SXT (Sensient Technologies) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: $1.62 (As of Jun. 2026)

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SXT Sensient Technologies Corp SXT
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Price $132.58
GF Value $88.52
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Sensient Technologies Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Sensient Technologies SXT -0.48% 80 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $1.62 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates SXT with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $88.52 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Sensient Technologies's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.227. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is $1.62 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Sensient Technologies's average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was -9.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 2.10% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 1.10% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 3.10% 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate of Sensient Technologies was 42.80% per year. The lowest was -79.20% per year. And the median was 4.00% per year.

As of today (2026-08-20), Sensient Technologies's current stock price is $132.58. Sensient Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $1.62. Sensient Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is 81.84.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Sensient Technologies was 82.39. The lowest was 24.56. And the median was 45.37.


Sensient Technologies  (NYSE:SXT) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share may underestimate the company's free cash flow. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can seem to be too high even the actual Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, the free cash flow per share of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/FCF calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is also called CAPFCF Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Sensient Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
=132.58/1.62
=81.84

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Sensient Technologies was 82.39. The lowest was 24.56. And the median was 45.37.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real free cash flow value.


Sensient Technologies Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


Sensient Technologies Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sensient Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Sensient Technologies Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Chart

Sensient Technologies Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.88 1.74 1.87 1.85 1.85

Sensient Technologies Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.78 1.85 1.85 1.69 1.62

SXT vs PRM, BCPC, CBT: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sensient Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF 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.


Sensient Technologies Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sensient Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sensient Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


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Sensient Technologies Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the free cash flow per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 free cash flow per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent free cash flow in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent free cash flow in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 free cash flow in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent free cash flow per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Sensient Technologies's adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare= Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=0.227/333.9520*333.9520
=0.227

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Sensient Technologies Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201609 0.581 241.428 0.804
201612 0.220 241.432 0.304
201703 0.474 243.801 0.649
201706 -0.902 244.955 -1.230
201709 0.187 246.819 0.253
201712 -0.215 246.524 -0.291
201803 -0.691 249.554 -0.925
201806 -0.530 251.989 -0.702
201809 0.637 252.439 0.843
201812 1.372 251.233 1.824
201903 0.358 254.202 0.470
201906 1.052 256.143 1.372
201909 0.991 256.759 1.289
201912 0.865 256.974 1.124
202003 0.650 258.115 0.841
202006 1.387 257.797 1.797
202009 0.537 260.280 0.689
202012 1.361 260.474 1.745
202103 0.347 264.877 0.437
202106 1.159 271.696 1.425
202109 0.351 274.310 0.427
202112 0.140 278.802 0.168
202203 -0.323 287.504 -0.375
202206 0.094 296.311 0.106
202209 -0.642 296.808 -0.722
202212 -0.721 296.797 -0.811
202303 -0.599 301.836 -0.663
202306 0.755 305.109 0.826
202309 0.770 307.789 0.835
202312 1.011 306.746 1.101
202403 0.097 312.332 0.104
202406 0.755 314.175 0.803
202409 1.498 315.301 1.587
202412 -0.041 315.605 -0.043
202503 -0.608 319.799 -0.635
202506 0.637 322.561 0.659
202509 0.567 324.800 0.583
202512 0.303 324.054 0.312
202603 -0.993 330.213 -1.004
202606 0.227 333.952 0.227

Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $1.62 mean?
Sensient Technologies (SXT) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $1.62 as of Jun. 2026. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Sensient Technologies and its competitors.
Is Sensient Technologies' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
Sensient Technologies' current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $1.62. Overall, Sensient Technologies has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sensient Technologies' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to PRM and BCPC?
Sensient Technologies' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $1.62 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for a Chemicals company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Sensient Technologies and its competitors. Sensient Technologies's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $1.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sensient Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sensient Technologies (SXT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $88.52, compared to a current price of $132.58 — trading 49.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $1.62. Sensient Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sensient Technologies (SXT), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $1.62 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 Sensient Technologies (SXT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sensient Technologies stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $132.58 is trading 49.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $88.52. GuruFocus considers Sensient Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SXT:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: $1.62
  • GF Value™: $88.52 vs. price of $132.58 (49.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SXT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sensient Technologies Business Description

Other Exchanges SSF:Germany
Address 777 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, USA, 53202-5304
Sensient Technologies Corp manufactures and markets natural and synthetic colors, flavors, and other specialty ingredients. Sensient's offerings are predominantly applied to consumer-facing products, including food and beverage, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and personal care industries. Its principal products are flavors, flavor enhancers, ingredients, extracts, and bionutrients, essential oils, dehydrated vegetables and other food ingredients, natural and synthetic food and beverage colors, and others. The company's reportable segments are: Flavors & Extracts, which derive key revenue, Color, Asia Pacific, and Corporate and Other. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from North America, followed by Europe, Asia-Pacific, and other regions.
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