Sensient Technologies Corp. (SXT) intrinsic value & 10-year financials

Sensient Technologies Corp. (SXT) has a Graham intrinsic value of $30.10 per share. At $133.74 on Oct 17, 2026, the stock trades 344% above that value. Over the last 10 fiscal years revenue grew 1.7% a year to $1.6B, with an average return on invested capital of 8.6%.

Graham intrinsic value
$30.10
Share price (Oct 17, 2026)
$133.74
Price vs Graham value
344% above
Market cap
$5.7B
Revenue (FY2025)
$1.6B
Revenue growth (10-yr CAGR)
1.7%
ROIC (10-yr avg)
8.6%
Free cash flow (FY2025)
$38.4M

SXT 10-year financial history

Fiscal year Revenue Net income EPS (diluted) Free cash flow Operating margin ROIC
FY2025 $1.6B $134.5M $3.16 $38.4M 12.8% 8.8%
FY2024 $1.6B $124.7M $2.94 $97.9M 12.3% 8.7%
FY2023 $1.5B $93.4M $2.21 $81.8M 10.6% 6.7%
FY2022 $1.4B $140.9M $3.34 -$67.3M 13.7% 9.9%
FY2021 $1.4B $118.7M $2.81 $84.4M 12.3% 8.9%
FY2020 $1.3B $109.5M $2.59 $166.6M 11.5% 8.3%
FY2019 $1.3B $82.0M $1.94 $138.1M 9.2% 6.5%
FY2018 $1.4B $157.4M $3.70 $32.8M 14.7% 11.8%
FY2017 $1.4B $89.6M $2.03 $124.2M 12.3% 7.1%
FY2016 $1.4B $126.3M $2.82 $141.3M 13.4% 9.7%

Source: annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. Figures in USD.

Executive summary

SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORP has demonstrated mature, steady growth, with revenue compounding at 1.7% annually over the past decade.

SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORP returns on capital have been average, hovering around 8.6% ROIC over the decade.

SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORP has not shown aggressive share repurchases (>10% retirement) or a major balance-sheet leverage increase (>50% net debt growth) over the 10-year window.

Benjamin Graham lens

Under Benjamin Graham's formula using SEC EDGAR fundamentals, SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORP is modeled at 1.3% normalized earnings growth with a 5.1% bond-yield adjustment. The resulting Graham intrinsic value estimate is $30.10 per share.

SXT stock: frequently asked questions

What is the intrinsic value of Sensient Technologies Corp. (SXT) stock?

Using Benjamin Graham's revised formula, V = EPS × (8.5 + 2g) × 4.4 / Y, with reported diluted earnings per share, a 1.3% normalized growth rate (capped at 15%) and a 5.1% AAA corporate bond yield, SXT's intrinsic value is about $30.10 per share.

Is SXT stock undervalued?

At $133.74 (close on Oct 17, 2026), SXT trades 344% above its Graham value of $30.10. On Graham's terms the shares look fully priced. A formula is a starting point for research, not a recommendation.

How fast has Sensient Technologies Corp. grown?

Revenue went from $1.4B in fiscal 2016 to $1.6B in fiscal 2025, a compound annual growth rate of 1.7%. Net income was $134.5M in fiscal 2025.

Does Sensient Technologies Corp. generate free cash flow?

Sensient Technologies Corp. generated $38.4M of free cash flow (operating cash flow minus capital expenditures) in fiscal 2025. Free cash flow was positive in 9 of the last 10 reported years.

What is SXT's return on invested capital?

Average ROIC over the last 10 fiscal years was 8.6%, and average return on equity was 12.6%. Sustained ROIC above about 15% usually points to a durable competitive advantage.

Where does this SXT data come from?

From Sensient Technologies Corp.'s annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. Prices are end-of-day snapshots; valuations are formula outputs, not investment advice.

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