ASTE

Astec Industries, Inc.

Fundamental data last updated:June 13, 2026

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company profile

SECTOR

Industrials

industry

Agricultural - Machinery

Exchange

NASDAQ

County of HQ

US

Next Earnings Date

08/05/2026

Business Summary

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. The company operates in two segments, Infrastructure Solutions and Materials Solutions. The Infrastructure Solutions segment offers asphalt plants and related components, heaters, concrete dust control systems, asphalt pavers, vaporizers, concrete material handling systems, screeds, heat recovery units, paste back-fill plants, asphalt storage tanks, hot oil heaters, bagging plants, fuel storage tanks, industrial and asphalt burners and systems, custom batch plants, material transfer vehicles, soil stabilizing-reclaiming machinery, blower trucks and trailers, milling machines, soil remediation plants, wood chippers and grinders, pump trailers, concrete batch plants, control systems, liquid terminals, storage equipment and related parts, construction and retrofits, polymer plants, and concrete mixers, as well as engineering and environmental permitting services. This segment provides its products to asphalt producers, highway and heavy equipment contractors, ready mix concrete producers, contractors in the construction and demolition recycling markets, and governmental agencies. The Materials Solutions segment designs and manufactures crushing equipment, mobile plants, bulk material handling solutions, vibrating equipment, screening equipment, electrical control centers, modular plants and systems, conveying equipment, plant automation products, portable plants, and mineral processing equipment, as well as offers consulting and engineering services. Astec Industries, Inc. was incorporated in 1972 and is headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

 


VALUATION

P/E

44.94

Market Cap ($M USD)

$1.16B

Forward P/E

8.30

PEG

0.02

PRICE TO SALES

0.79

PRICE TO BOOK

1.71

EV / EBITDA

13.25

5-Year Average P/E

Free Cash Flow Yield

3.20%

DCF Value

$0.34

Graham Number

$27.35

Price to FCF

31.24

EV to FCF

39.05

Earnings Yield

2.23%

FCF Yield

3.20%

DIVIDEND

Yield

1.03%

Annual Payout

$0.52

Payout Ratio

46.51%

Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth

5-Year Dividend Growth Rate

Financial Health & Profitability

Earnings Per Share

$1.12

Next Year EPS Growth Estimate

$6.09

Next Year Revenue Growth Estimate

$198.45B

Return on Equity (ROE)

3.82%

FREE CASH FLOW

Operating Margin

4.12%

Debt-to-Equity

0.47

Piotroski F-Score

4

Altman Z-Score

2.51

Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)

5.64%

Current Ratio

2.34

Quick Ratio

1.00

Net Debt to EBITDA

2.65

Interest Coverage

2.55

Gross Profit margin

26.07%

FCF PER SHARE

$1.62

REVENUE PER SHARE

$64.40

Gainseekers Quantitative Analysis

Summary

Astec Industries, Inc. appears to be a perplexing case of market mispricing. Despite a staggering Forward P/E of 8.76, suggesting potential undervaluation, the stock’s DCF value is alarmingly low, indicating a disconnect between intrinsic value and market perception. The Earnings Yield of 2.11% and an Altman Z-score of 2.56 suggest moderate financial health but raise questions about growth sustainability. The Graham Number further implies that the stock may be trading above its fundamental worth. This complex valuation landscape demands a cautious approach from investors.

AI Exposure / Tech Reliance

Operating in the Agricultural Machinery sector, Astec Industries is positioned to leverage AI and tech advancements to enhance operational efficiency. As the industry increasingly integrates smart technologies, Astec's ability to adapt could drive competitive advantages. However, the pace of technological adoption will be crucial for maintaining relevance.

The Bull Case

For the value-driven investor, Astec offers intriguing prospects. A robust ROIC of 5.64% and a reasonable FCF Yield of 3.03% highlight efficient capital allocation and cash generation. The Piotroski F-Score of 4, while moderate, indicates some financial strength. With a Gross Profit Margin of 26.07%, the company demonstrates solid pricing power, suggesting potential for margin expansion and long-term profitability.

The Bear Case

Astec's structural vulnerabilities are hard to ignore. The Price/Book ratio of 1.80 and Price/Sales of 0.83 suggest the stock might be overvalued relative to its assets and revenue. The EV to FCF ratio of 40.78 and a Price to FCF of 32.97 highlight poor cash flow efficiency, raising red flags about liquidity. Additionally, trading near its 52-week high, the stock appears technically overextended, posing risks of a pullback.

Market Sentiment & Smart Money

Short Interest %

Analyst Consensus

Buy

Average Analyst Price Target

$36.00

Institutional Ownership %

1-Year Beta

1.48

Insider Buying % (6 Mo)

Distance to 52-Week High

29.98%

Distance to 52-Week Low

27.92%

EARNINGS SURPRISE %

-38.64%

50-DAY SMA

$55.13

200-DAY SMA

$50.26

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