Cabot Corporation

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CBT·NYSE·Basic Materials
FAIR VALUE
Cabot Corporation
3.9%fair value
MARKET PRICE
$76.53
FAIR PRICE
$73.51
MARGIN
$3.02
UNDERVALUEDFAIROVERVALUED
P/E RATIO
17.4x
DIV. YIELD
2.37%
ROE
20.4%
MARKET CAP
$4B
FPI
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FAIR PRICE VALUATION

3.9%fair value

Updated daily

Model: DCF 50% · Relative 30% · Consensus 20%

MARKET PRICE

$76.53

FAIR PRICE

$73.51

MARGIN

$3.02

UNDERVALUEDFAIROVERVALUED

P/E Ratio

17.4x

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Div. Yield

2.37%

ROE

20.4%

Strong

Market Cap

$4B

Mid-cap

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FPI RATING

7.1/ 10

Low debt levels and consistent growth trajectory, but volatile earnings pattern.

Analytical data, not an investment recommendation. Updated daily.

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MARGIN OF SAFETY

A 20% margin of safety below fair value — the conservative entry level for risk-aware investors.

$58.81CONSERVATIVE ENTRY
$73.51FAIR PRICE
$76.53MARKET PRICE

SAFETY MARGIN

20%

Below fair value

ENTRY LEVEL

$58.81

Fair price × 0.80

DISTANCE

23.2%

Price to entry level

At the current price of $76.53, CBT trades 23.2% above the conservative entry level of $58.81. This entry level represents a 20% margin of safety below the calculated fair price of $73.51 — a buffer that accounts for estimation uncertainty in the valuation model.

Margin of safety is a risk management concept, not an investment recommendation. The 20% threshold follows Benjamin Graham's value investing framework. Fair price and entry levels are model-based estimates updated daily. Learn more about Margin of Safety ↗

VALUATION HISTORY

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P/E RATIO HISTORY

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METHODOLOGY

How we calculate CBT's fair price

Cabot Corporation's fair price of $73.51 is derived from a blended model that combines DCF analysis (50%), relative valuation against Basic Materials peers using metrics like P/E and EV/EBITDA (30%), and analyst consensus (20%). At the current market price of $76.53, CBT trades 3.9% above its calculated fair value.

DCF MODEL · 50%

Discounted free cash flow analysis based on projected cash flows, discounted at a rate reflecting CBT's risk profile.

RELATIVE · 30%

Comparing CBT's valuation multiples against Basic Materials peers to determine if the stock is over or undervalued relative to its industry.

ANALYST · 20%

Aggregated analyst price targets for CBT, weighted by recency and analyst accuracy.

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FAQ

What is the fair price of CBT?+

Based on our blended model combining DCF analysis (50%), relative valuation against Basic Materials peers (30%), and analyst consensus (20%), the fair price for Cabot Corporation is $73.51. At the current market price of $76.53, CBT trades 3.9% above its calculated fair value.

Is CBT overvalued or undervalued?+

Cabot Corporation is currently fair based on our valuation model. The stock trades at $76.53, which is 3.9% above the fair price of $73.51. The P/E ratio of 17.4x is a key metric in the valuation.

What is the margin of safety for CBT?+

With a 20% margin of safety applied to the fair price of $73.51, the conservative entry level for CBT is $58.81. At the current market price of $76.53, the stock trades 23.2% above this entry level. Margin of safety is a risk management concept from Benjamin Graham's value investing framework, not an investment recommendation.

How often is CBT's fair price updated?+

We update fair price calculations for CBT daily after market close. The current fair price of $73.51 incorporates the latest market data and sector multiples.

What factors affect CBT's fair price calculation?+

CBT's fair price of $73.51 is derived from DCF analysis (50% weight), relative valuation against Basic Materials peers (30% weight), and analyst consensus (20% weight). Key metrics include P/E of 17.4x, ROE of 20.4%, and dividend yield of 2.37%.

Is CBT a good buy right now?+

At $76.53, CBT trades 3.9% above our fair value estimate of $73.51. The stock is currently fair. ROE stands at 20.4% (strong). Fair Price Index provides valuation data — always do your own research before investing.

Does CBT pay dividends?+

CBT has a dividend yield of 2.37%.

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