(AIT) Applied Industrial - Ratings and Ratios
Bearings, Power Transmission, Automation, Fluid Control, Industrial Supplies
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Description: AIT Applied Industrial
Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE:AIT) is a leading distributor of industrial technology solutions across various regions, including North America, Australia, and parts of Asia and Central America. The company operates through two main segments: Service Center Based Distribution and Engineered Solutions, offering a broad range of products including bearings, power transmission products, fluid power components, and automation solutions.
The companys extensive product portfolio caters to diverse industries such as agriculture, chemicals, oil and gas, and utilities, providing customers with a one-stop solution for their industrial and maintenance needs. With a strong presence in the market, AIT has established a reputation for delivering high-quality products and technical support services, including installation, modification, and repair of industrial equipment.
From a financial perspective, AIT has demonstrated solid performance, with a Return on Equity (RoE) of 22.01%, indicating efficient use of shareholder capital. The companys dividend yield and payout ratio are also worth noting, as they reflect AITs commitment to returning value to shareholders. Additionally, the companys debt-to-equity ratio and interest coverage ratio can provide insights into its financial leverage and ability to meet interest payments.
To further evaluate AITs performance, key performance indicators (KPIs) such as revenue growth, gross margin, and operating margin can be analyzed. For instance, AITs revenue growth rate can indicate its ability to expand its customer base and increase sales. The companys gross margin and operating margin can provide insights into its pricing power, cost management, and operational efficiency. Other relevant KPIs include inventory turnover, accounts receivable turnover, and capital expenditure as a percentage of revenue.
Overall, Applied Industrial Technologies diversified product portfolio, strong market presence, and solid financial performance make it an attractive investment opportunity for those interested in the industrial distribution sector. By analyzing relevant KPIs and financial metrics, investors can gain a deeper understanding of the companys strengths and weaknesses, and make informed investment decisions.
AIT Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 9,946m |
| Sub-Industry | Trading Companies & Distributors |
| IPO / Inception | 1984-09-07 |
AIT Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | 75.2% |
| Fundamental | 78.0% |
| Dividend Rating | 53.6% |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | 10.2% |
| Analyst Rating | 4.63 of 5 |
AIT Dividends
| Dividend Yield 12m | 0.70% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 3.22% |
| Annual Growth 5y | 2.95% |
| Payout Consistency | 95.5% |
| Payout Ratio | 17.3% |
AIT Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | 69% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | 24.5% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | 98% |
| CAGR 5y | 37.62% |
| CAGR/Max DD 3y | 1.42 |
| CAGR/Mean DD 3y | 8.44 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | -0.61 |
| Alpha | 13.72 |
| Beta | 0.940 |
| Volatility | 29.69% |
| Current Volume | 166k |
| Average Volume 20d | 200.4k |
| Stop Loss | 255.2 (-3%) |
| Signal | 1.03 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 6.5
| Net Income (393.0m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 273.8m TTM) |
| FCFTA 0.15 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 2.91pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue 26.76% (prev 28.33%; Δ -1.56pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.16 (>3.0%) and CFO 492.4m > Net Income 393.0m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (183.9m) to EBITDA (579.8m) ratio: 0.32 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 3.32 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (38.5m) change vs 12m ago -1.64% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 30.31% (prev 29.84%; Δ 0.47pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 149.0% (prev 151.7%; Δ -2.80pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio 31.03 (EBITDA TTM 579.8m / Interest Expense TTM 16.7m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' 8.04
| (A) 0.38 = (Total Current Assets 1.75b - Total Current Liabilities 526.2m) / Total Assets 3.18b |
| (B) 0.77 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 2.45b / Total Assets 3.18b |
| (C) 0.17 = EBIT TTM 519.3m / Avg Total Assets 3.06b |
| (D) 1.78 = Book Value of Equity 2.37b / Total Liabilities 1.33b |
| Total Rating: 8.04 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 78.02
| 1. Piotroski 6.50pt = 1.50 |
| 2. FCF Yield 4.37% = 2.18 |
| 3. FCF Margin 10.19% = 2.55 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 0.60 = 2.33 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 1.89 = 0.21 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC 8.52% = 10.65 |
| 7. RoE 21.78% = 1.81 |
| 8. Rev. Trend 56.17% = 2.81 |
| 9. Rev. CAGR 5.31% = 0.66 |
| 10. EPS Trend 77.67% = 1.94 |
| 11. EPS CAGR 13.73% = 1.37 |
What is the price of AIT shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by -0.85%, over one month by -2.60%, over three months by +14.50% and over the past year by +31.17%.
