Engine Capital takes a stake in Avantor. Activist sees several ways to create value
Engine believes that Avantor's significant underperformance is a consequence of self-inflicted mistakes rooted in a flawed leadership team and framework.
Fiscal Year: January - December
Avantor, Inc. (AVTR), listed on the NYSE, has a market capitalization of $. As of Aug 19, 2025, the stock is trading at $12.92 per share, offering investors a clear view of its current market value. Avantor, Inc. is a prominent player in the industry sector, attracting both institutional and retail investors due to its performance and potential.
With a P/E ratio of 12.79, investors can assess the stock's valuation in comparison to its earnings. A P/E ratio is a crucial indicator for value investors, showing whether the stock is over or undervalued relative to its current earnings. Avantor, Inc. also offers a dividend yield of N/A , making it an attractive option for income-focused investors who seek regular dividends.
Our Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis reveals that Avantor, Inc. (AVTR) may be undervalued compared to its intrinsic worth. However, to see the exact DCF fair value, please Login or Upgrade for access.
The proprietary SS Score for Avantor, Inc. is a unique metric that analyzes the company's financial health and growth potential. The score takes into account critical factors such as revenue growth, net income, free cash flow (FCF) compound annual growth rate (CAGR), the trend of shares outstanding, and the debt-to-FCF ratio. This helps investors to make a more informed decision, as an undervalued stock might still have poor financial fundamentals.
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The Price to Free Cash Flow (P/FCF) ratio for Avantor, Inc. is 15.81, offering insights into how much investors are paying for the company's free cash flow. A lower P/FCF ratio typically suggests that the stock is undervalued, while a higher ratio may indicate overvaluation.
In summary, Avantor, Inc. (AVTR) has shown consistent financial performance, as illustrated by the financial charts above, which track its revenue growth, net income, free cash flow, and shares outstanding over the past several years. These metrics provide investors with key insights into the company's past and projected future performance. Investors should use the SS Score alongside the DCF Fair Value to make better-informed decisions about whether to buy or hold the stock.
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Whether Avantor, Inc. (AVTR) is a good stock to buy depends on various factors, including its financial health, market conditions, and your investment strategy. Our analysis indicates that the stock may be undervalued compared to its intrinsic value. However, it is important to assess the SS Score and review the company's fundamentals before making any investment decisions.
The fair value of Avantor, Inc. (AVTR) is determined through our Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis. This value represents the intrinsic worth of the stock based on its expected future cash flows. To view the specific fair value, consider subscribing to our service for complete access.
The SS Score is a proprietary financial quality metric that assesses factors such as revenue growth, net income, free cash flow growth, and debt levels. It helps investors evaluate the overall financial health of Avantor, Inc.. To access the full SS Score, consider upgrading your subscription.
Avantor, Inc. is a significant player in the industry sector, with a market capitalization of $ and a competitive P/E ratio of 12.79. Investors should compare these metrics with industry peers to gauge whether Avantor, Inc. is outperforming or underperforming within its sector.
Engine believes that Avantor's significant underperformance is a consequence of self-inflicted mistakes rooted in a flawed leadership team and framework.
Emmanuel Ligner, Seasoned Leader with Proven Track Record of Value Creation in Life Sciences, to Begin Role as CEO Next Week RADNOR, Pa. , Aug. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Avantor, Inc. (NYSE: AVTR), a l...
Activist investor Engine Capital has urged medical equipment maker Avantor to refresh its board with new directors, a letter on Monday showed.
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Engine Capital LP (together with its affiliates, “Engine” or “we”), which owns approximately 3% of the outstanding shares of Avantor, Inc. (NYSE: AVTR) (“Avantor” or the “Co...
Activist investor Engine Capital has built a stake in Avantor and plans to push the life-sciences company to sell itself or make other changes, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday, citing peopl...
Engine Capital has a roughly 3% stake in the life-sciences company.
Avantor Inc. AVTR stock is trading lower on Friday after the company reported worse-than-expected second-quarter 2025 adjusted EPS.
Avantor, Inc. (NYSE:AVTR) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call August 1, 2025 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Allison K. Hosak - Senior VP of Global Communications & Brand Michael Stubblefield - Presiden...
Net sales of $1.68 billion, decrease of 1%; organic revenue was flat Net income of $65 million; Adjusted EBITDA of $280 million Diluted GAAP EPS of $0.09; adjusted EPS of $0.24 Operating cash flow of ...
