Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for Astec Industries Inc (ASTE) - $43.32 as of 1/1/2026 7:13:39 PM EST
Total Score
17 out of 30
Safety Score
47 out of 100
Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Possible Buy
Growth List Algorithm Criteria for ASTE
| Positive Quarterly and Annual earnings growth | |
| P/E ratio less than Industry P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio less than Sector P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio that is half the Annual earnings growth rate (or less) | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Positive net income past year and 12 trailing months | |
| Free cash flow ratio greater than 0 and less than 10 |
Small Cap List Algorithm Criteria for ASTE
| Revenue growing by at least 20% average per year over the last 5 years | |
| Market Capitalization under 2 billion | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Industry P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Sector P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Net Income past year > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income past year |
Dividend List Algorithm Criteria for ASTE
| Declared an ex-dividend date | |
| Forward annual dividend rate greater than 2 | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Current ratio most recent quarter greater than 2 | |
| Cash Flow per Share greater than Trailing Dividend Rate |
Bonus Criteria for ASTE
| P/E ratio less than five-year Average P/E ratio | |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low Ratio Less Than 1 | |
| Total Cash Per Share > Last Day Price | |
| P/S Ratio < 1 | |
| P/B Ratio < 1 |
Safety Rating Criteria for ASTE (47 out of 100)
| Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 8 |
| Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 8 |
| Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Book Value (Max of 10) | 7 |
| Book Value to Price (Max of 10) | 1 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 0 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 0 |
| Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) | 1 |
| Operating Margin (Max of 10) | 1 |
| Trading Volume (Max of 10) | 5 |
| Price to Earnings (Max of 10) | 7 |
| Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) | 0 |
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Financial Details for ASTE
Company Overview |
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| Ticker | ASTE |
| Company Name | Astec Industries Inc |
| Country | USA |
| Description | Astec Industries, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of specialized equipment and components for the highway construction industry, headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The company offers a comprehensive range of innovative products, including asphalt and concrete plants and crushing equipment, all designed with a focus on quality, sustainability, and technological advancement. Astec is dedicated to environmentally responsible practices and utilizes its deep industry knowledge to respond effectively to client needs, driving infrastructure development. With a commitment to operational excellence and strategic growth initiatives, Astec aims to strengthen its position as a vital contributor to the construction sector both in domestic and international markets. |
| Sector Name | INDUSTRIALS |
| Industry Name | FARM & HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY |
| Most Recent Quarter | 9/30/2025 |
| Next Earnings Date | 3/4/2026 |
Stock Price History |
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| Last Day Price | 43.32 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 39.06 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 1/1/2026 7:13:39 PM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 317,731 |
| Average Daily Volume | 193,586 |
| 52-Week High | 50.68 |
| 52-Week Low | 29.38 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 47.45% |
Valuation Measures |
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| Trailing PE | 20.73 |
| Industry PE | 44.85 |
| Sector PE | 48.76 |
| 5-Year Average PE | 25.63 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 14.30 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 15.52 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 65.26 |
| Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 2.57 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 3.03 |
| Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter | 29.24 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 1.48 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | 3.95 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 6.43 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 0.72 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 1.16 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 43.55 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | 0 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | 0 |
Share Statistics |
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| Total Shares Outstanding | 22,875,800 |
| Market Capitalization | 990,979,656 |
| Institutional Ownership | 101.41% |
Dividends |
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| Ex-Dividend Date | 11/10/2025 |
| Previous Dividend Amount | 0.1300 |
| Current Dividend Amount | 0.1300 |
| Total Years Dividend Increasing | 0 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 0.52 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 1.18% |
| Forward Annual Dividend Rate | 0.52 |
| Forward Annual Dividend Yield | 1.18% |
| 5-Year Dividend Payments Count | 20 |
| 3-Year Average Dividend Yield | 1.40% |
| 5-Year Average Dividend Yield | 1.23% |
| 1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 3.68% |
| All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 2.41% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | 25.24% |
Income Statement |
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| Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY | 315.10% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | -87.16% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | 2.09 |
| Reported EPS Past Year | 2.07 |
| Reported EPS Prior Year | 2.45 |
| Net Income Twelve Trailing Months | 47,900,000 |
| Net Income Past Year | 4,300,000 |
| Net Income Prior Year | 33,500,000 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY | 20.10% |
| 5-Year Revenue Growth | 2.22% |
| Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months | 4.06% |
Balance Sheet |
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| Total Cash Most Recent Quarter | 69,300,000 |
| Total Cash Past Year | 88,300,000 |
| Total Cash Prior Year | 63,200,000 |
| Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter | -254,300,000 |
| Net Cash Position Past Year | -16,700,000 |
| Long Term Debt Past Year | 105,000,000 |
| Long Term Debt Prior Year | 72,000,000 |
| Total Debt Most Recent Quarter | 323,600,000 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year | 0.86 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.67 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Past Year | 637,800,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year | 653,400,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter | 668,900,000 |
Free Cash Flow |
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| Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months | 45,400,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months | 1.98 |
| Free Cash Flow Past Year | 2,500,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Prior Year | -6,300,000 |
Options |
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| Put/Call Ratio | 0.00 |
| Has Options | Options Chain |
| Liquidity Rating | None |
Technical Analysis |
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| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | 0.00 |
| MACD Signal | 0.00 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 0.00 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 0.00 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 0.00 |
| Beta | 1.43 |
| RSI | 0.00 |
| 50-Day SMA | 0.00 |
| 150-Day SMA | 0.00 |
| 200-Day SMA | 0.00 |
System |
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| Modified | 1/1/2026 5:48:04 PM EST |