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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 styleFitWhy
Growth investorStrong fitThe company is successfully shifting its portfolio toward faster-growing end markets like electrification and life sciences.
Momentum investorMixed fitStock performance often follows broader industrial sector trends and may be conditional on positive market upturns.
Value investorStrong fitStandex has historically traded at reasonable valuation multiples relative to its specialized market niches and margin profile.
Dividend investorStrong fitThe company maintains a reliable dividend track record with a conservative payout ratio that supports long-term income.
Low-risk investorMixed fitWhile stable, the stock is subject to industrial cycle volatility which can impact short-term price stability.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMediumThe stock is subject to broader market and sector-specific swings common in industrial equities.
Valuation riskMediumInvestors should monitor that the stock price does not outpace the company's earnings growth potential.
Competition risk (niche industrial manufacturing)MediumLarger competitors with greater R&D budgets could pressure Standex's market share in key components.
Business qualityStrongStandex has a history of operational excellence and disciplined capital allocation.
Dividend incomeLowThe dividend is considered stable, though yields may be modest compared to high-dividend sectors.
Execution riskMediumSuccess depends heavily on the effective integration of new acquisitions into the existing operating model.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

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

Moderately Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

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
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
SXI receives a 4-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
SXI has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with solid financial health, solid growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2026 versus FY2025, strong earnings growth (+87.6%) and solid cash generation (FCF margin 7.3%) are partially offset by modest insider ownership of 1.89%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
SXI's financial health is supported by solid cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (7.3% of revenue). Profitability is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is SXI's strongest growth driver at +87.6% FY2026 versus FY2025 (strong, 5 stars). Revenue growth (+12.8%, solid) and free-cash-flow growth (+56.9%, strong) are also constructive, though not equally high across every growth measure.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 106.1% and approximately 96.9% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 1.89% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 14.09%
Wasatch Advisors LP 6.89%
Neuberger Berman Group LLC 6.48%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 6.05%
Curated Wealth Partners LLC 4.78%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
SXI generates approximately $417 of gross profit, $217 of operating income, and $73 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2026 results. Strong cash conversion and healthy margins support the rating, although capital efficiency remains below the highest tier.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 21.02%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
SXI has a high-quality, liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Quality TiltSmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

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 areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
ElectronicsMagnetic 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.
EngravingSurface finishing, mold texturing, and design services for consumer products.This segment provides high-margin services that add aesthetic value to common consumer plastic products.
ScientificUltra-low temperature storage equipment for healthcare and research laboratories.This provides stable demand linked to growth in pharmaceutical and life science research infrastructure.
Engineering TechnologiesMetal 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)

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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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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)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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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
Full time employees 4100

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.