Element Solutions (ESI) Competitors

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ESI vs. AEIS, ENTG, LFUS, MKSI, and NXPI

Should you buy Element Solutions stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Element Solutions 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 Element Solutions include Advanced Energy Industries (AEIS), Entegris (ENTG), Littelfuse (LFUS), MKS (MKSI), and NXP Semiconductors (NXPI).

How does Element Solutions compare to Advanced Energy Industries?

Element Solutions (NYSE:ESI) and Advanced Energy Industries (NASDAQ:AEIS) are related large-cap companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, risk and institutional ownership.

Element Solutions presently has a consensus price target of $39.57, indicating a potential downside of 13.99%. Advanced Energy Industries has a consensus price target of $375.45, indicating a potential upside of 2.88%. Given Advanced Energy Industries' higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Advanced Energy Industries is more favorable than Element Solutions.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Element Solutions
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.09
Advanced Energy Industries
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.85

Advanced Energy Industries has a net margin of 10.00% compared to Element Solutions' net margin of 5.32%. Advanced Energy Industries' return on equity of 17.99% beat Element Solutions' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Element Solutions5.32% 14.19% 7.30%
Advanced Energy Industries 10.00%17.99%9.60%

92.3% of Element Solutions shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 99.7% of Advanced Energy Industries shares are owned by institutional investors. 6.2% of Element Solutions shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.3% of Advanced Energy Industries shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Element Solutions pays an annual dividend of $0.32 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.7%. Advanced Energy Industries pays an annual dividend of $0.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.1%. Element Solutions pays out 51.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Advanced Energy Industries pays out 8.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Element Solutions$2.80B4.01$190.80M$0.6274.21
Advanced Energy Industries$1.80B7.72$148.40M$4.7576.83

Element Solutions has a beta of 1.25, indicating that its share price is 25% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Advanced Energy Industries has a beta of 1.3, indicating that its share price is 30% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Advanced Energy Industries had 12 more articles in the media than Element Solutions. MarketBeat recorded 16 mentions for Advanced Energy Industries and 4 mentions for Element Solutions. Advanced Energy Industries' average media sentiment score of 1.51 beat Element Solutions' score of 1.21 indicating that Advanced Energy Industries is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Element Solutions
2 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Advanced Energy Industries
13 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive

Summary

Advanced Energy Industries beats Element Solutions on 13 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Element Solutions compare to Entegris?

Entegris (NASDAQ:ENTG) and Element Solutions (NYSE:ESI) are related large-cap companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, media sentiment, dividends and risk.

92.3% of Element Solutions shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of Entegris shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 6.2% of Element Solutions shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Entegris had 5 more articles in the media than Element Solutions. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Entegris and 4 mentions for Element Solutions. Element Solutions' average media sentiment score of 1.21 beat Entegris' score of 1.15 indicating that Element Solutions is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Entegris
6 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Element Solutions
2 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Entegris$3.20B8.03$235.60M$1.7397.24
Element Solutions$2.80B4.01$190.80M$0.6274.21

Entegris has a net margin of 8.18% compared to Element Solutions' net margin of 5.32%. Element Solutions' return on equity of 14.19% beat Entegris' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Entegris8.18% 11.45% 5.34%
Element Solutions 5.32%14.19%7.30%

Entegris pays an annual dividend of $0.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.2%. Element Solutions pays an annual dividend of $0.32 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.7%. Entegris pays out 23.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Element Solutions pays out 51.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

Entegris has a beta of 1.37, suggesting that its stock price is 37% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Element Solutions has a beta of 1.25, suggesting that its stock price is 25% more volatile than the broader market.

Entegris currently has a consensus price target of $154.33, suggesting a potential downside of 8.26%. Element Solutions has a consensus price target of $39.57, suggesting a potential downside of 13.99%. Given Entegris' higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Entegris is more favorable than Element Solutions.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Entegris
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.55
Element Solutions
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.09

Summary

Entegris beats Element Solutions on 11 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Element Solutions compare to Littelfuse?

Littelfuse (NASDAQ:LFUS) and Element Solutions (NYSE:ESI) are related large-cap companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, institutional ownership, dividends, valuation and risk.

Littelfuse pays an annual dividend of $3.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.6%. Element Solutions pays an annual dividend of $0.32 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.7%. Littelfuse pays out -177.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Element Solutions pays out 51.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Littelfuse has increased its dividend for 15 consecutive years.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Littelfuse$2.39B4.95-$71.70M-$1.69N/A
Element Solutions$2.80B4.01$190.80M$0.6274.21

Littelfuse presently has a consensus target price of $465.83, suggesting a potential downside of 0.24%. Element Solutions has a consensus target price of $39.57, suggesting a potential downside of 13.99%. Given Littelfuse's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Littelfuse is more favorable than Element Solutions.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Littelfuse
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83
Element Solutions
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.09

Element Solutions has a net margin of 5.32% compared to Littelfuse's net margin of -1.61%. Element Solutions' return on equity of 14.19% beat Littelfuse's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Littelfuse-1.61% 11.62% 7.39%
Element Solutions 5.32%14.19%7.30%

In the previous week, Littelfuse had 2 more articles in the media than Element Solutions. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Littelfuse and 4 mentions for Element Solutions. Element Solutions' average media sentiment score of 1.21 beat Littelfuse's score of 0.78 indicating that Element Solutions is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Littelfuse
3 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Element Solutions
2 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Littelfuse has a beta of 1.48, meaning that its stock price is 48% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Element Solutions has a beta of 1.25, meaning that its stock price is 25% more volatile than the broader market.

