Astec Industries Inc (ASTE) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Astec Industries Inc stock (ASTE) is currently trading at $54.87. Astec Industries Inc PE ratio is 29.67. Astec Industries Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.81. Analyst consensus price target for ASTE is $73.67. WallStSmart rates ASTE as Underperform.
- ASTE PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- ASTE PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- ASTE intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- ASTE stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- ASTE fair value vs current price
- ASTE insider transactions and insider buying
- Is ASTE undervalued or overvalued?
- Astec Industries Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- ASTE Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- ASTE analyst price target and Smart Rating
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ASTE Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Astec Industries Inc (ASTE)
ASTE trades 408% above its Graham fair value of $11.42, 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
Astec Industries Inc (ASTE) · 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 price/sales, price/book, institutional own.. Concerns around return on equity and operating margin. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
Astec Industries Inc (ASTE) Key Strengths (3)
Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue
99.58% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Trading at 1.68x book value, attractively priced
Supporting Valuation Data
Astec Industries Inc (ASTE) Areas to Watch (7)
Earnings declining -43.80%, profits shrinking
Very thin margins with limited operational efficiency
Very thin margins, barely profitable
Low profitability relative to shareholder equity
Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential
Growth is fairly priced, not cheap, not expensive
Solid revenue growth at 11.60% per year
Supporting Valuation Data
Astec Industries Inc (ASTE) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 53/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C- grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 3 register as strengths (avg 9.3/10) while 7 fall into concern territory (avg 3.4/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Price/Sales, Institutional Own., Price/Book. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (0.81), Price/Book (1.68) suggest the stock is attractively priced.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are EPS Growth, Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.88) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 11.60%, EPS Growth at -43.80%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 5.88%, Operating Margin at 5.22%, Profit Margin at 2.75%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether EPS Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 5.88% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 11.60% 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 (Price/Sales, Institutional Own.) and negatives (EPS Growth, 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.
ASTE Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
ASTE's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.81x trades 18% below its historical average of 0.99x (21th percentile). The current valuation is 56% below its historical high of 1.85x set in Sep 2007, and 56% above its historical low of 0.52x in Feb 2009. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~1.0x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.
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Data-driven financial summary for Astec Industries Inc (ASTE) · INDUSTRIALS › FARM & HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY
The Big Picture
Astec Industries Inc operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 1.4B with 12% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 2.8%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.
Key Findings
Generating 7M in free cash flow and 36M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
Earnings fell 44% YoY while revenue grew 12%. This gap usually reflects one-time items (tax benefits, write-offs) in the prior period, not an operational decline.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Astec Industries Inc push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Sector dynamics: monitor FARM & HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Astec Industries Inc.
Bottom Line
Astec Industries Inc 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.
Insider Transactions(41 last 3 months)
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
GILBERT, EDWARD TERRELL JR GC & CORPORATE SECRETARY | Sell | -975 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
JACKSON, JEFFREY T Director | Buy | +385 |
Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings
Last updated: 10:02:11 AM
About Astec Industries Inc(ASTE)
NASDAQ
INDUSTRIALS
FARM & HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACH...
USA
Astec Industries, Inc. designs, designs, manufactures, and markets equipment and components used primarily in highway construction and related construction activities in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee.