Ascent Industries Co. (ACNT) Fair Value 2026

ACNT · Chemicals ·

By CirclFi Research Team · Data from SEC EDGAR, FRED & GDELT

Quality Score

6.6 /10

32 fundamental signals · 3 models active

Value Trap Risk

SAFE (22/100)

Quick Summary — As of 2026-08-28, Ascent Industries Co. (ACNT) trades at $15.43, versus a $5.43 median fair value across its 3 active models — 64.8% below the current price. QOC: 6.6/10. Value Trap Risk: 22/100 (SAFE). 3/13 models active.

Key Facts

Ticker
ACNT
Price
$15.43
Quality Score
6.6/10
Value Trap Risk
22/100
Models Active
3/13
Last Updated
Strength: 3 independent models provide multi-angle coverage
Risk: Majority of models suggest overvaluation

Is Ascent Industries Co. (ACNT) Undervalued or Overvalued in 2026?

According to CirclFi’s 3-model valuation engine, Ascent Industries Co. (ACNT) appears overvalued as of : the median of 3 independent fair value estimates is $5.43, 64.8% below the current price of $15.43. Estimates range from $1.17 to $8.97. ACNT scores 6.6/10 on fundamental quality and 22/100 on value-trap risk.

For context, the median US equity CirclFi rates trades at an implied -23.4% versus its own 13-model consensus, across 3,809 rated companies as of 2026-08-28. ACNT’s -64.8% gap is wider than that market norm, and the Chemicals sector median is -4.9%. Full market index →

This verdict compares price to intrinsic value only — it is not a buy or sell rating. For the decision case (bull vs bear arguments, risk factors, peers), read Should You Buy Ascent Industries Co. Stock in 2026? →

What Fair Value Does Each Model Give ACNT?

3 Intrinsic Value Models vs. Current Price ($15.43)

Core Models (Unlocked)
Model Fair Value Upside
Asset-Based · High Conviction
 $5.43 -64.8%
Relative · Medium Conviction
 $1.17 -92.4%
Relative · Low Conviction
 $8.97 -41.9%

All Models Active

All 3 models are displayed above.

What Is ACNT's Fair Value Range?

Spread across 3 independent models · $1.17 to $8.97

CirclFi's 3 active models place Ascent Industries Co. (ACNT) between $1.17 and $8.97 per share, a spread of 144% of the median. The median of that range — $5.43 — is the fair value CirclFi publishes for ACNT, against a current price of $15.43.

Low · Regime CrossHigh · FTNN
$1.17median $5.43$8.97
Where the range comes from
Most bearish modelRegime Cross-Sectional$1.17
Most bullish modelFTNN Topology$8.97
Model agreement0 bullish · 3 bearishwide

A band this wide is itself the finding. When independent methods land far apart, they are reading a business whose value depends heavily on which lens you apply — volatile earnings, heavy reinvestment, or an asset base that cash-flow and asset-based methods score differently. That disagreement is information: it says the choice of method matters more than usual for ACNT. Treat the median as one reading among several and compare the individual models below before acting.

Every figure above is one model's standalone output on ACNT, not a CirclFi price target. How each model works →

What Is Ascent Industries Co. (ACNT) Worth in 2026?

According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, Ascent Industries Co.'s intrinsic value is estimated at $5.43. Trading at its current price of $15.43, the valuation engine raises significant caution: 3 of 3 models flag downside risk, projecting a median implied return of -64.8%. The most optimistic model, FTNN, places fair value at $8.97 (-41.9%), while Regime Cross — the most conservative — estimates $1.17 (-92.4%). This +50.5% gap reflects genuine analytical uncertainty about Ascent Industries Co.'s intrinsic worth.

What Do the Models Say About ACNT?

3 of 13 models are currently active for ACNT. All 3 active models suggest the stock trades above fair value. Taken together, their median fair value for ACNT is $5.43 — the figure CirclFi publishes as this stock's fair value. See which stocks rank higher →

How Does ACNT Rank in Chemicals?

Among 17 Chemicals stocks, ACNT ranks #12 by Quality of Company score. CirclFi's QOC score of 6.6/10 evaluates 32 fundamental signals. A score of 6.6 indicates above-average quality.

Ascent Industries Co.'s positioning within the Chemicals segment means that book-to-bill ratio plays an outsized role in fundamental analysis. The sector's unique characteristics — including reshoring and supply chain localization — shape both the opportunity set and risk profile.

Is ACNT a Value Trap?

CirclFi's Value Trap algorithm assigns ACNT a score of 22/100 (SAFE). This indicates minimal risk. Fundamentals are healthy. The score cross-references apparent undervaluation against fundamental deterioration signals. Browse lowest value-trap stocks →

Multi-Model Methodology

3 of 13 models are active for Ascent Industries Co.. Limited activation may indicate insufficient history. Each model applies a fundamentally different valuation philosophy. See the complete methodology →

According to the CirclFi Quality of Company (QOC) framework, Ascent Industries Co. earns a quality score of 6.6/10. This respectable rating reflects the company's standing across 32 fundamental signals spanning profitability, growth consistency, balance sheet strength, and capital allocation efficiency.

The gap between the most bullish and bearish model spans +50.5% — demonstrating why single-model analysis is dangerous. Browse all stocks with 13-model coverage →

Data Sources & Confidence

Every ACNT valuation is built from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings — 700+ standardized financial tags. Macroeconomic context from FRED calibrates discount rates, while GDELT news sentiment feeds into our Sentiment SOTP model. All pipelines run daily. Read the complete data methodology →

Across ACNT's 3 active models, average confidence is 35%. Lower confidence may reflect limited history or high volatility.

