Despite its growth, NYSE:AESI remains within the realm of affordability.

ATLAS ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC (NYSE:AESI) has caught the eye of our stock screener as an affordable growth stock. NYSE:AESI is displaying robust growth metrics and also excels in terms of profitability, solvency, and liquidity. Additionally, it appears to be reasonably priced. Let's delve into the details.

Growth Assessment of NYSE:AESI

ChartMill employs its own Growth Rating system for all stocks. This score, ranging from 0 to 10, is derived by evaluating different growth factors, such as EPS and revenue growth, taking into account both past performance and future projections. NYSE:AESI has earned a 7 for growth:

• AESI shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 27.19%.
• Measured over the past years, AESI shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 76.44% on average per year.
• AESI is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 28.35% yearly.
• AESI is expected to show a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 31.33% yearly.

Evaluating Valuation: NYSE:AESI

ChartMill assigns a Valuation Rating to each stock, ranging from 0 to 10. This rating is calculated by analyzing different valuation elements, such as price to earnings and free cash flow, both in absolute terms and relative to the market and industry. In the case of NYSE:AESI, the assigned 5 reflects its valuation:

• Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of AESI indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: AESI is cheaper than 67.74% of the companies listed in the same industry.
• The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 30.24. AESI is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
• Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.56, the valuation of AESI can be described as very cheap.
• 87.10% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than AESI, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
• AESI is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 21.81, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
• AESI has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
• A more expensive valuation may be justified as AESI's earnings are expected to grow with 28.35% in the coming years.

Health Assessment of NYSE:AESI

A critical element of ChartMill's stock evaluation is the Health Rating, which spans from 0 to 10. This rating considers multiple health factors, including liquidity and solvency, both in absolute terms and relative to industry peers. NYSE:AESI has received a 5 out of 10:

• A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.20 indicates that AESI is not too dependend on debt financing.
• A Current Ratio of 3.44 indicates that AESI has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
• AESI's Current ratio of 3.44 is amongst the best of the industry. AESI outperforms 87.10% of its industry peers.
• AESI has a Quick Ratio of 3.04. This indicates that AESI is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
• AESI's Quick ratio of 3.04 is amongst the best of the industry. AESI outperforms 88.71% of its industry peers.

Assessing Profitability for NYSE:AESI

ChartMill utilizes a Profitability Rating to assess stocks, scoring them on a scale of 0 to 10. This rating takes into account a variety of profitability ratios and margins, both in absolute terms and in comparison to industry peers. NYSE:AESI has earned a 7 out of 10:

• The Return On Assets of AESI (8.36%) is better than 77.42% of its industry peers.
• Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 17.92%, AESI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
• The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for AESI is significantly above the industry average of 7.61%.
• The 3 year average ROIC (17.66%) for AESI is below the current ROIC(17.92%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
• The Profit Margin of AESI (17.17%) is better than 91.94% of its industry peers.
• AESI's Operating Margin of 43.18% is amongst the best of the industry. AESI outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
• In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AESI has grown nicely.
• AESI has a Gross Margin of 51.11%. This is amongst the best in the industry. AESI outperforms 90.32% of its industry peers.
• AESI's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.

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Keep in mind

This article should in no way be interpreted as advice. The article is based on the observed metrics at the time of writing, but you should always make your own analysis and trade or invest at your own responsibility.