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Astec Industries Inc (ASTE)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/17/2025: ASTE (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
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 $48
1 Year Target Price $48
| 1 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 1 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -35.29% | Avg. Invested days 32 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/17/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.07B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 23.26 | 1Y Target Price 48 |
Price to earnings Ratio 23.26 | 1Y Target Price 48 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 2 | Beta 1.39 | 52 Weeks Range 29.47 - 48.22 | Updated Date 09/17/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 29.47 - 48.22 | Updated Date 09/17/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 1.09% | Basic EPS (TTM) 2.01 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 3.5% | Operating Margin (TTM) 7.9% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 6.23% | Return on Equity (TTM) 7.02% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 23.26 | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 1074592832 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.82 |
Enterprise Value 1074592832 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.82 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.82 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 10.71 | Shares Outstanding 22874700 | Shares Floating 22541428 |
Shares Outstanding 22874700 | Shares Floating 22541428 | ||
Percent Insiders 1.19 | Percent Institutions 98.03 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Astec Industries Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Astec Industries Inc. was founded in 1972. The company initially focused on asphalt plant components and has since expanded into a global manufacturer of specialized equipment for infrastructure, mining, and energy industries. Significant milestones include acquisitions and expansion into new markets.
Core Business Areas
- Infrastructure Solutions: Designs, engineers, manufactures, sells and supports equipment for asphalt production, road construction, and aggregate processing. This segment also includes mobile asphalt plants, pavers, milling machines, and related components.
- Materials Solutions: Provides equipment for the mining and quarrying industries, including crushing, screening, and conveying equipment. Also, offers solutions for the wood processing and recycling markets. This includes stationary and portable crushing plants and related components.
- Energy Solutions: Offers equipment for the oil, gas and geothermal industries. This segment has decreased its importance to the company over time.
Leadership and Structure
Benjamin G. Brock is the President and Chief Executive Officer. The company has a traditional corporate structure with functional departments and business unit divisions.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Asphalt Plants: Astec offers a wide range of asphalt plants, including continuous mix, batch mix, and mobile plants. They hold a significant market share in North America, estimated around 20-25%. Competitors include Caterpillar (CAT), and Road Machinery & Supplies Co. Revenue from asphalt plants constitutes a significant portion of infrastructure solutions revenue.
- Aggregate Processing Equipment: This includes crushers, screens, and conveying equipment used in mining and quarrying. Market share is estimated to be around 10-15%. Competitors include Metso Outotec (MTOK.HE), Sandvik (SAND.ST), and Terex (TEX). Revenue from aggregate processing equipment constitutes a significant portion of the material solutions revenue.
- Roadtec Milling Machines: A comprehensive suite of milling machines that can be used to remove old asphalt, and prepare the surface for fresh asphalt. Competitors include Caterpillar (CAT), Wirtgen (part of John Deere DE), and Dynapac. Roadtec comprises a significant part of the revenue for Astec Industries Inc.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The industries Astec serves are influenced by government infrastructure spending, commodity prices, and overall economic activity. The current market is experiencing growth due to increased infrastructure investments and demand for aggregates.
Positioning
Astec Industries Inc. is a major player in the infrastructure and aggregate processing equipment market. Its competitive advantages include a strong brand reputation, diverse product portfolio, and established distribution network. Disadvantages include that they are reliant on government spending.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global construction equipment market is estimated to be worth hundreds of billions of dollars. Astec is well-positioned to capture a portion of this TAM, especially with increased infrastructure spending in North America.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong brand reputation
- Diversified product portfolio
- Established distribution network
- Strong presence in North America
Weaknesses
- Cyclical business model
- Dependence on government infrastructure spending
- Exposure to commodity price fluctuations
- High debt to equity ratio
Opportunities
- Increased infrastructure spending globally
- Growing demand for aggregates
- Technological advancements in equipment
- Expansion into new markets
Threats
- Economic downturns
- Increased competition
- Fluctuations in raw material prices
- Geopolitical risks
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- Caterpillar (CAT)
- Terex (TEX)
- Metso Outotec (MTOK.HE)
- John Deere (DE)
Competitive Landscape
Astec Industries Inc. competes with larger players like Caterpillar and Terex. It has a strong reputation for quality and innovation but faces challenges in competing on price.
Major Acquisitions
BMH Systems
- Year: 2019
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 40
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Astec's presence in the wood pellet industry.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Astec Industries Inc's growth has been driven by acquisitions and organic expansion into new markets. The company has faced challenges during economic downturns.
Future Projections: Analysts expect moderate revenue growth in the coming years, driven by increased infrastructure spending and demand for aggregates.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investments in new product development, expansion of the distribution network, and cost-cutting measures.
Summary
Astec Industries Inc. is a reputable company in the infrastructure and aggregate processing equipment market but is subject to cyclical trends. They have been impacted negatively by debt and high interest rates over the past few years. They have strengths in a strong brand reputation and diversified product portfolio. Astec should carefully manage its debt and monitor macroeconomic factors.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Filings (10-K, 10-Q)
- Analyst Reports
- Industry Publications
Disclaimers:
The data provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment 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 Astec Industries Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Chattanooga, TN, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1986-06-19 | CEO, President & Director Mr. Jaco G. van der Merwe | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery | Full time employees 4148 | Website https://www.astecindustries.com |
Full time employees 4148 | Website https://www.astecindustries.com | ||
Astec Industries, Inc. designs, engineers, manufactures, markets, and services equipment and components used primarily in road building and related construction activities worldwide. The company operates in two segments, Infrastructure Solutions and Materials Solutions. The Infrastructure Solutions segment offers asphalt plants and related components, heaters, concrete dust control systems, asphalt pavers, vaporizers, concrete material handling systems, screeds, heat recovery units, paste back-fill plants, asphalt storage tanks, hot oil heaters, bagging plants, fuel storage tanks, industrial and asphalt burners and systems, blower trucks and trailers, material transfer vehicles, soil stabilizing-reclaiming machinery, wood chippers and grinders, milling machines, soil remediation plants, control systems, pump trailers, concrete batch plants, liquid terminals, storage equipment and related parts, polymer plants, concrete mixers, cold central plant recycle systems, industrial automation controls, and telematics platforms, as well as service, construction and retrofits, and engineering and environmental permitting services. The Materials Solutions segment designs and manufactures crushing equipment, mobile plants, bulk material handling solutions, vibrating equipment, screening equipment, electrical control centers, modular plants and systems, conveying equipment, plant automation products, portable plants, and mineral processing equipment, as well as offers consulting and engineering services. It provides its products to asphalt or concrete producers; highway and heavy equipment contractors; utility contractors; sand and gravel producers; construction, demolition, recycle and crushing contractors; forestry and environmental recycling contractors; mine and quarry operators; port and inland terminal authorities; power stations; and domestic and foreign government agencies. The company was incorporated in 1972 and is headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
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