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Balchem vs Ascent Industries: BCPC and ACNT compared
Balchem is the larger company: $291M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $27.1M for Ascent Industries (Q3 2026). Ascent Industries is growing faster (+38% against +9% a year earlier). Balchem is more profitable, with an operating margin of 21.5% against 6.0%.
Where the money goes: BCPC and ACNT
Balchem (BCPC) · Q3 2026
Balchem, Q3 2026: revenue $291M (+9% year over year), operating margin 21.5%, net earnings $46.7M, operating cash flow $69.8M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Ascent Industries (ACNT) · Q3 2026
Ascent Industries, Q3 2026: revenue $27.1M (+38% year over year), operating margin 6.0%, net earnings $1.4M, operating cash flow $2.3M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Balchem (BCPC) | Ascent Industries (ACNT) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $291M | $27.1M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +9% | +38% |
| Gross margin | 36.4% | 26.2% |
| Operating margin | 21.5% | 6.0% |
| Net earnings | $46.7M | $1.4M |
| Net margin | 16.1% | 5.2% |
| Operating cash flow | $69.8M | $2.3M |
| Free cash flow | $57.9M | $1.2M |
| Market value | $5.6B | — |
| P/E | 33.0× | — |
| Analysts’ mean target | $213.50 | — |
Where the revenue comes from
Balchem
- Product Sales Revenue: $290M (100%)
- Royalty Revenue: $401K (0%)
Ascent Industries
- Custom Manufacturing: $18.7M (69%)
- Core Technology: $7.2M (26%)
- Distribution: $1.2M (4%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Balchem or Ascent Industries?
Balchem is the larger company: $291M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $27.1M for Ascent Industries (Q3 2026).
Is Balchem or Ascent Industries growing faster?
Ascent Industries is growing faster (+38% against +9% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Balchem or Ascent Industries?
Balchem is more profitable, with an operating margin of 21.5% against 6.0%.
More: Balchem earnings · how Balchem makes money · Ascent Industries earnings · how Ascent Industries makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 23, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.