Purecycle Technologies, Inc. (PCT) Stock Forecast Oct. 16, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 16, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · Nasdaq
Purecycle Technologies, Inc. (PCT) stock forecast summary
On Oct. 16, 2026, PCT is rated Neutral: its 90-day Alpha forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5171 stocks scored that day.
Purecycle Technologies, Inc. is a small-cap company with a market capitalization of $642M. It ranks number 7 by market capitalization among the 9 Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers issuers in our coverage with a current forecast. Its P/B Ratio of 41.41x is the highest of the 8 peers that report one. Its D/E Ratio of 43.32x is the highest of the 8 peers that report one.
For PCT, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 60.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 34.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +1.8%, buy ≥ +0.2%, sell < -0.9%, strong sell < -1.2% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-16 signals)
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How PCT ranks among 5171 stocks
90D Alpha forecasts of every company scored, cut into five relative ratings at the 15th, 35th, 65th and 85th percentiles (dashed lines).
Purecycle Technologies, Inc. (PCT) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | PCT | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $642M | 7/9 |
| P/B Ratio | 41.41x | 1/8 |
| EPS | $-1.20 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $0.08 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $0.07 | – |
| FCF/Share | $-1.06 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | PCT | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | -1437.3% | – |
| ROA | -22.2% | 5/6 |
| ROIC | -20.1% | 7/7 |
| Operating Margin | -1316.8% | 8/8 |
| Net Margin | -1618.8% | 6/6 |
| EBT Margin | -1318.0% | 10/10 |
| Tax Rate | -0.5% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | PCT | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.60x | 2/10 |
| Quick Ratio | 2.42x | 2/10 |
| D/E Ratio | 43.32x | 1/8 |
| Financial Leverage | 64.68x | 1/7 |
| Interest Coverage | -3.7x | 6/7 |
| Working Capital | $161M | 8/10 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | PCT | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | -$160M | 8/9 |
| Free Cash Flow | -$212M | 8/9 |
| Capital Spending | -$52M | 3/9 |
| FCF/Sales | -1542.0% | 9/9 |
| CapEx/Sales | 380.8% | 1/9 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | PCT | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.01x | 8/8 |
| Receivables Turnover | 2.4x | 5/7 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 0.0x | 9/9 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 154 days | 3/7 |
Income Statement
| Metric | PCT | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $14M | 9/9 |
| Operating Income | -$181M | 7/8 |
| Net Income | -$223M | 5/6 |
| R&D Expense | $6M | 5/6 |
| SG&A Expense | $52M | 9/9 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | PCT | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 201M | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $261M | 38.0% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $165M | 24.0% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $6M | 0.8% of assets |
| Inventory | $18M | 2.7% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $672M | 97.7% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $87M | 12.7% of assets |
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Purecycle Technologies, Inc. (PCT) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Purecycle Technologies, Inc. (Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers): 10 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Alpha) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| PCT Purecycle Technologies, Inc. | ▶ | $642M |
| DD Dupont De Nemours, Inc. | ▼ | $17.62B |
| ALB Albemarle Corp | ▶ | $11.27B |
| EMN Eastman Chemical Co | ▶ | $7.13B |
| HXL Hexcel Corp /De/ | ▼ | $6.82B |
| AVNT Avient Corp | ▼ | $3.58B |
| ROG Rogers Corp | ▶ | $2.48B |
| ASIX Advansix Inc. | ▼ | $442M |
| TSEOQ Trinseo Plc | ▶ | $150K |
| HGYN Hong Yuan Holding Group | ▼ | N/A |
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Purecycle Technologies, Inc. (PCT) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Purecycle Technologies, Inc. (PCT) stock forecast?
On Oct. 16, 2026, PCT is rated Neutral: its 90-day Alpha forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5171 stocks scored that day.
How accurate are Purecycle Technologies, Inc. stock predictions?
For PCT, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 60.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 34.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Purecycle Technologies, Inc. forecasts updated?
Purecycle Technologies, Inc. forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 16, 2026.
Which companies are Purecycle Technologies, Inc.'s industry peers?
10 issuers in our coverage, PCT included, share the SEC industry code Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers. The largest are: Dupont De Nemours, Inc. (DD), Albemarle Corp (ALB), Eastman Chemical Co (EMN), Hexcel Corp /De/ (HXL), Avient Corp (AVNT), Rogers Corp (ROG).
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