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Verdict
Quantitative factor alignment verified for current market regime.
Quant Score
Rank
#1662
Positioning
Market Dominance
Manufacturing
Chemicals
$4.0B
Paul Manning
Sensient Technologies Corporation develops, manufactures, and markets colors, flavors, and other specialty ingredients. It operates through three segments: Flavors & Extracts Group, Color Group, and Asia Pacific Group. The company was incorporated in 1882 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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X-AXIS: EV/EBITDA (LOWER = CHEAPER) | Y-AXIS: ROE (HIGHER = ELITE) | RED CIRCLE = SXT ANALYSIS TARGET
| Stock | Rating | Score▼ | Quality | Value | Momentum | P/E | EV/EBITDA | ROE | ROA | Gross Mgn | Op Mgn | Net Mgn | Rev Growth | Div Yield | D/E | Mkt Cap | AUDIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$UL UNILEVER PLC | 78 | 96 | 98 | 59 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$ASML ASML HOLDING NV | 77 | 89 | 86 | 83 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$ESLT ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD | 76 | 81 | 87 | 85 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$MT ArcelorMittal | 75 | 71 | 98 | 85 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$AMAT APPLIED MATERIALS INC /DE | 75 | 85 | 87 | 84 | 20.9x | 13.6x | 32.9% | 20.5% | 48.8% | 30.6% | 24.4% | 7.7% | 0.9% | 32.0x | $148.6B | VS | |
$SIMO Silicon Motion Technology CORP | 75 | 84 | 86 | 85 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$CODA Coda Octopus Group, Inc. | 74 | 83 | 90 | 79 | 16.3x | 11.9x | 7.4% | 7.5% | 68.3% | 19.5% | 18.2% | 29.0% | 0.0% | 0.0x | $84M | VS | |
$GSK GSK plc | 74 | 84 | 90 | 70 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$EFXT Enerflex Ltd. | 74 | 80 | 91 | 83 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$BUD Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV | 74 | 84 | 97 | 63 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$SXT SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORP | 52 | 57 | 62 | 48 | 27.1x | 20.8x | 11.9% | 6.3% | 33.9% | 13.6% | 8.8% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 59.0x | $4.0B | ||
| SECTOR BENCH | - | - | - | - | - | 22.3x | 11.5x | -1.9% | 0.9% | 44.1% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 6.7% | 0.0% | 0.2x | - | REF |
SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORP (SXT) receives a "Hold" rating with a composite score of 52.2/100. It ranks #1662 out of 7,333 stocks in our coverage universe and carries a 3-star rating. Ratings are driven by a 6-factor quantitative model measuring quality, value, momentum, investment, stability, and short interest.
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In-line with peers — no strong momentum signal
Trading at a discount to fundamentals — favorable entry valuation
Average quality profile
Low volatility — smoother ride and historically better risk-adjusted returns
Aggressive spending — empire-building risk, dilutive growth
Mid-range overall rating
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Relative valuation derived from Manufacturing sector benchmarks. Model weights: EV/EBITDA (40%), P/B (35%), P/S (25%). Re-calculated daily.
Projection based on user-defined inputs. Re-calculated daily against current market data.
Reverse DCF Framework — Mauboussin Methodology
Institutional-grade Reverse DCF analysis. This model identifies the growth hurdles embedded in current market prices. When implied growth is significantly lower than historical or projected rates, a margin of safety may exist. Re-audited daily.
No analyst ratings for SXT.
View All Ratings| Factor | Global | Sector | Tilt |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROFITABILITY | 57 | 56 | +1NEUTRAL |
| MOMENTUM | 48 | 41 | +7ALPHA |
| VALUATION | 62 | 56 | +6ALPHA |
| INVESTMENT | 33 | 51 | -18DRAG |
| STABILITY | 87 | 92 | -5NEUTRAL |
| SHORT INT | 45 | 41 | +4NEUTRAL |
Global = full universe. Sector = relative to industry peers. Positive tilt indicates idiosyncratic strength.
ROIC 23.5% vs WACC 8.7% (spread +14.8%)
GM 34% vs sector 44%, OM 14% vs sector 3%
Capital turnover 2.42x, R&D intensity 3.3%
Rev growth 2%, 10yr history
Interest coverage 7.0x, Net debt/EBITDA 3.2x
Composite assessment of profitability, capital efficiency, and financial strength. Top-tier entities demonstrate sustainable cash flow generation and elite competitive moats.
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The Quality factor evaluates the persistence and magnitude of realized cash flows. Companies with scores >70 exhibit superior pricing power and structural financial resilience through diverse economic regimes.
