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AstroNova Inc (ALOT)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/24/2025: 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 10/24/2025 |
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. The company has evolved from producing medical instrumentation to focusing on data visualization technology, particularly in the areas of product identification and aerospace.
Core Business Areas
- Product Identification: Develops and manufactures a range of printers, inks, and software that allows brand owners to print labels, packaging, and direct-to-product marking on site, on demand. Target market includes food and beverage, chemical and pharmaceutical, among others.
- Aerospace: Develops and manufactures airborne printers, data acquisition systems, and related supplies for aircraft and ground vehicles. Products are used in flight deck printing, engine monitoring, and weather data acquisition. Target market is commercial and military aviation, rail and space.
Leadership and Structure
Greg Woods serves as President and CEO. AstroNova operates with a functional organizational structure, dividing responsibilities across different departments such as engineering, sales, marketing, and operations.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- QuickLabel Systems: Digital label printers and related supplies for on-demand color label printing. Market share is difficult to pinpoint exactly but is a prominent player in the short-run, on-demand label printing market. Competitors include Epson, Primera Technology, and Afinia Label. Revenue details not publicly broken out.
- Trojanlabel: Digital label presses designed for higher-volume production. Market share data isn't readily available, but they compete with companies like Xeikon, Mark Andy, and Domino Printing Sciences. Revenue details not publicly broken out.
- Airborne Printers: Ruggedized printers used in aircraft cockpits. Holds a significant portion of the airborne printing market, serving both commercial and military sectors. Competitors include Teledyne Controls and other specialized aerospace suppliers. Revenue details not publicly broken out.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The product identification market is growing due to increasing demand for customization, shorter production runs, and traceability. The aerospace sector is driven by the need for advanced data acquisition and printing solutions in both commercial and military aviation.
Positioning
AstroNova positions itself as a provider of specialized printing and data acquisition solutions. Its competitive advantages include its focus on niche markets, technological expertise, and established relationships with key customers. TAM estimated to be in the billions, across its two segments, it's a small to medium player
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM is in the billions. AstroNova, while a significant player in its niche segments, represents a small portion of the overall TAM. The TAM is in the billions across both segments product identification and aerospace
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong brand recognition in niche markets
- Proprietary technology
- Established customer base
- Focus on high-margin products
Weaknesses
- Relatively small size compared to major competitors
- Limited marketing resources
- Dependence on specific industries
- Susceptible to economic cycles
Opportunities
- Expansion into new geographic markets
- Development of new applications for existing technology
- Acquisition of complementary businesses
- Increased demand for on-demand printing solutions
Threats
- Intense competition
- Technological obsolescence
- Economic downturns
- Changes in regulations
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- Honeywell International Inc. (HON)
- Brady Corporation (BRC)
- Cognex Corporation (CGNX)
Competitive Landscape
AstroNova faces competition from larger, more established companies. It competes by focusing on niche markets and offering specialized solutions.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth has been moderate, with periods of both expansion and contraction.
Future Projections: Future growth is expected to be driven by new product development and expansion into new markets, although analyst estimates vary.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include the launch of new printing solutions and strategic partnerships.
Summary
AstroNova is a specialized technology company with strengths in niche markets like on-demand printing and aerospace data solutions. Its relatively small size and dependence on specific industries pose challenges. Expanding into new markets and further developing proprietary technology are essential for future growth. The company should remain vigilant towards economic downturns and technological shifts.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- AstroNova Investor Relations
- SEC Filings
- Industry Reports
- Market Analysis Reports
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on available information and is not financial advice. Market conditions can change rapidly, and investors should conduct their own due diligence.
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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