On the stock market since 2016, it operates in the world of raw materials. It has 1,450 employees. Now — the numbers.
This is an established company with proven profits.
No real growth (-3% a year).
The gap is $362.9M. In times of high interest rates, a gap like that can squeeze a company.
We compared this company with its own sector across five subjects.
A score of 50 means class average.
Clearly below the class average.
Clearly below the class average.
The price looks reasonable next to what the company earns.
This grade is a blend: the profit side is strong, the sales tempo slow.
The price is looking for direction — no strong breakout, no collapse.
Financial Strength: The cash-and-debt balance is thin; the buffer for hard times is slim.
Business Quality: Profit power and business quality trail similar companies in the sector.
angles, checked one by one.
The 4 that stand out are on screen; the rest came back neutral.
The council scores out of 10; report-card grades are out of 100.
R&D Investment: Spending on future research is low.
The stock trades 60% below its peak. The market has trimmed its expectations for the company.
It met or beat analyst expectations in 7 of the last 8 quarters — consistency is a promise kept.
Over the last 12 months, company executives reported 21 buys and 9 sells. Management buying with its own money is usually read as a good sign.
It pays out $0.64 per share each year — regular cash for whoever holds the stock.
Over the last 3 years, sales fell about 8% a year on average. Profit is holding up, but a shrinking business is a risk worth watching.
The balance sheet offers little cushion against a rough stretch. Report-card grade: 23/100.
Measured against its sector, the quality of the business sits below the class average. Report-card grade: 37/100.
On our five-subject report card, ASIX sits in the middle of the class: some subjects shine, others don’t. The grade moves as the numbers move.
The takeaway: ASIX is an established business that has proven its profits for years. The real debate here isn’t the price — it’s whether the company can keep up this pace.