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IngevityNGVT -1.52%62 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is 19.30% as of Jun. 2026, which is 130% above its 10-year median of 8.40. GuruFocus rates NGVT with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $46.01 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 962 Chemicals companies, Ingevity ranks better than 61.95% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Ingevity's average Free Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 2.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Free Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 19.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Free Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was -8.20% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Free Cash Flow per Share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Free Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate of Ingevity was 48.60% per year. The lowest was -33.30% per year. And the median was 8.40% per year.
Free Cash Flow per Share is the amount of Free Cash Flow per outstanding share of the company's stock. Free Cash Flow is considered one of the most important parameters to measure a company's earnings power by value investors because it is not subject to estimates of Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization (DDA). However, when we look at the Free Cash Flow, we should look from a long term perspective, because any year's Free Cash Flow can be drastically affected by the spending on Property, Plant, & Equipment (PPE) of the business in that year. Over the long term, Free Cash Flow should give pretty good picture on the real earnings power of the company. It's used in the calculation of Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %.
Ingevity 3-Year FCF Growth Rate Related Terms
NGVT vs CC, IOSP, STDN: 3-Year FCF Growth Rate Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Ingevity's 3-Year FCF Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year FCF Growth Rate data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Ingevity 3-Year FCF Growth Rate vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ingevity's 3-Year FCF Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ingevity's 3-Year FCF Growth Rate falls into.
This is the 3-year average growth rate of Free Cash Flow per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Free Cash Flow per Share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year FCF Growth Rate of 19.30% mean?
Ingevity (NGVT) has a 3-Year FCF Growth Rate of 19.30% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Free Cash Flow per Share. View historical data for Ingevity and its competitors. This is 130% above median its historical median of 8.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Ingevity ranks #366 out of 962 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 38%.
Is Ingevity's 3-Year FCF Growth Rate too high?
Ingevity's current 3-Year FCF Growth Rate of 19.30% is 130% above median its 10-year median of 8.40. The Chemicals industry median 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is 5.15. Ingevity's value of 19.30% is 274.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ingevity ranks #366 out of 962 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ingevity has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ingevity's 3-Year FCF Growth Rate compare to CC and IOSP?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Ingevity ranks #366 out of 962 companies for 3-Year FCF Growth Rate. This puts Ingevity in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is 5.15. Ingevity's value of 19.30% is 274.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.40 vs. the industry median of 5.15, Ingevity has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year FCF Growth Rate for a Chemicals company?
The median 3-Year FCF Growth Rate among Chemicals companies is 5.15, based on 962 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year FCF Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year FCF Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ingevity's current 3-Year FCF Growth Rate of 19.30% is 274.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year FCF Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year FCF Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Free Cash Flow per Share. View historical data for Ingevity and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is 5.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ingevity's current 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is 19.30%, which is 130% above median its own 10-year median of 8.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ingevity stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ingevity (NGVT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $46.01, compared to a current price of $68.10 — trading 48% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is 19.30%, which is 130% above median its 10-year median of 8.40 and 274.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 5.15. Ingevity's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year FCF Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year FCF Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ingevity (NGVT), the current 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is 19.30% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Ingevity (NGVT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ingevity stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $68.10 is trading 48% above its estimated GF Value™ of $46.01.
GuruFocus considers Ingevity to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NGVT:
3-Year FCF Growth Rate: 19.30% (130% above median its 10-year median of 8.40)
GF Value™: $46.01 vs. price of $68.10 (48% above fair value)
Industry Position: 274.8% above the Chemicals median (#366 of 962)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NGVT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ingevity Corp is a chemical manufacturer based in the United States. It conducts its operations through three segments, namely Performance Chemicals, Advanced Polymer Technologies, and Performance Materials. The bulk of its revenue is generated by the Performance Chemicals segment which deals with the manufacture and sale of specialty chemicals that find their use in a range of processes such as asphalt paving, oil exploration and production, agrochemicals, adhesives, lubricants, and publication inks. The Performance Materials segment, on the other hand, focuses on automotive carbon products used in automobiles. The Advanced Polymer Technologies segment produces caprolactone and caprolactone-based specialty polymers. The company generates the majority of its revenue from North America.
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