Smith AO Corporation (AOS) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Smith AO Corporation stock (AOS) is currently trading at $66.90. Smith AO Corporation PE ratio is 17.38. Smith AO Corporation PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 2.42. Analyst consensus price target for AOS is $79.91. WallStSmart rates AOS as Hold.
- AOS PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- AOS PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- AOS intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- AOS stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- AOS fair value vs current price
- AOS insider transactions and insider buying
- Is AOS undervalued or overvalued?
- Smith AO Corporation financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- AOS Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- AOS analyst price target and Smart Rating
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AOS Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Smith AO Corporation (AOS)
AOS trades at a significant discount to its Graham intrinsic value of $143.84, offering a 44% margin of safety — a level value investors typically seek before buying.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Smith AO Corporation (AOS) · 9 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 peg ratio, return on equity, institutional own.. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
Smith AO Corporation (AOS) Key Strengths (4)
Every $100 of shareholder equity generates $29 in profit
107.99% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Good growth relative to its price
Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability
Supporting Valuation Data
Smith AO Corporation (AOS) Areas to Watch (5)
Premium pricing at 4.9x book value
Decent operational efficiency, solid but not exceptional
Revenue is fairly priced at 2.42x sales
Solid earnings growth at 19.10%
Decent profitability, keeps $14 per $100 revenue
Smith AO Corporation (AOS) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 61/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C+ grade. Out of 9 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 8.8/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 5.6/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Return on Equity, Institutional Own., PEG Ratio. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.35) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 29.20%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Price/Book, Operating Margin, Price/Sales. Some valuation metrics including Price/Sales (2.42), Price/Book (4.87) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include EPS Growth at 19.10%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Operating Margin at 17.90%, Profit Margin at 14.30%.
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 29.20% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with EPS Growth at 19.10% 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 (Return on Equity, Institutional Own.) and negatives (Price/Book, Operating Margin). 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.
AOS Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
AOS's Price-to-Sales ratio of 2.42x sits near its historical average of 2.72x (38th percentile), suggesting the market is pricing in steady-state growth. The current valuation is 49% below its historical high of 4.71x set in Sep 2010, and 95% above its historical low of 1.24x in Mar 2009. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~2.8x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Smith AO Corporation (AOS) · INDUSTRIALS › SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY
The Big Picture
Smith AO Corporation operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 3.8B with 0% growth year-over-year. Profit margins of 14.3% are healthy, with room for further expansion as the business scales.
Key Findings
ROE of 2920.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
Generating 166M in free cash flow and 183M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Smith AO Corporation push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Sector dynamics: monitor SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Smith AO Corporation.
Bottom Line
Smith AO Corporation 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 Smith AO Corporation(AOS)
NYSE
INDUSTRIALS
SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY
USA
A. O. Smith Corporation is an American manufacturer of both residential and commercial water heaters and boilers and the largest manufacturer and marketer of water heaters in North America. It also supplies water treatment products in the Asian market.