Is Applied Industrial a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of AIT is around 310.47 USD . This means that AIT is currently undervalued and has a potential upside of +17.96% (Margin of Safety).
Is AIT a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 6
- Buy: 1
- Hold: 1
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecasts/targets for the AIT price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 303.3 | 15.3% |
| Analysts Target Price | 303.3 | 15.3% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 346.4 | 31.6% |
Last update: 2025-09-12 04:30
AIT Fundamental Data Overview
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 388.4m USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 26.0326
P/E Forward = 25.3165
P/S = 2.1795
P/B = 5.3922
P/EG = 2.5332
Beta = 0.994
Revenue TTM = 4.56b USD
EBIT TTM = 519.3m USD
EBITDA TTM = 579.8m USD
Long Term Debt = 572.3m USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 526.2m USD (from totalCurrentLiabilities, last quarter)
Debt = 1.10b USD (Calculated: Short Term 526.2m + Long Term 572.3m)
Net Debt = 183.9m USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 10.66b USD (9.95b + Debt 1.10b - CCE 388.4m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 31.03 (Ebit TTM 519.3m / Interest Expense TTM 16.7m)
FCF Yield = 4.37% (FCF TTM 465.2m / Enterprise Value 10.66b)
FCF Margin = 10.19% (FCF TTM 465.2m / Revenue TTM 4.56b)
Net Margin = 8.61% (Net Income TTM 393.0m / Revenue TTM 4.56b)
Gross Margin = 30.31% ((Revenue TTM 4.56b - Cost of Revenue TTM 3.18b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 4.50 (Enterprise Value 10.66b / Book Value Of Equity 2.37b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 0.46% (Interest Expense 5.01m / Debt 1.10b)
Taxrate = 21.55% (108.0m / 501.0m)
NOPAT = 407.4m (EBIT 519.3m * (1 - 21.55%))
Current Ratio = 3.32 (Total Current Assets 1.75b / Total Current Liabilities 526.2m)
Debt / Equity = 0.60 (Debt 1.10b / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 1.84b)
Debt / EBITDA = 1.89 (Net Debt 183.9m / EBITDA 579.8m)
Debt / FCF = 2.36 (Debt 1.10b / FCF TTM 465.2m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 1.80b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 12.38% (Net Income 393.0m, Total Assets 3.18b )
RoE = 21.78% (Net Income TTM 393.0m / Total Stockholder Equity 1.80b)
RoCE = 21.85% (Ebit 519.3m / (Equity 1.80b + L.T.Debt 572.3m))
RoIC = 17.09% (NOPAT 407.4m / Invested Capital 2.38b)
WACC = 8.57% (E(9.95b)/V(11.04b) * Re(9.48%)) + (D(1.10b)/V(11.04b) * Rd(0.46%) * (1-Tc(0.22)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: -45.45 | Cagr: -0.14%
Discount Rate = 9.48% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 76.10% ; FCFE base≈417.7m ; Y1≈490.3m ; Y5≈745.9m
Fair Price DCF = 262.4 (DCF Value 9.91b / Shares Outstanding 37.8m; 5y FCF grow 18.50% → 3.0% )
Revenue Correlation: 56.17 | Revenue CAGR: 5.31%
Rev Growth-of-Growth: 0.59
EPS Correlation: 77.67 | EPS CAGR: 13.73%
EPS Growth-of-Growth: -6.69
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