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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/27/2025: AIRT (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -8.56% | Avg. Invested days 36 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 61.28M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price - |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price - | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 0.66 | 52 Weeks Range 14.56 - 30.60 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 14.56 - 30.60 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -2.23 |
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-06-24 | When Before Market | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -0.27% | Operating Margin (TTM) 2.33% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 2.36% | Return on Equity (TTM) 4.63% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 175425697 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.21 |
Enterprise Value 175425697 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.21 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.6 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 22 | Shares Outstanding 2725920 | Shares Floating 887722 |
Shares Outstanding 2725920 | Shares Floating 887722 | ||
Percent Insiders 51.85 | Percent Institutions 23.89 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Air T Inc

Company Overview
History and Background
Air T, Inc. was founded in 1980. It operates in overnight air cargo, ground equipment sales, and commercial aircraft services.
Core Business Areas
- Overnight Air Cargo: Provides time-sensitive air cargo delivery services through its subsidiary, Mountain Air Cargo, Inc. This segment focuses on regional transportation of mail and other time-critical cargo.
- Ground Equipment Sales: Sells and services ground support equipment for the aviation industry. This includes new and used equipment sales, as well as maintenance and repair services.
- Commercial Aircraft Services: Offers maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for commercial aircraft. This segment provides a range of services including airframe maintenance, engine repair, and component overhaul.
Leadership and Structure
The company is led by its executive management team, overseen by a Board of Directors. The organizational structure includes individual business units for each core service area.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Overnight Air Cargo Transport: Provides regional air cargo services, primarily for mail and packages. Market share data is difficult to pinpoint exactly, but competes with regional carriers servicing FedEx and UPS networks. Competitors include Empire Airlines and other smaller regional cargo airlines.
- Ground Support Equipment Sales: Sells new and used ground support equipment. Competitors include companies like JBT Corporation and Tronair. Revenue is hard to estimate as this segment falls under Aviation Technologies.
- Aircraft Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO): Provides MRO services for commercial aircraft. Competitors include AAR Corp and ST Engineering. Revenue contribution to Air T is not easily isolated as it rolls up into other segments.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The aviation industry is cyclical and affected by economic conditions, fuel prices, and regulatory changes. The overnight air cargo sector is driven by e-commerce growth, while ground support equipment and MRO are dependent on airline fleet sizes and utilization.
Positioning
Air T operates in niche markets within the broader aviation industry. Its strengths lie in its specialized service offerings and long-standing relationships with key customers.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for the combined sectors (regional air cargo, ground support equipment, and MRO) is estimated to be in the billions of dollars. Air T is positioned to capture a portion of this TAM through its specialized services but holds only a small slice.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Diversified revenue streams
- Long-standing customer relationships
- Specialized service offerings
- Experienced management team
Weaknesses
- Small market capitalization
- Dependence on a limited number of key customers
- Exposure to cyclical industry trends
- Limited financial resources compared to larger competitors
Opportunities
- Expansion into new geographic markets
- Growth in e-commerce driving air cargo demand
- Increasing demand for aircraft maintenance services
- Acquisition of complementary businesses
Threats
- Economic downturns affecting air travel and cargo
- Rising fuel costs impacting air cargo profitability
- Increased competition from larger aviation service providers
- Regulatory changes impacting aviation operations
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- FDX
- UPS
- ATSG
Competitive Landscape
Air T faces strong competition from larger, more established players in the aviation industry. Its competitive advantage lies in its niche service offerings and regional focus. However, scale is a disadvantage.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth has been moderate, with revenue fluctuations depending on industry conditions and acquisitions.
Future Projections: Future growth is expected to be driven by expansion in existing markets, acquisitions, and organic growth in key service areas. Specific analyst estimates require ongoing research and access to financial data.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives may include acquisitions, expansion of service offerings, and cost-cutting measures. Details need to be sourced from current news.
Summary
Air T Inc. is a diversified aviation company operating in niche markets. While it possesses diversified revenues and long-standing customer relationships, its small market capitalization and dependence on key customers pose challenges. Opportunities for growth exist through expansion and acquisitions, but it faces threats from economic downturns and increased competition. The company requires strategic focus and financial discipline to enhance shareholder value.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings (10-K, 10-Q), press releases, industry reports, financial news sources.
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Investment decisions should be based on individual due diligence and consultation with a qualified financial advisor. Market share data are estimates and may vary.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Air T Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Charlotte, NC, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1984-04-24 | Chairman, President & CEO Mr. Nicholas John Swenson | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Conglomerates | Full time employees 624 | Website https://airt.net |
Full time employees 624 | Website https://airt.net |
Air T, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides overnight air cargo, ground equipment sale, and commercial jet engines and parts in the United States and internationally. The company's Overnight Air Cargo segment offers air express delivery services. As of March 31, 2024, this segment had 105 aircraft under the dry-lease agreements with FedEx. Its Ground Equipment Sales segment manufactures, sells, and services aircraft deicers, scissor-type lifts, military and civilian decontamination units, flight-line tow tractors, glycol recovery vehicles, and other specialized equipment. This segment sells its products to passenger and cargo airlines, ground handling companies, the United States Air Force, airports, and industrial customers. The company's Commercial Jet Engines and Parts segment offers commercial aircraft trading, leasing, and parts solutions; commercial aircraft storage, storage maintenance, and aircraft disassembly/part-out services; commercial aircraft parts sales, exchanges, procurement services, consignment programs, and overhaul and repair services; and aircraft instrumentation, avionics, and various electrical accessories for civilian, military transport, regional/commuter and business/commercial jet, and turboprop aircraft to airlines and commercial aircraft leasing companies. This segment also provides composite aircraft structures, and repair and support services, as well as aircraft service and maintenance services. Air T, Inc. was incorporated in 1980 and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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