Avient Corp (AVNT) Stock Analysis
Verdict: HOLD
P/E discount to peers and 6% FCF yield offer a safety margin, but stagnant revenue and zero insider buying cap near-term upside.
Investment score: 62/100
Analysis as of
Is Avient Corp stock worth reviewing? The TradeMates thesis
AVNT offers a compelling relative valuation and income profile, but lack of revenue growth and earnings momentum warrants a neutral stance.
7-factor investment score
- Valuation: 70/100 (weight 20%)
- Financial Health: 55/100 (weight 15%)
- Technical Momentum: 50/100 (weight 15%)
- Earnings Quality: 45/100 (weight 15%)
- Insider Sentiment: 50/100 (weight 10%)
- Analyst Consensus: 85/100 (weight 10%)
- Risk-Adjusted Return: 60/100 (weight 15%)
Avient Corp opportunities and risks
What speaks for AVNT
- Significant Peer Valuation Gap
What speaks against AVNT
- Elevated Financial Leverage
Peers and competitors
- NEU
- PRM
- CE
- BCPC
- SXT
| Ticker | P/E | P/S | EV/EBITDA | Gross margin | Net margin | FCF yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVNT | 21.2x | 1.0x | 10.0x | 31.7% | 4.8% | 6.1% |
| NEU | 17.2x | 2.6x | 11.1x | 31.3% | 15.3% | 7.0% |
| PRM | n/a | 7.9x | n/a | 53.1% | -26.9% | 1.6% |
| CE | n/a | 0.5x | 39.3x | 19.8% | -11.5% | 16.9% |
| BCPC | 32.9x | 4.9x | 19.5x | 36.3% | 15.0% | 3.4% |
| SXT | 33.0x | 2.9x | 19.5x | 33.8% | 8.7% | 0.5% |
| Peer median | 17.2x | 2.9x | 19.5x | 33.8% | 8.7% | 3.4% |
Frequently asked questions about Avient Corp (AVNT)
Is AVNT stock a good investment?
The TradeMates model rates Avient Corp as HOLD with an investment score of 62/100. AVNT offers a compelling relative valuation and income profile, but lack of revenue growth and earnings momentum warrants a neutral stance. This is algorithmic model output, not personal investment advice.
Is AVNT stock a buy?
The TradeMates model verdict for AVNT is HOLD with an investment score of 62/100. Treat this as a model signal to review, not a personal buy recommendation.