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AstroNova Inc (ALOT)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/15/2025: 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 -9.78% | Avg. Invested days 30 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/15/2025 |
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 |
Upturn AI SWOT
AstroNova Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
AstroNova, Inc. (formerly Astro-Med, Inc.) was founded in 1969. Initially focused on medical instrumentation, it evolved to specialize in data visualization technologies, particularly in printing and sensing systems. Significant milestones include expanding into aerospace, product identification, and test & measurement markets.
Core Business Areas
- Product Identification: Develops and manufactures printers and supplies used for product identification, brand recognition, and supply chain management. Solutions include label printers, barcode printers, and RFID printers.
- Test and Measurement: Provides data acquisition systems and printers for aerospace, defense, and general industrial markets. These systems are used for monitoring and recording critical data in various applications.
- Aerospace: Develops airborne printers and related peripherals and data acquisition systems for use in the commercial, business, military, and general aviation markets
Leadership and Structure
Greg Woods is the President and CEO. The company has a board of directors and operates through the three business segments: Product Identification, Test & Measurement, and Aerospace.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- QuickLabel Printers: Digital color label printers used for in-house label production. Competitors include Epson, Primera Technology, and Afinia Label. Market share data varies but QuickLabel is considered a key player in the short-run label printing market.
- Test & Measurement Recorders: Ruggedized data acquisition systems for aerospace and industrial applications. Competitors include Keysight Technologies, National Instruments (NI), and Tektronix. Specific market share data is unavailable, but AstroNova's products are used in demanding environments.
- Aerospace Printers: Printers used on aircraft for printing flight data and other information. Competitors are primarily other specialized suppliers to the aerospace industry, some of which are smaller, privately held companies. Specific market share data unavailable, but AstroNova is an established supplier in this niche.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The industries AstroNova operates in are growing, but also rapidly changing. The product identification market is driven by demand for customized labeling and supply chain efficiency. The test and measurement market is influenced by advancements in technology and the need for data acquisition in aerospace and industrial sectors. Aerospace faces increased demand related to data recording.
Positioning
AstroNova positions itself as a provider of specialized printing and data acquisition solutions for niche markets. Its competitive advantages include its focus on ruggedized and application-specific products, and its established presence in aerospace and product identification.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
Estimates vary, but the combined TAM for AstroNova's segments (product identification, test & measurement, and aerospace printing) is estimated to be in the billions of USD. AstroNova's market capitalization indicates a small percentage of this total market.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Specialized product offerings
- Established presence in niche markets
- Strong customer relationships
- Focus on ruggedized and application-specific solutions
Weaknesses
- Limited scale compared to larger competitors
- Dependence on specific industries
- Susceptibility to economic cycles
- Relatively small market capitalization
Opportunities
- Expansion into new geographic markets
- Development of new product lines
- Strategic acquisitions
- Growth in demand for digital label printing
Threats
- Competition from larger players
- Technological obsolescence
- Economic downturns
- Supply chain disruptions
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- HON
- KEYS
- FLIR
- DYMO
Competitive Landscape
AstroNova faces competition from larger, more diversified companies in the test and measurement and printing industries. It differentiates itself through its specialized solutions and focus on niche markets, but it may lack the scale and resources of its larger competitors.
Major Acquisitions
Graphtec America
- Year: 2024
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 15
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded AstroNova's Test & Measurement product line to include data loggers and chart recorders, strengthening its market presence.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: AstroNova has experienced moderate revenue growth over the past few years, driven by its core businesses.
Future Projections: Analysts predict continued growth in revenue and earnings, driven by demand in its key markets and strategic initiatives. Growth projections depend on external factors. Estimated growth range: [3, 5, 4]
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expanding its product line in digital label printing, and pursuing strategic acquisitions to enhance its capabilities.
Summary
AstroNova is a specialized provider of printing and data acquisition solutions, with strong positions in niche markets. Recent financials show moderate growth, with good balance sheet management. However, its smaller scale compared to competitors, and market position makes the company susceptible to supply chain issues.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Website
- SEC Filings
- Analyst Reports
- Industry Publications
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on available information and is not financial advice. Market conditions and company performance are subject to change.
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.
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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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