Element Solutions (FRA:PLQ) E10: €0.23 (As of Jun. 2026)

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FRA:PLQ Element Solutions Inc FRA:PLQ
70 GF Score
Price €32.20
GF Value €29.63
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Element Solutions E10?

Element Solutions FRA:PLQ -1.23% 70 E10 is €0.23 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:PLQ with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €29.63 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller P/E calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years.

Element Solutions's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €0.278. Add all the adjusted EPS for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our e10, which is €0.23 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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 E10 growth rate using E10 data.

As of today (2026-08-11), Element Solutions's current stock price is €32.20. Element Solutions's E10 for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €0.23. Element Solutions's Shiller PE Ratio of today is 140.00.

During the past 13 years, the highest Shiller PE Ratio of Element Solutions was 922.00. The lowest was 141.27. And the median was 240.79.


Element Solutions  (FRA:PLQ) E10 Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, E10 may underestimate the company's earnings power. Shiller PE Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual P/E is low.

For the Shiller P/E, the earnings of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/E calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Shiller P/E is also called PE10.

The Shiller P/E was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The same calculation is applied here to individual companies.

Element Solutions's Shiller P/E Ratio of today is calculated as

Shiller PE Ratio=Share Price/E10
=32.20/0.23
=140.00

* 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 Shiller P/E Ratio of Element Solutions was 922.00. The lowest was 141.27. And the median was 240.79.


Be Aware

Shiller PE Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real earnings power.


Element Solutions E10 Related Terms


Element Solutions E10 Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Element Solutions's E10 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.

Element Solutions E10 Chart

Element Solutions Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
E10
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 -0.54 -0.46 -0.15 0.10

Element Solutions Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
E10 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 -0.07 0.03 0.10 0.19 0.23

FRA:PLQ vs WLK, SOLS, EMN: E10 Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Element Solutions's Shiller PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Shiller PE Ratio 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.


Element Solutions Shiller PE Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Element Solutions's Shiller PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Element Solutions's Shiller PE Ratio falls into.


FRA:PLQ
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Element Solutions E10 Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller P/E calculation. When we calculate the today's Shiller P/E ratio of a stock, we use today's price divided by E10.

What is E10? How do we calculate E10?

E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the E10 of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the earnings from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the earnings of 2001 earnings data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent earnings in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart earned $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent earnings in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart earns $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 earnings in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent earnings of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by 10 to get E10.

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, Element Solutions's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_EPS= Earnings per Share (Diluted) /CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=0.278/333.9520*333.9520
=0.278

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Element Solutions Quarterly Data

per share eps CPI Adj_EPS
201609 -0.134 241.428 -0.185
201612 -0.009 241.432 -0.012
201703 -0.084 243.801 -0.115
201706 -0.187 244.955 -0.255
201709 -0.201 246.819 -0.272
201712 -0.414 246.524 -0.561
201803 0.105 249.554 0.141
201806 0.034 251.989 0.045
201809 -1.217 252.439 -1.610
201812 0.105 251.233 0.140
201903 0.080 254.202 0.105
201906 0.009 256.143 0.012
201909 -0.027 256.759 -0.035
201912 0.261 256.974 0.339
202003 0.027 258.115 0.035
202006 0.009 257.797 0.012
202009 0.127 260.280 0.163
202012 0.099 260.474 0.127
202103 0.277 264.877 0.349
202106 0.274 271.696 0.337
202109 0.128 274.310 0.156
202112 0.009 278.802 0.011
202203 0.209 287.504 0.243
202206 0.246 296.311 0.277
202209 0.222 296.808 0.250
202212 0.047 296.797 0.053
202303 0.168 301.836 0.186
202306 0.111 305.109 0.121
202309 -0.122 307.789 -0.132
202312 0.293 306.746 0.319
202403 0.212 312.332 0.227
202406 0.362 314.175 0.385
202409 0.153 315.301 0.162
202412 0.220 315.605 0.233
202503 0.370 319.799 0.386
202506 0.173 322.561 0.179
202509 0.136 324.800 0.140
202512 0.026 324.054 0.027
202603 0.199 330.213 0.201
202606 0.278 333.952 0.278

Add all the adjusted EPS together and divide 10 will get our e10.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about E10 →
What does a E10 of €0.23 mean?
Element Solutions (FRA:PLQ) has a E10 of €0.23 as of Jun. 2026. E10 represents the company's inflation-adjusted earnings per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Element Solutions and its competitors.
Is Element Solutions' E10 too high?
Element Solutions' current E10 is €0.23. Overall, Element Solutions has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Element Solutions' E10 compare to WLK and SOLS?
Element Solutions' E10 of €0.23 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 E10 for a Chemicals company?
A good E10 depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, E10 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 E10 mean?
A high E10 can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. E10 represents the company's inflation-adjusted earnings per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Element Solutions and its competitors. Element Solutions's current E10 is €0.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Element Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Element Solutions (FRA:PLQ) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €29.63, compared to a current price of €32.20 — trading 8.7% above its estimated fair value. The current E10 is €0.23. Element Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is E10 calculated?
E10 is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Element Solutions (FRA:PLQ), the current E10 is €0.23 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 Element Solutions (FRA:PLQ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Element Solutions stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €32.20 is trading 8.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €29.63. GuruFocus considers Element Solutions to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:PLQ:

  • E10: €0.23
  • GF Value™: €29.63 vs. price of €32.20 (8.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Element Solutions Business Description

Other Exchanges ESI:USAPLQ:Germany
Address 500 South Pointe Drive, Suite 200, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA, 33394
Element Solutions Inc is a specialty chemicals company whose businesses supply a broad range of solutions that enhance the performance of products people use every day. The company's reportable segments are Electronics and Industrial & Specialty. The Electronics segment, which generates maximum revenue, researches, formulates, and sells specialty chemicals and process technologies for all types of electronics hardware, from complex printed circuit board designs to semiconductor packaging. This segment's wet chemicals for metallization, surface treatments, and solderable finishes form the physical circuitry pathways, and its assembly materials, such as solder, pastes, fluxes, and adhesives, join those pathways together.
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