Solvay S.A.

SVYSF

Chemicals · Basic Materials

Price

$30.14

+0.00 (+0.00%)

Market Cap

$3.15B

Exchange

Other OTC

Winston Score

Winston is serious

Below-average fundamentals — multiple weak pillars.

Data as of Aug 9, 2026 · filings through Jun 30, 2026

Share count rising — dilution

+1.6% over 4y

The company has issued more shares over this period, which dilutes each existing shareholder’s stake.

Diluted shares outstanding: 103.8M (2021) → 105.5M (2025)

Solvay is a Belgian chemical company that makes specialty materials and chemicals used in industries like aerospace, automotive, electronics, and healthcare. Its core products include high-performance polymers, composite materials, and specialty chemicals that help manufacturers build lighter, stronger, or more heat-resistant parts. Solvay is one of Europe's largest chemical producers and supplies major companies like Boeing, Airbus, and automotive manufacturers worldwide.

Solvay earns money by selling its chemical products and materials directly to industrial customers, mostly under long-term supply agreements. The company operates globally, with significant operations across Europe, North America, and Asia, generating several billion euros in annual revenue. Its competitive edge comes from deep technical expertise and long-standing customer relationships in demanding industries where switching suppliers is costly and slow. The main risks facing Solvay include high energy costs — a major input for chemical production — and slowing demand from key end markets like aerospace and electric vehicles, which could pressure already thin margins.

Winston Score History

Growth Profile

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Revenue Growth

-5.9% YoY

YoY Growth Rate

Revenue declining

EPS Growth

+317.6% YoY

YoY Growth Rate

EPS growth accelerating

R&D Spend

$23M/ year

↓ Declining (-32% vs prior year)

0.5% of revenue

Below sector average (3%)

R&D spend declining — could signal cost-cutting or efficiency

Insider Activity

37.3%ownership

Insiders own a meaningful stake in the company

Cash Position

Cash flow positive

$669M cash & investments

Quarterly Free Cash Flow

↓ Burn rate worsening

Company generates more cash than it spends — no dilution risk from fundraising

Revenue declining

Solvay S.A.'s revenue is actually shrinking. In a growth stock, that removes the core investment thesis. The low Winston Score here may be warranted — unless there's a turnaround story.

The Winston Score above measures business quality today. Growth stocks often score lower because they invest in the future rather than maximising current profits. These metrics show what matters most for evaluating that future.

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Quality

Gross Margin

18.7%

Thin — 18.7% gross margin

Operating Margin

6.4%

Modest — 6.4% operating margin

ROCE

2.2%

Weak — 2.2% return on capital

ROIC between 0% and 5%. They earn a few cents back per dollar invested in the business.

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Growth

Sales YoY

-7.7%

Shrinking sales (-7.7% YoY)

EPS YoY

-98.5%

Earnings shrinking (-98.5% YoY)

Earnings per share down more than 10%. Either a bad year, or a real decline.

EPS Consistency

2/8 quarters

Earnings rarely grow — volatile business

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Cash Flow

Cash Conversion

19104%

Turns 19104% of profit into real cash

FCF Margin

8.0%

Modest free cash flow (8.0%)

FCF margin between 0% and 10%. Some cash from sales, but not a lot.

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Stability

Debt / Equity

2.14

Heavy debt load (2.14)

Interest Cover

3.11x

Tight — interest eats into profit (3.1x)

Interest coverage between 3 and 8. Profits cover interest several times over.

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Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

N/A

Data not available

P/E vs Forward

N/A

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Dividends

Dividend Yield

9.15%

Healthy income — 9.15% yield

Yield above 6% — often a flag the market is pricing in a cut.

Dividend Growth

-22.3%

Dividend cut (-22.3% YoY) — warning sign

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