CTA-PA

E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company (CTA-PA) Risks & Opportunities Analysis (2026)

Invetso Score: 8.1/10 — Strong · Last Updated: 2026-09-01

Monthly Update

No material changes this month.

Risks

Score: 7.8 (Strong)

High days sales outstanding versus more efficient peers can delay cash realization and pressure working-capital flexibility, though leverage remains manageable.

A 197-day cash conversion cycle versus faster-turning peers can constrain reinvestment capacity and amplify liquidity sensitivity if demand softens.

Inventory and receivables intensity remain elevated relative to asset-light peers, which can increase exposure to pricing pressure and slower volume normalization.

Net debt to EBITDA below 1.0x and strong interest coverage reduce refinancing risk versus more levered peers, limiting the downside from current balance-sheet exposure.

Opportunities

Score:

Low net debt and 17.5x interest coverage provide more financial flexibility than leveraged peers, supporting resilience if market conditions weaken.

Current and quick ratios above 1.0x compare favorably with tighter-liquidity peers, improving the company’s ability to absorb working-capital swings.

Payables days near 155 help partially fund the long cash cycle, giving better short-term liquidity management than peers with less supplier financing.

Moderate leverage versus peers can preserve access to capital for growth or portfolio actions, while weaker balance sheets may remain more constrained.

Overall Score

Score:

Forward positioning is supported by manageable leverage and solid liquidity, while the main drag is an inefficient cash conversion cycle that leaves it less agile than faster-turning peers.

Sources

  • Company filings (10-K, 10-Q, investor presentations)
  • Financial and market data providers
  • Public news and industry information

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