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29.53 (1y: +39%)
Market Cap 867.98 M P/E(ttm) 16.70
Enterprise Value 1.02 B P/B 1.70
SHLM- NAS (USA)
A Schulman, Inc.
  • Currently 1/5
Business Predictability Rank: 1-Star (On Watch)
Back Testing Results:
Average gain of all 1-Star stocks: 1.1% per year.
% of Stocks that are in still loss if held for 10yrs: 45%.
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GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company’s financial situation is. It is based on these factors

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest coverage (current year).
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better
3. Altman Z-score.

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

Financial Strength : 7/10

vs
industry		 vs
history
Cash to Debt 0.591
SHLM's Cash to Debt is ranked lower than
58% of the 565 Companies
in the Global Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 1.31 vs. SHLM: 0.591 )
SHLM' s 10-Year Cash to Debt Range
Min: 0.29   Max: 2.18
Current: 0.59
0.29
2.18
Equity to Asset 0.237
SHLM's Equity to Asset is ranked lower than
84% of the 565 Companies
in the Global Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 0.50 vs. SHLM: 0.237 )
SHLM' s 10-Year Equity to Asset Range
Min: 0.24   Max: 0.6
Current: 0.24
0.24
0.6
Interest Coverage 9.5
SHLM's Interest Coverage is ranked lower than
65% of the 565 Companies
in the Global Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 10000.00 vs. SHLM: 9.5 )
SHLM' s 10-Year Interest Coverage Range
Min: 3   Max: No Debt
Current: 9.5
F-Score: 5
Z-Score: 3.58
M-Score: -2.37
GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company’s business will stay that way. It is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin
2. Trend of the Operating Margin (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
••3. Consistency of the profitability
4. Piotroski F-Score
5. Predictability Rank•

The maximum rank is 10. A rank of 7 or higher means a higher profitability and may stay that way. A rank of 3 or lower indicates that the company has had trouble to make a profit.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength Rank. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability & Growth : 6/10

vs
industry		 vs
history
Operating margin (%) 3.40
SHLM's Operating margin (%) is ranked lower than
57% of the 565 Companies
in the Global Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 5.30 vs. SHLM: 3.40 )
SHLM' s 10-Year Operating margin (%) Range
Min: 0.6   Max: 8.2
Current: 3.4
0.6
8.2
Net-margin (%) 2.4
SHLM's Net-margin (%) is ranked lower than
56% of the 565 Companies
in the Global Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 3.50 vs. SHLM: 2.4 )
SHLM' s 10-Year Net-margin (%) Range
Min: -0.2   Max: 4.8
Current: 2.4
-0.2
4.8
ROE (%) 10.1
SHLM's ROE (%) is ranked higher than
68% of the 565 Companies
in the Global Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 6.00 vs. SHLM: 10.1 )
SHLM' s 10-Year ROE (%) Range
Min: -0.8   Max: 13.4
Current: 10.1
-0.8
13.4
ROA (%) 4.3
SHLM's ROA (%) is ranked higher than
57% of the 565 Companies
in the Global Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 3.20 vs. SHLM: 4.3 )
SHLM' s 10-Year ROA (%) Range
Min: -0.3   Max: 8.1
Current: 4.3
-0.3
8.1
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) 15.20
SHLM's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) is ranked higher than
67% of the 565 Companies
in the Global Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 9.20 vs. SHLM: 15.20 )
SHLM' s 10-Year ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) Range
Min: 2.6   Max: 20.1
Current: 15.2
2.6
20.1
Revenue Growth (%) 9.8
SHLM's Revenue Growth (%) is ranked higher than
94% of the 565 Companies
in the Global Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 3.50 vs. SHLM: 9.8 )
SHLM' s 10-Year Revenue Growth (%) Range
Min: -3.4   Max: 12.6
Current: 9.8
-3.4
12.6
EBITDA Growth (%) 29.9
SHLM's EBITDA Growth (%) is ranked higher than
98% of the 565 Companies
in the Global Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 5.90 vs. SHLM: 29.9 )
SHLM' s 10-Year EBITDA Growth (%) Range
Min: -21.4   Max: 29.9
Current: 29.9
-21.4
29.9
» SHLM's 10-Y Financials

Financials


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Cash & Debt
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Guru Trades
Q2 2012

SHLM Guru Trades in Q2 2012

Jim Simons 69,241 sh (New)
David Dreman 338,288 sh (New)
Joel Greenblatt 76,964 sh (New)
Paul Tudor Jones 33,400 sh (New)
Chuck Royce 2,287,574 sh (+10.94%)
Jean-Marie Eveillard 3,701 sh (unchged)
Mario Gabelli 25,350 sh (unchged)
Tom Russo 467 sh (unchged)
Steven Cohen Sold Out
Arnold Schneider 263,202 sh (-20.48%)
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Q3 2012

SHLM Guru Trades in Q3 2012

Joel Greenblatt 94,403 sh (+22.66%)
Tom Russo 467 sh (unchged)
Mario Gabelli 25,350 sh (unchged)
Jean-Marie Eveillard 3,701 sh (unchged)
Paul Tudor Jones Sold Out
Arnold Schneider Sold Out
David Dreman 329,263 sh (-2.67%)
Chuck Royce 2,135,690 sh (-6.64%)
Jim Simons 10,753 sh (-84.47%)
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Q4 2012

SHLM Guru Trades in Q4 2012

Paul Tudor Jones 7,000 sh (New)
Jim Simons 103,641 sh (+863.83%)
Joel Greenblatt 95,013 sh (+0.65%)
Tom Russo 467 sh (unchged)
Jean-Marie Eveillard Sold Out
Mario Gabelli Sold Out
David Dreman 325,501 sh (-1.14%)
Chuck Royce 1,945,490 sh (-8.91%)
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Q1 2013

SHLM Guru Trades in Q1 2013

Paul Tudor Jones 16,700 sh (+138.57%)
Tom Russo 467 sh (unchged)
David Dreman 321,991 sh (-1.08%)
Joel Greenblatt 93,203 sh (-1.91%)
Chuck Royce 1,504,640 sh (-22.66%)
Jim Simons 43,676 sh (-57.86%)
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Insider Trades

Latest Guru Trades with SHLM

GuruDate Trades Impact to Portfolio Price Range * (?) Current Price Change from Average Current Shares
Mario Gabelli 2012-12-31 Sold Out 0.0044%$23.14 - $28.66 $ 29.5315%0
Jean-Marie Eveillard 2012-12-31 Sold Out $23.14 - $28.66 $ 29.5315%0
Joel Greenblatt 2012-09-30 Add 22.66%0.03%$19.82 - $25.54 $ 29.5329%94403
David Dreman 2012-06-30 New Buy0.16%$17.89 - $27.85 $ 29.5334%338288
Joel Greenblatt 2012-06-30 New Buy0.11%$17.89 - $27.85 $ 29.5334%76964
Mario Gabelli 2011-03-31 Reduce -69.27%0.02%$20.31 - $24.39 $ 29.5333%32650
Mario Gabelli 2010-12-31 Add 34.42%$19.72 - $23.3 $ 29.5337%106259
Mario Gabelli 2010-09-30 New Buy0.01%$17.05 - $20.71 $ 29.5354%79050
Jean-Marie Eveillard 2010-06-30 New Buy$19.16 - $26.89 $ 29.5330%3701
Mario Gabelli 2010-06-30 Sold Out $19.16 - $26.89 $ 29.5330%0
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Ratios

vs
industry		 vs
history
P/E(ttm) 16.70
SHLM's P/E(ttm) is ranked higher than
75% of the 565 Companies
in the Global Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 21.95 vs. SHLM: 16.70 )
SHLM' s 10-Year P/E(ttm) Range
Min: 7.33   Max: 107.23
Current: 16.7
7.33
107.23
P/B 1.70
SHLM's P/B is ranked lower than
54% of the 565 Companies
in the Global Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 1.69 vs. SHLM: 1.70 )
SHLM' s 10-Year P/B Range
Min: 0.84   Max: 2
Current: 1.7
0.84
2
P/S 0.41
SHLM's P/S is ranked higher than
68% of the 565 Companies
in the Global Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 0.80 vs. SHLM: 0.41 )
SHLM' s 10-Year P/S Range
Min: 0.17   Max: 0.71
Current: 0.41
0.17
0.71
PFCF 16.70
SHLM's PFCF is ranked higher than
79% of the 565 Companies
in the Global Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 17.30 vs. SHLM: 16.70 )
SHLM' s 10-Year PFCF Range
Min: 1.53   Max: 2555
Current: 16.7
1.53
2555
EV-to-EBIT 15.2
SHLM's EV-to-EBIT is ranked higher than
78% of the 565 Companies
in the Global Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 14.32 vs. SHLM: 15.2 )
SHLM' s 10-Year EV-to-EBIT Range
Min: 1.7   Max: 34.2
Current: 15.2
1.7
34.2
PEG 1.2
SHLM's PEG is ranked lower than
67% of the 565 Companies
in the Global Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 1.14 vs. SHLM: 1.2 )
SHLM' s 10-Year PEG Range
Min: 0.47   Max: 18.13
Current: 1.2
0.47
18.13
Shiller P/E 25.6
SHLM's Shiller P/E is ranked higher than
85% of the 565 Companies
in the Global Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 23.35 vs. SHLM: 25.6 )
SHLM' s 10-Year Shiller P/E Range
Min: 12.79   Max: 32.78
Current: 25.6
12.79
32.78

Dividend & Buy Back

vs
industry		 vs
history
Dividend Yield 2.62
SHLM's Dividend Yield is ranked higher than
75% of the 565 Companies
in the Global Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 1.96 vs. SHLM: 2.62 )
SHLM' s 10-Year Dividend Yield Range
Min: 2.25   Max: 5.84
Current: 2.62
2.25
5.84
Dividend Payout 0.4399
SHLM's Dividend Payout is ranked higher than
82% of the 565 Companies
in the Global Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 0.74 vs. SHLM: 0.4399 )
SHLM' s 10-Year Dividend Payout Range
Min: 0.33   Max: 1.24
Current: 0.44
0.33
1.24
Dividend growth (3y) 4.7
SHLM's Dividend growth (3y) is ranked higher than
93% of the 565 Companies
in the Global Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 0.70 vs. SHLM: 4.7 )
SHLM' s 10-Year Dividend growth (3y) Range
Min: 0   Max: 4.7
Current: 4.7
0
4.7
Yield on cost (5-Year) 3.22
SHLM's Yield on cost (5-Year) is ranked higher than
85% of the 565 Companies
in the Global Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 1.96 vs. SHLM: 3.22 )
SHLM' s 10-Year Yield on cost (5-Year) Range
Min: 2.79   Max: 7.24
Current: 3.22
2.79
7.24
Share Buyback Rate -3.2
SHLM's Share Buyback Rate is ranked higher than
75% of the 565 Companies
in the Global Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: -0.75 vs. SHLM: -3.2 )
SHLM' s 10-Year Share Buyback Rate Range
Min: 3.8   Max: -3.5
Current: -3.2

