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Upturn Advisory Summary
12/04/2025: AVD (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
1 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $12
1 Year Target Price $12
| 1 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -69.49% | Avg. Invested days 19 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 12/04/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 122.70M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 12 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 12 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 1 | Beta 1.22 | 52 Weeks Range 3.28 - 6.33 | Updated Date 12/4/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 3.28 - 6.33 | Updated Date 12/4/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -3.98 |
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 2025-11-11 | When - | Estimate -0.08 | Actual -0.43 |
Profitability
Profit Margin -21.15% | Operating Margin (TTM) -4.37% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -1.62% | Return on Equity (TTM) -40.85% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 15.08 | Enterprise Value 315316806 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.23 |
Enterprise Value 315316806 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.23 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.59 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 10.49 | Shares Outstanding 28468140 | Shares Floating 26595790 |
Shares Outstanding 28468140 | Shares Floating 26595790 | ||
Percent Insiders 8.55 | Percent Institutions 69.65 |
Upturn AI SWOT
American Vanguard Corporation
Company Overview
History and Background
American Vanguard Corporation was founded in 1969. It started as a regional contract manufacturer of agricultural chemicals. Over time, it transformed into a diversified specialty and agricultural products company through strategic acquisitions and product development.
Core Business Areas
- Crop Protection: Develops, manufactures, and markets crop protection products, including insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, and soil fumigants. The Crop Protection business contributes the most to total sales.
- Non-Crop: Provides pest control solutions for professional and consumer markets, focusing on rodenticides, insecticides, and other specialty products used in public health and animal health applications.
- Latin America: Develops, manufactures, and markets crop protection products to the Latin America market through its wholly-owned subsidiary, AMVAC Netherlands B.V
Leadership and Structure
Eric Wintemute is the Chairman and CEO. The company operates with a functional organizational structure, with departments for finance, marketing, research and development, and operations.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- FUMIGANTS: Soil fumigants used to control soilborne pests and diseases. Market share for VAPAM is unknown, with competitors like TriEst Ag Group and Arkema, and future competition through technology-based competition from newer soil health products.
- HERBICIDES: Range of herbicides to control weed problems in crop production. Competitors include Syngenta and Bayer.
- INSECTICIDES: Wide variety of insecticides and miticides to control insect problems in crop production. Competitors include FMC and Corteva Agriscience.
- PINPOINT: Pinpoint is a SmartCore application system that works with SIMPAS systems to optimize applications and improve field health. Competitors include Raven Industries.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The agricultural chemicals industry is driven by factors like increasing global population, demand for higher crop yields, and the need for pest and disease control. It's subject to regulatory scrutiny and cyclical demand based on crop prices and weather patterns.
Positioning
American Vanguard is a mid-sized player in the crop protection industry, focusing on niche markets and specialized solutions. It competes with larger, more diversified companies.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global crop protection market is estimated to be around $70 billion. American Vanguardu2019s TAM is primarily within specific segments of this market. AMVAC is estimated to be approximately 0.7% of the total TAM
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong presence in niche markets
- Focus on innovation and product development
- Experienced management team
- Diversified product portfolio
Weaknesses
- Smaller size compared to major competitors
- Dependence on weather and commodity prices
- Exposure to regulatory risks
- Limited global reach
Opportunities
- Expanding into new geographic markets
- Acquiring complementary businesses
- Developing sustainable and environmentally friendly products
- Leveraging technology for precision agriculture
Threats
- Increasing competition from larger players
- Changing regulations on crop protection products
- Economic downturns affecting farmer incomes
- Development of pest resistance
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- SYNGY
- BAYRY
- FMC
- CTVA
Competitive Landscape
American Vanguard is a smaller competitor focusing on niche markets, facing larger, more diversified companies with greater resources and global reach.
Major Acquisitions
HERCULES AGROCHEMICALS LLC
- Year: 2023
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 14
- Strategic Rationale: The HERCULES acquisition provides American Vanguard with new assets and access to markets in South America.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: American Vanguard's growth has been driven by acquisitions, product development, and market expansion.
Future Projections: Future growth will likely depend on successful execution of strategic initiatives, market conditions, and regulatory developments. Refer to analyst estimates for specific projections.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives may include acquisitions, product launches, and partnerships.
Summary
American Vanguard is a mid-sized crop protection company that specializes in niche markets. The company has grown by acquisition and may continue this growth. The company is doing well with their strategic focus and continued growth, but they need to look out for changes in regulations and increased competition from larger players.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company SEC filings
- Industry reports
- Press releases
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on available information and general industry knowledge. Actual results may vary. This is not financial advice.
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 American Vanguard Corporation
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Newport Beach, CA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1988-06-22 | Chairman & CEO Mr. Douglas A. Kaye III CPA | ||
Sector Basic Materials | Industry Agricultural Inputs | Full time employees 755 | |
Full time employees 755 | |||
American Vanguard Corporation, through its subsidiaries, develops, manufactures, and markets chemical, biological and biorational products for agricultural, commercial, and consumer uses in the United States and internationally. It synthesizes and formulates chemicals, and ferments and extracts microbial products, including insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, soil health, plant nutrition, molluscicides, growth regulators, soil fumigants, and biorationals in liquid, powder, and granular forms for crops, turf, ornamental plants, and human and animal health protection. The company also markets, sells, and distributes end-use chemical and biological products for crop applications; and distributes products for turf and ornamental markets. It distributes its products through national distribution companies, and buying groups or co-operatives; and through sales offices, sales force executives, sales agents, and wholly owned distributors. American Vanguard Corporation was incorporated in 1969 and is headquartered in Newport Beach, California.
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