A Business at a Glance
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Cabot is a global specialty chemicals and performance materials company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Our principal products are reinforcing and specialty carbons, specialty compounds, conductive additives, carbon nanotubes, fumed metal oxides, inkjet colorants, and aerogel. Cabot and its affiliates have manufacturing facilities and operations in the United States (“U.S.”) and over 20 other countries. Cabot’s business was founded in 1882 and incorporated in the State of Delaware in 1960. The terms “Cabot”, “Company”, “we”, and “our” as used in this report refer to Cabot Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries. In early fiscal 2022, we introduced our “Creating for Tomorrow” growth strategy. This strategy is focused on investing for advantaged growth, developing innovative products and processes that enable a better future, and driving continuous improvement in all we do.
| Metric | TTM | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 3.6B | 3.7B | 4.0B | 3.9B | 4.3B | 3.4B |
| Net Income | 306M | 326M | 374M | 437M | 206M | 247M |
| EPS | $5.77 | $6.02 | $6.72 | $7.73 | $3.62 | $4.34 |
| Free Cash Flow | 401M | 391M | 451M | 351M | -111M | 62M |
| ROIC | 14.8% | 17.1% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 14.6% | 17.6% |
| Gross Margin | 25.4% | 25.3% | 24.0% | 21.3% | 20.5% | 23.4% |
| Debt/Equity | 0.71 | 0.73 | 0.80 | 1.01 | 1.61 | 1.23 |
| Dividends/Share | $1.84 | $1.76 | $1.66 | $1.54 | $1.48 | $1.40 |
| Operating Income | 595M | 621M | 614M | 526M | 389M | 454M |
| Operating Margin | 16.5% | 16.7% | 15.4% | 13.4% | 9.0% | 13.3% |
| ROE | 19.4% | 21.9% | 27.8% | 40.4% | 22.3% | 30.2% |
| Shares Outstanding | 52M | 54M | 56M | 57M | 57M | 57M |
CABOT CORP passes 7 of 9 quality checks, indicating strong fundamentals.
CABOT CORP trades at 13.0x trailing earnings, compared to its 15-year median P/E of 13.6x, suggesting it is currently Fair relative to its historical range. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 9.7x vs a median of 13.2x. The company's 5-year average ROIC is 18.8% with a gross margin of 22.9%. Total shareholder yield (dividends + buybacks) is 7.0%. At current prices, the estimated annualized return to fair value is +26.4%.
CABOT CORP (CBT) has a current P/E ratio of 13.0, compared to its historical median P/E of 13.6. The stock is currently considered Fair based on its historical valuation range.
CABOT CORP (CBT) has a 5-year average return on invested capital (ROIC) of 18.8%. This indicates strong capital allocation and a potential competitive advantage.
CABOT CORP (CBT) has a market capitalization of $3.9B. It is classified as a mid-cap stock.
Yes, CABOT CORP (CBT) pays a dividend with a trailing twelve-month yield of 2.47%. The company also returns capital through share buybacks, with a buyback yield of 4.57%.
Based on historical P/E analysis, CABOT CORP (CBT) appears fair. The current P/E of 13.0 is 4% below its historical median of 13.6. The estimated fair value CAGR (P/E method) is 51.3%.
CABOT CORP (CBT) operates in the Miscellaneous Chemical Products industry, within the Materials sector.
CABOT CORP (CBT) reported annual revenue of $3.7 billion in its most recent fiscal year, based on SEC EDGAR filings.
CABOT CORP (CBT) has a net profit margin of 8.8%. This is a modest margin.
CABOT CORP (CBT) generated $391 million in free cash flow in its most recent fiscal year. Positive free cash flow supports dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction.
CABOT CORP (CBT) has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.73. This indicates moderate leverage.
CABOT CORP (CBT) reported earnings per share (EPS) of $6.02 in its most recent fiscal year.
CABOT CORP (CBT) has a return on equity (ROE) of 21.9%. This indicates the company generates strong returns for shareholders.
CABOT CORP (CBT) has a 5-year average gross margin of 22.9%. This lower margin is typical of capital-intensive or commodity businesses.
The Ledger Terminal provides 15 years of financial data for CABOT CORP (CBT), sourced directly from SEC EDGAR filings. This includes income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key financial ratios.
CABOT CORP (CBT) has a book value per share of $28.62, based on its most recent annual SEC filing.