96.1% of Littelfuse shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.3% of Element Solutions shares are held by institutional investors. 1.0% of Littelfuse shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 6.2% of Element Solutions shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Element Solutions beats Littelfuse on 12 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Element Solutions compare to MKS?

Element Solutions (NYSE:ESI) and MKS (NASDAQ:MKSI) are related large-cap companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings, profitability, risk and valuation.

MKS has a net margin of 8.06% compared to Element Solutions' net margin of 5.32%. MKS's return on equity of 21.49% beat Element Solutions' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Element Solutions5.32% 14.19% 7.30%
MKS 8.06%21.49%6.54%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Element Solutions$2.80B4.01$190.80M$0.6274.21
MKS$3.93B6.69$295M$4.7881.42

Element Solutions has a beta of 1.25, indicating that its share price is 25% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, MKS has a beta of 1.99, indicating that its share price is 99% more volatile than the broader market.

Element Solutions pays an annual dividend of $0.32 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.7%. MKS pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.3%. Element Solutions pays out 51.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. MKS pays out 20.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

92.3% of Element Solutions shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 99.8% of MKS shares are held by institutional investors. 6.2% of Element Solutions shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of MKS shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, MKS had 12 more articles in the media than Element Solutions. MarketBeat recorded 16 mentions for MKS and 4 mentions for Element Solutions. Element Solutions' average media sentiment score of 1.21 beat MKS's score of 1.13 indicating that Element Solutions is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Element Solutions
2 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
MKS
8 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Element Solutions currently has a consensus price target of $39.57, suggesting a potential downside of 13.99%. MKS has a consensus price target of $343.77, suggesting a potential downside of 11.67%. Given MKS's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe MKS is more favorable than Element Solutions.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Element Solutions
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.09
MKS
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.87

Summary

MKS beats Element Solutions on 13 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Element Solutions compare to NXP Semiconductors?

NXP Semiconductors (NASDAQ:NXPI) and Element Solutions (NYSE:ESI) are related large-cap companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, institutional ownership, dividends, risk and profitability.

NXP Semiconductors pays an annual dividend of $4.06 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. Element Solutions pays an annual dividend of $0.32 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.7%. NXP Semiconductors pays out 38.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Element Solutions pays out 51.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. NXP Semiconductors is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

NXP Semiconductors has a net margin of 21.03% compared to Element Solutions' net margin of 5.32%. NXP Semiconductors' return on equity of 26.75% beat Element Solutions' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
NXP Semiconductors21.03% 26.75% 10.32%
Element Solutions 5.32%14.19%7.30%

NXP Semiconductors has a beta of 1.77, meaning that its share price is 77% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Element Solutions has a beta of 1.25, meaning that its share price is 25% more volatile than the broader market.

NXP Semiconductors presently has a consensus target price of $300.08, suggesting a potential upside of 0.05%. Element Solutions has a consensus target price of $39.57, suggesting a potential downside of 13.99%. Given NXP Semiconductors' higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe NXP Semiconductors is more favorable than Element Solutions.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
NXP Semiconductors
1 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.70
Element Solutions
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.09

90.5% of NXP Semiconductors shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.3% of Element Solutions shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of NXP Semiconductors shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 6.2% of Element Solutions shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
NXP Semiconductors$12.27B6.17$2.02B$10.4528.70
Element Solutions$2.80B4.01$190.80M$0.6274.21

In the previous week, NXP Semiconductors had 27 more articles in the media than Element Solutions. MarketBeat recorded 31 mentions for NXP Semiconductors and 4 mentions for Element Solutions. NXP Semiconductors' average media sentiment score of 1.32 beat Element Solutions' score of 1.21 indicating that NXP Semiconductors is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
NXP Semiconductors
28 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Element Solutions
2 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

NXP Semiconductors beats Element Solutions on 14 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

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ESI vs. The Competition

MetricElement SolutionsCHEM IndustryMaterials SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$11.21B$15.60B$4.64B$23.13B
Dividend Yield0.70%1.93%5.00%4.06%
P/E Ratio74.2135.6522.8731.08
Price / Sales4.012.535,912.9020.72
Price / Cash21.6314.8324.3018.65
Price / Book4.144.988.844.65
Net Income$190.80M$376.36M$157.26M$1.07B
7 Day Performance3.09%-1.40%-3.70%-1.05%
1 Month Performance12.93%1.11%-4.21%0.18%
1 Year Performance109.23%18.64%51.96%24.24%

Element Solutions Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
ESI
Element Solutions
2.8158 of 5 stars
$46.01
-6.3%
$39.57
-14.0%
+128.2%$11.21B$2.80B74.215,200
AEIS
Advanced Energy Industries
4.2418 of 5 stars
$354.11
-4.5%
$361.82
+2.2%
+201.8%$13.46B$1.80B74.5313,000
ENTG
Entegris
2.9941 of 5 stars
$155.81
-4.3%
$154.33
-0.9%
+144.0%$23.70B$3.20B89.827,700
LFUS
Littelfuse
4.0379 of 5 stars
$477.29
+0.1%
$465.83
-2.4%
+123.2%$12.01B$2.39BN/A17,000
MKSI
MKS
3.5437 of 5 stars
$370.76
-1.2%
$324.92
-12.4%
+363.6%$24.89B$3.93B77.1010,300

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