Is Element Solutions, Inc. overvalued or undervalued?

As of 17 October 2025, the valuation grade for Element Solutions, Inc. moved from very expensive to fair. The company is currently fairly valued based on its metrics. Key ratios include a P/E ratio of 17, an EV to EBITDA of 12.56, and a PEG ratio of 0.46, indicating a potentially attractive investment relative to its earnings growth prospects.
In comparison to peers, Element Solutions has a P/E ratio of 24.64, which is higher than Eastman Chemical Co. at 15.68 and Innospec, Inc. at 14.56, suggesting that while it is fairly valued, it may be more expensive than some of its competitors. Despite recent performance, the stock has underperformed against the S&P 500 over the longer term, with a 3-year return of 54.34% compared to the S&P 500's 81.19%.