Should I buy or sell Elementis stock right now?

4 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Elementis in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" ELM shares. View ELM analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is Elementis' stock price target for 2024?

4 analysts have issued twelve-month target prices for Elementis' shares. Their ELM share price targets range from GBX 137 to GBX 180. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach GBX 164.25 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 16.5% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for ELM or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have ELM shares performed in 2024?

Elementis' stock was trading at GBX 127.60 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, ELM shares have increased by 10.5% and is now trading at GBX 141. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

How often does Elementis pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Elementis?

Elementis announced a dividend on Thursday, March 7th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, May 2nd will be given a dividend of GBX 0.02 per share on Friday, May 31st. This represents a dividend yield of 1.18%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, May 2nd. The official announcement can be accessed at this link . Read our dividend analysis for ELM .

Is Elementis a good dividend stock?

Elementis (LON:ELM) pays an annual dividend of GBX 2 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.18%. The dividend payout ratio is 5,000.00%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for ELM .

What other stocks do shareholders of Elementis own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Elementis investors own include SIG (SHI) , Sino-Global Shipping America (SINO) , Centrica (CNA) , FirstGroup (FGP) , Intu Properties (INTU) , Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY) , Rio Tinto Group (RIO) , Tullow Oil (TLW) , American Airlines Group (AAL) and Aviva (AV) .

How do I buy shares of Elementis?

Shares of ELM stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

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Elementis (ELM) Share Price, News & Analysis

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GBX 141

-4.60 (-3.16%)

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Today's Range: 137.60
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144.40
50-Day Range: 132
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148.80
52-Week Range: 96.60
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155

Volume: 509,563 shs
Average Volume: 874,636 shs
Market Capitalization: £828.84 million

P/E Ratio: 3,525.00
Dividend Yield: 1.42%
Price Target: GBX 164.25

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Elementis MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy
2.75 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 16.5% Upside
GBX 164.25 Price Target
Short Interest: N/A
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: 0.56
Based on 5 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: Selling Shares
£19.66 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Overall MarketRank^™

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank^™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

1.62 out of 5 stars

2.4

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Elementis has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.75, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Elementis has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days.

N/A

Short Interest

Short Interest
There is no current short interest data available for ELM.

0.8

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Elementis pays a meaningful dividend of 1.18%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
Elementis does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Elementis is 5,000.00%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for ELM.

3.6

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Elementis has a news sentiment score of 0.56. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.40 average news sentiment score of Basic Materials companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 5 news articles for Elementis this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
2 people have searched for ELM on MarketBeat in the last 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
2 people have added Elementis to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.

2.5

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Elementis insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought GBX 0 in company stock and sold £196,562.88 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 3.93% of the stock of Elementis is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
86.43% of the stock of Elementis is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

0.6

Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Elementis is 3,525.00, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 138.49.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Elementis is 3,525.00, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Basic Materials sector average P/E ratio of about 132.04.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
Elementis has a PEG Ratio of 3.05. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Elementis has a P/B Ratio of 0.97. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Elementis Stock (LON:ELM)

Elementis plc operates as a specialty chemical company in the United Kingdom, rest of Europe, North America, and internationally. It operates in two segments, Performance Specialties and Personal Care. The Performance Specialties segment engages in the production of rheological modifiers and additives for decorative and industrial coatings; and production and supply of talc for use in plastics, coatings, technical ceramics, and paper sectors. The Personal Care segment provides rheological modifiers and compounded products, including active ingredients for antiperspirants (AP) deodorants for personal care manufacturers. The company offers personal care products for antiperspirants, color cosmetics, and skin care applications; and performance specialties products for architectural coatings, adhesives, sealants and construction additives, and talc applications. Elementis plc was founded in 1844 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

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ELM Stock News Headlines

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Elementis shareholder in letter to board urges immediate sales process

January 25, 2024 | reuters.com

Exclusive: US Fund KPS explored takeover offer for UK Elementis –sources

January 25, 2024 | lse.co.uk

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Elementis First Half 2023 Earnings: EPS: US$0.044 (vs US$0.031 in 1H 2022)

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: LON
Sector: Basic Materials
Industry: Specialty Chemicals
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: LON:ELM
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: www.elementisplc.com
Phone: +44-20-74089300
Fax: N/A
Employees: 1,281
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: GBX 164.25
High Stock Price Target: GBX 180
Low Stock Price Target: GBX 137
Potential Upside/Downside: +16.2%
Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 2.75
Research Coverage: 4 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): GBX 0.04
Trailing P/E Ratio: 3,535.00
Forward P/E Ratio: 15.49
P/E Growth: 3.05
Net Income: £28.20 million
Net Margins: 3.71%
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: 3.46%
Return on Assets: 3.67%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 35.51
Current Ratio: 2.20
Quick Ratio: 1.16

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: £713.40 million
Price / Sales: 1.17
Cash Flow: GBX 16.02 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 8.83
Book Value: GBX 145 per share
Price / Book: 0.98

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 587,830,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: £831.19 million
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 1.94

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Key Executives

Mr. Paul Waterman (Age 60)
Group CEO & Executive Director
Comp: $1.98M
Mr. Ralph Hewins (Age 61)
Group CFO & Executive Director
Comp: $885k
Mr. Joseph Lupia
Senior Vice President of Global Technology
Mr. James Curran
Director of Investor Relations, Strategy, M&A
Ms. Anna Lawrence
Group General Counsel & Company Secretary
Mr. Chris Shepherd (Age 59)
Chief Human Resources Officer
Mr. Mark Su
Managing Director of China Region
Mr. Luc van Ravenstein
Senior Vice President of Global Performance Specialties
Mr. Huibin Zhao
VP of Coatings Asia & President of China
Mr. Stijn Dejonckheere
Senior Vice President of Global Personal Care

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ELM Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Elementis stock right now?: 4 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Elementis in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" ELM shares.
View ELM analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is Elementis' stock price target for 2024?: 4 analysts have issued twelve-month target prices for Elementis' shares. Their ELM share price targets range from GBX 137 to GBX 180. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach GBX 164.25 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 16.5% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for ELM or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have ELM shares performed in 2024?: Elementis' stock was trading at GBX 127.60 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, ELM shares have increased by 10.5% and is now trading at GBX 141.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
How often does Elementis pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Elementis?: Elementis announced a dividend on Thursday, March 7th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, May 2nd will be given a dividend of GBX 0.02 per share on Friday, May 31st. This represents a dividend yield of 1.18%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, May 2nd. The official announcement can be accessed at this link.
Read our dividend analysis for ELM.

Is Elementis a good dividend stock?: Elementis (LON:ELM) pays an annual dividend of GBX 2 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.18%. The dividend payout ratio is 5,000.00%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Read our dividend analysis for ELM.
What other stocks do shareholders of Elementis own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Elementis investors own include SIG (SHI), Sino-Global Shipping America (SINO), Centrica (CNA), FirstGroup (FGP), Intu Properties (INTU), Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY), Rio Tinto Group (RIO), Tullow Oil (TLW), American Airlines Group (AAL) and Aviva (AV).
How do I buy shares of Elementis?: Shares of ELM stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock.
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Elementis (ELM) Share Price, News & Analysis

Elementis MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Short Interest

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

Search Interest

MarketBeat Follows

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Elementis Stock (LON:ELM)

ELM Stock Price History

ELM Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders

ELM Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

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