Ascent Industries Co (FRA:SY4) YoY EBITDA Growth: -82.86% (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:SY4 Ascent Industries Co FRA:SY4
51 GF Score
Price €13.20
GF Value €5.97
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Ascent Industries Co YoY EBITDA Growth?

Ascent Industries Co FRA:SY4 +2.33% 51 YoY EBITDA Growth is -82.86% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:SY4 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.97 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months. Ascent Industries Co's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -82.86%.

Ascent Industries Co's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-0.13.

Ascent Industries Co YoY EBITDA Growth Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ascent Industries Co's YoY EBITDA Growth can be seen below:

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Ascent Industries Co YoY EBITDA Growth Chart

Ascent Industries Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
YoY EBITDA Growth
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Ascent Industries Co Quarterly Data
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Ascent Industries Co YoY EBITDA Growth Calculation

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months.

Ascent Industries Co's YoY EBITDA Growth for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (A: Dec. 2025 )
=(EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )-EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2024 ))/ | EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2024 ) |
=(-0.245--0.532)/ | -0.532 |
=53.95 %

Ascent Industries Co's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(EBITDA per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )-EBITDA per Share (Q: Mar. 2025 )) / | EBITDA per Share (Q: Mar. 2025 )) |
=(-0.128--0.07)/ | -0.07 |
=-82.86 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about YoY EBITDA Growth →
What does a YoY EBITDA Growth of -82.86% mean?
Ascent Industries Co (FRA:SY4) has a YoY EBITDA Growth of -82.86% as of Mar. 2026. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for Ascent Industries Co and its competitors.
Is Ascent Industries Co's YoY EBITDA Growth too high?
Ascent Industries Co's current YoY EBITDA Growth is -82.86%. Overall, Ascent Industries Co has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ascent Industries Co's YoY EBITDA Growth compare to BLGO and GURE?
Ascent Industries Co's YoY EBITDA Growth of -82.86% 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 YoY EBITDA Growth for a Chemicals company?
A good YoY EBITDA Growth depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, YoY EBITDA Growth 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 YoY EBITDA Growth mean?
A high YoY EBITDA Growth can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for Ascent Industries Co and its competitors. Ascent Industries Co's current YoY EBITDA Growth is -82.86%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ascent Industries Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ascent Industries Co (FRA:SY4) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.97, compared to a current price of €13.20 — trading 121.1% above its estimated fair value. The current YoY EBITDA Growth is -82.86%. Ascent Industries Co's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is YoY EBITDA Growth calculated?
YoY EBITDA Growth is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ascent Industries Co (FRA:SY4), the current YoY EBITDA Growth is -82.86% as of Mar. 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 Ascent Industries Co (FRA:SY4) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ascent Industries Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €13.20 is trading 121.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.97. GuruFocus considers Ascent Industries Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:SY4:

  • YoY EBITDA Growth: -82.86%
  • GF Value™: €5.97 vs. price of €13.20 (121.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SY4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Ascent Industries Co Business Description

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Address 20 N. Martingale Road, Suite 430, Schaumburg, IL, USA, 60173
Ascent Industries Co is a specialty chemicals company focused on the development, production, and distribution of tailored, performance-driven chemical solutions. Its customers are spread across energy, household, industrial and institutional (HII), personal care, coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers (CASE), agriculture, water treatment, pulp and paper, construction, automotive, and other industrial markets. The company's core product portfolio includes surfactants, defoamers, lubricating agents, flame retardants, and specialty intermediates, offered in both petroleum-based and bio-based formulations. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from the United States, followed by Mexico, Canada, Honduras, Colombia, the Netherlands, Costa Rica, Japan, and other markets.
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