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AMCON Distributing Company (DIT)

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06/30/2025: DIT (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -2.38%
Avg. Invested days 52
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 74.23M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 46.56
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Price to earnings Ratio 46.56
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Volume (30-day avg) -
Beta 0.57
52 Weeks Range 94.92 - 164.77
Updated Date 06/28/2025
52 Weeks Range 94.92 - 164.77
Updated Date 06/28/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 0.63%
Basic EPS (TTM) 2.47

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Profitability

Profit Margin 0.07%
Operating Margin (TTM) 0.09%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 2.32%
Return on Equity (TTM) 1.27%

Valuation

Trailing PE 46.56
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 263711828
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.03
Enterprise Value 263711828
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.03
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.09
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 10.9
Shares Outstanding 645462
Shares Floating 174159
Shares Outstanding 645462
Shares Floating 174159
Percent Insiders 73.02
Percent Institutions 11.31

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AMCON Distributing Company

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Company Overview

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AMCON Distributing Company was founded in 1986. It has grown through acquisitions and organic expansion to become a leading wholesale distributor of consumer products.

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  • Retail Convenience: This segment distributes a wide range of products to retail convenience stores, including cigarettes, tobacco products, groceries, candy, snacks, beverages, and automotive products.
  • Food Service: This segment distributes products to restaurants, grocery stores, and other institutions, including frozen foods, refrigerated foods, dry groceries, and cleaning supplies.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Christopher H. Atayan serves as the Chairman, President, and CEO. The company has a traditional hierarchical structure with distinct departments for finance, operations, sales, and marketing.

Top Products and Market Share

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  • Cigarettes & Tobacco: Cigarettes and tobacco products are a significant portion of AMCON's revenue. Market share data specific to AMCON's tobacco distribution is difficult to ascertain, but competition includes McLane and Core-Mark.
  • Candy & Snacks: Distributes a wide variety of candy and snacks to convenience stores and other retailers. AMCON competes with other wholesale distributors like Eby-Brown and H.T. Hackney.
  • Groceries and Beverages: Supplies grocery items and beverages to various retail outlets. Competitors include Performance Food Group and Sysco (for the foodservice side).

Market Dynamics

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The wholesale distribution industry is highly competitive and fragmented. Key trends include increasing consolidation, rising operating costs, and evolving consumer preferences.

Positioning

AMCON focuses on serving convenience stores and small to medium-sized retailers. Its competitive advantage lies in its efficient distribution network and strong relationships with suppliers.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The TAM for wholesale consumer product distribution in the US is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars. AMCON's revenue represents a small percentage of the overall TAM, indicating significant growth potential.

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Strengths

  • Established distribution network
  • Strong supplier relationships
  • Diversified product portfolio
  • Experienced management team

Weaknesses

  • High customer concentration
  • Sensitivity to economic cycles
  • Reliance on tobacco sales
  • Limited international presence

Opportunities

  • Expansion into new geographic markets
  • Acquisition of smaller distributors
  • Increased focus on private label products
  • Growth in e-commerce distribution

Threats

  • Increasing competition
  • Rising operating costs
  • Changes in consumer preferences
  • Government regulation of tobacco products

Competitors and Market Share

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  • Mckesson (MCK)
  • Core-Mark (CORE)
  • Sysco (SYY)
  • US Foods Holding Corp (USFD)
  • Performance Food Group (PFGC)

Competitive Landscape

AMCON faces intense competition in the wholesale distribution industry. Its ability to differentiate itself through superior service and product selection is crucial for maintaining market share.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

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Summary

AMCON Distributing Company is a stable wholesale distributor with a strong regional presence. While its reliance on tobacco sales presents a risk, its diversified product portfolio and established distribution network provide a solid foundation. AMCON's future success depends on its ability to adapt to changing consumer preferences and expand into new markets. Competitive pressures and rising costs remain key challenges. Investment in automation and technology will also be important.

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Sources and Disclaimers

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Disclaimers:

This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market share data is approximate and based on available information. Financial data is subject to change and should be verified with official company filings.

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About AMCON Distributing Company

Exchange NYSE MKT
Headquaters Omaha, NE, United States
IPO Launch date 1995-08-04
Chairman & CEO Mr. Christopher H. Atayan
Sector Consumer Defensive
Industry Food Distribution
Full time employees 1362
Full time employees 1362

AMCON Distributing Company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the wholesale distribution of consumer products in the Central, Rocky Mountain, and Mid-South regions of the United States. It operates in two segments, Wholesale Distribution and Retail Health Food. The Wholesale Distribution segment distributes consumer products, including cigarettes and tobacco products, candy and other confectionery, beverages, groceries, paper products, health and beauty care products, frozen and refrigerated products, and institutional foodservice products. It serves retail outlets, such as convenience stores, discount and general merchandise stores, grocery stores, drug stores, liquor stores, tobacco shops, and gas stations; and institutional customers, including restaurants and bars, schools, and sports complexes, as well as other wholesalers. This segment also markets private label lines of water, candy products, batteries, and other products. The Retail Health Food segment is involved in the retail of natural, organic, and specialty foods consisting of produce, baked goods, frozen foods, nutritional supplements, personal care items, and general merchandise. Further, it operates retail health food stores under the Chamberlin's Natural Foods, Akin's Natural Foods, and Earth Origins Market brands. The Company was incorporated in 1986 and is based in Omaha, Nebraska.