American Vanguard Corporation (AVD) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
American Vanguard Corporation stock (AVD) is currently trading at $2.33. American Vanguard Corporation PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.13. Analyst consensus price target for AVD is $12.00. WallStSmart rates AVD as Underperform.
- AVD PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- AVD PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- AVD intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- AVD stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- AVD fair value vs current price
- AVD insider transactions and insider buying
- Is AVD undervalued or overvalued?
- American Vanguard Corporation financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- AVD Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- AVD analyst price target and Smart Rating
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Smart Analysis
American Vanguard Corporation (AVD) · 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 peg ratio, price/sales, price/book. Concerns around market cap and return on equity. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.
American Vanguard Corporation (AVD) Key Strengths (4)
Growing significantly faster than its price suggests
Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue
Trading below book value, meaning the market prices it less than net assets
70.58% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Supporting Valuation Data
American Vanguard Corporation (AVD) Areas to Watch (6)
Company is destroying shareholder value
Revenue declining -9.00%, a shrinking business
Earnings declining -17.60%, profits shrinking
Company is losing money with a negative profit margin
Near-zero operating margins, business under pressure
Micro-cap company with very limited liquidity and high volatility
American Vanguard Corporation (AVD) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 46/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 10.0/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 0.7/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Sales, Price/Book. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (0.25), Price/Sales (0.13), Price/Book (0.30) suggest the stock is attractively priced.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -9.00%, EPS Growth at -17.60%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at -23.40%, Operating Margin at 3.48%, Profit Margin at -9.68%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Return on Equity improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at -23.40% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -9.00% 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. Return on Equity 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.
AVD Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
AVD's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.13x trades 41% below its historical average of 0.22x (0th percentile). The current valuation is 48% below its historical high of 0.25x set in Feb 2026, and 0% above its historical low of 0.13x in Mar 2026. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~0.3x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for American Vanguard Corporation (AVD) · BASIC MATERIALS › AGRICULTURAL INPUTS
The Big Picture
American Vanguard Corporation is in a turnaround phase, with management focused on restoring profitability. Revenue reached 515M with 9% decline year-over-year. The company is currently unprofitable, posting a -9.7% profit margin.
Key Findings
Generating 4M in free cash flow and 6M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
Revenue contracted 9% YoY. Worth determining whether this is cyclical or structural.
The company is unprofitable with a -9.7% profit margin. The path to breakeven will be the key catalyst.
What to Watch Next
Sector dynamics: monitor AGRICULTURAL INPUTS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact American Vanguard Corporation.
Bottom Line
American Vanguard Corporation is in turnaround mode. The path to profitability remains the critical question. Speculative investors may see opportunity in the recovery story, but conservative investors should wait for consistent positive earnings before committing capital.
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 American Vanguard Corporation(AVD)
NYSE
BASIC MATERIALS
AGRICULTURAL INPUTS
USA
American Vanguard Corporation develops, manufactures, and markets specialty chemicals for agricultural, commercial, and consumer uses in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Newport Beach, California.