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Alpha Pro Tech Ltd (APT)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/24/2025: APT (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 -23.87% | Avg. Invested days 31 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/24/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 51.39M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 13.14 | 1Y Target Price 16.75 |
Price to earnings Ratio 13.14 | 1Y Target Price 16.75 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 0.32 | 52 Weeks Range 4.06 - 6.44 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 4.06 - 6.44 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.36 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 6.82% | Operating Margin (TTM) 3.29% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 3.09% | Return on Equity (TTM) 6.43% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 13.14 | Forward PE 5.98 | Enterprise Value 46596729 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.88 |
Enterprise Value 46596729 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.88 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.8 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 10.47 | Shares Outstanding 10864000 | Shares Floating 9141406 |
Shares Outstanding 10864000 | Shares Floating 9141406 | ||
Percent Insiders 15.16 | Percent Institutions 29.4 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Alpha Pro Tech Ltd
Company Overview
History and Background
Alpha Pro Tech, Ltd. was founded in 1989. It focuses on manufacturing and marketing disposable protective apparel and infection control products.
Core Business Areas
- Building Supply: Designs, manufactures, and markets a comprehensive line of innovative building supply products.
- Protective Apparel: Manufactures and markets disposable protective apparel and infection control products.
Leadership and Structure
Lloyd Hoffman is the President and CEO. The company has a typical corporate structure with departments for sales, marketing, manufacturing, finance, and R&D.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- N-95 Particulate Respirator: Alpha Pro Tech's N-95 respirators provide respiratory protection. Market share is highly variable depending on demand spikes, and is typically under 5%. Competitors include 3M (MMM), Honeywell (HON), and Moldex-Metric.
- Critical Coveru00ae Protective Apparel: Disposable garments used in cleanroom and healthcare settings. Exact market share data isn't publicly available, but they compete with Kimberly-Clark (KMB) and DuPont (DD).
- Riptapeu00ae Synthetic Roofing Underlayment: A synthetic roofing underlayment providing a water resistant layer on building roofs. Market share is again highly variable and competitors include InterWrap and Owens Corning (OC).
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The market includes disposable protective apparel is driven by healthcare, industrial safety, and construction regulations. The building supply industry is driven by the health of the housing market and construction spending.
Positioning
Alpha Pro Tech is a smaller player focusing on niche markets. Their competitive advantage lies in their specific product designs and targeted customer base. Their position varies by product line.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
TAM figures are difficult to pinpoint exactly, but the total disposable protective apparel and building supply market is valued in the tens of billions of dollars. Alpha Pro Tech holds a very small portion of this TAM.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Specialized Product Portfolio
- Established Brand Reputation in Specific Niches
- Low Debt Levels
- Agile Operations
Weaknesses
- Small Market Share
- Limited Product Diversification
- Dependence on Single Suppliers
- Limited Marketing Budget
Opportunities
- Expansion into New Geographic Markets
- Product Innovation in Response to Emerging Threats (e.g., pandemics)
- Strategic Partnerships and Acquisitions
- Increase in construction activity
Threats
- Intense Competition from Larger Players
- Fluctuations in Raw Material Prices
- Changes in Regulations and Standards
- Economic Downturns affecting construction
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- MMM
- HON
- KMB
- OC
- MSA
Competitive Landscape
Alpha Pro Tech faces significant competition from larger, more established companies with greater resources and brand recognition. They compete primarily on product specialization and targeted niches.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth has been cyclical, influenced by demand for protective equipment and housing market trends.
Future Projections: Future growth projections are unavailable. They need to be analyzed from investment websites.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives should be collected from their investor relations page and any recent PR
Summary
Alpha Pro Tech is a small player in the protective apparel and building supply markets. Its strengths lie in specialized products, but it faces competition from larger companies. Opportunities exist for expansion and innovation, but economic conditions and raw material prices pose threats. Financial performance is cyclical and depends on demand trends.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Website
- SEC Filings
- Market Research Reports
- Financial News Outlets
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market conditions and company performance can change rapidly.
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 Alpha Pro Tech Ltd
Exchange NYSE MKT | Headquaters Aurora, ON, Canada | ||
IPO Launch date 1995-07-24 | CEO, President & Director Mr. Lloyd Hoffman | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Building Products & Equipment | Full time employees 130 | Website https://www.alphaprotech.com |
Full time employees 130 | Website https://www.alphaprotech.com | ||
Alpha Pro Tech, Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, develops, manufactures, and markets a range of disposable protective apparel and infection control products in the United States and internationally. The company operates through two business segments, Building Supply and Disposable Protective Apparel. The Building Supply segment offers construction supply weatherization products, such as housewraps; housewrap accessories, including window and door flashing, and seam tapes; synthetic roof underlayment products; synthetic roof underlayment accessories comprising self-adhered roof underlayments; and other woven materials. The Disposable Protective Apparel segment provides shoe covers, bouffant caps, coveralls, frocks, lab coats, and gowns and hoods, as well as face masks and face shields. The company sells its products under the Alpha Pro Tech brand name, as well as under private labels. Its products are used primarily in cleanrooms; industrial safety manufacturing environments; and health care facilities, such as hospitals, laboratories, and dental offices, as well as residential and multi-family building and re-roofing sites. The company distributes its products through a network of purchasing groups, distributors, independent sales representatives, and its sales and marketing force. Alpha Pro Tech, Ltd. was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Aurora, Canada.
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