CATALYSTYahoo Finance • 8h ago
Update: Balchem Shares Rise After Q3 BeatYahoo Finance report covering Balchem Corporation (BCPC) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
Why BCPC Stock slipped -0.25% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
$169.98 -0.25% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $170.31
Balchem Corporation (BCPC) earns a Roarable Rating of B (Buy) with 72/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (36% profit margin, 14% return on capital) with steady institutional support. The company’s underlying cash engine and institutional positioning keep the composite score in the Green Buy zone.
ROARABLE B • BUY
Cap $5.41B
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As of 2026-11-02, Balchem Corporation (NASDAQ: BCPC) is rated B (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 72/100 at a spot price of $169.98 (-0.25% 1D, market cap $5.41B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 16/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 11/20, Executive Insider Alignment 18/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 12/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 15/20. Across 270 tracked Materials issuers, BCPC ranks #6 in composite RQD confidence.
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How does BCPC compare to CE and SXT in the Materials sector?
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Within the Materials sector (Major Chemicals), BCPC carries a Roarable B (72/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 35.0x, gross margin of 35.7%, and ROIC of 14.0%. By comparison, CE (Celanese Corporation) holds a D grade (44/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -10.7%, cap $5.30B) and SXT (Sensient Technologies Corporation) posts a C- grade (60/100 RQD, P/E 41.6x, ROIC 8.8%, cap $5.60B). Among the 5-stock peer group, BCPC leads on earnings multiple (35.0x) while BCPC leads on capital efficiency (14.0% ROIC).
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What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for BCPC?
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Per BCPC's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000009326), Balchem Corporation generated $1.04B in revenue (+8.8% YoY), $154.8M in net income, and $216.6M in free cash flow against $1.69B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (36% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $170.32 (+0.20%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 16/20 (B+) • 20.9% FCF Margin
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw B- · Rk B
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+6.3% Base Target
WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for BCPC)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±4.7%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (72/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY BCPC SCORES 72/100 (B) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+18/20 pts (25% of score)
Altman Z-Score 9.67 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 8/9
▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+16/20 pts (22% of score)
SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 20.9% FCF Margin ($216.6M FCF) & 35.7% Gross Margin
▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning11/20 pts (-9 pt drag)
Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-9 pts vs max)
📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)Grade C+$168.19+1.3% Next Q
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Q2 (-2Q)Grade B-$170.42+0.1% Next Q
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Q3 (-1Q)Grade B-$170.62-0.4% Next Q
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CurrentGrade B$169.98+7% Hist 90D α
72
Trajectory: C+ (64) → B (72)Full Audit →
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⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: Why the BCPC Bull Thesis Could Fail
Even with a 72/100 (B) score, BCPC faces multiple-compression risk if 35.0x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1
Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2
Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 33.2% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3
Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($169.95) or 200D SMA ($169.29) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($180.69) toward Bear Floor ($139.38).
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Why BCPC Stock slipped -0.25% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
Balchem Corporation (BCPC) slipped -0.25% to $169.98, trading at 62% of its 52-week range ($147.18 – $183.9). High-quality cash engine (36% profit margin, 14% return on capital) with steady institutional support.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 62% of its 52-week range ($147.18 – $183.9) with RSI-14 at 51.3 (NEUTRAL RANGE).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±4.7% around $169.98 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable B (Buy) backed by 35.7% gross margin and $216.6M annual free cash flow.