Valuation & Return

vs
industry		 vs
history
Price/Net Current Asset Value 2.6
SHLM's Price/Net Current Asset Value is ranked higher than
63% of the 565 Companies
in the Global Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 6.70 vs. SHLM: 2.6 )
SHLM' s 10-Year Price/Net Current Asset Value Range
Min: 1.5   Max: 3
Current: 2.6
1.5
3
Price/Tangible Book 3.1
SHLM's Price/Tangible Book is ranked higher than
80% of the 565 Companies
in the Global Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 2.30 vs. SHLM: 3.1 )
SHLM' s 10-Year Price/Tangible Book Range
Min: 1.1   Max: 2.5
Current: 3.1
1.1
2.5
Price/DCF (Projected) 0.9
SHLM's Price/DCF (Projected) is ranked higher than
79% of the 565 Companies
in the Global Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 1.30 vs. SHLM: 0.9 )
SHLM' s 10-Year Price/DCF (Projected) Range
Min: 0.6   Max: 1.1
Current: 0.9
0.6
1.1
Price/Median PS Value 1
SHLM's Price/Median PS Value is ranked higher than
81% of the 565 Companies
in the Global Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 0.70 vs. SHLM: 1 )
SHLM' s 10-Year Price/Median PS Value Range
Min: 0.7   Max: 1.7
Current: 1
0.7
1.7
Price/Peter Lynch Fair Value 1.4
SHLM's Price/Peter Lynch Fair Value is ranked lower than
66% of the 565 Companies
in the Global Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 1.40 vs. SHLM: 1.4 )
SHLM' s 10-Year Price/Peter Lynch Fair Value Range
Min: 0.9   Max: 2.3
Current: 1.4
0.9
2.3
Price/Graham Number 1.5
SHLM's Price/Graham Number is ranked higher than
80% of the 565 Companies
in the Global Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 1.50 vs. SHLM: 1.5 )
SHLM' s 10-Year Price/Graham Number Range
Min: 0.7   Max: 1.8
Current: 1.5
0.7
1.8
Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) 6.60
SHLM's Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) is ranked higher than
85% of the 565 Companies
in the Global Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 6.05 vs. SHLM: 6.60 )
SHLM' s 10-Year Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) Range
Min: 2.9   Max: 59.5
Current: 6.6
2.9
59.5
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) 18.65
SHLM's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) is ranked higher than
87% of the 565 Companies
in the Global Chemicals industry.

( Industry Median: 5.28 vs. SHLM: 18.65 )
SHLM' s 10-Year Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) Range
Min: -27   Max: 49.4
Current: 18.65
-27
49.4

Business Description

A.Schulman, Inc. was organized as an Ohio corporation in 1928 and changed its state of incorporation to Delaware in 1969. It is an international supplier of high-performance plastic compounds and resins. A. Schulman is a global plastics compounder, specializing in multi-component blends that include polyolefins, nylons, elastomers, ionomers and ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene). A. Schulman operates three lines of business: engineered plastics, masterbatch and distribution services. The Company's segments are Europe, North America Masterbatch ('NAMB'), North America Engineered Plastics ('NAEP'), North America Distribution Services ('NADS') (which includes rotomolding) and Asia. Its activities in each of its business segments could be classified into five main product families: color and additive concentrates; engineered compounds; polyolefins; PVC; and tolling. The Company's color and additive concentrates business consists of the compounding of resins that provide plastic with specific color and/or physical properties, such as conductivity, flexibility, viscosity and textures. Its engineered compounds are products designed to have and maintain characteristics such as chemical resistance, electrical conductivity, heat resistance and/or high strength-to-weight ratios. The Company's polyolefin business consists of numerous polypropylene and polyethylene resins and compounds. The Company's PVC business, under the name Polyvin (r), involves the formulation of compounds and elastomers to introduce product attributes, including weatherability, consistency, ease of processing, material flexibility, and high-gloss or low-gloss finish. The Company provides tolling services, mainly in Europe, as a fee for processing of material provided and owned by customers. The research and development centers are in Sindorf, Germany and Akron, Ohio. The Company competes with producers of basic plastic resins, many of which also operate compounding plants, as well as other independent plastic compounders. Its operations on and ownership of real property are subject to environmental, health and safety laws and regulations at the national, state and local governmental levels.
Company Website
SEC Reports
Industry: Chemicals
Compare:BASFY, DD, SHECY, URALL, APD
Traded in other countries:SLH.Germany
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