Sono-Tek Corporation (SOTK)
Valuation Overview•Is Sono-Tek Corporation Overvalued or Undervalued?
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Total return, benchmark alpha, and annual history in one section.
3Y, 5Y, and 10Y use CAGR when available.
| Period | Return | vs S&P | Dividends |
|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | +18.2% | +11.2% | — |
| 1Y | +21.5% | -8.9% | — |
| 3YCAGR | -1.2% | -21.4% | — |
| 5YCAGR | +3.5% | -7.9% | — |
| 10YCAGR | +17.1% | +3.9% | — |
Year-by-year total return versus SPY, including dividend contribution.
| Year | Stock Return | SPY Return | Alpha | Dividends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +4.4% | +0.4% | +4.0% | — |
| 2025 | -5.9% | +16.6% | -22.6% | — |
| 2024Worst | -25.7% | +24.0% | -49.7% | — |
| 2023 | -14.5% | +24.8% | -39.3% | — |
| 2022 | -16.6% | -19.9% | +3.3% | — |
| 2021 | +69.3% | +28.8% | +40.5% | — |
| 2020Best | +102.3% | +15.1% | +87.2% | — |
| 2019 | -21.2% | +28.7% | -49.8% | — |
Based on our multi-model analysis of Sono-Tek Corporation (SOTK) at $4.86: Fundamental quality score: 48/100 (moderate). This is a quantitative summary combining DCF intrinsic value, peer-based relative valuation, quality scoring, and analyst consensus — not a buy/sell recommendation. Always consult a qualified financial advisor before investing.
Fair value data is not yet available for SOTK.
Sono-Tek Corporation's financial health as measured by our composite scoring: Overall quality score: 48/100. Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 (moderate). Altman Z-Score: 10.3 (safe zone — low bankruptcy risk). Return on invested capital: 5.7%. Cash conversion (OCF/NI): 0.41x (earnings exceed cash generation). The quality score blends profitability (ROIC, ROE, margins), solvency (leverage, coverage, Z-Score), and growth trajectory into a single 0–100 framework updated end-of-day.
Sono-Tek Corporation's performance profile: 1-year total return: +21.5%. 1-year alpha vs S&P 500: -8.9% (underperforming the benchmark). 5-year CAGR: +3.5%. Maximum drawdown (1Y): -23.3%. Relative Strength rating: 82/99 (strong momentum). Beta: 0.43 (less volatile than the market). Total returns include reinvested dividends. Alpha is calculated against the S&P 500 Total Return Index over matching periods.
Sono-Tek Corporation does not currently pay a dividend or conduct significant share buybacks. The company is retaining capital for reinvestment.
No analyst coverage data available for SOTK.
Key risks identified for Sono-Tek Corporation: Drawdown risk: The stock experienced a -23.3% max drawdown in the past year. Note: This model does not capture regulatory changes, management decisions, competitive disruption, or geopolitical events. Macro and qualitative risks remain material and should be assessed independently.
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