Avient (AVNT) Stock Fundamentals, Analysis & Risk Signals

Health score, price, valuation, risk signals, and key metrics at a glance.

Avient

NYSE•Basic Materials•Specialty Chemicals

$40.93-0.04(<0.01%)Pre-market

Market Cap

$3.72B

P/E

21.9x

P/S

1.1x

P/B

1.5x

Avient Corporation operates as a formulator of material solutions in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, South America, and Asia. The company operates in two segments, Color, Additives and Inks; and Specialty Engineered Materials. The Color, Additives and Inks segment offers custom color and additive concentrates in solid and liquid form for thermoplastics, dispersions for thermosets, and specialty inks; custom-formulated liquid system, such as polyester, vinyl, natural rubber and latex, polyurethane, and silicone; and proprietary inks. The company products are used in medical and pharmaceutical devices, food packaging, personal care and cosmetics, transportation, building products, wire and cable, recreational and athletic apparel, construction and filtration, outdoor furniture, healthcare, textiles and appliances, and industrial markets. The Specialty Engineered Materials segment provides specialty polymer formulations, services, and solutions for designers, assemblers, and processors of thermoplastic materials. It sells its products through direct sales personnel, distributors, and commissioned sales agents. The company was formerly known as PolyOne Corporation and changed its name to Avient Corporation in June 2020. Avient Corporation was founded in 1885 and is headquartered in Avon Lake, Ohio.

How this company scores

GoodMetricSide Score: 77/100

Strongest: Cash & Earnings Quality (23/25); weakest: Profitability (17/25).

Profitability17/25

Growth18/25

Balance Sheet & Red Flags19/25

Cash & Earnings Quality23/25

Strengths

Rising free cash flowRising earningsCash-backed earningsProfit converts from growth

Valuation vs. 5-year range

Today's multiple positioned against its own trailing range — a visual premium/discount check.

P/E · 21.9x5y range 6.2x – 57.4x

Currently near its 20-quarter median.

P/S · 1.1x5y range 0.9x – 1.8x

Currently near its 20-quarter median.

P/B · 1.5x5y range 1.2x – 2.5x

Watch items

Data-driven signals worth keeping an eye on across the last 8 quarters

Some Concerns

Cash Burn

Watch

FCF turned negative in 2 of the last 8 quarters — occasional cash consumption.

Price & Volume

Market Cap $3.72B

Metrics at a Glance

as of June 2026

Revenue & Profit

Revenue, EBITDA, operating income, net income, EPS, and shares

TTM Revenue: $3.33B
Q. Revenue: $917.00M
TTM EBITDA: $505.40M
TTM Op. Income: $314.90M
Q. Op. Income: $112.40M
TTM Net Income: $170.00M
Q. Net Income: $64.80M
EPS: $0.71
Shares Out.: $91.70M

$3.33B in TTM revenue grew 2.4% YoY, reaching $917.00M last quarter. TTM EBITDA of $505.40M and TTM operating income of $314.90M show growth is flowing through to the bottom line. TTM net income of $170.00M means revenue is converting into profit. Across the last 8 quarters, TTM revenue has risen for 3 consecutive quarters — an improving trend.

Margins

Gross, EBITDA, operating, and net margin trends

Gross Margin: 33.5%
EBITDA Margin: 17.6%
Op. Margin: 12.3%
Net Margin: 7.1%

Op. margin of 12.3% is up 1.2% YoY — cost efficiency is improving. Net margin at 7.1% and gross margin of 33.5% show how much of each revenue dollar survives to profit. Across the last 8 quarters, operating margin has risen for 2 consecutive quarters — an improving trend.

Price Ratios

P/E, P/S, P/B, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and earnings yield

P/E Ratio: 21.9x
P/S Ratio: 1.1x
P/B Ratio: 1.5x

At 21.9x P/E, the stock trades within typical market levels. P/S of 1.1x and P/B of 1.5x provide additional context. Use the growth and margin sections to judge whether the multiple is justified. Over the past year, P/E is down 12% — a weakening trend.

Assets & Liabilities

Total assets, cash, debt, book value, and leverage

Total Assets: $6.00B
Cash: $425.60M
Long-Term Debt: $1.88B
Book Value: $2.44B
D/E Ratio: 0.8
Debt/EBITDA: 11.6

With $6.00B in assets and $1.88B in long-term debt, D/E is 0.8and book value is $2.44B — a conservative capital structure with a cushion to weather downturns. Across the last 8 quarters, debt/equity has fallen for 5 consecutive quarters — an improving trend.

Cash Flow

Operating cash flow, free cash flow, FCF margin, and earnings quality

Op. Cash Flow: $93.80M
TTM Free Cash Flow: $190.80M
FCF Margin: 5.7%
FCF / Net Income: 1.1

TTM FCF of $190.80M on $93.80M in operating cash flow. The FCF / Net Income ratio of 1.1x means free cash flow covers net income — earnings are backed by cash. Over the past year, free cash flow is up 27% — a weakening trend.