GTLSChart Industries shows strong growth potential driven by its role in industrial gas solutions and the emerging hydrogen economy. While facing some valuation concerns and mixed short-term technicals, its fundamental strength and long-term thematic alignment warrant a 'Buy' rating for growth-oriented investors.
Chart Industries is strongly positioned to benefit from several key secular growth themes, including the energy transition, industrial gas demand, and the expansion of the hydrogen economy.
Chart Industries demonstrates robust revenue growth and improving profitability, supported by a solid balance sheet. While the P/E ratio is high, the company's strong cash flow generation and strategic market positioning justify its valuation.
The stock is trading in a volatile range, with mixed signals from technical indicators. While it has strong long-term upward momentum, short-term price action suggests potential for sideways movement or minor pullbacks.
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Energy Transition & Hydrogen Economy | 95 |
| Industrial Gas Demand | 85 |
| Infrastructure Development | 80 |
| Diversified End Markets | 80 |
| Geopolitical & Supply Chain Factors | 75 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 60 |
| Profitability | 65 |
| Growth | 80 |
| Balance Sheet Health | 60 |
| Cash Flow | 85 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Trend Analysis | 65 |
| Momentum | 60 |
| Support & Resistance | 50 |
| Volume | 60 |
Strong EPS Growth and Surprise
Recent EPS figures show positive surprises, with Q2 2025 estimated EPS at 1.84 reported at 1.86 (1.05% surprise). Q1 2023 had a significant positive surprise of 174.9%.
Reasonable Forward P/E Ratio
The forward P/E ratio for 2025 is indicated to be around 131.1 (Q1 2025), which, when compared to trailing P/E ratios, suggests potential for valuation normalization if earnings targets are met.
High Trailing P/E and P/S Ratios
The trailing P/E ratio is 38.7, and the P/S ratio is 2.4. Quarterly P/E ratios are significantly higher, indicating a high valuation based on current earnings.
Inconsistent Earnings Growth
While some EPS surprises have been positive, the overall earnings trend shows variability, with Q1 2025 estimate showing a significant miss (-13.93%). Revenue growth for 2024 is projected to increase, but historical net margins have fluctuated.
July 2025
31
Next Earnings Date
H: $2.89
A: $2.51
L: $2.33
H: 1.13B
A: 1.11B
L: 1.08B
Chart Industries, Inc. engages in the designing, engineering, and manufacturing of process technologies and equipment for the gas and liquid molecules in the United States and internationally. The company operates through four segments: Cryo Tank Solutions, Heat Transfer Systems, Specialty Products, and Repair, Service & Leasing. It provides microbulk and mobile equipment; bulk and packaged gas cryogenic solutions for the storage, distribution, vaporization, and application of industrial gases; cryogenic trailers, ISO containers, bulk storage tanks, loading facilities, and regasification equipment for delivering liquefied natural gas (LNG) into virtual pipeline applications; and large vacuum insulated storage tanks as equipment for purchasers of standard liquefaction plants. The company also offers natural gas processing solutions; process technology, liquefaction capabilities, and critical equipment for the LNG, include small to mid-scale facilities, floating LNG applications, and large base-load export facilities; brazed aluminum heat exchangers, Core-in-Kettle heat exchangers, cold boxes, pressure vessels, fans, and pipe works; and air cooled heat exchangers and axial cooling fans for the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), power, and refining applications. In addition, the company provides hydrogen solutions; compressors, including shell and tubes to mobile equipment and fueling stations; solutions, equipment, aftermarket services, and software for applications; water treatment solutions serve both clean and wastewater applications; various organic and inorganic contaminants. Further, it offers extended warranties, plant start-up, parts, 24/7 support, monitoring and process optimization, and upgrading services; installation, retrofitting and refurbishment, spares, service, repair, and maintenance of its products, as well as equipment leasing solutions. Chart Industries, Inc. was founded in 1859 and is headquartered in Ball Ground, Georgia.
208.39 USD
The 39 analysts offering 1 year price forecasts for GTLS have a max estimate of 250.00 and a min estimate of 169.00.