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ASTEAstec Industries, Inc.
$42.28$972M
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Astec Industries, Inc.

ASTE
NASDAQ · Agricultural Machinery
$42.28
At close - Sep 22, 4:00 PM EDT - USD
Market Cap$972M
P/E25.2x
52W High$65.69
Volume158.05K
OverviewTerminalAnalysisFinancialsValuationEarningsBreakoutsOwnership
VCP Research Verdict2026Q2

Debt-Fueled Growth Masks Margin Compression Risk

Astec Industries is executing a debt-funded expansion strategy, with revenue accelerating 23.6% YoY in 2026Q2 to $408.1M, but profitability remains strained as gross margin contracted to 26.2% and net margin sits at just 2.6%. The company has significantly inc...

GrowthAccelerating
ProfitabilityStrained
ValuationExpensive
TechnicalsWeak
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MARKET ACTION

ASTE price & volume

Price trend, volume and key moving averages

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Decision Checklist4 Core Signals

What matters now

The signals most likely to change the investment case.

01

Earnings momentum

6/12 Beats

EPS beat 6 of last 12 quarters

02

Valuation risk

-6% Peers

P/E is 6% below peer median

03

Market leadership

RS 21 · Lag

Laggard (Underperforming 79% of market)

04

Weak Trend

Below 200DMA

Price < 200DMA

Next CatalystEstimated earnings · Nov 5

Market performance

Price History →

Trailing total returns as of 9/23/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).

YTD Return
ASTE-4.39%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+13.20%
1-Year Return
ASTE-10.44%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+15.98%
3-Year Return
ASTE-7.39%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+82.46%
5-Year Return
ASTE-17.24%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+77.10%
02

Test the fundamentals

Check whether operating performance supports the current valuation.

VALUATION & INTRINSIC VALUE

Valuation Scenarios

Valuation Analysis
Trailing P/E5Y Low
24.6x
Forward P/EExpansion
12.9x
EV/EBITDA20th %ile
12.1x
FCF YieldCash Flow
2.3%

Valuation vs 5-Year History

Multiple Range
Metric
Current
5Y Median
Historical Range
Percentile
P/E
24.6x
100.4x
0th· Low
EV/EBITDA
12.1x
16.0x
20th· Low
Price/FCF
44.3x
307.1x
0th· Low
Current Multiple
5Y Median (50th %ile)

Intrinsic Value Scenarios

DCF Projection
Bear$0.00N/A
Base (Fair)$22.12-50.0%
Bull$6.81-83.9%
$0.00 Bear$22.12 Base$6.81 Bull
Current Market Price: $42.28
Trades at a 91.1% premium to Base DCF ($22.12)
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Growth & profitability

Annual revenue & EPS trend
Revenue
$1.41B+8.1% YoY
Net income
$39M+802.3% YoY
Free cash flow
$22M+760.0% YoY
Operating margin
4.6%+2.9 pts YoY
ROIC (TTM)6%
Avg ROIC 5Y-
ROE (TTM)5.9%
Piotroski Score5 / 9
Financial Statements →
03

Monitor what changed

Recent results and news deserve attention only when they alter the forward view.

OPERATING RESULTS

Recent Earnings

Earnings History
EPS Beat Rate6/12 (50%)
Revenue Beat Rate7/12 (58%)
QuarterEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q3 2026Latest
Aug 5, 2026
$0.94-9.6%
vs $1.04
$408M+0.6%
vs $405M
Q2 2026
May 6, 2026
$0.54-38.6%
vs $0.88
$396M+0.8%
vs $393M
Q1 2026
Feb 25, 2026
$1.06+43.2%
vs $0.74
$401M+7.1%
vs $374M
Q4 2025
Nov 5, 2025
$0.47+4.4%
vs $0.45
$350M+5.3%
vs $333M
Historical baseline: 12 quarters analyzedGAAP / Adjusted
MARKET COVERAGE

Latest News

5 Stories
GuruFocus·Sep 4, 2026
Is It Too Late to Buy Astec Industries Inc (ASTE) After 4.5% Rally? GF Value Says Undervalued

On September 04, 2026, Astec Industries Inc (ASTE) shares rose 4.5%, reflecting a current price of $44.22, situated between its 52-week range of $40.47 and $65.

Zacks Investment Research·Sep 4, 2026
Astec Industries (ASTE) Down 4% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Rebound?

Astec Industries (ASTE) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

Defense World·Aug 28, 2026
BlackRock Inc. Acquires Shares of 3,476,585 Astec Industries, Inc. $ASTE

BlackRock Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Astec Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTE) during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 3,476,585 shares of the industrial products company's stock, valued at approximately $212,732,000. BlackRock Inc. owned about 15.12%

Zacks Investment Research·Aug 14, 2026
Implied Volatility Surging for Astec Industries Stock Options

Investors need to pay close attention to ASTE stock based on the movements in the options market lately.

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04

Compare before deciding

Benchmark ASTE against direct peers instead of judging its metrics in isolation.

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for Astec Industries, Inc. (ASTE)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
ASTE logoASTEAstec Industries, Inc.Current
$42.28$972.13M25.178.07%2.75%5.88%1.21%
CMI logoCMICummins Inc.
$526.13$72.6B25.66-1.27%7.82%20.19%—
TEX logoTEXTerex Corporation
$58.79$4.31B17.655.73%2.23%4.3%—
AGCO logoAGCOAGCO Corporation
$120.65$8.74B12.37-13.55%5.15%11.64%—
MTW logoMTWThe Manitowoc Company, Inc.
$22.61$811.92M113.052.89%0.87%2.92%—
VMC logoVMCVulcan Materials Company
$247.87$32.16B30.536.94%13.82%13.07%—

Compare ASTE vs Peers

Astec Industries, Inc. (ASTE) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs CMI

Most directly comparable listed peer for ASTE.

Scale Benchmark

vs CAT

Larger-name benchmark to compare ASTE against a more recognizable public peer.

Peer Set

Compare Top 5

vs CMI, TEX, AGCO, MTW

05

Keep researching

Verify the primary filings, follow material updates, and answer the remaining questions.

ASTE SEC Filings & Documents

Astec Industries, Inc. (ASTE) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

Aug 5, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Jul 30, 2026·SEC

Material company update

May 6, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

2
FY 2026

Feb 25, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Feb 26, 2025·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

6
FY 2026

Aug 5, 2026·SEC

FY 2026

May 6, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Nov 5, 2025·SEC

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ASTE Frequently Asked Questions

Astec Industries, Inc. (ASTE) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
What is Astec Industries, Inc.'s revenue?

Astec Industries, Inc. (ASTE) reported $1.56B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 602% increase from $221.4M in 1996.

How fast is Astec Industries, Inc. growing?

Astec Industries, Inc. (ASTE) grew revenue by 8.1% over the past year. This is steady growth.

Is ASTE profitable?

Yes, Astec Industries, Inc. (ASTE) is profitable, generating $19.6M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (2.8% net margin).

Dividend & Returns
Does ASTE pay dividends?

Yes, Astec Industries, Inc. (ASTE) pays a dividend with a yield of 1.21%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.

What is ASTE's return on equity?

Astec Industries, Inc. (ASTE) has a return on equity (ROE) of 5.9%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.

What is Astec Industries, Inc.'s free cash flow?

Astec Industries, Inc. (ASTE) generated $31.8M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.

What if you invested $1,000 in ASTE back in 1996?

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