Seasoned Executive with Proven Track Record of Value Creation in Life Sciences RADNOR, Pa. , July 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Avantor, Inc. (NYSE: AVTR), a leading global provider of mission-critical pro...
RADNOR, Pa. , June 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Avantor, Inc. (NYSE: AVTR), a leading global provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the life sciences and advanced technology in...
Avantor is trading at its lowest valuation since 2019, attracting significant management buying of the stock, with clear chart accumulation trends since April. AVTR has been aggressively repaying debt...
RADNOR, Pa. , May 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Avantor, Inc. (NYSE: AVTR), a leading global provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the life sciences and advanced technology ind...
RADNOR, Pa. , May 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Avantor, Inc. (NYSE: AVTR), a leading global provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the life sciences and advanced technology indu...
Avantor Inc AVTR reported in-line earnings for its first quarter on Friday.
Avantor's shares have nearly halved since October, driven by lackluster organic growth, elevated debt, and a mixed financial track record. The company operates in two segments, generating nearly $7 bi...
Avantor Inc AVTR on Friday reported adjusted EPS of 23 cents in line with consensus.
Avantor (AVTR) shares sank 16% Friday after the maker of lab chemicals and other life sciences products announced its CEO was resigning, reported weaker-than-expected net sales as government spending ...
Avantor, Inc. (NYSE:AVTR) Q1 2025 Earnings Call April 25, 2025 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Allison Hosak - SVP of Global Communications and Brand Michael Stubblefield - President and CEO R. Brent...
Board initiates search process to identify next CEO RADNOR, Pa. , April 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Avantor, Inc., a leading global provider of mission-critical products and services for the life science...
Net sales of $1.58 billion, decrease of 6%; organic decline of 2% Net income of $64.5 million; Adjusted EBITDA of $269.5 million Diluted GAAP EPS of $0.09; adjusted EPS of $0.23 Operating cash flow of...
Industry leading set of technologies to drive scalability, flexibility, and efficiency in biologics production RADNOR, Pa. , April 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Avantor®, Inc., a leading global provider of ...
RADNOR, Pa. , March 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Avantor, Inc. (NYSE: AVTR), a leading global provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the life sciences and advanced technology i...
Facility in Gliwice, Poland to boost biopharma manufacturers' efficiency and speed to market of therapies RADNOR, Pa. , March 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Avantor, Inc. (NYSE: AVTR), a leading global prov...
RADNOR, Pa. , Feb. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Avantor, Inc. (NYSE: AVTR), a leading global provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the life sciences and advanced technology in...
Below estimates were sourced from SimplyWallSt and are intended for educational purposes only as a baseline for the analysis.
Year | FCF Estimate | % | # Analysts |
---|---|---|---|
2025 | 699.37M | 1.07% | Est @1.1% |
2026 | 706.74M | 1.05% | Analyst x5 |
2027 | 799.50M | 13.13% | Analyst x2 |
2028 | 938.00M | 17.32% | Analyst x1 |
2029 | 1,019.42M | 8.68% | Est @8.7% |
2030 | 1,084.56M | 6.39% | Est @6.4% |
2031 | 1,140.60M | 5.17% | Est @5.2% |
2032 | 1,189.71M | 4.31% | Est @4.3% |
2033 | 1,233.79M | 3.71% | Est @3.7% |
2034 | 1,271.70M | 3.07% | Est @3.1% |
Below are the FCF estimates with the discount factor and the calculated present value with the terminal value that led the results above.
Year | FCF | Discount Factor | PV of Future FCF |
---|---|---|---|
2023A | 723.60M | 1.00 | 723.60M |
2024A | 692.00M | 1.00 | 692.00M |
2025E | 699.37M | 1.09 | 644.27M |
2026E | 706.74M | 1.18 | 599.76M |
2027E | 799.50M | 1.28 | 625.02M |
2028E | 938.00M | 1.39 | 675.52M |
2029E | 1.02B | 1.51 | 676.31M |
2030E | 1.08B | 1.64 | 662.84M |
2031E | 1.14B | 1.78 | 642.17M |
2032E | 1.19B | 1.93 | 617.04M |
2033E | 1.23B | 2.09 | 589.48M |
2034E | 1.27B | 2.27 | 559.72M |
Terminal | 21.54B | 2.27 | 9.48B |
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