48 2.61 1.40 7.65
Free CF/Sh
3.20 6.60 8.06 12.70 15.54 16.92 18.29 17.30 5.37 0.82
Book Value/Sh
42 42 42 42 41 40 38 36 36 36
Shares
66.48 23.72 20.77 19.95 16.79 24.31 12.87 0.00 0.00 0.00
PE Ratio
2.47 3.07 3.10 2.83 2.57 2.05 1.63 1.41 1.23 1.84
PS Ratio
16.64 10.75 10.39 6.88 4.87 4.24 3.88 2.72 7.58 72.18
PB Ratio
2.97 3.45 3.71 3.76 3.44 2.78 2.47 2.49 2.31 2.78
EV/Sales
37.89 27.55 26.57 30.23 15.47 20.40 24.13 31.72 54.37 11.72
EV/FCF
128 174 252 276 352 293 313 205 129 331
Op' Cash Flow
(57) (53) (94) (115) (82) (104) (142) (110) (78) (54)
Capex
71 122 158 161 270 190 171 95 51 277
FCF
158 216 239 248 405 456 380 296 229 113
Working Cap'
489 453 752 1,268 1,309 1,287 1,490 1,383 1,340 1,161
Total Debt
458 366 675 1,212 1,052 1,012 1,413 1,287 1,272 1,083
Net Debt
135 278 339 531 642 674 698 631 195 30
Sh' Equity
4.37% 14.36% 15.07% 10.63% 8.11% 0.00% 8.13% (0.20%) (18.52%) (9.10%)
ROA
10.72% 18.56% 15.58% 9.70% 10.08% 10.77% 9.54% 6.54% (1.81%) (2.47%)
ROIC
10.80% 61.33% 54.85% 42.25% 30.93% 0.00% 30.84% (0.81%) (104.11%) (148.60%)
ROE
predictions in italic, sparklines do not include predictions

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Ingevity Corporation (NGVT) key facts

  • Ingevity Corporation (NGVT) is a Specialty Chemicals company in the Basic Materials sector, listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
  • As of September 25, 2026, NGVT traded at $73.00, a market capitalization of $2.5 billion.
  • Return on equity was −148.6% and debt-to-equity 22.52.

Source: company filings (standardised) and stockrow calculations.

Ingevity Corporation (NGVT) Latest News

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23 Sep

4

Ingevity (NGVT) is set to present at the Water Tower Research Virtual Insights Conference on September 23, 2026, as its stock shows momentum—up about 3.35% in the latest session, 5.06% over the past week, 18.61% year-to-date, and 26.97% over the last year. The shares trade well below analyst targets and a calculated fair value despite the recent bounce. The market questions whether the undervaluation reflects genuine mispricing or caution due to muted revenue growth and a modest net income base. NGVT is pursuing accelerated portfolio repositioning, including the divestiture of non-core, lower-margin Industrial Specialties and CTO refinery units to lift EBITDA margins and redeploy capital toward higher-growth, value-added specialty chemicals. Investments in innovation and engineered additives—such as EV battery materials via Nexeon and process purification—aim to capitalize on sustainability and decarbonization trends. Tariff headwinds and weaker industrial demand remain notable risks. Divestitures of non-core units and margin-expansion from Advanced Polymer Technologies could substantially lift NGVT's profitability and investor sentiment.

22 Sep

3

Ingevity has delivered a solid 3-year stock run of 51.6%, prompting questions about whether earnings power justifies the share price. The company’s ability to convert specialty chemicals and performance materials into consistent margins is central to valuation. The stock trades at about 97.2 times forecast earnings, well above the chemicals sector average of about 22–26x. A model-based fair multiple is far lower than the current multiple, signaling the shares are stretched relative to a tailored benchmark. Positive narratives on innovation and potential demand, including EV battery materials and process purification, are cited as catalysts, but insider selling notes add a cautionary signal. Readers are told to weigh whether recent gains reflect earnings power or over-optimism. Current P/E around 97x versus ~26x peers signals overvaluation that could cap upside.

7 Aug

3 transcript

Ingevity (NGVT) Q2 2026 earnings call covers quarterly financial results, segment performance, and management outlook. Earnings call supplies updated financial metrics and guidance that can shift near-term investor sentiment and valuation.

6 Aug

3

NGVT Q2 earnings beat estimates driven by favorable pricing, product mix and higher volumes. Q2 earnings beat improves near-term financial results and sentiment but lacks transformative strategic implications.

2 Aug

4

Ingevity (NGVT) posts profit rebound paired with major share buyback, boosting returns and supporting shareholder value through stronger capital allocation. Profit rebound combined with large buyback directly improves earnings per share and signals management confidence in future cash flows.

31 Jul

3 transcript

Ingevity Corporation held its Q2 earnings call, covering financial results, operational updates, and forward guidance for the period. Q2 earnings call provides updates on financial performance and outlook that moderately influence near-term market views.

30 Jul

3

Ingevity Corp posted strong EBITDA growth and margins in Q2 2026 earnings call. Quarterly EBITDA gains point to better profitability that can lift near-term stock sentiment.

3

Ingevity Corporation (NGVT) released its Q2 2026 earnings call summary covering financial results and operational updates. Quarterly earnings details can moderately affect short-term stock sentiment and financial perceptions.

