AAON, Inc. (AAON) — Stock Score Summary

AAON, Inc. (AAON) has a MoatMap StockRank of 68/100 based on Quality (57/100), Value (12/100), and Momentum (81/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. AAON is a high-ROIC compounder specializing in custom HVAC systems. The massive buildout of AI data centers and advanced packaging facilities requires unprecedented thermal management and cooling capacity. AAON's engineering-led moat and pricing power allow it to capture this high-margin demand, making it a prime beneficiary of the AI infrastructure wave.

AAON, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells semi-custom and standard heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment for commercial and industrial applications. The company is known for engineering high-quality, energy-efficient, and customizable systems, often for specialized uses, carving out a niche in the premium segment. AAON operates as a vertically integrated manufacturer, offering comprehensive indoor air quality solutions.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$143.65
Market Cap$11.7B
P/E (TTM)101.16
P/E (Forward)43.64
Price/Book12.59
Return on Equity13.5%
Return on Invested Capital10.8%
Debt/Equity47.45
Gross Margin26.2%
Operating Margin11.6%
Revenue Growth54.3%
Dividend Yield0.3%
Free Cash Flow$-215M

AAON, Inc. operates in the Building Products & Equipment industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AAON, Inc.’s (AAON) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for AAON, Inc. (AAON) is 68/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (57), Value (12), and Momentum (81) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does AAON, Inc. have an economic moat?
AAON, Inc. (AAON) has a Quality factor score of 57/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is AAON, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for AAON, Inc. (AAON) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 68/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is AAON, Inc. in?
AAON, Inc. (AAON) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Building Products & Equipment industry (United States).