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Air T Inc(AIRT)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
2-STAR RATING
PASS
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$30.55
10/09/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for AIRT

10/09/2026: AIRT (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Air T Inc is a diversified small-cap holding company primarily engaged in aviation ground support manufacturing and specialized maintenance services. Its main strengths include a niche, defensible market position in deicing equipment and a decentralized structure that allows for varied revenue streams. The primary growth story revolves around capturing aftermarket demand in the aviation and cargo logistics sectors. However, investors must weigh these opportunities against risks like high revenue cyclicality, low stock liquidity, and integration challenges from its acquisition-heavy growth strategy. This stock may suit value-oriented investors who are comfortable with the inherent volatility of the small-cap industrial and aviation services sector.

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The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitGrowth is largely inorganic and episodic rather than organic and compounding.
Momentum investorWeak fitLow trading volume and lack of consistent price catalysts make it unsuitable for momentum strategies.
Value investorStrong fitOften trades at multiples reflecting its small-cap nature and cyclical exposure.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company rarely prioritizes consistent dividend payments for shareholders.
Low-risk investorWeak fitSmall-cap industrial and aviation exposure introduces significant operational and liquidity risks.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock's low liquidity can cause significant price swings.
Valuation riskMediumAs a small cap, valuation can decouple from fundamentals based on market sentiment.
Competition risk (aviation services)Medium / highLarger competitors with greater R&D budgets can challenge Air T's market share.
Business qualityMediumOperations are cyclical and sensitive to aviation industry health.
Dividend incomeLow / noneNot designed for income-seeking investors.
Execution riskMediumSuccessfully integrating varied acquisitions is essential for growth.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -6.07%
Avg. Invested days 38
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
AIRT receives a 2-star rating, reflecting soft or weak scores across the available pillars. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, soft analyst coverage, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
AIRT has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, moderate growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2026 versus FY2025, strong earnings growth (+1370.1%) and solid revenue growth (+12.1%) are partially offset by weak cash generation (FCF margin -12.7%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
AIRT's financial health is supported by moderate liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 15.8%). Overall financial-health metrics support a 3-star score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is AIRT's strongest growth driver at +1370.1% FY2026 versus FY2025 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, revenue growth (+12.1%, solid) is also solid, while free-cash-flow growth (-631.2%, negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 24.3% and approximately 34.1% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 50.51% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Renaissance Technologies Corp 3.84%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 1.57%
Morgan Stanley - Brokerage Accounts 1.23%
Geode Capital Management, LLC 0.42%
Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Co 0.18%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
AIRT generates approximately $189 of gross profit, $-58 of operating income, and $-127 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2026 results. Operating losses and cash burn explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 1.59%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
AIRT has a relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedLow VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap Risk

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 82.38M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 1.29
1Y Target Price -
Price to earnings Ratio 1.29
1Y Target Price -
Volume (30-day avg) 48.9K shares
Beta 0.21
52 Weeks Range 18.35 - 35.00
Updated Date 10/10/2026
52 Weeks Range 18.35 - 35.00
Updated Date 10/10/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 23.59

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Ground Support EquipmentManufacturing de-icing and support vehicles.Selling hardware that airlines need for daily operations.
Aviation ServicesEngine repair and maintenance services.Recurring revenue from keeping aircraft and engines operational.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

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Valuation

Trailing PE 1.29
Forward PE 12.8
Enterprise Value 326.09M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.22
Enterprise Value 326.09M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.22
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.88
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 3.01
Shares Outstanding 2.70M
Shares Floating 919.89K
Shares Outstanding 2.70M
Shares Floating 919.89K
Percent Insiders 50.51
Percent Institutions 24.27

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

Information icon Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.

Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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