ASTE:NGS-Astec Industries Inc. (USD)

EQUITY | Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery | Nasdaq Global Select

Last Closing

USD 33.22

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Market Cap

USD 1.48B

Volume

0.07M

Analyst Target

USD 58.33
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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

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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 -10.70% 47% F 38% F
Dividend Return 1.40% 50% F 27% F
Total Return -9.30% 47% F 38% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -10.70% 47% F 38% F
Dividend Return 1.40% 50% F 27% F
Total Return -9.30% 47% F 38% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -20.79% 29% F 39% F
Dividend Return 5.77% 67% D+ 17% F
Total Return -15.02% 29% F 37% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain -0.55% 40% F 37% F
Dividend Return 0.54% 40% F 35% F
Total Return 1.10% 75% C 30% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 38.40% 80% B- 49% F
Risk Adjusted Return 1.42% 40% F 34% F
Market Capitalization 1.48B 79% B- 69% 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 38% 34%
Price/Book Ratio 1.38 50% 62%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 31.33 14% 11%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 24.97 14% 15%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity -0.32% 73% 58%
Return on Invested Capital 5.44% 67% 67%
Return on Assets 4.37% 80% 83%
Debt to Equity Ratio 11.02% 92% 70%

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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:
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.

Superior total returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual total returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

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.

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.

Superior Dividend Growth

This stock has shown top quartile dividend 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.

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