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The Andersons, Inc.

Fundamental data last updated:August 29, 2026

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company profile

SECTOR

Consumer Defensive

industry

Food Distribution

Exchange

NASDAQ

County of HQ

US

Next Earnings Date

Pending Announcement

Business Summary

The Andersons, Inc., an agriculture company, operates in trade, renewables, and plant nutrient sectors in the United States and internationally. The company's Trade segment operates grain elevators; stores commodities; and provides grain marketing, risk management, and origination services to its customers and affiliated ethanol facilities. This segment also engages in the commodity merchandising business, as well as offers logistics for physical commodities, such as whole grains, grain products, feed ingredients, domestic fuel products, and other agricultural commodities. Its Renewables segment produces, purchases, and sells ethanol, and co-products, as well as offers facility operations, risk management, and ethanol and coproducts marketing services to the ethanol plants it invests in and operates. The company's Plant Nutrient segment manufactures, distributes, and retails agricultural and related plant nutrients, corncob-based products, and pelleted lime and gypsum products; and crop nutrients, crop protection chemicals, and seed products, as well as provides application and agronomic services to commercial and family farmers. It also offers warehousing, packaging, and manufacturing services to nutrient producers and other distributors; and manufactures and distributes various industrial products, such as nitrogen reagents for air pollution control systems that are used in coal-fired power plants, and water treatment and dust abatement products. In addition, this segment produces corncob-based products for laboratory animal bedding and private-label cat litter, as well as absorbents, blast cleaners, carriers, and polishers; professional lawn care products for golf course and turf care markets; fertilizer and weed and pest control products; pelleted lime, gypsum, and value add soil amendments; and specialty ag liquids, seed starters, zinc, and industrial liquids. The Andersons, Inc. was founded in 1947 and is based in Maumee, Ohio.

 


VALUATION

P/E

18.89

Market Cap ($M USD)

$2.43B

Forward P/E

12.02

PEG

0.21

PRICE TO SALES

0.22

PRICE TO BOOK

1.91

EV / EBITDA

9.73

5-Year Average P/E

Free Cash Flow Yield

-4.31%

DCF Value

$47.53

Graham Number

$56.34

Price to FCF

-23.18

EV to FCF

-34.96

Earnings Yield

5.30%

FCF Yield

-4.31%

DIVIDEND

Yield

1.11%

Annual Payout

$0.79

Payout Ratio

20.99%

Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth

5-Year Dividend Growth Rate

Financial Health & Profitability

Earnings Per Share

$3.78

Next Year EPS Growth Estimate

$5.94

Next Year Revenue Growth Estimate

$12.13B

Return on Equity (ROE)

10.17%

FREE CASH FLOW

Operating Margin

1.76%

Debt-to-Equity

0.84

Piotroski F-Score

6

Altman Z-Score

4.15

Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)

9.44%

Current Ratio

1.37

Quick Ratio

0.62

Net Debt to EBITDA

3.28

Interest Coverage

3.58

Gross Profit margin

7.25%

FCF PER SHARE

$-3.09

REVENUE PER SHARE

$322.76

Gainseekers Quantitative Analysis

Summary

The Andersons, Inc. appears to be mispriced relative to its intrinsic value. With a DCF value significantly below the snapshot price, the market seems to have extended its optimism. However, the Forward P/E of 12.02 suggests potential undervaluation when considering future earnings growth. The Altman Z-score of 4.06 indicates financial stability, while an earnings yield of 5.29% reflects moderate income generation. Overall, the stock’s valuation and financial health present a mixed picture, with growth prospects tempered by current overvaluation.

AI Exposure / Tech Reliance

Operating within the Food Distribution industry, The Andersons is somewhat insulated from rapid AI and tech disruptions. Its core business relies on physical distribution networks and commodity trading, areas less susceptible to digital upheaval. However, integrating AI for supply chain optimization could enhance efficiency.

The Bull Case

For value investors, The Andersons offers compelling reasons to buy. A robust ROIC of 9.44% highlights efficient capital use, while a Piotroski F-Score of 6 suggests decent financial health. Despite a negative FCF yield, the company's operating margin and low payout ratio indicate room for reinvestment and growth. These factors, combined with a stable dividend, paint a picture of a company with potential pricing power and capital efficiency.

The Bear Case

The stock's structural weaknesses are glaring. A Price/Sales ratio of 0.22 and Price/Book of 1.92 suggest overvaluation, especially when juxtaposed with a negative FCF yield and high EV to FCF. The technical overextension near its 52-week high further exacerbates concerns. Additionally, a net debt to EBITDA ratio of 4.61 raises red flags about leverage and financial flexibility.

Market Sentiment & Smart Money

Short Interest %

Analyst Consensus

Buy

Average Analyst Price Target

$82.50

Institutional Ownership %

1-Year Beta

0.69

Insider Buying % (6 Mo)

Distance to 52-Week High

14.97%

Distance to 52-Week Low

55.42%

EARNINGS SURPRISE %

60.00%

50-DAY SMA

$72.85

200-DAY SMA

$56.90

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