Astec Industries Stock Today

ASTE Stock  USD 38.61  0.27  0.70%   

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Astec Industries is trading at 38.61 as of the 30th of November 2024, a 0.70 percent increase since the beginning of the trading day. The stock's lowest day price was 38.31. Astec Industries has less than a 9 % chance of experiencing financial distress in the next few years and had a ok performance during the last 90 days. Equity ratings for Astec Industries are calculated daily based on our scoring framework. The performance scores are derived for the period starting the 3rd of June 2024 and ending today, the 30th of November 2024. Click here to learn more.
Business Domain
Capital Goods
IPO Date
19th of June 1986
Category
Industrials
Astec Industries, Inc. designs, engineers, manufactures, and markets equipment and components used primarily in road building and related construction activities in the United States and internationally. Astec Industries, Inc. was incorporated in 1972 and is headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The company has 22.8 M outstanding shares of which 425.46 K shares are presently shorted by private and institutional investors with about 2.5 trading days to cover. More on Astec Industries

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Astec Stock Highlights

ESG Sustainability
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Governance
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President CEO, DirectorBarry Ruffalo
Business ConcentrationConstruction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment, Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery, Industrials, SP Small-Cap 600, NASDAQ Composite, NASDAQ Composite Total, Industrials, Machinery, Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery, Industrials (View all Sectors)
Average Analyst Recommendation
Financial Strength
Current ValueLast YearChange From Last Year 10 Year Trend
Asset Turnover1.521.2633
Fairly Up
Pretty Stable
Gross Profit Margin0.250.2472
Fairly Up
Very volatile
Total Current Liabilities313.9 M299 M
Sufficiently Up
Slightly volatile
Non Current Liabilities Total111.9 M106.6 M
Sufficiently Up
Slightly volatile
Total Assets1.1 B1.1 B
Sufficiently Up
Slightly volatile
Total Current Assets755.5 M719.5 M
Sufficiently Up
Slightly volatile
Debt Levels
Astec Industries can leverage the use of borrowed funds to amplify returns from an investment. In general, analyzing the relationship between debt to total assets helps investors to understand Astec Industries' financial leverage. It provides some insight into what part of Astec Industries' total assets is financed by creditors.
Liquidity
Astec Industries currently holds 83.1 M in liabilities with Debt to Equity (D/E) ratio of 0.01, which may suggest the company is not taking enough advantage from borrowing. Astec Industries has a current ratio of 2.37, suggesting that it is liquid enough and is able to pay its financial obligations when due. Note, when we think about Astec Industries' use of debt, we should always consider it together with its cash and equity.

Free Cash Flow

(5.99 Million)
Astec Industries (ASTE) is traded on NASDAQ Exchange in USA. It is located in 1725 Shepherd Road, Chattanooga, TN, United States, 37421 and employs 4,322 people. Astec Industries is listed under Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment category by Fama And French industry classification. The company currently falls under 'Small-Cap' category with a current market capitalization of 880.38 M. Astec Industries conducts business under Machinery sector and is part of Industrials industry. The entity has 22.8 M outstanding shares of which 425.46 K shares are presently shorted by private and institutional investors with about 2.5 trading days to cover. Astec Industries currently holds about 56.4 M in cash with 27.8 M of positive cash flow from operations. This results in cash-per-share (CPS) ratio of 2.47.
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Ownership Allocation
Astec Industries holds a total of 22.8 Million outstanding shares. The majority of Astec Industries outstanding shares are owned by other corporate entities. These outside corporations are usually referred to as non-private investors looking to acquire positions in Astec Industries to benefit from reduced commissions. Consequently, institutional investors are subject to a different set of regulations than regular investors in Astec Industries. Please pay attention to any change in the institutional holdings of Astec Industries as this could imply that something significant has changed or is about to change at the company. Please note that no matter how many assets the company secures, if the real value of the firm is less than the current market value, you may not be able to make money on it.
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Astec Stock Institutional Holders

InstituionRecorded OnShares
Segall Bryant & Hamill2024-09-30
445.1 K
Amvescap Plc.2024-06-30
396.1 K
Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc2024-09-30
308.9 K
Harvey Partners Llc2024-09-30
282 K
First Trust Advisors L.p.2024-06-30
266.2 K
Bank Of New York Mellon Corp2024-06-30
238.6 K
Northern Trust Corp2024-09-30
229.3 K
Arnhold & S. Bleichroeder Advisers, Llc2024-09-30
220.9 K
Jacobs Levy Equity Management, Inc.2024-09-30
215.7 K
Blackrock Inc2024-06-30
M
Vanguard Group Inc2024-09-30
2.6 M
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Astec Industries Historical Income Statement

At present, Astec Industries' Selling General Administrative is projected to increase significantly based on the last few years of reporting. The current year's Gross Profit is expected to grow to about 347.3 M, whereas Total Revenue is forecasted to decline to about 684.3 M. View More Fundamentals

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The danger of trading Astec Industries is mainly related to its market volatility and Company specific events. As an investor, you must understand the concept of risk-adjusted return before you start trading. The most common way to measure the risk of Astec Industries is by using the Sharpe ratio. The ratio expresses how much excess return you acquire for the extra volatility you endure for holding a more risker asset than Astec Industries. The Sharpe ratio is calculated by using standard deviation and excess return to determine reward per unit of risk. To understand how volatile Astec Industries is, you must compare it to a benchmark. Traditionally, the risk-free rate of return is the rate of return on the shortest-dated U.S. Treasury, such as a 3-year bond.
When determining whether Astec Industries is a strong investment it is important to analyze Astec Industries' competitive position within its industry, examining market share, product or service uniqueness, and competitive advantages. Beyond financials and market position, potential investors should also consider broader economic conditions, industry trends, and any regulatory or geopolitical factors that may impact Astec Industries' future performance. For an informed investment choice regarding Astec Stock, refer to the following important reports:
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Is Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment space expected to grow? Or is there an opportunity to expand the business' product line in the future? Factors like these will boost the valuation of Astec Industries. If investors know Astec will grow in the future, the company's valuation will be higher. The financial industry is built on trying to define current growth potential and future valuation accurately. All the valuation information about Astec Industries listed above have to be considered, but the key to understanding future value is determining which factors weigh more heavily than others.
Quarterly Earnings Growth
(0.72)
Dividend Share
0.52
Earnings Share
(0.09)
Revenue Per Share
56.33
Quarterly Revenue Growth
(0.04)
The market value of Astec Industries is measured differently than its book value, which is the value of Astec that is recorded on the company's balance sheet. Investors also form their own opinion of Astec Industries' value that differs from its market value or its book value, called intrinsic value, which is Astec Industries' true underlying value. Investors use various methods to calculate intrinsic value and buy a stock when its market value falls below its intrinsic value. Because Astec Industries' market value can be influenced by many factors that don't directly affect Astec Industries' underlying business (such as a pandemic or basic market pessimism), market value can vary widely from intrinsic value.
Please note, there is a significant difference between Astec Industries' value and its price as these two are different measures arrived at by different means. Investors typically determine if Astec Industries is a good investment by looking at such factors as earnings, sales, fundamental and technical indicators, competition as well as analyst projections. However, Astec Industries' price is the amount at which it trades on the open market and represents the number that a seller and buyer find agreeable to each party.