Ecovyst (ECVT) Competitors

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ECVT vs. AXTA, PRM, MEOH, CSW, and CC

Should you buy Ecovyst stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Ecovyst with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Ecovyst include Axalta Coating Systems (AXTA), Perimeter Solutions (PRM), Methanex (MEOH), CSW Industrials (CSW), and Chemours (CC). These companies are all part of the "chemicals" industry.

How does Ecovyst compare to Axalta Coating Systems?

Ecovyst (NYSE:ECVT) and Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE:AXTA) are both basic materials companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, profitability, institutional ownership, valuation, earnings, dividends, analyst recommendations and risk.

Ecovyst currently has a consensus price target of $14.20, indicating a potential upside of 2.80%. Axalta Coating Systems has a consensus price target of $34.15, indicating a potential upside of 16.91%. Given Axalta Coating Systems' higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Axalta Coating Systems is more favorable than Ecovyst.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Ecovyst	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50
Axalta Coating Systems	0 Sell rating(s)	12 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.25

In the previous week, Axalta Coating Systems had 1 more articles in the media than Ecovyst. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Axalta Coating Systems and 1 mentions for Ecovyst. Axalta Coating Systems' average media sentiment score of 0.58 beat Ecovyst's score of -0.30 indicating that Axalta Coating Systems is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Ecovyst	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Axalta Coating Systems	1 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Ecovyst has a beta of 1.12, meaning that its stock price is 12% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Axalta Coating Systems has a beta of 1.24, meaning that its stock price is 24% more volatile than the broader market.

86.7% of Ecovyst shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 98.3% of Axalta Coating Systems shares are held by institutional investors. 1.8% of Ecovyst shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Axalta Coating Systems shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Axalta Coating Systems has a net margin of 7.22% compared to Ecovyst's net margin of -7.71%. Axalta Coating Systems' return on equity of 22.37% beat Ecovyst's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Ecovyst	-7.71%	11.58%	4.76%
Axalta Coating Systems	7.22%	22.37%	6.92%

Axalta Coating Systems has higher revenue and earnings than Ecovyst. Ecovyst is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Axalta Coating Systems, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Ecovyst	$723.50M	2.09	-$71.13M	-$0.55	N/A
Axalta Coating Systems	$5.12B	1.22	$378M	$1.71	17.08

Summary

Axalta Coating Systems beats Ecovyst on 12 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Ecovyst compare to Perimeter Solutions?

Ecovyst (NYSE:ECVT) and Perimeter Solutions (NYSE:PRM) are both basic materials companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, dividends, risk, institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation and media sentiment.

In the previous week, Perimeter Solutions had 8 more articles in the media than Ecovyst. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Perimeter Solutions and 1 mentions for Ecovyst. Perimeter Solutions' average media sentiment score of -0.14 beat Ecovyst's score of -0.30 indicating that Perimeter Solutions is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Ecovyst	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Perimeter Solutions	2 Very Positive mention(s)	4 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Ecovyst presently has a consensus target price of $14.20, indicating a potential upside of 2.80%. Perimeter Solutions has a consensus target price of $37.00, indicating a potential upside of 18.80%. Given Perimeter Solutions' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Perimeter Solutions is more favorable than Ecovyst.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Ecovyst	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50
Perimeter Solutions	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.75

Ecovyst has a beta of 1.12, indicating that its stock price is 12% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Perimeter Solutions has a beta of 1.93, indicating that its stock price is 93% more volatile than the broader market.

86.7% of Ecovyst shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 89.9% of Perimeter Solutions shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.8% of Ecovyst shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 13.1% of Perimeter Solutions shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Ecovyst has a net margin of -7.71% compared to Perimeter Solutions' net margin of -26.93%. Perimeter Solutions' return on equity of 18.29% beat Ecovyst's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Ecovyst	-7.71%	11.58%	4.76%
Perimeter Solutions	-26.93%	18.29%	7.73%

Ecovyst has higher revenue and earnings than Perimeter Solutions. Ecovyst is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Perimeter Solutions, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Ecovyst	$723.50M	2.09	-$71.13M	-$0.55	N/A
Perimeter Solutions	$652.86M	7.78	-$206.37M	-$1.34	N/A

Summary

Perimeter Solutions beats Ecovyst on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Ecovyst compare to Methanex?

Methanex (NASDAQ:MEOH) and Ecovyst (NYSE:ECVT) are both basic materials companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership, media sentiment, valuation, dividends and profitability.

Methanex presently has a consensus price target of $66.78, suggesting a potential upside of 11.07%. Ecovyst has a consensus price target of $14.20, suggesting a potential upside of 2.80%. Given Methanex's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Methanex is more favorable than Ecovyst.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Methanex	1 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.64
Ecovyst	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50

73.5% of Methanex shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.7% of Ecovyst shares are held by institutional investors. 1.0% of Methanex shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.8% of Ecovyst shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Methanex had 12 more articles in the media than Ecovyst. MarketBeat recorded 13 mentions for Methanex and 1 mentions for Ecovyst. Methanex's average media sentiment score of 0.58 beat Ecovyst's score of -0.30 indicating that Methanex is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Methanex	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Ecovyst	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Methanex has a net margin of -1.25% compared to Ecovyst's net margin of -7.71%. Ecovyst's return on equity of 11.58% beat Methanex's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Methanex	-1.25%	2.96%	1.12%
Ecovyst	-7.71%	11.58%	4.76%

Methanex has a beta of 0.6, meaning that its stock price is 40% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ecovyst has a beta of 1.12, meaning that its stock price is 12% more volatile than the broader market.

Methanex has higher revenue and earnings than Ecovyst. Methanex is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ecovyst, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Methanex	$3.59B	1.30	$79.88M	-$0.49	N/A
Ecovyst	$723.50M	2.09	-$71.13M	-$0.55	N/A

Summary

Methanex beats Ecovyst on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Ecovyst compare to CSW Industrials?

Ecovyst (NYSE:ECVT) and CSW Industrials (NYSE:CSW) are both chemicals companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, profitability, dividends, earnings and media sentiment.

86.7% of Ecovyst shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 82.8% of CSW Industrials shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.8% of Ecovyst shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.3% of CSW Industrials shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

CSW Industrials has higher revenue and earnings than Ecovyst. Ecovyst is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than CSW Industrials, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Ecovyst	$723.50M	2.09	-$71.13M	-$0.55	N/A
CSW Industrials	$878.30M	5.21	$136.65M	$7.54	36.85

In the previous week, CSW Industrials had 3 more articles in the media than Ecovyst. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for CSW Industrials and 1 mentions for Ecovyst. CSW Industrials' average media sentiment score of 0.30 beat Ecovyst's score of -0.30 indicating that CSW Industrials is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Ecovyst	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
CSW Industrials	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Ecovyst has a beta of 1.12, suggesting that its share price is 12% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, CSW Industrials has a beta of 0.88, suggesting that its share price is 12% less volatile than the broader market.

Ecovyst currently has a consensus price target of $14.20, indicating a potential upside of 2.80%. CSW Industrials has a consensus price target of $328.43, indicating a potential upside of 18.21%. Given CSW Industrials' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe CSW Industrials is more favorable than Ecovyst.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Ecovyst	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50
CSW Industrials	0 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.56

CSW Industrials has a net margin of 12.64% compared to Ecovyst's net margin of -7.71%. CSW Industrials' return on equity of 14.55% beat Ecovyst's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Ecovyst	-7.71%	11.58%	4.76%
CSW Industrials	12.64%	14.55%	9.48%

Summary

CSW Industrials beats Ecovyst on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Ecovyst compare to Chemours?

Chemours (NYSE:CC) and Ecovyst (NYSE:ECVT) are both basic materials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk, dividends, media sentiment and valuation.

In the previous week, Chemours had 15 more articles in the media than Ecovyst. MarketBeat recorded 16 mentions for Chemours and 1 mentions for Ecovyst. Ecovyst's average media sentiment score of -0.30 beat Chemours' score of -0.33 indicating that Ecovyst is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Chemours	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Ecovyst	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

76.3% of Chemours shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.7% of Ecovyst shares are held by institutional investors. 0.9% of Chemours shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.8% of Ecovyst shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Chemours has a net margin of -6.82% compared to Ecovyst's net margin of -7.71%. Chemours' return on equity of 52.49% beat Ecovyst's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Chemours	-6.82%	52.49%	1.78%
Ecovyst	-7.71%	11.58%	4.76%

Chemours currently has a consensus target price of $23.55, indicating a potential upside of 10.15%. Ecovyst has a consensus target price of $14.20, indicating a potential upside of 2.80%. Given Chemours' higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Chemours is more favorable than Ecovyst.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Chemours	1 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.38
Ecovyst	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50

Ecovyst has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Chemours. Ecovyst is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Chemours, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Chemours	$5.81B	0.55	-$386M	-$2.64	N/A
Ecovyst	$723.50M	2.09	-$71.13M	-$0.55	N/A

Chemours has a beta of 1.47, indicating that its share price is 47% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ecovyst has a beta of 1.12, indicating that its share price is 12% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Chemours and Ecovyst tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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ECVT vs. The Competition

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Metric	Ecovyst	CHEM Industry	Materials Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$1.51B	$15.17B	$4.82B	$23.20B
Dividend Yield	N/A	1.97%	5.00%	4.10%
P/E Ratio	-25.11	34.83	22.95	30.65
Price / Sales	2.09	2.48	7,474.72	24.50
Price / Cash	13.25	14.46	27.21	25.12
Price / Book	2.63	4.19	6.77	4.74
Net Income	-$71.13M	$375.36M	$157.11M	$1.07B
7 Day Performance	-1.44%	2.59%	1.56%	2.36%
1 Month Performance	N/A	-2.42%	-0.24%	1.58%
1 Year Performance	89.09%	21.05%	75.08%	28.42%

Ecovyst Competitors List

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
ECVT Ecovyst	2.3069 of 5 stars	$13.81 +0.0%	$14.20 +2.8%	+89.1%	$1.51B	$723.50M	N/A	880
AXTA Axalta Coating Systems	3.7287 of 5 stars	$27.79 +0.7%	$34.15 +22.9%	-5.6%	$5.95B	$5.12B	16.25	12,300
PRM Perimeter Solutions	3.5193 of 5 stars	$33.75 +0.9%	$37.00 +9.6%	+166.1%	$5.51B	$652.86M	N/A	240
MEOH Methanex	3.0526 of 5 stars	$62.07 0.0%	$66.78 +7.6%	+82.9%	$4.80B	$3.67B	N/A	1,649
CSW CSW Industrials	4.2701 of 5 stars	$255.74 -1.7%	$328.43 +28.4%	-7.7%	$4.21B	$878.30M	33.92	2,600	Gap Down

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ECVT vs. AXTA, PRM, MEOH, CSW, and CC

How does Ecovyst compare to Axalta Coating Systems?

Do analysts prefer ECVT or AXTA?

Does the media refer more to ECVT or AXTA?

Which has more risk & volatility, ECVT or AXTA?

Do institutionals & insiders believe in ECVT or AXTA?

Is ECVT or AXTA more profitable?

Which has higher earnings and valuation, ECVT or AXTA?

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How does Ecovyst compare to Perimeter Solutions?

Does the media favor ECVT or PRM?

Do analysts recommend ECVT or PRM?

Which has more risk & volatility, ECVT or PRM?

Do insiders and institutionals believe in ECVT or PRM?

Is ECVT or PRM more profitable?

Which has stronger earnings and valuation, ECVT or PRM?

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How does Ecovyst compare to Methanex?

Do analysts recommend MEOH or ECVT?

Do institutionals & insiders hold more shares of MEOH or ECVT?

Does the media prefer MEOH or ECVT?

Is MEOH or ECVT more profitable?

Which has more volatility & risk, MEOH or ECVT?

Which has better valuation & earnings, MEOH or ECVT?

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How does Ecovyst compare to CSW Industrials?

Do insiders and institutionals believe in ECVT or CSW?

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, ECVT or CSW?

Does the media refer more to ECVT or CSW?

Which has more volatility & risk, ECVT or CSW?

Do analysts rate ECVT or CSW?

Is ECVT or CSW more profitable?

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How does Ecovyst compare to Chemours?

Does the media prefer CC or ECVT?

Do institutionals & insiders believe in CC or ECVT?

Is CC or ECVT more profitable?

Do analysts prefer CC or ECVT?

Which has higher valuation & earnings, CC or ECVT?

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