ASTE:NGS-Astec Industries Inc. (USD)

EQUITY | Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery | Nasdaq Global Select

Last Closing

USD 35.01

Change

+0.51 (+1.48)%

Market Cap

USD 1.48B

Volume

0.17M

Analyst Target

USD 58.33
Analyst Rating

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About

Astec Industries Inc designs, engineers, manufactures and markets equipment and components used in road building, utility and related construction activities as well as other products.

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ETFs Containing ASTE

N/A

Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -5.89% 50% F 40% F
Dividend Return 0.70% 100% F 37% F
Total Return -5.19% 50% F 40% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -7.31% 71% C- 40% F
Dividend Return 1.38% 100% F 19% F
Total Return -5.93% 71% C- 40% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 9.20% 80% B- 59% D-
Dividend Return 8.17% 100% F 31% F
Total Return 17.37% 80% B- 58% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 11.67% 29% F 73% C
Dividend Return 12.85% 29% F 72% C
Total Return 1.18% 29% F 28% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 42.72% 53% F 24% F
Risk Adjusted Return 30.08% 12% F 52% F
Market Capitalization 1.48B 92% A 70% C-

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery) Ratio vs. Market (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 31.40 29% 30%
Price/Book Ratio 1.48 38% 57%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 28.51 15% 9%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 12.73 15% 21%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 3.87% 86% 64%
Return on Invested Capital 5.44% 79% 70%
Return on Assets 4.39% 100% 84%
Debt to Equity Ratio 11.02% 73% 69%

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Analyst Rating

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This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior capital utilization

The company management has delivered better return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Earnings Growth

This stock has shown top quartile earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

Below median total returns

The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.