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Innospec vs Ingevity: IOSP and NGVT compared
Innospec is the larger company: $474M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $305M for Ingevity (Q3 2026). Innospec is growing faster (+7% against -8% a year earlier). Ingevity is more profitable, with an operating margin of 22.0% against 8.8%.
Where the money goes: IOSP and NGVT
Innospec (IOSP) · Q3 2026
Innospec, Q3 2026: revenue $474M (+7% year over year), operating margin 8.8%, net earnings $31.6M, operating cash flow $17.4M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Ingevity (NGVT) · Q3 2026
Ingevity, Q3 2026: revenue $305M (-8% year over year), operating margin 22.0%, net earnings $49.3M, operating cash flow $99.2M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Innospec (IOSP) | Ingevity (NGVT) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $474M | $305M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +7% | -8% |
| Gross margin | 27.3% | 43.5% |
| Operating margin | 8.8% | 22.0% |
| Net earnings | $31.6M | $49.3M |
| Net margin | 6.7% | 16.2% |
| Operating cash flow | $17.4M | $99.2M |
| Free cash flow | $1.6M | $85.5M |
| Market value | $1.9B | $2.5B |
| P/E | 13.8× | 97.5× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $101.00 | $89.00 |
Where the revenue comes from
Ingevity
- Performance Materials: $154M (51%)
- Pavement Technologies Segment: $106M (35%)
- Advanced Polymer Technologies segment: $45.0M (15%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Innospec or Ingevity?
Innospec is the larger company: $474M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $305M for Ingevity (Q3 2026).
Is Innospec or Ingevity growing faster?
Innospec is growing faster (+7% against -8% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Innospec or Ingevity?
Ingevity is more profitable, with an operating margin of 22.0% against 8.8%.
More: Innospec earnings · how Innospec makes money · Ingevity earnings · how Ingevity makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.