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Standex International Corporation(SXI)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for SXI
09/23/2026: SXI (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Standex International Corporation is a diversified industrial manufacturer known for its high-value, niche market positions across electronics, engraving, scientific equipment, and specialized engineering. The company has successfully transformed its portfolio over the last decade, exiting lower-margin businesses to focus on sectors like electrification and life sciences, which has supported historically stable margins. Its primary growth story revolves around providing mission-critical components to high-growth industries like aerospace and EV manufacturing. Key risks include exposure to broader industrial cyclicality and the challenge of successfully integrating smaller acquisitions. It may suit long-term investors seeking consistent growth and reliable dividends, though they should monitor quarterly industrial demand and acquisition execution.
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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Strong fit | The company is successfully shifting its portfolio toward faster-growing end markets like electrification and life sciences. |
| Momentum investor | Mixed fit | Stock performance often follows broader industrial sector trends and may be conditional on positive market upturns. |
| Value investor | Strong fit | Standex has historically traded at reasonable valuation multiples relative to its specialized market niches and margin profile. |
| Dividend investor | Strong fit | The company maintains a reliable dividend track record with a conservative payout ratio that supports long-term income. |
| Low-risk investor | Mixed fit | While stable, the stock is subject to industrial cycle volatility which can impact short-term price stability. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | Medium | The stock is subject to broader market and sector-specific swings common in industrial equities. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | Investors should monitor that the stock price does not outpace the company's earnings growth potential. |
| Competition risk (niche industrial manufacturing) | Medium | Larger competitors with greater R&D budgets could pressure Standex's market share in key components. |
| Business quality | Strong | Standex has a history of operational excellence and disciplined capital allocation. |
| Dividend income | Low | The dividend is considered stable, though yields may be modest compared to high-dividend sectors. |
| Execution risk | Medium | Success depends heavily on the effective integration of new acquisitions into the existing operating model. |
Price Behavior

Rolling Over
The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.

Moderately Choppy
The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 28.09% | Avg. Invested days 41 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 3.40B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 31.87 | 1Y Target Price 338.4 |
Price to earnings Ratio 31.87 | 1Y Target Price 338.4 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 120.5K shares | Beta 1.04 | 52 Weeks Range 200.06 - 363.52 | Updated Date 09/23/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 200.06 - 363.52 | Updated Date 09/23/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 0.49% | Basic EPS (TTM) 8.69 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Electronics | Magnetic components, sensors, and power converters for industrial and automotive sectors. | This is a high-tech manufacturing segment that benefits from the global transition toward electrification. |
| Engraving | Surface finishing, mold texturing, and design services for consumer products. | This segment provides high-margin services that add aesthetic value to common consumer plastic products. |
| Scientific | Ultra-low temperature storage equipment for healthcare and research laboratories. | This provides stable demand linked to growth in pharmaceutical and life science research infrastructure. |
| Engineering Technologies | Metal forming and fabrication for aerospace and defense clients. | This segment supports complex, long-cycle projects in highly regulated and mission-critical industries. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
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Valuation
Trailing PE 31.87 | Forward PE 28.01 | Enterprise Value 3.72B | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.81 |
Enterprise Value 3.72B | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.81 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 4.17 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 16 | Shares Outstanding 12.28M | Shares Floating 11.90M |
Shares Outstanding 12.28M | Shares Floating 11.90M | ||
Percent Insiders 1.89 | Percent Institutions 106.14 |
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Financial Metrics
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Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
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)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About Standex International Corporation
Exchange NYSE | Headquarters Salem, NH, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1987-12-30 | Chairman, President & CEO Mr. David A. Dunbar | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Specialty Industrial Machinery | Full time employees 4100 | Website https://www.standex.com |
Full time employees 4100 | Website https://www.standex.com | ||
Standex International Corporation, through it subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of products and services for commercial and industrial markets in the United States and internationally. It operates through Electronics, Aerospace & Defense, Scientific, Engraving & Hydraulics segments. The company offers reed relays, fluid level, proximity, motion, flow, HVAC condensate, custom electronic and current sensors, instrument transformers, wound transformers, bushings, inductors, current sense and planar transformer technology, value added assemblies, mechanical packaging applications under the Standex Electronics, Standex-Meder Electronics, Renco Electronics, Northlake Engineering, Agile Magnetics, Sensor Solutions, Standex Electronics Japan, Minntronix, Nascentechnology, Sanyu, Amran Instruments, and Narayan Powertech brands. It also provides mold texturizing, slush molding tools, project management and design services, roll engraving, hygiene product tooling, low observation vents for stealth aircraft, and process machinery services under the Mold Tech, Piazza Rosa, World Client Services, Tenibac-Graphion, GS Engineering, and Innovent and Custom Hoists brands. In addition, it provides specialty temperature-controlled equipment for medical, scientific, pharmaceutical, biotech, and industrial markets under the American BioTech Supply, Lab Research Products, Corepoint, Cryosafe, CryoGuard, and Custom Biogenic Systems brands; and net and near net formed single-source customized solutions for the aviation, aerospace, defense, energy, industrial, medical, marine, oil and gas, and manned and unmanned space markets under the Spincraft and McStarlite brands. Further, it offers refrigerated, heated, display cases, single and double acting telescopic, and piston rod hydraulic cylinders under the Federal and Custom Hoist brands. The company was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Salem, New Hampshire.

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