SXT vs IOSP

Head-to-Head Stock Analysis & Investment Rating

Last Updated: Aug 14, 2026

SXT

37.5
AI Score
VS
SXT Wins

IOSP

35.8
AI Score

Investment Advisor Scores

SXT

38score
Recommendation
SELL

IOSP

36score
Recommendation
SELL

AI Analyst Insights

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Detailed Metrics Comparison

Metric SXT IOSP Winner
Revenue 897.91M 944.60M IOSP
Net Income 95.53M 61.20M SXT
Net Margin 10.6% 6.5% SXT
Operating Income 143.43M 76.20M SXT
ROE 7.6% 4.6% SXT
ROA 4.0% 3.3% SXT
Total Assets 2.37B 1.85B SXT
Cash 31.02M 250.20M IOSP
Current Ratio 4.39 2.78 SXT

Relative Price Performance (Last 90 Days)

SXT 1M: +15.0% · 3M: +19.0% IOSP 1M: +11.3% · 3M: +18.9%

Current Technical Phase

SXT

Markup
Hold / add on dips

Price above SMA50, rising 50-day trend (4.9% over 20 days), RSI 65

RSI (14): 64.6 · Price: $134.56

IOSP

Markup
Hold / add on dips

Price above SMA50, rising 50-day trend (4.8% over 20 days), RSI 69

RSI (14): 68.7 · Price: $93.63

Fundamentals Snapshot

Metric SXT IOSP
Market Cap
Forward P/E 26.9 15.2
Trailing P/E 36.0 19.0
Revenue (TTM)
Revenue Growth 0.1% 0.1%
Gross Margin 0.3% 0.3%
Operating Margin 0.2% 0.1%
EPS 3.71 4.90
Dividend Yield 0.01% 0.02%

Frequently Asked Questions

Based on our detailed analysis, SXT is currently the stronger investment candidate, winning 7 of the key financial metrics based on our comprehensive scoring model.

We analyze revenue and earnings growth rates in the "Growth" section above. Generally, the company with higher year-over-year revenue and EPS growth is fostering better expansion. Check the table above for the specific growth percentages.

Valuation is determined by metrics like the P/E Ratio and PEG Ratio. A lower P/E typically suggests a stock is cheaper relative to its earnings. Refer to the "Valuation" section in our comparison table to see which stock currently trades at a more attractive multiple.