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Arts-Way Manufacturing Co Inc (ARTW)
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12/01/2025: ARTW (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 -5.23% | Avg. Invested days 37 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 12/01/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 10.43M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 41 | 1Y Target Price 7 |
Price to earnings Ratio 41 | 1Y Target Price 7 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 0.64 | 52 Weeks Range 1.40 - 4.15 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 1.40 - 4.15 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.05 |
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-07-01 | When Before Market | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 3% | Operating Margin (TTM) 0.05% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 2.33% | Return on Equity (TTM) 2.35% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 41 | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 15395900 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.44 |
Enterprise Value 15395900 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.44 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.64 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 8.41 | Shares Outstanding 5088080 | Shares Floating 2377763 |
Shares Outstanding 5088080 | Shares Floating 2377763 | ||
Percent Insiders 53.19 | Percent Institutions 3.24 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Arts-Way Manufacturing Co Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Arts-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. was founded in 1956. It initially focused on agricultural equipment. Over the years, it expanded its product line and geographic reach, adapting to changing market demands and technological advancements in the agricultural sector.
Core Business Areas
- Agricultural Equipment: Designs, manufactures, and distributes specialized agricultural equipment, including grinder mixers, forage boxes, and portable grain dryers.
- Pressure Vessels: Manufactures pressure vessels for various industries.
Leadership and Structure
The leadership team consists of the CEO, CFO, and other key executives. The company operates with a functional organizational structure, with departments responsible for engineering, manufacturing, sales, and finance.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Competitors: Gehl,Roto-Mix
- Grinder Mixers: Used for processing animal feed. Competitors include Gehl and Roto-Mix. Market share data is not readily available.
- Competitors: Meyers Equipment Mfg.,H&S Manufacturing
- Forage Boxes: Used for harvesting and transporting forage crops. Competitors include Meyers Equipment Mfg. and H&S Manufacturing. Market share data is not readily available.
- Competitors:
- Pressure Vessels: Specialized pressure vessels for gas and oil. Market share data is not readily available.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The agricultural equipment industry is influenced by factors such as commodity prices, farm income, and technological advancements. The pressure vessel industry is driven by demand from the oil and gas, chemical, and other industrial sectors.
Positioning
Arts-Way Manufacturing Co Inc is positioned as a manufacturer of specialized agricultural equipment and custom engineered pressure vessels, serving niche markets. Its competitive advantage lies in its custom engineering capabilities and expertise in serving specific customer needs. No major advantages due to its lack of market presence and marketshare
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for agricultural equipment and pressure vessels is estimated to be in the billions of dollars. Arts-Way Manufacturing Co Inc's TAM is substantially smaller due to its niche focus and limited market share.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Specialized product offerings
- Custom engineering capabilities
- Established presence in niche markets
- Experienced management team
Weaknesses
- Limited market share
- Dependence on agricultural cycles
- Smaller scale compared to major competitors
- Thinly traded stock
Opportunities
- Expanding product lines
- Entering new geographic markets
- Leveraging technology for product innovation
- Acquisitions of smaller competitors
Threats
- Fluctuations in commodity prices
- Increased competition from larger players
- Changes in government regulations
- Economic downturns
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- AGCO (AGCO)
- Deere & Company (DE)
- Titan International (TWI)
Competitive Landscape
Arts-Way Manufacturing Co Inc faces strong competition from larger, more established players in the agricultural equipment industry. It needs to focus on its niche markets and custom engineering capabilities to differentiate itself. Pressure Vessel market is fragmented making it harder to compete.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth has been moderate, with fluctuations due to economic cycles and market conditions.
Future Projections: Future projections require access to analyst estimates and company guidance.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include product development and market expansion efforts.
Summary
Arts-Way Manufacturing Co Inc is a small player in the agricultural equipment and pressure vessel markets, focusing on specialized products and custom engineering. It has a limited market share and faces strong competition. Its strengths lie in its niche focus and experienced management, but it needs to address its weaknesses in scale and market presence. The company will face challenges from the economy and it must innovate to survive.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- SEC filings
- Company website
- Industry reports
Disclaimers:
The information provided is based on publicly available data and analyst estimates. It is not financial advice. Market share data is limited and may not be precise.
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 Arts-Way Manufacturing Co Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Armstrong, IA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1984-09-07 | CEO, President & Chairman of the Board Mr. Marc H. McConnell | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery | Full time employees 89 | Website https://artsway-mfg.com |
Full time employees 89 | Website https://artsway-mfg.com | ||
Art's-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. manufactures and sells agricultural equipment, and specialized modular science and agricultural buildings worldwide. It operates through Agricultural Products and Modular Buildings segments. The Agricultural Products segment offers various specialized farm machinery, including portable and stationary animal feed processing equipment and related attachments; hay and forage equipment, such as forage boxes, bale processors, running gears, and dump boxes; manure spreaders; sugar beet harvesting equipment; dirt work equipment; and after-market service parts. Its Modular Buildings segment produces, sells, and leases swine buildings, complex containment research laboratories, and research facilities for academic research institutions, government research and diagnostic centers, public health institutions, and private research and pharmaceutical companies. This segment also designs, manufactures, delivers, installs, and rents building units. It markets and sells its products through independent farm equipment dealers, and OEM sales channels. Art's-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Armstrong, Iowa.
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