AMERICAN VANGUARD CORP (AVD) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:AVD - US0303711081 - Common Stock
4.49 USD
-0.24 (-5.07%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to AVD. AVD was compared to 82 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. Both the profitability and financial health of AVD have multiple concerns. AVD is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year AVD has reported negative net income.
In the past year AVD had a positive cash flow from operations.
AVD had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Of the past 5 years AVD 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -17.11%, AVD is doing worse than 82.93% of the companies in the same industry.
AVD has a worse Return On Equity (-50.73%) than 82.93% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -17.11% | ||
| ROE | -50.73% | ||
| ROIC | N/A |
ROA(3y)-5.03%
ROA(5y)-2.04%
ROE(3y)-14.92%
ROE(5y)-7.11%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
AVD has a Gross Margin (24.11%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of AVD has declined.
AVD does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 24.11% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-16.88%
GM growth 5Y-10.32%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
AVD does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
The number of shares outstanding for AVD has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for AVD has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
AVD has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
AVD has an Altman-Z score of 1.65. This is a bad value and indicates that AVD is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.65, AVD is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.90% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of AVD is 63.88, which is on the high side as it means it would take AVD, 63.88 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
AVD has a Debt to FCF ratio (63.88) which is in line with its industry peers.
AVD has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.82. This is a neutral value indicating AVD is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of AVD (0.82) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.82 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 63.88 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.65 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC9.9%
2.3 Liquidity
AVD has a Current Ratio of 1.77. This is a normal value and indicates that AVD is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of AVD (1.77) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.90 indicates that AVD may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
AVD has a worse Quick ratio (0.90) than 69.51% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.77 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.9 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
AVD shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -112.50%.
AVD shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -4.29%.
AVD shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.17% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-112.5%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%53.26%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.29%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.58%
Revenue growth 5Y3.17%
Sales Q2Q%0.85%
3.2 Future
AVD is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 46.31% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.27% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y95.19%
EPS Next 2Y46.31%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-2.9%
Revenue Next 2Y0.27%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for AVD. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.70, the valuation of AVD can be described as very reasonable.
AVD's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. AVD is cheaper than 62.20% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 35.39. AVD is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.7 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, AVD is valued more expensive than 80.49% of the companies in the same industry.
AVD's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 44.74 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 35.47 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
AVD's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as AVD's earnings are expected to grow with 46.31% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y46.31%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
AVD has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.27%.
AVD's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 4.00.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, AVD's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.27% |
5.2 History
The dividend of AVD has a limited annual growth rate of 2.42%.
AVD has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.42%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
AVD's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP0%
EPS Next 2Y46.31%
EPS Next 3YN/A
NYSE:AVD (11/19/2025, 2:57:37 PM)
4.49
-0.24 (-5.07%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners70.66%
Inst Owner Change2.36%
Ins Owners8.76%
Ins Owner Change4.5%
Market Cap127.65M
Revenue(TTM)530.07M
Net Income(TTM)-112.10M
Analysts80
Price Target12.24 (172.61%)
Short Float %1.91%
Short Ratio2.93
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.27% |
Yearly Dividend0.09
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.42%
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-179.59%
Min EPS beat(2)-432.18%
Max EPS beat(2)73%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-375.33%
Min EPS beat(4)-817.82%
Max EPS beat(4)73%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-406.09%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-288.91%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-215.19%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.64%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.71%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.43%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.63%
Min Revenue beat(4)-9.72%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.43%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-5.81%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-7.69%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-5.06%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-85.71%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.7 | ||
| P/S | 0.24 | ||
| P/FCF | 44.74 | ||
| P/OCF | 19.26 | ||
| P/B | 0.58 | ||
| P/tB | 2.26 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 35.47 |
EPS(TTM)-2.21
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.38
Fwd EY8.55%
FCF(TTM)0.1
FCFY2.24%
OCF(TTM)0.23
OCFY5.19%
SpS18.64
BVpS7.77
TBVpS1.99
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -17.11% | ||
| ROE | -50.73% | ||
| ROCE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | N/A | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 24.11% | ||
| FCFM | 0.54% |
ROA(3y)-5.03%
ROA(5y)-2.04%
ROE(3y)-14.92%
ROE(5y)-7.11%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-16.88%
GM growth 5Y-10.32%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.81
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.82 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 63.88 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 21.55 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 19.14% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.71% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | 78.38% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.77 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.9 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.65 |
F-Score3
WACC9.9%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)51.85%
Cap/Depr(5y)55.48%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.96%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.2%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-112.5%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%53.26%
EPS Next Y95.19%
EPS Next 2Y46.31%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.29%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.58%
Revenue growth 5Y3.17%
Sales Q2Q%0.85%
Revenue Next Year-2.9%
Revenue Next 2Y0.27%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-508.26%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year300.29%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y105.01%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y115.39%
OCF growth 3Y-64.32%
OCF growth 5Y-16.03%
AMERICAN VANGUARD CORP / AVD FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of AMERICAN VANGUARD CORP (AVD) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to AVD.
What is the valuation status of AMERICAN VANGUARD CORP (AVD) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to AMERICAN VANGUARD CORP (AVD). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for AMERICAN VANGUARD CORP?
AMERICAN VANGUARD CORP (AVD) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for AMERICAN VANGUARD CORP?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of AMERICAN VANGUARD CORP (AVD) is expected to grow by 95.19% in the next year.