Moving averages are one of the core indicators in technical analysis. A Simple Moving Average (SMA) is simply the arithmetic average of stock price over a period. It is calculated by adding a selected range of prices, usually closing prices, and then dividing that figure by the number of time periods in that range.
The 50-Day SMA calculates the average price over 50 days. And the 20-Day SMA and 200-Day SMA calculates the average price over 20 days and 200 days separately.
As of today (2026-07-08), Element Solutions's 50-Day SMA is €37.23. It's 20-Day SMA is €38.96 and 200-Day SMA is €28.30.
Element Solutions (FRA:PLQ) 50-Day SMA Explanation
Simple Moving Average (SMA) is the arithmetic average of stock price over a period. The 20-Day SMA calculates the average price over 20 days. And the 50-Day SMA and 200-Day SMA calculates the average price over 50 days and 200 days separately. SMAs are often used to determine the price trend direction. A 200-Day SMA is usually a proxy for the long-term trend, while shorter periods indicate short-term trend.
SMA are commonly compared with stock price or different period SMAs to indicate a trading signal. Generally speaking, if the price goes above the SMA, or a short-term SMA crosses above a long-term SMA, an uptrend is expected, investors may want to go long or cover short. Conversely, if the price goes below the SMA, or the short-term SMA crosses below a long-term SMA, a downtrend is expected, investors may want to go short or exit long.
Two popular trading patterns that use SMA include the death cross and a golden cross. A death cross occurs when the 50-day SMA crosses below the 200-day SMA. This is considered a bearish signal, that further losses are in store. The golden cross is a bullish signal which occurs when a short-term SMA crosses above a long-term SMA.
Element Solutions 50-Day SMA Related Terms
FRA:PLQ vs WLK, SOLS, EMN: 50-Day SMA Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Element Solutions's 50-Day SMA, along with its competitors' market caps and 50-Day SMA 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 50-Day SMA vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Element Solutions's 50-Day SMA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Element Solutions's 50-Day SMA falls into.
Element Solutions (FRA:PLQ) 50-Day SMA Calculation
The formula for calculating SMA is:
SMA
=
( P1 + P2 + ... + Pn )
/
n
where:
Pn is the price of the stock at period n.
n is the total number of periods.
* 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 (FRA:PLQ) has a 50-Day SMA of €37.23 as of Jul. 08, 2026. Simple Moving Average (SMA) is the arithmetic average of stock price over a period. View historical data on Element Solutions and its competitors.
Is Element Solutions' 50-Day SMA too high?
Element Solutions' current 50-Day SMA is €37.23. Overall, Element Solutions has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Element Solutions' 50-Day SMA compare to WLK and SOLS?
Element Solutions' 50-Day SMA of €37.23 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 50-Day SMA for a Chemicals company?
A good 50-Day SMA depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, 50-Day SMA 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 50-Day SMA mean?
A high 50-Day SMA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Simple Moving Average (SMA) is the arithmetic average of stock price over a period. View historical data on Element Solutions and its competitors. Element Solutions's current 50-Day SMA is €37.23. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €27.48, compared to a current price of €34.00 — trading 23.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 50-Day SMA is €37.23. Element Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 50-Day SMA calculated?
50-Day SMA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Element Solutions (FRA:PLQ), the current 50-Day SMA is €37.23 as of Jul. 08, 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 €34.00 is trading 23.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €27.48.
GuruFocus considers Element Solutions to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:PLQ:
50-Day SMA: €37.23
GF Value™: €27.48 vs. price of €34.00 (23.7% above fair value)
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 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.
81GF Score
Get the complete analysis for FRA:PLQ
50-Day SMA is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
FRA:PLQ has been successfully added to your 