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Phibro Animal Health Corporation(PAHC)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
1-STAR RATING
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BUY for 52 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
+3.99% ▲
LAST CLOSE
$38.3
10/09/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for PAHC

10/09/2026: PAHC (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

Phibro Animal Health Corporation is a global player in the animal health and mineral nutrition markets, serving the livestock and companion animal sectors. Its strengths lie in a diversified portfolio of specialty additives and a long-standing presence in the agricultural supply chain. The company’s primary investment story centers on its potential to expand into high-margin companion animal products while maintaining steady cash flows from livestock segments. However, investors must monitor regulatory risks regarding antibiotic use and competition from significantly larger animal health conglomerates. This stock may suit value-oriented or income-focused investors who prioritize steady, albeit moderate, growth and value long-term stability over short-term volatility.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company offers steady, moderate growth rather than the high-growth trajectory sought by aggressive growth investors.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock typically lacks the explosive price momentum often associated with this strategy.
Value investorStrong fitPhibro is often priced reasonably relative to its earnings, appealing to investors seeking steady, cash-flow-positive businesses.
Dividend investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveConsistent dividend payments make it a potential candidate for income-focused portfolios.
Low-risk investorMixed fitWhile established, the company is exposed to cyclical livestock industry risks and regulatory volatility.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMediumThe stock can be sensitive to commodity cycles and sector-specific news.
Valuation riskLowThe company typically trades at modest multiples, limiting extreme downside from valuation compression.
Competition risk (Animal Health Conglomerates)HighLarge competitors like ZTS and ELAN have massive R&D resources that can pressure Phibro's market share.
Business qualityMediumThe company has strong niche positions but lacks the broader defensive moat of its largest peers.
Dividend incomeMediumDividends are stable but not necessarily high-yield compared to alternative income investments.
Execution riskMediumSuccess depends on ongoing R&D and navigating complex global regulatory approval processes.

Price Behavior

Steep Decline
PRICE PATH

Steep Decline

The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.

Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 101.51%
Avg. Invested days 45
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
PAHC receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals. The rating is constrained by soft unit economics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
PAHC has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, solid growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2026 versus FY2025, strong earnings growth (+106.6%) and solid revenue growth (+17.1%) are partially offset by soft cash generation (FCF margin 0.6%), soft profitability (net margin 6.6%), very low insider ownership of 0.88%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
PAHC's financial health is supported by solid cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (0.6% of revenue). Profitability is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is PAHC's strongest growth driver at +106.6% FY2026 versus FY2025 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, revenue growth (+17.1%, solid) is also solid, while free-cash-flow growth (-76.4%, negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 104.0% and approximately 99.1% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership is only 0.88%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 7.93%
FMR Inc 7.78%
State Street Corp 2.56%
Millennium Management LLC 2.31%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 2.27%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
PAHC generates approximately $337 of gross profit, $131 of operating income, and $6 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2026 results. Soft margins explain the 2-star rating, with weak cash conversion and moderate capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 27.40%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
PAHC has a high-quality, liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedQuality TiltLow VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 1.52B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 15.39
1Y Target Price 44
Price to earnings Ratio 15.39
1Y Target Price 44
Volume (30-day avg) 249.4K shares
Beta 0.42
52 Weeks Range 28.04 - 59.64
Updated Date 10/09/2026
52 Weeks Range 28.04 - 59.64
Updated Date 10/09/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 1.27%
Basic EPS (TTM) 2.43

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Animal HealthVaccines, medicated feed additives, and specialty health products for livestock.This is the primary revenue engine, relying on livestock farmers globally needing health products.
Mineral NutritionTrace minerals and nutritional ingredients.Provides stable, recurring revenue from farmers focusing on animal health and yield optimization.
Performance ProductsSpecialty chemicals for non-animal applications.A smaller, diversified segment providing exposure to industrial and personal care markets.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

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Valuation

Trailing PE 15.39
Forward PE 13.83
Enterprise Value 2.09B
Price to Sales(TTM) 1
Enterprise Value 2.09B
Price to Sales(TTM) 1
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.38
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 8.98
Shares Outstanding 21.11M
Shares Floating 20.91M
Shares Outstanding 21.11M
Shares Floating 20.91M
Percent Insiders 0.88
Percent Institutions 103.98

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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