Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. (AIT) — Stock Score Summary

Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. (AIT) has a MoatMap StockRank of 89/100 based on Quality (82/100), Value (28/100), and Momentum (63/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Applied Industrial Technologies is a premier distributor of industrial motion, fluid power, and automation flow control. Under the Nick Sleep lens, it shares scale economics with customers, and under the Druckenmiller lens, it is a massive beneficiary of North American nearshoring and factory buildouts. It is a high-quality, high-ROIC compounder masquerading as a cyclical distributor.

Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. is a leading North American distributor of industrial motion and control products, fluid power components, and related maintenance supplies, coupled with specialized technical services. The company's competitive advantage stems from its extensive product inventory, deep technical expertise, and vast distribution network, making it a critical MRO partner for a diverse industrial customer base.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$313.67
Market Cap$11.4B
P/E (TTM)29.68
P/E (Forward)26.61
Price/Book6.25
Return on Equity21.9%
Return on Invested Capital19.6%
Debt/Equity19.64
Gross Margin30.4%
Operating Margin11.0%
Revenue Growth7.3%
Dividend Yield0.7%
Free Cash Flow$332M

Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. operates in the Industrial Distribution industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc.’s (AIT) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. (AIT) is 89/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (82), Value (28), and Momentum (63) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. have an economic moat?
Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. (AIT) has a Quality factor score of 82/100. 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 Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. (AIT) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 89/100. 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 Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. in?
Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. (AIT) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Industrial Distribution industry (United States).
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