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Element Solutions Inc (ESI)

As of Sep 20, 2026, Element Solutions Inc (ESI) scores 2.8/10 on AlphaStocks' five-model composite, #62 of 78 Materials stocks. At $33, ESI trades 81% above its model fair value of $18.

Materials / Specialty Chemicals

S&P SmallCap 600

$32.73

Scores poorly across most models. Proceed with caution.

Avoid

Score based on 5 of 5 models — high confidence

Data as of Sep 20, 2026

#62out of 78 in Materials

Is Element Solutions Inc a Good Investment in 2026?

Element Solutions Inc (ESI) scores 2.8 out of 10 on AlphaStocks' composite model, earning a Avoid rating. The Piotroski model rates Element Solutions Inc as Attractive (5/9). However, the Lynch model rates it Caution — PEG 2.2 · Fast Grower. Element Solutions Inc currently trades 81% above its estimated fair value of $18. Element Solutions Inc ranks #62 out of 78 stocks in the Materials sector.

This summary is algorithmically generated and is not financial advice.

Key Metrics

P/E41.6ROE7.2Market Cap8BDiv Yield0.8

Estimated Fair Value

$18.0481% above

Trading above estimated fair value. P/e of 42x 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 2.2 · Fast Grower

Greenblatt

Neutral

Earnings yield 3.2% · ROC 23%

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Element Solutions Inc (ESI) a good investment?
As of Sep 20, 2026, Element Solutions Inc (ESI) scores 2.8/10 on AlphaStocks' five-model composite, #62 of 78 Materials stocks. At $33, ESI trades 81% above its model fair value of $18. That score is below average, suggesting caution.
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 $18, ESI appears overvalued. The stock currently trades 81% above its estimated fair value. Trading above estimated fair value. P/e of 42x 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 #62 out of 78 stocks in the Materials sector, placing it in the top 79% of its sector by composite score. There are higher-ranked alternatives in this sector worth exploring.
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: Neutral. These models are combined into a single composite score of 2.8/10.

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