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Arts-Way Manufacturing Co Inc (ARTW) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Arts-Way Manufacturing Co Inc stock (ARTW) is currently trading at $2.23. Arts-Way Manufacturing Co Inc PE ratio is 11.00. Arts-Way Manufacturing Co Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.50. Analyst consensus price target for ARTW is $7.00. WallStSmart rates ARTW as Underperform.

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ARTW

Arts-Way Manufacturing Co Inc

NASDAQINDUSTRIALS
$2.23
$0.03 (-1.33%)
52W$1.43
$4.71
Target$7.00+213.9%

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ARTW Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · Arts-Way Manufacturing Co Inc (ARTW)

Margin of Safety
+75.4%
Strong Buy Zone
ARTW Fair Value
$9.36
Graham Formula
Current Price
$2.23
$7.13 below fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $9.36
Overvalued
Price $2.23
Graham IV $9.36
Analyst $7.00

ARTW trades at a significant discount to its Graham intrinsic value of $9.36, offering a 75% 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.

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Smart Analysis

Arts-Way Manufacturing Co Inc (ARTW) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

48
out of 100
Grade: D+
Hold
Investment Rating

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 price/sales, price/book, eps growth. Concerns around market cap and return on equity. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.

Arts-Way Manufacturing Co Inc (ARTW) Key Strengths (3)

Avg Score: 10.0/10
Price/SalesValuation
0.5010/10

Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue

Price/BookValuation
0.8610/10

Trading below book value, meaning the market prices it less than net assets

EPS GrowthGrowth
58.40%10/10

Earnings per share surging 58.40% year-over-year

Supporting Valuation Data

P/E Ratio
11
Undervalued
Forward P/E
6.43
Attractive
Trailing P/E
11
Undervalued
Price/Sales (TTM)
0.496
Undervalued
EV/Revenue
0.774
Undervalued
ARTW Target Price
$7
195% Upside

Arts-Way Manufacturing Co Inc (ARTW) Areas to Watch (7)

Avg Score: 2.0/10
Operating MarginProfitability
-11.20%0/10

Losing money on operations

Revenue GrowthGrowth
-17.90%0/10

Revenue declining -17.90%, a shrinking business

Profit MarginProfitability
4.50%2/10

Very thin margins, barely profitable

Institutional Own.Quality
7.68%2/10

Very low institutional interest at 7.68%

Market CapQuality
$11M3/10

Micro-cap company with very limited liquidity and high volatility

Return on EquityProfitability
8.15%3/10

Low profitability relative to shareholder equity

PEG RatioValuation
2.774/10

Paying a premium for growth, expensive relative to earnings expansion

Arts-Way Manufacturing Co Inc (ARTW) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 48/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 3 register as strengths (avg 10.0/10) while 7 fall into concern territory (avg 2.0/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on Price/Sales, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (0.50), Price/Book (0.86) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Growth metrics are encouraging with EPS Growth at 58.40%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are Operating Margin, Revenue Growth, Profit Margin. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (2.77) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -17.90%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 8.15%, Operating Margin at -11.20%, Profit Margin at 4.50%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Operating Margin improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 8.15% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -17.90% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a higher 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

Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Operating Margin and Revenue Growth are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.

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.

ARTW Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

ARTW's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.50x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 1.28x (1th percentile). The current valuation is 92% below its historical high of 6.09x set in Oct 2007, and 13% above its historical low of 0.44x in Nov 2015.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Arts-Way Manufacturing Co Inc (ARTW) · INDUSTRIALSFARM & HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY

The Big Picture

Arts-Way Manufacturing Co Inc faces headwinds with declining revenue, though profitability provides a cushion. Revenue reached 23M with 18% decline year-over-year. Profit margins are strong at 450.0%, reflecting pricing power and operational efficiency.

Key Findings

Excellent Capital Efficiency

ROE of 815.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.

Revenue Decline

Revenue contracted 18% YoY. Worth determining whether this is cyclical or structural.

Negative Free Cash Flow

Free cash flow is -1M, meaning the company is burning cash. This may be acceptable for high-growth companies investing heavily.

What to Watch Next

Sector dynamics: monitor FARM & HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Arts-Way Manufacturing Co Inc.

Bottom Line

Arts-Way Manufacturing Co Inc faces challenges with declining revenue. While profitability provides a buffer, the long-term trajectory needs to improve. Watch for management's strategic response and whether the company can stabilize or pivot to new growth drivers.

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.

Insider Transactions(7 last 3 months)

Total Buys
7
Total Sells
0

Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings

Last updated: 8:21:53 AM

About Arts-Way Manufacturing Co Inc(ARTW)

Exchange

NASDAQ

Sector

INDUSTRIALS

Industry

FARM & HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACH...

Country

USA

Art's-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. manufactures and sells agricultural equipment, specialized modular science buildings, and steel cutting tools in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Armstrong, Iowa.