AIT:NYE-Applied Industrial Technologies Inc. (USD)

EQUITY | Industrial Distribution | New York Stock Exchange

Last Closing

USD 199.07

Change

-2.01 (-1.00)%

Market Cap

USD 2.31B

Volume

0.17M

Analyst Target

USD 74.80
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About

Applied Industrial Technologies Inc is an industrial distributor in North America, Australia, and New Zealand, serving MRO (maintenance, repair, and operations) and OEM (original equipment manufacturing) customers in diversified industries.

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ETFs Containing AIT

FESM Fidelity Enhanced Small C.. 0.76 % 0.00 %

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SLY 0.00 % 0.15 %

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DFAS Dimensional U.S. Small Ca.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Industrial Distribution) Market Performance vs. Exchange (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 15.28% 83% B 85% B
Dividend Return 0.43% 38% F 23% F
Total Return 15.70% 83% B 84% B
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 57.92% 92% A 93% A
Dividend Return 1.14% 25% F 13% F
Total Return 59.06% 92% A 92% A
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 259.72% 57% F 95% A
Dividend Return 12.14% 25% F 46% F
Total Return 271.86% 57% F 95% A
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 31.49% 83% B 90% A-
Dividend Return 33.15% 83% B 90% A-
Total Return 1.66% 38% F 40% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 24.39% 75% C 46% F
Risk Adjusted Return 135.92% 92% A 100% F
Market Capitalization 2.31B 55% F 81% B-

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Industrial Distribution) Ratio vs. Market (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 70.30 58% 38%
Price/Book Ratio 4.60 64% 19%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 22.57 45% 15%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 13.83 73% 28%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 24.56% 67% 88%
Return on Invested Capital 18.89% 58% 86%
Return on Assets 11.05% 67% 94%
Debt to Equity Ratio 40.93% 64% 66%

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

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 risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

High dividend returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual dividend returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. This can be a good buy, especially if it is outperforming on total return basis , for investors seeking high income yields.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

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 Dividend Growth

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

What to not like:
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.

Below median total returns

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

Low Revenue Growth

This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector