Methanex (MEOHN) AI Stock Analysis

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Methanex

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Positive Factors

Strong Cash GenerationRobust operating and free cash flow shows that the current earnings recovery is translating into liquidity rather than remaining purely accounting-based. This supports debt repayment, sustaining investment and shareholder returns, while improving Methanex’s ability to manage the methanol cycle over the next several quarters.

Negative Factors

Elevated LeverageAlthough leverage has improved from prior years, debt remains high relative to equity for a cyclical chemicals producer. A weaker methanol environment could reduce cash available for repayment and investment, leaving less balance-sheet cushion and limiting financial flexibility during a downturn.

Methanex (MEOHN) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)

Market Cap: MXN 5.13B
Dividend Yield: 1.20%
Average Volume (3M): ―
Price to Earnings (P/E): 14.2
Beta (1Y): 0.08
Revenue Growth: 18.32%
EPS Growth: 24.31%
Country: Mexico
Employees: 1,649
Sector: Basic Materials
Sector Strength: 61
Industry: Chemicals

Methanex Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company Description

Methanex Corporation, established in 1968 and headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, stands as a leading global manufacturer and provider of methanol. Its extensive operations cover North America, the Asia Pacific region, Europe, and South America. Beyo...

Methanex Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Oct 29, 2026(Q3-2026)|% Change Since:0.00%|Next Earnings Date:Feb 03, 2027

Earnings Call SentimentPositive

The call was strongly positive on Methanex's operating execution, liquidity, cash flow generation, debt reduction, shareholder-return flexibility, and expected fourth-quarter EBITDA improvement. However, management emphasized substantial uncertainty from the Middle East conflict, restricted supply, significant demand destruction, downstream affordability pressures, seasonal gas constraints in Chile, and the planned idling of New Zealand operations. Overall, the positive financial and operational performance significantly outweighed the stated challenges.

Positive Updates

Strong Third-Quarter Financial Results

Methanex reported a third-quarter average realized price of $510 per tonne, produced methanol sales of 2.3 million tonnes, adjusted EBITDA of $543 million, and adjusted net income of $284 million.

Negative Updates

Quarterly EBITDA Decline from Lower Realized Pricing

Third-quarter adjusted EBITDA decreased from the second quarter, primarily due to a lower average realized price, partially offset by increased produced methanol sales volumes. The third-quarter EBITDA also included a $10 million accrual for restructuring activities at the New Zealand operations.

Company Guidance

Methanex said 2026 expected equity production continues to be approximately 9 million tonnes of methanol; based on October and November contract price postings and current spot pricing, it expects an average realized price range for these 2 months to be approximately $525 to $550 per ton, and, assuming current pricing levels are sustained through December and produced sales volumes are similar to those of the third quarter, adjusted EBITDA to be higher in the fourth quarter than the third quarter. Chile production guidance for 2027 will likely be at the more 1.4 million ton level for Chile, 2027 turnaround activity will be at the higher side of around 2 to 3 turnarounds a year, and capital expenditure, usually around $150 million, will be higher than that next year, but not significantly higher. The company is targeting 2.0x to 2.5x adjusted debt to adjusted EBITDA, does not expect overall sales to be significantly different as it moves into 2027, and said organic growth would require over a 20 year time frame at the mid-400s or maybe slightly below.

Methanex Peers Comparison

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Financial Indicators

MX:MEOHN against its peers
Name	Overall Rating	Market Cap	P/E Ratio	ROE	Dividend Yield	Revenue Growth	EPS Growth
Sector *	61Neutral	$10.43B	7.12	-0.05%	2.87%	2.86%	-36.73%

* Basic Materials Sector Average

Performance Comparison

MX:MEOHN and its peers over the selected period
Show on chart	Ticker	Company Name	Price	Change	% Change
	MX:MEOHN	Methanex	722.00	9.75	1.37%

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