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AstroNova Inc (ALOT)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
04/22/2025: ALOT (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -37.24% | Avg. Invested days 25 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 04/22/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 59.31M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 26 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 26 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 13587 | Beta 0.49 | 52 Weeks Range 7.53 - 18.25 | Updated Date 04/22/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 7.53 - 18.25 | Updated Date 04/22/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -1.93 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -9.58% | Operating Margin (TTM) -0.96% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 2.67% | Return on Equity (TTM) -17.45% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 102779950 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.39 |
Enterprise Value 102779950 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.39 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.68 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 9.98 | Shares Outstanding 7574830 | Shares Floating 5815352 |
Shares Outstanding 7574830 | Shares Floating 5815352 | ||
Percent Insiders 11.75 | Percent Institutions 56.82 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating - | Target Price 26 | Buy - | Strong Buy - |
Buy - | Strong Buy - | ||
Hold - | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
AstroNova Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
AstroNova, Inc. was founded in 1969 as Astro-Med, Inc. Originally focused on aerospace instrumentation, it evolved into specialized printing systems and data acquisition solutions. Milestones include developing high-speed printing technologies and expanding into new markets.
Core Business Areas
- Test & Measurement: Provides data acquisition systems and supplies for aerospace, automotive, and general industrial applications.
- Product Identification: Offers specialty printers and supplies used for a variety of applications, including labels, tags, and direct-to-package printing, including QuickLabel Systems.
- Aerospace: Developing airborne printers and services for use by airlines and aircraft manufactures.
Leadership and Structure
Greg Woods is the President and CEO. The company has a traditional hierarchical structure with functional departments for sales, marketing, engineering, and manufacturing.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- QuickLabel Systems: Digital label printers and supplies for in-house label production. This segment faces competition from Epson, Primera Technology, and Memjet-based printers. AstroNova does not generally release specific market share data per product.
- Data Acquisition Systems: High-speed data acquisition and recording systems for various applications. Key competitors include National Instruments (now part of Emerson Electric), Keysight Technologies, and Tektronix.
- Airborne Printer: Airborne printers for flight deck, cabin and maintenance printing. Key competitors include Honeywell and Teledyne Controls.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The specialty printing and data acquisition industries are characterized by technological innovation, demanding applications, and highly competitive markets. Aerospace is also a very competitive environment.
Positioning
AstroNova positions itself as a provider of high-performance, niche solutions for demanding applications. Its competitive advantages include specialized technical expertise and a focus on specific market segments.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM is estimated to be in the billions of dollars, encompassing specialty printing, data acquisition, and aerospace printing markets. AstroNova, with its targeted approach, aims to capture a significant portion within its chosen niches.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Specialized technology and expertise
- Strong customer relationships in niche markets
- High-performance products
- Established brand reputation
Weaknesses
- Smaller scale compared to major competitors
- Dependence on specific industries
- Limited marketing resources
- Susceptibility to economic cycles
Opportunities
- Expanding into new geographic markets
- Developing innovative products for emerging applications
- Acquiring complementary technologies or businesses
- Leveraging digital transformation trends
Threats
- Intense competition from larger players
- Technological obsolescence
- Economic downturns
- Fluctuations in raw material prices
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- KEYS
- EMR
- HPQ
Competitive Landscape
AstroNova competes with larger companies that have greater resources. It differentiates itself through specialization and customer focus, but faces challenges in scale and marketing reach.
Major Acquisitions
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical Growth data is not available.
Future Projections: Future projections data is not available.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives have included product development in digital label printing and data acquisition, as well as expansion into new vertical markets.
Summary
AstroNova is a niche player with specialized technology and strong customer relationships. It faces competition from larger companies and must continue to innovate and expand into new markets to sustain growth. Its long-term success depends on its ability to adapt to technological changes and economic conditions. The company's smaller size and limited marketing resources are drawbacks that need to be addressed.
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EMR
Emerson Electric Company
EMR
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HPQ
HP Inc
HPQ
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KEYS
Keysight Technologies Inc
KEYS
Keysight Technologies Inc
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Website
- SEC Filings
- Industry Reports
- Third Party Research
- Analyst Estimates
Disclaimers:
The data provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market conditions and company performance can change rapidly. Consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
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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 | Website https://www.astronovainc.com |
Full time employees 441 | Website https://www.astronovainc.com | ||
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.
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