Ingevity Corporation (NGVT) carries a Roarable Rating of C+ (Hold) with 68/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.
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SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 28.4% FCF Margin ($331.2M FCF) & 39.5% Gross Margin
FRED Regime × Technicals: 88% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 62 (BULLISH MOMENTUM)
Balance-sheet & 10-K footnote risk deducts 10 pts from forensic ceiling
Even with a 68/100 (C+) score, NGVT faces multiple-compression risk if current valuation multiples re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.
Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.
Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-1.24% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 37.0% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.
Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($70.42) or 200D SMA ($71.26) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($78.76) toward Bear Floor ($61.43).
Ingevity Corporation (NGVT) advanced +1.62% to $75.37, trading at 88% of its 52-week range ($45.85 – $79.29). Solid 40% profit margin (85% return on capital), mixed timing at current multiples—hold if owned, no rush to chase.
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C., October 27, 2026--Ingevity Corporation (NYSE:NGVT) announced that President and Chief Executive Officer Dave Li, together with members of the company’s leadership team rang the New York Stock Exch
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Across 270 tracked Materials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Ingevity Corporation (NGVT) ranks #21 by composite RQD confidence (68/100, grade C+) and #101 by equity capitalization ($2.59B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, WDFC leads on earnings valuation at 32.3x trailing P/E, while NGVT leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 85.0% ROIC and 39.5% gross margin. WDFC currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 75/100 (B) compared with NGVT at 68/100 (C+).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NGVT
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Ingevity Corporation | C+ | 68/100 | — | 39.5% | 85.0% | +1.62% | $2.59B | Benchmark Subject |
| IOSP Innospec Inc. | B- | 70/100 | — | 27.7% | 9.9% | +0.71% | $2.50B | /iosp-vs-ngvt → |
| ROG Rogers Corporation | D+ | 52/100 | — | 31.7% | -3.6% | -0.33% | $2.50B | /rog-vs-ngvt → |
| KWR Quaker Houghton | D+ | 56/100 | — | 36.0% | 2.1% | +0.61% | $2.72B | /kwr-vs-ngvt → |
| WDFC WD-40 Company | B | 75/100 | 32.3x | 55.1% | 27.2% | +2.49% | $2.94B | /wdfc-vs-ngvt → |
In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Ingevity Corporation (NGVT) reported GAAP revenue of $1.17B (-2.7% vs. FY2024 revenue of $1.20B , and -3.9% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$167.1M, operating cash flow of $331.2M, and free cash flow of $331.2M (+157.5% YoY). On the balance sheet, NGVT closed FY2025 with $1.65B in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 2.93, Piotroski F-Score: 6/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-12-31 | $1.17B | -$167.1M | $331.2M | $331.2M | $1.65B | — |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-12-31 | $1.20B | -$430.3M | $128.6M | $128.6M | $2.02B | — |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-12-31 | $1.22B | -$5.4M | $205.1M | $205.1M | — | — |
As of 2026-11-01, Ingevity Corporation (NYSE: NGVT) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 68/100 at a spot price of $75.37 (+1.62% 1D, market cap $2.59B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 19/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 11/20, Executive Insider Alignment 10/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 16/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 12/20. Across 270 tracked Materials issuers, NGVT ranks #21 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Materials sector (Major Chemicals), NGVT carries a Roarable C+ (68/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 39.5%, and ROIC of 85.0%. By comparison, IOSP (Innospec Inc.) holds a B- grade (70/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 9.9%, cap $2.50B) and ROG (Rogers Corporation) posts a D+ grade (52/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -3.6%, cap $2.50B). Among the 5-stock peer group, WDFC leads on earnings multiple (32.3x) while NGVT leads on capital efficiency (85.0% ROIC).
Per NGVT's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001653477), Ingevity Corporation generated $1.17B in revenue (-2.7% YoY), -$167.1M in net income, and $331.2M in free cash flow against $1.65B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (40% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
NGVT last traded at $75.37 (+1.62% on volume of 342,479 shares), positioning the stock +7.03% above its 50-day simple moving average ($70.42) and +5.77% above its 200-day simple moving average ($71.26). Across its 52-week range of $45.85 to $79.29, NGVT sits at the 88.3% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 62.0 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±6.0% ($70.85 to $79.89).
Why NGVT Stock advanced +1.62% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Solid 40% profit margin (85% return on capital), mixed timing at current multiples—hold if owned, no rush to chase.