AIT:NYE-Applied Industrial Technologies (USD)

COMMON STOCK | Industrial Distribution |

Last Closing

USD 244.44

Change

+0.93 (+0.38)%

Market Cap

USD 10.53B

Volume

0.16M

Analyst Target

USD 74.80
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Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. distributes industrial motion, power, control, and automation technology solutions in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and Costa Rica. It operates in two segments, Service Center Based Distribution, and Engineered Solutions. The company distributes bearings, power transmission products, engineered fluid power components and systems, specialty flow control solutions, advanced automation products, industrial rubber products, linear motion components, automation solutions, tools, safety products, oilfield supplies, and other industrial and maintenance supplies; and motors, belting, drives, couplings, pumps, hydraulic and pneumatic components, filtration supplies, valves, fittings, process instrumentation, actuators, and hoses, filtration supplies, as well as other related supplies for general operational needs of customers' machinery and equipment. It also operates fabricated rubber shops and service field crews that install, modify, and repair conveyor belts and rubber linings, as well as offer hose assemblies. In addition, the company provides technical support services; engages in the distribution of fluid power and industrial flow control products; advanced automation solutions, including machine vision, robotics, motion control, and smart technologies. It distributes industrial products through a network of service centers. The company serves various industries, including agriculture and food processing, cement, chemicals and petrochemicals, fabricated metals, forest products, industrial machinery and equipment, life sciences, mining, oil and gas, primary metals, technology, transportation, and utilities, as well as government entities. The company was formerly known as Bearings, Inc. and changed its to name to Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. in 1997. The company was founded in 1923 and is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio.

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ETFs Containing AIT

FSCS First Trust SMID Capital .. 1.12 % 0.00 %

+0.14 (+1.25%)

USD 0.02B
RSSL Global X Funds 0.35 % 0.00 %

+1.00 (+1.25%)

USD 1.48B
XRS2:SW Xtrackers Russell 2000 UC.. 0.34 % 0.00 %

N/A

USD 2.22B
ITWO Proshares Russell 2000 Hi.. 0.33 % 0.00 %

+0.50 (+1.25%)

USD 0.05B
R2US:SW SPDR® Russell 2000 US Sm.. 0.33 % 0.00 %

N/A

USD 5.22B
UWM ProShares Ultra Russell20.. 0.30 % 0.95 %

+0.93 (+1.25%)

USD 0.50B
AIRR First Trust RBA American .. 0.00 % 0.70 %

+0.38 (+1.25%)

USD 2.93B
HDG ProShares Hedge Replicati.. 0.00 % 0.95 %

+0.13 (+1.25%)

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IWM iShares Russell 2000 ETF 0.00 % 0.19 %

+2.29 (+1.25%)

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IWO iShares Russell 2000 Grow.. 0.00 % 0.24 %

+3.48 (+1.25%)

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PSC Principal U.S. Small-Cap .. 0.00 % 0.38 %

+0.45 (+1.25%)

USD 0.74B
VRTGX Vanguard Russell 2000 Gro.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+4.50 (+1.25%)

USD 1.19B
VRTIX Vanguard Russell 2000 Ind.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+3.12 (+1.25%)

USD 10.02B
SLY 0.00 % 0.15 %

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URTY ProShares UltraPro Russel.. 0.00 % 0.95 %

+1.54 (+1.25%)

USD 0.54B
VTWG Vanguard Russell 2000 Gro.. 0.00 % 0.20 %

+2.65 (+1.25%)

USD 1.09B
VTWO Vanguard Russell 2000 Ind.. 0.00 % 0.15 %

+0.92 (+1.25%)

USD 13.09B
GSSC Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta.. 0.00 % 0.20 %

+0.62 (+1.25%)

USD 0.55B
R2SC:LSE SPDR® Russell 2000 US Sm.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

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USD 5.18B
R2US:LSE SPDR® Russell 2000 US Sm.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

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USD 5.15B
XRSG:LSE Xtrackers Russell 2000 UC.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

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USD 2.22B
XRSU:LSE Xtrackers Russell 2000 UC.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

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USD 2.22B
R2US:PA SSgA SPDR ETFs Europe II .. 0.00 % 0.00 %

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USD 5.17B
XRS2:F Xtrackers (IE) Public Lim.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

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USD 1.19B
ZPRR:F SSgA SPDR ETFs Europe II .. 0.00 % 0.00 %

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XRS2:XETRA Xtrackers Russell 2000 UC.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

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USD 1.19B
ZPRR:XETRA SPDR® Russell 2000 US Sm.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

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USD 2.91B
DFAS Dimensional U.S. Small Ca.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.41 (+1.25%)

USD 9.79B
NSCS Nuveen Small Cap Select E.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.24 (+1.25%)

USD 8.12M

Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Industrial Distribution) Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 41.55% 100% F 91% A-
Dividend Return 0.86% 20% F 11% F
Total Return 42.41% 100% F 91% A-
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 40.35% 100% F 91% A-
Dividend Return 0.85% 20% F 11% F
Total Return 41.20% 100% F 91% A-
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 267.08% 91% A- 96% N/A
Dividend Return 10.27% 40% F 32% F
Total Return 277.35% 91% A- 96% N/A
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 34.07% 80% B- 89% A-
Dividend Return 35.53% 80% B- 89% A-
Total Return 1.45% 40% F 36% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 26.33% 67% D+ 41% F
Risk Adjusted Return 134.96% 93% A 99% N/A
Market Capitalization 10.53B 78% C+ 86% B+

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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.

Low debt

The company is less leveraged than its peers ,, and is among the top quartile, which makes it more flexible. However, do check the news and look at its sector. Sometimes this is low because the company is not growing and has no growth potential.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

Low Revenue Growth

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