FFFutureFuel Corp. shows a mixed investment profile. While its core business is stable and it pays a consistent dividend, recent performance and short-term technical indicators suggest a holding pattern is appropriate for now. Long-term prospects depend on biofuel market dynamics and chemical segment growth.
FutureFuel operates in the chemicals and biofuels sectors. The demand for biofuels is influenced by energy policies and environmental concerns, creating some thematic interest. However, the company's diversified chemical offerings serve more traditional industries, moderating the overall thematic strength.
FutureFuel exhibits a strong balance sheet with minimal debt and a healthy cash position. Profitability has been inconsistent, with recent periods showing negative EPS, but the company consistently pays a dividend. Valuation metrics are mixed.
Short-term technical indicators suggest a bullish trend. The stock is trading above key moving averages, and most oscillators are indicating buy signals, though some are approaching overbought territory.
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Biofuel Market Trends | 60 |
| Chemical Industry Demand | 50 |
| Sustainability Focus | 55 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 60 |
| Valuation | 20 |
| Profitability | 40 |
| Growth | 15 |
| Balance Sheet Health | 95 |
| Cash Flow | 50 |
| Dividends | 80 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Trend Analysis | 85 |
| Momentum | 70 |
| Volume Confirmation | 65 |
| Support & Resistance | 70 |
| Oscillator Action | 75 |
Positive Earnings Momentum
The Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for the trailing twelve months (TTM) is -11.5, and the forward P/E is -9.5, suggesting potential value if the company can achieve future profitability. The Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio is 1.4 TTM, indicating that the market is valuing the company at 1.4 times its sales.
Strong Cash Position
The company ended the latest quarter (2025 Q1) with $97.07 million in cash and cash equivalents, demonstrating a solid liquidity position. The debt-to-equity ratio is very low (0 for 2024 Q4), indicating minimal financial leverage risk.
Negative Earnings and Net Margin
The company reported negative EPS of -0.15 for the TTM period and a negative net margin of -100.6% in Q1 2025, indicating significant losses. Quarterly revenue growth has been highly variable and negative in the latest reported quarter (2025 Q1 revenue was $17.5M vs. $61.5M in Q4 2024).
Uncertainty in Valuation Metrics
The TTM P/E ratio is negative (-11.5), making it difficult to assess traditional valuation. Quarterly P/E ratios are also highly volatile and negative, indicating an unprofitable period. The stock's 52-week range is $3.77-$6.40, and the current price of $4.22 is within this range.
August 2025
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Next Earnings Date
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September 2025
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Ex-Dividend Date
December 2025
18
Next Dividend Date
FutureFuel Corp., together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells diversified chemical, bio-based fuel, and bio-based specialty chemical products in the United States. It operates through two segments: Chemicals and Biofuels. The Chemicals segment provides various custom chemicals that are used in the coatings, chemical intermediates, industrial and consumer cleaning, oil and gas, and specialty polymers industries; and performance chemicals, such as polymer modifiers, glycerin products, consumer cleaning products, surfactants, and several small-volume specialty chemicals and solvents for diverse applications. The Biofuels segment is involved in the production and sale of biodiesel and petrodiesel blends; and markets its biodiesel products directly to customers through trucks, barges, and rail cars. FutureFuel Corp. is headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri.