ASTEC INDUSTRIES INC (ASTE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:ASTE • US0462241011
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This ASTE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. ASTE Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year ASTE was profitable.
- In the past year ASTE had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Of the past 5 years ASTE 4 years were profitable.
- Of the past 5 years ASTE 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- ASTE has a Return On Assets (2.84%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- ASTE has a Return On Equity of 5.69%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ASTE outperforms 45.80% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of ASTE (6.39%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- ASTE had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.73%. This is below the industry average of 10.06%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (6.39%) for ASTE is above the 3 year average (5.73%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.84% | ||
| ROE | 5.69% | ||
| ROIC | 6.39% |
ROA(3y)2.14%
ROA(5y)1.67%
ROE(3y)3.83%
ROE(5y)2.84%
ROIC(3y)5.73%
ROIC(5y)4.38%
1.3 Margins
- ASTE has a Profit Margin of 2.75%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ASTE outperforms 41.98% of its industry peers.
- ASTE's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- With a Operating Margin value of 6.03%, ASTE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.22% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ASTE has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 26.54%, ASTE is doing worse than 62.60% of the companies in the same industry.
- ASTE's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.03% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.75% | ||
| GM | 26.54% |
OM growth 3Y63.24%
OM growth 5Y3.9%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-9.69%
GM growth 3Y8.6%
GM growth 5Y2.52%
2. ASTE Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- ASTE has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, ASTE has more shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for ASTE has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for ASTE is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- ASTE has an Altman-Z score of 3.55. This indicates that ASTE is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- ASTE has a better Altman-Z score (3.55) than 61.83% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of ASTE is 16.81, which is on the high side as it means it would take ASTE, 16.81 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 16.81, ASTE is doing worse than 60.31% of the companies in the same industry.
- ASTE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.49. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- ASTE has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.49) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.49 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 16.81 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.55 |
ROIC/WACC0.6
WACC10.56%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.49 indicates that ASTE has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- ASTE's Current ratio of 2.49 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ASTE outperforms 64.12% of its industry peers.
- ASTE has a Quick Ratio of 1.07. This is a normal value and indicates that ASTE is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 1.07, ASTE is not doing good in the industry: 67.18% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.49 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.07 |
3. ASTE Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- ASTE shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 34.29%, which is quite impressive.
- Measured over the past years, ASTE shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 10.36% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, ASTE shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 8.07% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.60% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)34.29%
EPS 3Y39.19%
EPS 5Y10.36%
EPS Q2Q%-10.92%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.07%
Revenue growth 3Y3.43%
Revenue growth 5Y6.6%
Sales Q2Q%11.59%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 13.55% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- ASTE is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.47% yearly.
EPS Next Y15.95%
EPS Next 2Y16.6%
EPS Next 3Y15.66%
EPS Next 5Y13.55%
Revenue Next Year14.59%
Revenue Next 2Y9.92%
Revenue Next 3Y8.89%
Revenue Next 5Y7.47%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
- The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. ASTE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 19.50, ASTE is valued on the expensive side.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ASTE indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: ASTE is cheaper than 74.81% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- ASTE is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.64, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 16.82, which indicates a correct valuation of ASTE.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ASTE is valued a bit cheaper than 73.28% of the companies in the same industry.
- ASTE is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 21.36, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.82 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 63.36% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ASTE, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of ASTE indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: ASTE is more expensive than 63.36% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 71.04 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.43 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as ASTE's earnings are expected to grow with 15.66% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.22
PEG (5Y)1.88
EPS Next 2Y16.6%
EPS Next 3Y15.66%
5. ASTE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- ASTE has a yearly dividend return of 0.88%, which is pretty low.
- ASTE's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.13.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.88, ASTE pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.88% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of ASTE has a limited annual growth rate of 3.32%.
- ASTE has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- ASTE has decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.32%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
- 30.67% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ASTE. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- ASTE's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP30.67%
EPS Next 2Y16.6%
EPS Next 3Y15.66%
ASTE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
64.16
-0.86 (-1.32%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Industry Strength85.09
Industry Growth81.99
Earnings (Last)02-25 2026-02-25/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-06 2026-05-06
Inst Owners99.69%
Inst Owner Change-0.04%
Ins Owners1.09%
Ins Owner Change1.14%
Market Cap1.47B
Revenue(TTM)1.41B
Net Income(TTM)38.80M
Analysts85
Price Target73.19 (14.07%)
Short Float %2.14%
Short Ratio2.15
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.88% |
Yearly Dividend0.52
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.32%
DP30.67%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date03-09 2026-03-09 (0.13)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)23.23%
Min EPS beat(2)21.26%
Max EPS beat(2)25.21%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)47.37%
Min EPS beat(4)21.26%
Max EPS beat(4)87.55%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)21.83%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)16.93%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)24.5%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)4.34%
Min Revenue beat(2)3.72%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.95%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.22%
Min Revenue beat(4)-8.58%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.95%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.85%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.33%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.72%
PT rev (1m)26.99%
PT rev (3m)26.99%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)14.61%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.32%
EPS NY rev (3m)15.08%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)9.2%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.25%
Revenue NY rev (3m)7.87%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.82 | ||
| P/S | 1.04 | ||
| P/FCF | 71.04 | ||
| P/OCF | 23.95 | ||
| P/B | 2.16 | ||
| P/tB | 3.3 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.43 |
EPS(TTM)3.29
EY5.13%
EPS(NY)3.81
Fwd EY5.95%
FCF(TTM)0.9
FCFY1.41%
OCF(TTM)2.68
OCFY4.18%
SpS61.54
BVpS29.73
TBVpS19.42
PEG (NY)1.22
PEG (5Y)1.88
Graham Number46.9153 (-26.88%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.84% | ||
| ROE | 5.69% | ||
| ROCE | 8.18% | ||
| ROIC | 6.39% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.87% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.06% | ||
| OM | 6.03% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.75% | ||
| GM | 26.54% | ||
| FCFM | 1.47% |
ROA(3y)2.14%
ROA(5y)1.67%
ROE(3y)3.83%
ROE(5y)2.84%
ROIC(3y)5.73%
ROIC(5y)4.38%
ROICexc(3y)6.31%
ROICexc(5y)4.91%
ROICexgc(3y)7.35%
ROICexgc(5y)5.67%
ROCE(3y)7.35%
ROCE(5y)5.61%
ROICexgc growth 3Y58.44%
ROICexgc growth 5Y0.1%
ROICexc growth 3Y49.62%
ROICexc growth 5Y-2.5%
OM growth 3Y63.24%
OM growth 5Y3.9%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-9.69%
GM growth 3Y8.6%
GM growth 5Y2.52%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.03
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.49 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 16.81 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.73 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 112.12% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.89% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 5.28 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 50.62% | ||
| Profit Quality | 53.35% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.49 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.07 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.55 |
F-Score5
WACC10.56%
ROIC/WACC0.6
Cap/Depr(3y)107.27%
Cap/Depr(5y)106.85%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.33%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.41%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)34.29%
EPS 3Y39.19%
EPS 5Y10.36%
EPS Q2Q%-10.92%
EPS Next Y15.95%
EPS Next 2Y16.6%
EPS Next 3Y15.66%
EPS Next 5Y13.55%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.07%
Revenue growth 3Y3.43%
Revenue growth 5Y6.6%
Sales Q2Q%11.59%
Revenue Next Year14.59%
Revenue Next 2Y9.92%
Revenue Next 3Y8.89%
Revenue Next 5Y7.47%
EBIT growth 1Y18.55%
EBIT growth 3Y68.85%
EBIT growth 5Y10.77%
EBIT Next Year72.88%
EBIT Next 3Y23.68%
EBIT Next 5Y14.77%
FCF growth 1Y728%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y-30.33%
OCF growth 1Y166.96%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y-15.38%
ASTEC INDUSTRIES INC / ASTE Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for ASTE stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to ASTE.
What is the valuation status of ASTEC INDUSTRIES INC (ASTE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to ASTEC INDUSTRIES INC (ASTE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is ASTEC INDUSTRIES INC (ASTE) stock?
ASTEC INDUSTRIES INC (ASTE) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for ASTE stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ASTEC INDUSTRIES INC (ASTE) is 19.5 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.16.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for ASTE stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ASTEC INDUSTRIES INC (ASTE) is expected to grow by 15.95% in the next year.