29 Jul

3

Ingevity Corporation reported its second quarter 2026 financial results. Quarterly earnings releases deliver performance data that can shift near-term investor views and trading activity.

17 Jul

3

Ingevity Corporation (NGVT) secured German approval for its Evotherm P35 product for use in warm-mix asphalt. German regulatory approval for Evotherm P35 enables expanded European sales of the asphalt additive.

11 Jun

3

John Fortson has been appointed Chief Financial Officer of Dentsply Sirona after serving in the same role at Ingevity Corporation. CFO departure creates leadership vacuum at Ingevity with potential short-term operational and investor effects.

1 Jun

4 transcript

Ingevity (NGVT) Q1 2026 earnings transcript covers financial results, executive commentary and forward outlook. Earnings transcript delivers financial metrics and guidance that can materially shift valuation and sentiment.

13 May

4

Ingevity Corporation (NGVT) released Q1 earnings call highlights detailing financial performance, segment results, and forward guidance. Q1 earnings highlights disclose financial results and outlook that significantly shape investor expectations and stock trajectory.

12 May

4

Ingevity Corporation (NGVT) Q1 earnings surpassed estimates, fueled by pricing improvements and favorable foreign exchange tailwinds. Q1 earnings beat driven by pricing and FX tailwinds significantly enhances financial performance and investor sentiment.

9 May

4

Ingevity Corporation's (NGVT) bull case could change following Q1 2026 results and portfolio reshaping steps. Q1 2026 results and portfolio reshaping represent major strategic moves that could significantly alter NGVT's trajectory and investor sentiment.

7 May

4

Ingevity Corporation (NGVT) released Q1 2026 earnings call summary detailing financial performance, operational updates, and forward-looking guidance. Q1 earnings results and guidance directly impact financial trajectory, investor sentiment, and stock performance.

6 May

4

Ingevity Corporation (NGVT) beat Q1 earnings and revenue estimates. Beating Q1 earnings and revenue estimates signals strong financial performance, likely boosting investor sentiment and stock price.

4

Ingevity Corporation reported first quarter 2026 financial results. Quarterly financial results reporting delivers critical performance data that can substantially influence stock price, investor sentiment, and future market trajectory.

3 May

4

Ingevity Corporation stockholders approved all proposals at the 2026 Annual Meeting; CEO targets $1 billion in deployable cash. Stockholder approvals and CEO's $1B deployable cash target indicate strong governance and financial firepower for major strategic moves.

30 Apr

3

Ingevity Corporation (NGVT) valuation assessed after strong year of shareholder returns. Strong past shareholder returns prompt valuation review, moderately influencing investor sentiment and stock trajectory.

29 Apr

3

Ingevity Corporation (NGVT) investment story quietly shifting with new assumptions. New assumptions subtly alter Ingevity's investment narrative with moderate potential influence on financial performance and investor sentiment.

16 Apr

4

Ingevity Corporation (NGVT) sold its Ozark Materials business to PPG Industries to streamline and focus on core operations. Divestiture of non-core Ozark Materials to PPG refocuses NGVT on primary operations, boosting efficiency and investor confidence.

15 Apr

4

Ingevity Corporation announced the sale of its Ozark Materials road markings business to PPG, enabling a sharpened strategic focus on core operations. Divesting a non-core business unit streamlines operations and boosts focus on high-value areas, significantly enhancing long-term performance and investor sentiment.

11 Apr

4

Analysts rework valuation assumptions for Ingevity Corporation (NGVT), shifting its investment story amid changing fundamentals. Analysts' reworked valuation assumptions signal a significant shift in NGVT's investment narrative, potentially altering investor sentiment and stock trajectory.

2 Mar

4

Ingevity Corporation (NGVT) Q4 2025 earnings call highlights revenue surge and strategic innovations. Revenue surge and strategic innovations represent major positive financial and competitive advancements.

4

Ingevity Corporation (NGVT) faces asset impairments reducing asset values and earnings, divestitures of non-core businesses generating cash but shrinking operations, and share buybacks returning capital to investors while supporting stock price. Asset impairments erode book value and profitability, divestitures reshape the portfolio for focus, and buybacks boost EPS and sentiment amid restructuring.

28 Feb

4

Ingevity Corporation's Q4 earnings call highlighted strong performance chemicals demand, performance materials segment growth, advanced polymer materials challenges, full-year results surpassing guidance, and optimistic 2024 outlook with raised EBITDA targets. Q4 earnings highlights detail financial beats, segment performances, and raised 2024 guidance significantly influencing future trajectory and investor sentiment.

26 Feb

4

Ingevity Corporation (NGVT) reported Q4 losses, missing analyst estimates, with revenues declining year-over-year. Q4 losses, missed estimates, and year-over-year revenue dip represent a major setback to financial performance and investor confidence.

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Ingevity (NGVT) Q4 2025 earnings call transcript released, detailing quarterly financial results, performance review, and forward-looking guidance. Q4 earnings transcript reveals financial outcomes, strategic initiatives, and outlook that significantly impact NGVT's trajectory and market sentiment.

3

Ingevity Corporation (NGVT) Q4 2025 earnings call summary details quarterly financial results, performance highlights, and forward guidance. Q4 earnings summary affects financial performance and investor sentiment but balanced by market factors.

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