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(ALOT) AstroNova - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NASDAQ • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US04638F1084

Printers, Data Acquisition Systems, Networking Solutions, Aerospace Products

ALOT EPS (Earnings per Share)

EPS Growth (3Y CAGR): 0.00%

ALOT Revenue

Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR): 5.34%
Revenue Trend (3Y Correlation): 30.0%

Description: ALOT AstroNova

AstroNova Inc (NASDAQ:ALOT) is a technology company that designs and manufactures specialty printers and data acquisition systems for various industries, including aerospace, defense, and commercial markets. The companys product portfolio includes label printers, data recorders, and airborne printer products, such as the ToughWriter series, which is used in aircraft flight decks. AstroNova also offers networking solutions, aerospace-grade thermal paper, and specialized hardware.

The companys products are sold under various brands, including QuickLabel, TrojanLabel, and MTEX, and are distributed across the globe, including North and South America, Europe, and Asia. AstroNovas customer base is diverse, ranging from original equipment manufacturers to end-users in various industries. The companys revenue streams are generated from product sales, service contracts, and software licensing.

Analyzing the , we can observe that the stocks last price is $9.01, with a 20-day simple moving average (SMA) of $8.61, indicating a recent uptrend. However, the 200-day SMA stands at $12.29, suggesting a longer-term downtrend. The average true range (ATR) is $0.42, representing a 4.61% volatility. Considering the , the companys market capitalization is approximately $66.66 million, with a negative return on equity (RoE) of -16.52%, indicating a challenging financial situation.

Based on the and , a forecast for AstroNova Inc can be derived. The stocks recent uptrend, combined with its relatively low price compared to its 52-week high of $18.10, may indicate a potential buying opportunity. However, the negative RoE and lack of price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio suggest underlying financial challenges. Considering these factors, a cautious approach is warranted. A potential trading strategy could involve monitoring the stocks price action around the $8.61 SMA20 level, with a potential target at $10.50, representing a 16.5% increase from the current price. Conversely, a break below the $8.00 level could signal further downside, with a potential target at $7.83, the 52-week low.

ALOT Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD	87m
Sub-Industry	Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals
IPO / Inception	1984-09-07

ALOT Stock Ratings

Growth Rating	-4.96
Fundamental	34.9%
Dividend Rating	19.8
Rel. Strength	-34.2
Analysts	-
Fair Price Momentum	10.07 USD
Fair Price DCF	3.60 USD

ALOT Dividends

Currently no dividends paid

ALOT Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m	71.6%
Growth Correlation 12m	-75.9%
Growth Correlation 5y	6.2%
CAGR 5y	9.08%
CAGR/Max DD 5y	0.16
Sharpe Ratio 12m	-0.09
Alpha	-32.88
Beta	0.588
Volatility	38.68%
Current Volume	0.8k
Average Volume 20d	3.2k
Stop Loss	10.5 (-6.8%)
Signal	-1.83

Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 2.0

Net Income (-16.0m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 9.36m TTM)

FCFTA 0.01 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -11.01pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp)

NWC/Revenue 20.85% (prev 32.45%; Δ -11.60pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp)

CFO/TA 0.02 (>3.0%) and CFO 2.34m > Net Income -16.0m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%)

NO Net Debt/EBITDA fails (EBITDA <= 0)

Current Ratio 1.67 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active)

Outstanding Shares last Quarter (7.56m) change vs 12m ago -0.89% (target <= -2.0% for YES)

Gross Margin 34.24% (prev 35.14%; Δ -0.90pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0)

Asset Turnover 112.7% (prev 115.0%; Δ -2.34pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0)

Interest Coverage Ratio -2.68 (EBITDA TTM -4.55m / Interest Expense TTM 3.63m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3)

Altman Z'' 2.68

(A) 0.22 = (Total Current Assets 81.2m - Total Current Liabilities 48.6m) / Total Assets 150.3m

(B) 0.33 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 49.0m / Total Assets 150.3m

(D) 0.64 = Book Value of Equity 47.2m / Total Liabilities 73.8m

Total Rating: 2.68 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D)

ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 34.90

1. Piotroski 2.0pt = -3.0

2. FCF Yield 1.28% = 0.64

3. FCF Margin 1.03% = 0.26

4. Debt/Equity 0.58 = 2.34

5. Debt/Ebitda -9.76 = -2.50

6. ROIC - WACC -13.39% = -12.50

7. RoE -19.09% = -2.50

8. Rev. Trend 29.96% = 1.50

9. Rev. CAGR 5.34% = 0.67

10. EPS Trend data missing

11. EPS CAGR 0.0% = 0.0

What is the price of ALOT shares?

As of August 17, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 11.27 with a total of 843 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -1.91%, over one month by +3.11%, over three months by +29.39% and over the past year by -20.69%.

Is AstroNova a good stock to buy?

No, based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, AstroNova (NASDAQ:ALOT) is currently (August 2025) a stock to sell. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 34.90 and therefor a negative outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of ALOT is around 10.07 USD . This means that ALOT is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -10.65%.

Is ALOT a buy, sell or hold?

AstroNova has no consensus analysts rating.

What are the forecasts/targets for the ALOT price?

Issuer	Target	Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price	26	130.7%
Analysts Target Price	26	130.7%
ValueRay Target Price	11	-2.7%

Last update: 2025-08-15 15:17

ALOT Fundamental Data Overview

Market Cap USD = 86.7m (86.7m USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 5.35m USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/S = 0.5555
P/B = 1.1322
Beta = 0.808
Revenue TTM = 156.0m USD
EBIT TTM = -9.71m USD
EBITDA TTM = -4.55m USD
Long Term Debt = 20.0m USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 24.4m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 44.4m USD (Calculated: Short Term 24.4m + Long Term 20.0m)
Net Debt = 41.7m USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 125.7m USD (86.7m + Debt 44.4m - CCE 5.35m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = -2.68 (Ebit TTM -9.71m / Interest Expense TTM 3.63m)
FCF Yield = 1.28% (FCF TTM 1.61m / Enterprise Value 125.7m)
FCF Margin = 1.03% (FCF TTM 1.61m / Revenue TTM 156.0m)
Net Margin = -10.28% (Net Income TTM -16.0m / Revenue TTM 156.0m)
Gross Margin = 34.24% ((Revenue TTM 156.0m - Cost of Revenue TTM 102.6m) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 2.66 (Enterprise Value 125.7m / Book Value Of Equity 47.2m)
Interest Expense / Debt = 2.02% (Interest Expense 897.0k / Debt 44.4m)
Taxrate = 21.0% (US default)
NOPAT = -9.71m (EBIT -9.71m, no tax applied on loss)
Current Ratio = 1.67 (Total Current Assets 81.2m / Total Current Liabilities 48.6m)
Debt / Equity = 0.58 (Debt 44.4m / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 76.6m)
Debt / EBITDA = -9.76 (Net Debt 41.7m / EBITDA -4.55m)
Debt / FCF = 27.65 (Debt 44.4m / FCF TTM 1.61m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 84.1m (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = -10.67% (Net Income -16.0m, Total Assets 150.3m )
RoE = -19.09% (Net Income TTM -16.0m / Total Stockholder Equity 84.1m)
RoCE = -9.33% (Ebit -9.71m / (Equity 84.1m + L.T.Debt 20.0m))
RoIC = -7.44% (NOPAT -9.71m / Invested Capital 130.6m)
WACC = 5.95% (E(86.7m)/V(131.1m) * Re(8.18%)) + (D(44.4m)/V(131.1m) * Rd(2.02%) * (1-Tc(0.21)))
Shares Correlation 5-Years: 90.0 | Cagr: 0.89%
Discount Rate = 8.18% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 66.07% ; FCFE base≈7.08m ; Y1≈3.99m ; Y5≈1.35m
Fair Price DCF = 3.60 (DCF Value 27.4m / Shares Outstanding 7.60m; 5y FCF grow -50.0% → 3.0% )
Revenue Correlation: 29.96 | Revenue CAGR: 5.34%
Revenue Growth Correlation: 23.04%
EPS Correlation: N/A | EPS CAGR: 0.0%
EPS Growth Correlation: -58.51%

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