AVD:NYE-American Vanguard Corporation ($0.10 Par Value) (USD)

EQUITY | Agricultural Inputs | New York Stock Exchange

Last Closing

USD 4.56

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Market Cap

USD 0.51B

Volume

0.29M

Analyst Target

USD 18.33
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About

American Vanguard Corp is a specialty chemical manufacturer that develops and markets safe and effective products for agricultural, commercial and commercial uses. It manufactures and formulates chemicals for crops, human and animal protection.

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Agricultural Inputs) Market Performance vs. Exchange (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -58.43% 15% F 2% F
Dividend Return 0.55% 9% A- 6% D-
Total Return -57.89% 15% F 2% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -58.43% 15% F 2% F
Dividend Return 0.55% 9% A- 6% D-
Total Return -57.89% 15% F 2% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -76.37% 8% B- 5% F
Dividend Return 2.10% 9% A- 5% F
Total Return -74.27% 8% B- 4% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain -7.58% 23% F 8% B-
Dividend Return -7.06% 15% F 7% C-
Total Return 0.51% 9% A- 14% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 39.18% 69% C- 25% F
Risk Adjusted Return -18.03% 31% F 11% F
Market Capitalization 0.51B 25% F 30% F

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Agricultural Inputs) Ratio vs. Market (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 42.40 71% 41%
Price/Book Ratio 0.39 100% 95%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio -2.18 100% 87%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 67.30 13% 4%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity -8.43% 25% 21%
Return on Invested Capital 4.41% 50% 42%
Return on Assets -0.23% 38% 23%
Debt to Equity Ratio 37.54% 25% 68%

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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:
Underpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to book value basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Positive free cash flow

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

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.

Highly leveraged

The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.

Poor capital utilization

The company management has delivered below median return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

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.

Low market capitalization

This is among the smaller entities in its sectors with below median market capitalization. That may make it less stable in the long run unless it has a unique technology or market which can help it grow or get acquired in future.

Negative cashflow

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

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 Earnings Growth

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

Low Revenue Growth

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