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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/14/2025: TAYD (1-star) is a SELL. SELL since 2 days. Profits (21.60%). Updated daily EoD!
1 Year Target Price $43
1 Year Target Price $43
1 | Strong Buy |
0 | Buy |
0 | Hold |
0 | Sell |
0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 79.3% | Avg. Invested days 41 | Today’s Advisory SELL |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 133.53M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 17.03 | 1Y Target Price 43 |
Price to earnings Ratio 17.03 | 1Y Target Price 43 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 1 | Beta 0.9 | 52 Weeks Range 29.50 - 64.50 | Updated Date 08/15/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 29.50 - 64.50 | Updated Date 08/15/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 2.5 |
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-08-22 | When - | Estimate 0.45 | Actual 1.04 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 19.16% | Operating Margin (TTM) 19.12% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 8.39% | Return on Equity (TTM) 15.52% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 17.03 | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 98093095 | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.12 |
Enterprise Value 98093095 | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.12 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.29 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 9.67 | Shares Outstanding 3136730 | Shares Floating 3053071 |
Shares Outstanding 3136730 | Shares Floating 3053071 | ||
Percent Insiders 2.6 | Percent Institutions 43.65 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Taylor Devices Inc

Company Overview
History and Background
Taylor Devices Inc. was founded in 1955 and specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of shock absorption, vibration isolation, and energy management products. The company has evolved from serving primarily the aerospace and defense sectors to including industrial and commercial markets.
Core Business Areas
- Aerospace and Defense: Provides shock absorbers, vibration isolators, and other energy management devices for aircraft, spacecraft, missiles, and military vehicles.
- Industrial and Commercial: Offers products for seismic protection, bridge damping, crane buffers, and other applications requiring motion control and energy absorption.
Leadership and Structure
The leadership team consists of the CEO, CFO, and other key executives overseeing various departments. The organizational structure is functional, with departments dedicated to engineering, manufacturing, sales, and administration.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Competitors: Enidine, ITT Enidine, ACE Controls
- Fluid Viscous Dampers: Used in seismic protection of buildings and bridges. While specific market share data is difficult to obtain due to the niche market, Taylor Devices is a recognized leader in this field. Competitors include companies specializing in structural damping solutions and seismic isolation technologies. Revenue is tied to construction and infrastructure projects.
- Competitors: LORD Corporation, Moog Inc.
- Shock Absorbers for Military Applications: Employed in various defense systems for impact energy management. Market share data is not publicly available. Taylor Devices has long standing relationships with government defense groups. Competitors are limited based on the specific requirements of military applications.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The industry is characterized by demand for specialized energy management solutions in aerospace, defense, and infrastructure. Growth is driven by increasing regulations, infrastructure development, and defense spending.
Positioning
Taylor Devices Inc. is positioned as a niche player with expertise in custom-engineered solutions. Its competitive advantage lies in its engineering capabilities, product quality, and long-standing relationships with key customers.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM is difficult to quantify precisely but is estimated to be in the hundreds of millions of dollars annually across its various sectors. Taylor Devices Inc. occupies a niche within these sectors.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong engineering expertise
- Custom-engineered solutions
- Long-standing customer relationships
- High-quality products
- Niche market focus
Weaknesses
- Concentrated customer base
- Limited marketing and sales resources
- Dependence on government contracts
- Smaller size limits economies of scale
Opportunities
- Expansion into new markets (e.g., renewable energy)
- Increased infrastructure spending
- Growing demand for seismic protection
- Development of new products and technologies
Threats
- Economic downturn
- Changes in government regulations
- Increased competition
- Fluctuations in raw material prices
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- ITT (ITT)
- Eaton (ETN)
- Moog (MOG.A)
Competitive Landscape
Taylor Devices excels in custom-engineered solutions, but faces competition from larger, more diversified companies with greater resources.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth would require access to financial statements.
Future Projections: Future projections would require access to analyst estimates. No estimates are available from major providers.
Recent Initiatives: Taylor Devices has recently focused on expanding its product offerings for seismic protection and industrial applications.
Summary
Taylor Devices Inc. is a niche player with strong engineering expertise, benefiting from long-standing customer relationships. The company faces challenges due to its smaller size and dependence on government contracts. Opportunities lie in market expansion and increased infrastructure spending, while threats include economic downturns and increased competition. Its success hinges on maintaining technological leadership and diversifying its customer base.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company website
- SEC filings
- Industry reports
- Third-party data providers
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on available information and is not financial advice. Market share data is estimated.
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 Taylor Devices Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters North Tonawanda, NY, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1995-08-18 | CEO & Director Mr. Timothy J. Sopko | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Specialty Industrial Machinery | Full time employees 128 | Website https://www.taylordevices.com |
Full time employees 128 | Website https://www.taylordevices.com |
Taylor Devices, Inc. engages in design, development, manufacture, and marketing of shock absorption, rate control, and energy storage devices for use in machinery, equipment, and structures in the United States, Asia, and internationally. Its products include seismic dampers that are designed to mitigate the effects of earthquakes on structures; Fluidicshoks, which are compact shock absorbers primarily used in defense, aerospace, and commercial industries; and crane and industrial buffers, which are larger versions of the Fluidicshoks for industrial application on cranes and crane trolleys, truck docks, ladle and ingot cars, ore trolleys, and train car stops. The company's products comprise self-adjusting shock absorbers that include versions of Fluidicshoks, and crane and industrial buffers, which automatically adjust to various impact conditions and are designed for cycle application primarily in the heavy industry; liquid die springs that are used as component parts of machinery and equipment used in the manufacture of tools and dies; vibration dampers, which are primarily used by aerospace and defense industries to control the response of electronics and optical systems subjected to air, ship, or spacecraft vibration; machined springs used in the aerospace applications; custom shock and vibration isolators comprising, liquid springs, fluid dampers, elastomeric springs, and Pumpkin mounts; and custom actuators for special aerospace and defense applications. It markets its products through a network of sales representatives and distributors. Taylor Devices, Inc. was incorporated in 1955 and is headquartered in North Tonawanda, New York.

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