CirclFi's output is a research starting point, not a buy/sell signal. All data updates daily. Read the full methodology →

This analysis is produced by the CirclFi Valuation Engine using quantitative models applied to SEC EDGAR filings, public market feeds, and FRED macroeconomic indicators. It is not financial advice.

Read the full investment analysis: Should You Buy Ascent Industries Co. Stock in 2026? →

Bull case, bear case, risk factors & peer comparison — updated daily

Which Similar Chemicals Stocks Should You Also Analyze?

11 related Chemicals stocks with 13-model coverage

GPREGreen Plains Inc.QOC 6.7RYAMRayonier Advanced Materials Inc.QOC 6.6HUNHuntsman CorporationQOC 6.7TROXTronox Holdings plcQOC 6.1DOWDow Inc.QOC 6.8ASPIASP Isotopes Inc.QOC 6.0BAKBraskem S.A.QOC 5.8MEOHMethanex CorporationQOC 8.1VHIValhi, Inc.QOC 6.9REXREX American Resources CorporationQOC 8.3WLKPWestlake Chemical Partners LPQOC 8.3

Read investment analysis: GPRE · RYAM · HUN · TROX · DOW · ASPI · BAK · MEOH · VHI · REX · WLKP

Which Other Stocks Have a Similar Quality Score to ACNT?

7 companies across all industries closest to ACNT’s Quality of Company score of 6.6/10.

QTRXQuanterix CorporationQOC 6.6FLNCFluence Energy, Inc.QOC 6.6EOSEEos Energy Enterprises, Inc.QOC 6.6ICRPInpoint Commercial Real Estate Income, Inc.QOC 6.6NPCENeuroPace, Inc.QOC 6.6CURICuriosityStream Inc.QOC 6.6NVDANVIDIA CorporationQOC 10.0

Read investment analysis: QTRX · FLNC · EOSE · ICRP · NPCE · CURI · NVDA

What Else Do Investors Ask About Ascent Industries Co.’s Valuation?

What is Ascent Industries Co.'s intrinsic value in 2026?

CirclFi puts Ascent Industries Co. (ACNT)'s intrinsic value at $5.43 — the median of 3 independent model estimates as of 2026-08-28, ranging from $1.17 to $8.97. The Quality of Company score is 6.6/10 across 32 fundamental signals. All models use SEC EDGAR filings updated daily. See our methodology page for how each model works.

Is ACNT overvalued or undervalued right now?

At $15.43, 0 of 3 active models suggest ACNT may be undervalued, while 3 indicate potential overvaluation. The median of all 3 fair value estimates is $5.43, 64.8% below the current price of $15.43 — a consensus view that ACNT is overvalued. The assessment depends on which methodology best fits Ascent Industries Co.'s business model in Chemicals.

What does a Quality of Company score of 6.6 mean for ACNT?

Ascent Industries Co.'s QOC of 6.6/10 reflects 32 fundamental signals: profitability margins, revenue growth consistency, balance sheet leverage, free cash flow generation, and capital allocation efficiency. Scores between 5-7 reflect moderate fundamentals with areas for improvement.

How many valuation models does CirclFi run on ACNT?

CirclFi analyzes ACNT with 13 institutional-grade models daily: Bayesian DCF (Monte Carlo + jump-diffusion), EPV (Greenwald zero-growth), EROIC Spread (McKinsey reinvestment), First Chicago (3-scenario), Markov DDM (regime-switching), ML-RIV (machine learning residual income), Dynamic NAV (asset-based), PWERM (option-theoretic), Regime Cross-Sectional (relative), Sentiment SOTP (hybrid), CUCE Ensemble (meta-model), FTNN Topology (neural network), and RCMH-DCF (conditional regime). Currently 3 of 13 are active for this stock. Read the full methodology →

Which valuation models are most bullish and most bearish on ACNT?

Of the 3 models currently active on ACNT, FTNN Topology is the most bullish at $8.97 per share, and Regime Cross-Sectional is the most bearish at $1.17. CirclFi's published fair value for ACNT is the median of that range, $5.43, not either extreme. The gap between the two ends equals 144% of the median — a wide spread, meaning the methods genuinely disagree and the median should carry less weight. Browse stocks by value-trap risk →

Is ACNT a value trap in 2026?

Ascent Industries Co.'s Value Trap score is 22/100 (SAFE). This low score indicates the current valuation is not artificially depressed by fundamental deterioration, suggesting genuine opportunity rather than a trap.

Cite this analysis — “According to CirclFi’s 3-model valuation engine, Ascent Industries Co. (ACNT) has a median fair value of $5.43 — 64.8% below the current price of $15.43 — as of 2026-08-28.” Source: circlfi.com/stock/ACNT/ · Methodology
Primary sources for this ACNT valuation
  • Financial statements: Ascent Industries Co. 10-K and 10-Q filings on SEC EDGAR (CIK 0000095953) — 700+ standardized XBRL tags, published by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
  • Discount-rate inputs: FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis — risk-free rates, VIX, yield curve, inflation.
  • News sentiment: The GDELT Project — global media tone, input to the Sentiment SOTP model.
  • Model definitions: CirclFi methodology — the published specification for all 13 models, including the academic sources each one implements.

Market data for ACNT as of ; valuations recomputed .