Our uncertainty rating tracks the predictability of future cash flows and potential for permanent capital loss. Moderate visibility with standard industry cyclicality.
We rate SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORP (SXT) as a Hold with a composite score of 52.2/100 at a current price of $95.23. The stock presents a mixed quantitative picture — neither compelling enough to warrant new accumulation nor weak enough to justify selling.
SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORP holds a top-quartile position (#0 of 50) within the Manufacturing sector, based on our composite quantitative scoring across quality, value, momentum, and stability factors. The composite score of 52.2/100 places it at rank #1662 in our full universe.
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Stable competitive position in a defensive sector.
Vulnerability to macroeconomic shocks and interest rate volatility.
SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORP represents a hold based on multi-factor quantitative performance.
Our model assigns SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORP a Hold rating, with a composite score of 52.2/100 and 3 out of 5 stars. Ranked #1662 of 7,333 stocks, SXT presents a mixed quantitative picture — neither compelling enough to initiate new positions nor weak enough to warrant selling. Investors already holding may consider maintaining their position while monitoring for changes in the factor profile.
With a quality score of 57/100, SXT shows adequate but unremarkable business quality. The company reports a return on equity of 11.9% (sector avg: -1.9%), gross margins of 33.9% (sector avg: 44.1%), net margins of 8.8% (sector avg: 1.0%). This suggests the company generates acceptable returns but may lack the competitive positioning or operational efficiency to stand out from peers.
SXT's value score of 62/100 indicates the stock is fairly valued based on its current fundamentals. Key valuation metrics include a P/E ratio of 27.14x, an EV/EBITDA of 20.75x, a P/B ratio of 3.22x. At this level, neither a clear bargain nor overpriced, the stock's attractiveness depends more on forward growth expectations and qualitative factors.
SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORP's investment score of 33/100 suggests limited reinvestment activity. Key growth metrics include revenue growth of 2.1% vs. a sector average of 6.7% and a return on assets of 6.3% (sector: 0.9%). While this can be positive for mature, cash-generative businesses returning capital to shareholders, it may also signal a lack of growth opportunities or management conservatism.
SXT is currently showing below-average momentum at 48/100, which may indicate weakening institutional interest or negative sentiment shifts. Revenue growth stands at 2.1% year-over-year, while a beta of 0.50 reflects its sensitivity to broader market moves. Investors should note that declining momentum can precede further price weakness, though contrarian opportunities sometimes emerge at these levels.
SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORP earns an excellent stability score of 87/100, reflecting low price volatility and a conservatively managed balance sheet. Key stability metrics include a beta of 0.50 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 59.00x (sector avg: 0.2x). Stocks with this level of stability tend to act as portfolio anchors, providing downside protection during market corrections while still participating in broad market advances.
The short interest score of 45/100 for SXT suggests somewhat elevated bearish positioning by institutional traders. Specific risk factors include elevated leverage (D/E: 59.00x). With a $4.0B market cap (mid-cap), SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORP may experience above-average volatility. Investors should consider whether the short thesis has merit or if it creates a potential short-squeeze opportunity.
SXT offers a modest dividend yield of 1.8%. While the income contribution is relatively small, even a small dividend signals management's commitment to shareholder returns and can serve as a signal of financial discipline.
SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORP is a mid-cap company in the Manufacturing sector, ranked #0 of 50 in its sector (100th percentile) and #1662 of 7,333 overall (77th percentile). Key comparisons include ROE of 11.9% exceeding the -1.9% sector median and operating margins of 13.6% above the 2.5% sector average. This top-quartile standing reflects exceptional competitive strength relative to Manufacturing peers.
While SXT currently exhibits a HOLD profile, superior opportunities exist within the MANUFACTURING sector. Our model identifies several "Strong Buy" candidates with higher quality scores and more attractive valuations among direct industry competitors.
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Key factor gap
Stability (87) vs Investment (33) — closing this gap could shift the rating.
EV/EBITDA 81% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN
ROE 725% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Gross Margin 23% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
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Sensient Technologies reported strong Q3 2025 financial results, with 5% year-over-year revenue growth and a 16.3% increase in adjusted EBITDA, leading to a stock price surge.
Sensient Technologies reported Q2 2025 earnings with modest revenue growth of 2.7% and strong margin improvements. The Color and Asia Pacific Groups performed well, while the Flavors & Extracts segment experienced revenue decline. Management maintained annual guidance and remains confident in the company's execution.
Above 50MA
37.18%
Net New Highs
+51081