AlphaStocks
5.1
Consider Buy

Element Solutions Inc (ESI)

Materials / Specialty Chemicals

S&P SmallCap 600

$43.64

Below average on several measures. Research carefully.

Consider Buy

Score based on 5 of 5 models — high confidence

#515out of 1121 in Materials

Is Element Solutions Inc a Good Investment in 2026?

Element Solutions Inc (ESI) scores 5.1 out of 10 on AlphaStocks' composite model, earning a Consider Buy rating. The Piotroski model rates Element Solutions Inc as Attractive (5/9). However, the Greenblatt Magic Formula model rates it Caution — Top half (rank 47%). Element Solutions Inc currently trades above its estimated fair value of $25, suggesting limited upside at current prices. Element Solutions Inc ranks #515 out of 1121 stocks in the Materials sector.

This summary is algorithmically generated and is not financial advice.

Key Metrics

P/E55.4ROE7.2Market Cap11BDiv Yield0.7

Estimated Fair Value

$25.0174% above

Trading above estimated fair value. P/e of 55x implies high growth expectations. eps growth of -22% may not justify the premium.

Model-based estimate, not a price target.

5-Model Analysis

Each model evaluates this stock from a different angle. Combined, they form the composite score above.

Piotroski

Attractive

5/9

Buffett

Caution

Business quality & competitive moat

Graham

Neutral

Significantly above fair value

Lynch

Caution

PEG 2.4 · Fast Grower

Greenblatt

Caution

Top half (rank 47%)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Element Solutions Inc (ESI) a good investment?
Based on AlphaStocks' composite analysis, Element Solutions Inc (ESI) scores 5.1 out of 10, earning a Consider Buy rating. This score is below average, suggesting caution. Trading above estimated fair value. P/e of 55x implies high growth expectations. eps growth of -22% may not justify the premium.
What is Element Solutions Inc's Piotroski F-Score?
Element Solutions Inc's Piotroski F-Score status is Attractive. The raw score is 5/9. The Piotroski F-Score evaluates financial health using 9 fundamental signals including profitability, leverage, and operating efficiency.
Is ESI overvalued or undervalued?
Based on AlphaStocks' model-based fair value estimate of $25, ESI appears overvalued. The stock currently trades 74% above its estimated fair value. Trading above estimated fair value. P/e of 55x implies high growth expectations. eps growth of -22% may not justify the premium.
How does ESI compare to other Materials stocks?
Element Solutions Inc ranks #515 out of 1121 stocks in the Materials sector, placing it in the top 46% of its sector by composite score. This is an above-average position relative to sector peers.
What do investment models say about ESI?
AlphaStocks evaluates ESI using five proven investment models. Piotroski: Attractive; Buffett: Caution; Graham: Neutral; Lynch: Caution; Greenblatt Magic Formula: Caution. These models are combined into a single composite score of 5.1/10.

Similar Stocks

Compare ESI with

Scores are algorithm-generated research tools, not investment recommendations. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always do your own due diligence. Full disclaimer