On the stock market since 1986, it operates in the world of heavy industry. It has 4,148 employees. Now — the numbers.
This is an established company with proven profits.
That much dependence is a risk in itself: if this one line weakens, the whole company feels it directly.
The gap is $275.9M. 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.
Profit indicators sit around the sector 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.
Clearly below the class average.
Price Momentum: The stock has lagged the market in recent months; investor interest is weak right now.
Financial Strength: The cash-and-debt balance is thin; the buffer for hard times is slim.
angles, checked one by one.
The 2 that stand out are on screen; the rest came back neutral.
The council scores out of 10; report-card grades are out of 100.
Cost Efficiency: As sales grow, profit fails to keep the same pace.
The stock trades 42% below its peak. The market has trimmed its expectations for the company.
Over the last 12 months, company executives reported 77 buys and 28 sells. Management buying with its own money is usually read as a good sign.
It pays out $0.52 per share each year — regular cash for whoever holds the stock.
The stock trades 17% above the average analyst price target.
Buyers haven’t stepped back in yet; the price hasn’t found its footing. Report-card grade: 25/100. For a turnaround signal, the stock first needs to close the gap with the market.
The balance sheet offers little cushion against a rough stretch. Report-card grade: 44/100.
On our five-subject report card, ASTE sits in the middle of the class: some subjects shine, others don’t. The grade moves as the numbers move.
The takeaway: ASTE 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.