Live BCPC Headlines & Catalysts
CATALYSTSeeking Alpha • 11h ago
Balchem: Record Sales, Great Fundamentals, Priced Fully, Hold (NASDAQ:BCPC)Seeking Alpha report covering Balchem Corporation (BCPC) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIREChartMill • 14h ago
BCPC Stock Price, Quote & ChartChartMill report covering Balchem Corporation (BCPC) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIREmarketscreener.com • 17h ago
Earnings Flash (BCPC) Balchem Corporation Posts Q3 Adjusted EPS $1.57 per Share, vs. FactSet Est of $1.54marketscreener.com report covering Balchem Corporation (BCPC) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
CATALYSTStock Titan • 20h ago
Quarterly sales and profit set records at Balchem. Sales reached $290.7 million.Stock Titan report covering Balchem Corporation (BCPC) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIREYahoo Finance • 23h ago
Balchem Corporation (BCPC) Stock ForecastsYahoo Finance report covering Balchem Corporation (BCPC) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIRESeeking Alpha • 1d ago
Balchem Corporation 2026 Q3 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation (NASDAQ:BCPC) 2026-10-26Seeking Alpha report covering Balchem Corporation (BCPC) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
RISK WATCHStocksToTrade • 1d ago
Balchem Falls 3% After Analyst Cuts TargetStocksToTrade report covering Balchem Corporation (BCPC) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIREYahoo • 5d ago
Balchem Corporation to Participate in Baird’s Global Industrial Conference on November 11, 2026MONTVALE, N.J., Oct. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Balchem Corporation (NASDAQ: BCPC), a global specialty ingredient manufacturer for health and nutrition markets, announced they will participate in Baird’s Global Industr
MARKET WIREYahoo • 7d ago
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BCPC // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +4.86%📐 HORIZONTAL RANGE
2026-11-02O $166.3H $170.4L $166.3C $170.0VOL 196.2K
RES: $178.1SUP: $161.7SMA50: $170.0SMA200: $169.3
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
27.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth
vs. +8.8% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (BCPC)
Materials Rank #6 of 270
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1. Head-to-Head Materials Peer Comparison (BCPC vs. CE, SXT, HXL, MEOH)
Industry: Major Chemicals (67 Tracked Issuers)Across 270 tracked Materials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Balchem Corporation (BCPC) ranks #6 by composite RQD confidence (72/100, grade B) and #70 by equity capitalization ($5.41B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, BCPC leads on earnings valuation at 35.0x trailing P/E, while BCPC leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 14.0% ROIC and 35.7% gross margin. BCPC currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 72/100 (B).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
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Balchem Corporation | B | 72/100 | 35.0x | 35.7% | 14.0% | -0.25% | $5.41B | Benchmark Subject |
| CE Celanese Corporation | D | 44/100 | — | 20.5% | -10.7% | +2.03% | $5.30B | /ce-vs-bcpc → |
| SXT Sensient Technologies Corporation | C- | 60/100 | 41.6x | 33.5% | 8.8% | -10.57% | $5.60B | /sxt-vs-bcpc → |
| HXL Hexcel Corporation | D+ | 52/100 | 55.0x | 23.0% | 6.2% | -2.15% | $6.02B | /hxl-vs-bcpc → |
| MEOH Methanex Corporation | C- | 60/100 | — | — | — | +14.04% | $4.86B | /meoh-vs-bcpc → |
2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)
SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0000009326In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Balchem Corporation (BCPC) reported GAAP revenue of $1.04B (+8.8% vs. FY2024 revenue of $953.7M , and +12.4% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $154.8M, operating cash flow of $216.6M, and free cash flow of $216.6M (+19.0% YoY). On the balance sheet, BCPC closed FY2025 with $1.69B in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 9.67, Piotroski F-Score: 8/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
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| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-12-31 | $1.04B | $154.8M | $216.6M | $216.6M | $1.69B | — |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-12-31 | $953.7M | $128.5M | $182.0M | $182.0M | $1.58B | — |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-12-31 | $922.4M | $108.5M | $183.8M | $183.8M | — | — |
3. BCPC Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs BCPC stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
As of 2026-11-02, Balchem Corporation (NASDAQ: BCPC) is rated B (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 72/100 at a spot price of $169.98 (-0.25% 1D, market cap $5.41B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 16/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 11/20, Executive Insider Alignment 18/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 12/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 15/20. Across 270 tracked Materials issuers, BCPC ranks #6 in composite RQD confidence.
How does BCPC compare to CE and SXT in the Materials sector?
Within the Materials sector (Major Chemicals), BCPC carries a Roarable B (72/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 35.0x, gross margin of 35.7%, and ROIC of 14.0%. By comparison, CE (Celanese Corporation) holds a D grade (44/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -10.7%, cap $5.30B) and SXT (Sensient Technologies Corporation) posts a C- grade (60/100 RQD, P/E 41.6x, ROIC 8.8%, cap $5.60B). Among the 5-stock peer group, BCPC leads on earnings multiple (35.0x) while BCPC leads on capital efficiency (14.0% ROIC).
What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for BCPC?
Per BCPC's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000009326), Balchem Corporation generated $1.04B in revenue (+8.8% YoY), $154.8M in net income, and $216.6M in free cash flow against $1.69B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (36% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
Where is BCPC trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?
BCPC last traded at $169.98 (-0.25% on volume of 249,328 shares), positioning the stock +0.02% above its 50-day simple moving average ($169.95) and +0.41% above its 200-day simple moving average ($169.29). Across its 52-week range of $147.18 to $183.90, BCPC sits at the 62.1% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 51.3 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±4.7% ($161.99 to $177.97).
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100% OPEN ACCESS • SEC EDGAR × CBOE × FREDWhy is BCPC stock moving today?
Why BCPC Stock slipped -0.25% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. High-quality cash engine (36% profit margin, 14% return on capital) with steady institutional support.
ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 72/100 (B)
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BCPC — Balchem Corporation: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor
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Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor
Per the Roarable RQD rating, BCPC scores 72 out of 100 with a letter grade of B and a verdict label of "Roarable Buy — Good Risk/Reward." The five pillars are: Fundamental Cash Engine 16/20 (ROIC 14%; FCF yield 4%), Whale 13F Flow 11/20 (institutional accumulation and options positioning), Insider Conviction 15/20 (SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow), Macro Regime Fit 12/20 (Beta 1.0; sector sensitivity), and Forensic Balance Sheet 18/20 (Altman Z 9.67; Piotroski F 8/9; Debt/Equity 0.5).
For a prospective investor, the strongest pillar is the forensic balance sheet, which indicates low financial-distress risk per the rating's inputs. The cash engine pillar is solid but not exceptional, and the 4% FCF yield alongside a 35x trailing P/E implies the market is pricing in substantial future growth; this is a valuation tradeoff rather than a clear discount. The whale-flow pillar (11/20) is the weakest, suggesting institutional positioning is less conviction-driven than the other signals. Insider conviction at 15/20 is moderately supportive. The macro fit score of 12/20 with a beta of 1.0 indicates market-like sensitivity to broad moves. Upside drivers flagged in the sources include reported record quarterly results; the principal valuation risk is the premium multiple relative to the cash yield. This is an analytical summary, not personalized advice.
Snapshot
Financial Trend
| Period | Revenue | Operating Income | Net Income | EPS | FCF | Cash | Debt |
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| FY 2025 | $1037.2M | $209.3M | $154.8M | N/A | $216.6M | $74.6M | N/A |
| FY 2024 | $953.7M | $182.9M | $128.5M | N/A | $182.0M | $49.5M | N/A |
| FY 2023 | $922.4M | $159.2M | $108.5M | N/A | $183.8M | N/A | N/A |
Per the SEC financials, revenue, operating income, and net income rose across the three reported periods. Per the market data, ROIC is 14% and the forensic pillar cites an Altman Z-Score of 9.67, a Piotroski F-Score of 8/9, and Debt/Equity of 0.5. Reported debt values are Not available in source data, so the balance-sheet posture rests on the rating's forensic inputs rather than the period-level debt figures.
Open Questions
- What are the company's specific products, end markets, and customer concentration?
- What are reported debt levels and EPS for each fiscal year, given that these fields are N/A or absent?
- Does the Q3 beat extend into forward guidance, and how much of the 35x multiple reflects expected growth?
- What are the underlying drivers of institutional and insider flow, given the whale-flow pillar scores lowest?
- What upstream raw-material and downstream customer dependencies exist within Major Chemicals?
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🟢 CATALYST Yahoo Finance • 8h ago
Update: Balchem Shares Rise After Q3 Beat Yahoo Finance report covering Balchem Corporation (BCPC) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟢 CATALYST Seeking Alpha • 11h ago
Balchem: Record Sales, Great Fundamentals, Priced Fully, Hold (NASDAQ:BCPC) Seeking Alpha report covering Balchem Corporation (BCPC) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
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Earnings Flash (BCPC) Balchem Corporation Posts Q3 Adjusted EPS $1.57 per Share, vs. FactSet Est of $1.54 marketscreener.com report covering Balchem Corporation (BCPC) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟢 CATALYST Stock Titan • 20h ago
Quarterly sales and profit set records at Balchem. Sales reached $290.7 million. Stock Titan report covering Balchem Corporation (BCPC) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
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Balchem Corporation (BCPC) Stock Forecasts Yahoo Finance report covering Balchem Corporation (BCPC) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
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Balchem Corporation 2026 Q3 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation (NASDAQ:BCPC) 2026-10-26 Seeking Alpha report covering Balchem Corporation (BCPC) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
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🎯 Target: $201.07 (+18.0%)
📌 Pinned Debate 🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is BCPC (B • RQD 72/100) a Buy at $170.40?
Welcome to the BCPC (Balchem Corporation) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 72/100 (Roarable Buy — Good Risk/Reward) in Major Chemicals. Bulls point to capital efficiency (14.0% ROIC), while bears focus on valuation multiple compression (35.0x trailing P/E). Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.
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🎯 Target: $131.21 (-23.0%)
Spot @ $170.40 Pump the brakes on BCPC — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds
Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on BCPC, but look at what you are paying: 35.0x trailing P/E with 35.7% gross margins. Unless Balchem Corporation expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.
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🎯 Target: $197.66 (+16.0%)
Spot @ $170.40 BCPC cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here
Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on BCPC, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Major Chemicals and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $170.40 (52-wk range $147.18 - $183.90), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.