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AstroNova Inc (ALOT)

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07/03/2025: ALOT (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

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Analysis of Past Performance

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Historic Profit 0.55%
Avg. Invested days 25
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 70.64M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 26
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 26
Volume (30-day avg) -
Beta 0.69
52 Weeks Range 7.53 - 17.24
Updated Date 06/29/2025
52 Weeks Range 7.53 - 17.24
Updated Date 06/29/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -2.14

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-06-04
When Before Market
Estimate -
Actual -0.0497

Profitability

Profit Margin -10.28%
Operating Margin (TTM) 3.79%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 2.73%
Return on Equity (TTM) -19.13%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 112349985
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.45
Enterprise Value 112349985
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.45
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.72
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 9.98
Shares Outstanding 7596240
Shares Floating 5768809
Shares Outstanding 7596240
Shares Floating 5768809
Percent Insiders 13.18
Percent Institutions 52.84

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AstroNova Inc

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Company Overview

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AstroNova, Inc. (formerly Astro-Med, Inc.) was founded in 1969. It initially focused on high-speed data acquisition and recording systems. Over time, it expanded into the commercial, industrial, and aerospace printing markets. The company rebranded as AstroNova in 2016 to reflect its evolving business strategy.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Test and Measurement: Offers data acquisition systems and supplies for aerospace, automotive, pulp and paper, metals, transportation, and general industrial applications.
  • Product Identification: Provides printers, inks, and related supplies for labels and packaging used in various industries, including food and beverage, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals.
  • Aerospace: Supplies printing systems and related technologies for in-flight printing of cockpit documentation, including electronic flight bag (EFB) capabilities.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Greg Woods is the President and CEO. The company has a board of directors and a structure divided into the three core business segments mentioned above.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • T&M Data Acquisition Systems: These systems acquire and record data from various sensors and instruments. Market share data is not readily available. Competitors include National Instruments (NATI) and Keysight Technologies (KEYS).
  • QuickLabel Printers: These are digital label printers used for short-run, on-demand label printing. Market share data is not readily available. Competitors include Epson, Brother, and Zebra Technologies (ZBRA).
  • AstroNova Aerospace Printers: In-flight printing solutions for aircraft cockpits. Market share data is not readily available. Primary competitors include other specialized aerospace component suppliers.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The industries AstroNova serves are characterized by technological advancements, increasing demand for data, and growing emphasis on efficiency and compliance. The aerospace segment is sensitive to aircraft production cycles, while product identification is influenced by packaging trends and regulatory requirements.

Positioning

AstroNova positions itself as a provider of niche, high-performance printing and data acquisition solutions. Its competitive advantages include specialized technical expertise and established relationships with key customers.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The TAM across all segments is estimated to be in the billions of dollars. The aerospace TAM is estimated to be about $5B, while test & measurement and product identification combined TAM is estimated to be about $20B. AstroNova is positioned in specific segments of these markets with moderate penetration.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Specialized Technical Expertise
  • Established Customer Relationships
  • Diversified Product Portfolio
  • Strong Brand Recognition in Niche Markets

Weaknesses

  • Relatively Small Market Capitalization
  • Dependence on Specific Industries
  • Limited Financial Resources Compared to Larger Competitors
  • Volatility in Aerospace Segment

Opportunities

  • Expansion into New Geographies
  • Development of New Products and Services
  • Strategic Acquisitions
  • Growing Demand for Data and Printing Solutions

Threats

  • Intense Competition
  • Technological Obsolescence
  • Economic Downturns
  • Fluctuations in Raw Material Prices

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • NATI
  • KEYS
  • ZBRA

Competitive Landscape

AstroNova faces intense competition from larger companies with greater resources. Its competitive advantages include specialized technical expertise and established customer relationships.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Historical growth has been moderate, driven by organic expansion and strategic acquisitions.

Future Projections: Analyst estimates suggest continued moderate growth, driven by demand for its products and services in key markets.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include new product launches, expansion into new geographies, and strategic partnerships.

Summary

AstroNova has strong fundamentals in the niche markets where it is positioned as a technical expert for various data and printing solution needs. Their weakness is in volatility in some segments and small capitalization compared to competitors. The company needs to maintain technological advancements to stay ahead of the competition and economic downturns.

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Sources and Disclaimers

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  • Analyst Reports
  • Industry Publications

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The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice. Market share data is approximate and based on available information.

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About AstroNova Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters West Warwick, RI, United States
IPO Launch date 1984-09-07
President, CEO & Director Mr. Gregory A. Woods
Sector Technology
Industry Computer Hardware
Full time employees 441
Full time employees 441

AstroNova, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes specialty printers, and data acquisition and analysis systems in the United States, Europe, Canada, Asia, Central and South America, and internationally. The company offers color label tabletop printers and light commercial label printers, direct-to-package printers, high-volume presses, specialty original equipment manufacturer printing systems, label printers, envelope and packaging printing, related processing and handling equipment, data acquisition recorders, as well as label, and tag and other supplies, including ink, toner, and thermal transfer ribbons under the QuickLabel, TrojanLabel, GetLabels, Astro Machine, and MTEX brands; and provides on-site and remote service, spare parts, and various service contracts; training and support services; and develops and licenses software programs to design and manage labels, print images, manage and operate printers. It also provides airborne printer products, such as ToughWriter series used in the flight decks of military transport, commercial transport, and business aircraft to print hard copies of data; ToughSwitch, an ethernet switches to connect multiple computers or ethernet devices; TMX and TMX-200, a high-speed data acquisition systems for applications requiring high channel counts and acquisition rates; Daxus DXS-100, a distributed data acquisition platform; SmartCorder DDX-100, a portable all-in-one data acquisition system; and Everest EV-5000 and RC-300 digital strip chart recording systems for aerospace and defense applications. In addition, the company offers networking solutions; aerospace products comprising flight deck printing solutions, networking hardware, and specialized aerospace-grade thermal paper; and data acquisition systems. The company was formerly known as Astro-Med, Inc. and changed its name to AstroNova, Inc. in May 2016. AstroNova, Inc. was incorporated in 1969 and is headquartered in West Warwick, Rhode Island.