Applied Industrial Technologies (AIT) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Applied Industrial Technologies stock (AIT) is currently trading at $266.00. Applied Industrial Technologies PE ratio is 25.13. Applied Industrial Technologies PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 2.10. Analyst consensus price target for AIT is $305.00. WallStSmart rates AIT as Underperform.
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- Applied Industrial Technologies financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- AIT Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- AIT analyst price target and Smart Rating
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AIT Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Applied Industrial Technologies (AIT)
AIT trades 87% above its Graham fair value of $155.55, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Applied Industrial Technologies (AIT) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in return on equity, institutional own.. Concerns around price/book. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
Applied Industrial Technologies (AIT) Key Strengths (3)
96.47% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Every $100 of equity generates $22 in profit
Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability
Supporting Valuation Data
Applied Industrial Technologies (AIT) Areas to Watch (7)
Very expensive at 5.0x book value
Paying a premium for growth, expensive relative to earnings expansion
Thin operating margins with cost pressures present
Modest revenue growth at 8.40%
Modest earnings growth at 5.00%
Thin profit margins with limited profitability
Revenue is fairly priced at 2.10x sales
Supporting Valuation Data
Applied Industrial Technologies (AIT) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 52/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C- grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 3 register as strengths (avg 8.7/10) while 7 fall into concern territory (avg 4.0/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Institutional Own., Return on Equity, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 22.00%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Price/Book, PEG Ratio, Operating Margin. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (2.19), Price/Sales (2.10), Price/Book (5.05) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 8.40%, EPS Growth at 5.00%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Operating Margin at 10.60%, Profit Margin at 8.49%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Price/Book improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 22.00% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 8.40% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Institutional Own., Return on Equity) and negatives (Price/Book, PEG Ratio). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
AIT Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
AIT's Price-to-Sales ratio of 2.10x trades 199% above its historical average of 0.7x (97th percentile), historically expensive. The current valuation is 6% below its historical high of 2.24x set in Mar 2026, and 649% above its historical low of 0.28x in Jan 2009.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Applied Industrial Technologies (AIT) · INDUSTRIALS › INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION
The Big Picture
Applied Industrial Technologies operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 4.8B with 8% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 8.5%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.
Key Findings
ROE of 22.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
Generating 92M in free cash flow and 98M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Applied Industrial Technologies push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Sector dynamics: monitor INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Applied Industrial Technologies.
Bottom Line
Applied Industrial Technologies offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About Applied Industrial Technologies(AIT)
NYSE
INDUSTRIALS
INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION
USA
Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. distributes industrial products in North America, Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore. The company is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio.