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Alto Ingredients Inc (ALTO)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/28/2025: ALTO (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.
Number of Analysts
2 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $4
1 Year Target Price $4
| 1 | Strong Buy |
| 1 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -55.71% | Avg. Invested days 32 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/28/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 88.23M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 4 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 4 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 2 | Beta 0.61 | 52 Weeks Range 0.76 - 2.05 | Updated Date 08/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 0.76 - 2.05 | Updated Date 08/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.92 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-08-06 | When - | Estimate -0.09 | Actual -0.15 |
Profitability
Profit Margin -7.16% | Operating Margin (TTM) -3.5% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -3.57% | Return on Equity (TTM) -28.22% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 5.06 | Enterprise Value 197187380 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.09 |
Enterprise Value 197187380 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.09 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.21 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 52.84 | Shares Outstanding 77396800 | Shares Floating 69314287 |
Shares Outstanding 77396800 | Shares Floating 69314287 | ||
Percent Insiders 7.21 | Percent Institutions 34.77 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Alto Ingredients Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Alto Ingredients, Inc. (ALTO), formerly known as Pacific Ethanol, was founded in 2005. It initially focused on ethanol production for fuel but has since diversified into specialty alcohols and essential ingredients. The company has grown through acquisitions and strategic expansions to become a significant player in its industry.
Core Business Areas
- Specialty Alcohols: Produces and sells specialty alcohols for various applications, including pharmaceuticals, hand sanitizers, cosmetics, and food and beverage.
- Essential Ingredients: Produces and sells essential ingredients, such as corn oil and distillers grains, used in animal feed and other applications.
- Renewable Fuel: Produces and sells fuel-grade ethanol for blending with gasoline.
Leadership and Structure
Michael Kandris serves as the CEO. The organizational structure includes departments for operations, finance, sales, and marketing.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Specialty Alcohols: Specialty alcohols are used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food, and sanitizers. Market share data is difficult to obtain precisely due to industry fragmentation, but Alto Ingredients is a significant player in this space. Competitors include Green Plains (GPRE) and ADM (ADM). The revenue from this product area is unavailable as a single source, but is the company's largest revenue stream. Market demand is growing, driven by demand for sanitizers and other alcohol based goods.
- Essential Ingredients (Corn Oil and Distillers Grains): Corn oil and distillers grains are co-products of ethanol production used in animal feed and other industrial applications. Alto Ingredients competes with other ethanol producers that also sell these co-products. Revenue information is not broken out this granularly but falls under the overall revenue stream. Market Share data is unavailable. Key Competitors include ADM (ADM) and Green Plains (GPRE).
- Fuel-Grade Ethanol: Fuel-grade ethanol is blended with gasoline to increase octane and reduce emissions. Alto Ingredients competes with other major ethanol producers. Market Share data is unavailable. Competitors include Renewable Energy Group (REGI, acquired by Chevron) and Valero Energy (VLO). Revenue is included in the general revenue stream
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The industry consists of ethanol production, specialty alcohol production, and essential ingredients. The demand for ethanol is tied to gasoline consumption and government mandates. Specialty alcohol is driven by the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food industries. The industry is subject to regulatory changes and commodity price fluctuations.
Positioning
Alto Ingredients is positioned as a diversified producer of specialty alcohols, essential ingredients, and fuel-grade ethanol, with a focus on higher-margin specialty products. The company is looking to reduce dependence on fuel based products.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for ethanol and specialty alcohols is estimated to be billions of dollars. Alto Ingredients aims to increase its share within the specialty alcohol segment, where margins are higher.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Diversified product portfolio
- Strategic geographic locations
- Focus on higher-margin specialty products
- Experienced management team
- Strong relationships with distributors
Weaknesses
- Exposure to commodity price fluctuations
- Dependence on government mandates for ethanol
- High debt levels (can fluctuate)
- Operational inefficiencies at some plants
Opportunities
- Expanding specialty alcohol production capacity
- Increasing demand for sustainable products
- New government incentives for renewable fuels
- Potential acquisitions and partnerships
- Growth in the hand sanitizer market
Threats
- Changes in government regulations
- Decline in gasoline consumption
- Increased competition from other producers
- Fluctuations in corn prices
- Economic downturns
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- ADM
- GPRE
- VLO
Competitive Landscape
Alto Ingredients competes with larger, more diversified companies like ADM and Green Plains. Its advantage lies in its focus on specialty alcohols and strategic locations.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Unable to fulfill this request without current real-time financial data.
Future Projections: Unable to fulfill this request without current real-time financial data.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expanding specialty alcohol capacity, optimizing production processes, and pursuing strategic acquisitions.
Summary
Alto Ingredients shows promise through its strategic shift towards specialty alcohol and essential ingredients, offering better margins. The company faces challenges due to fluctuating commodity prices and reliance on regulatory support. While diversification reduces risk, effective debt management is crucial. Expanding specialty alcohol production appears to be a key driver for future growth, and the industry is subject to changes in government regulation.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company reports, SEC filings, Industry analysis reports
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market data is 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.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Alto Ingredients Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Pekin, IL, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2005-03-24 | CEO, President & Director Mr. Bryon T. McGregor | ||
Sector Basic Materials | Industry Specialty Chemicals | Full time employees 393 | Website https://www.altoingredients.com |
Full time employees 393 | Website https://www.altoingredients.com | ||
Alto Ingredients, Inc. produces, distributes, and markets specialty alcohols, renewable fuel, and essential ingredients in the United States. The company operates in three segments: Marketing and Distribution, Pekin Campus Production, and Western Production. It offers specialty alcohols used in mouthwash, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, hand sanitizers, disinfectants, and cleaners for health, home, and beauty markets; grain neutral spirits used in alcoholic beverages and vinegar, as well as corn germ used in corn oils in the food and beverage markets; alcohols and other products for paint applications and fertilizers in the industrial and agriculture markets; and essential ingredients, including dried yeast, corn protein meal, corn protein feed, corn germ, distillers grains, and liquid feed for commercial animal feed and pet food applications, as well as yeast and liquid CO2 for human consumption. The company also provides fuel-grade ethanol used as transportation fuel and distillers corn oil used as a renewable diesel and biodiesel feedstock, as well as fuel-grade ethanol produced by third parties. In addition, it offers transportation, storage, and delivery services through third-party service providers. Further, the company operates alcohol production facilities. It sells ethanol to integrated oil companies and gasoline marketers; essential ingredient feed products to dairies and feedlots; and corn oil to poultry, renewable diesel, and biodiesel customers. The company was formerly known as Pacific Ethanol, Inc. and changed its name to Alto Ingredients, Inc. in January 2021. Alto Ingredients, Inc. was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Pekin, Illinois.
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