What is Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc.'s (AIT) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. (AIT) is 80/100, with a Strong Buy signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (78), Value (27), and Momentum (71) factor ranks across MoatMap's universe of 25,000+ stocks.

Does Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. have an economic moat?

Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. (AIT) has a Quality factor score of 78/100. 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 financial 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 80/100. 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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Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. · Industrials · United States · $11.8B · Avg Vol: $88M/d

StockRank

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P/E (TTM)

29.7x

ROE

22.4%

D/E

0.3x

Dividend %

0.6%

AI CONVICTION THESIS

Applied Industrial Technologies has strong quality Q79 and momentum M69 with a buyback on file, but value at V27 is below the calibrated floor, so stage one fails. Insider selling is separately adverse.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

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.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year	2021	2022	2023	2024	2025	CAGR	TTM	2027E	2028E	Fwd CAGR
Revenue	—	3.8B	4.4B	4.5B	4.6B	6.2%	5.0B	4.8B	5.1B	3.9%
EPS	3.73	6.69	8.98	9.98	10.38	29.2%	10.96	11.40	12.54	6.5%
Shares	—	38.5M	38.7M	38.4M	37.9M	-1.6%	36.7M	—	—	—
Debt	—	689.3M	622.1M	597.3M	572.3M	-6.0%	483.4M	—	—	—
Equity	—	1.1B	1.5B	1.7B	1.8B	17.1%	—	—	—	—
Op CF	—	187.6M	344.0M	371.4M	492.4M	37.9%	484.1M	—	—	—
Inv CF	—	-35.7M	-60.8M	-95.4M	-318.8M	—	—	—	—	—
Fin CF	—	-223.0M	-126.9M	-156.5M	-245.6M	—	—	—	—	—

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PRICE (1Y)-2.8%

SMA 50SMA 200

$324.85

RSI (14)

31.0

52W High

$374.27

From 52W High

0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC

19.6%87.0

ROE

22.4%88.4

GP/Assets

47.4%91.6

Op. Margin

11.8%66.7

FCF/Assets

10.5%86.0

Piotroski

655.6

Int. Cover

28.5x69.6

D/E Ratio

0.26x57.6

Current Ratio

2.58x75.3

Value

P/E (TTM)

29.7x32.6

EV/EBITDA

19.8x28.1

P/FCF

35.6x32.4

P/B

6.6x13.0

P/S

2.4x35.0

Div Yield

0.6%16.4

Momentum

52W High %

87%73.0

RS 6M

10%77.0

SMA 50/200

1.14x84.5

EPS Rev 4W

+11.9%93.1

EPS Rev 12W

+12.2%91.3

EPS Improve

+21%34.2

Q Growth

10%46.3

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$11.8B

P/E (Forward)

24.6x

Gross Margin

30.3%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Industrials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of AIT are excluded.

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
AIT	Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc.(you)	$11.8B	80	Strong Buy
MSM	MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc.	$7.0B	80	Buy
WSO-B	Watsco, Inc.	$13.0B	58	Hold
CNM	Core & Main, Inc.	$8.3B	63	Hold
WCC	WESCO International, Inc.	$16.4B	58	Hold
DXPE	DXP Enterprises, Inc.	$2.9B	78	Buy
FAST	Fastenal Company	$57.1B	75	Buy
GWW	W.W. Grainger, Inc.	$61.5B	73	Buy
POOL	Pool Corporation	$6.8B	45	Hold
DSGR	Distribution Solutions Group, Inc.	$1.6B	70	Buy

Peer medians: ROE 8.8% · P/E 27.5x · Gross margin 29.2%

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

Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. (AIT) has a MoatMap StockRank of 80/100 based on Quality (78/100), Value (27/100), and Momentum (71/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Applied Industrial Technologies has strong quality Q79 and momentum M69 with a buyback on file, but value at V27 is below the calibrated floor, so stage one fails. Insider selling is separately adverse.

Key Financial Metrics

Price	$324.85
Market Cap	$11.8B
P/E (TTM)	29.71
P/E (Forward)	24.61
Price/Book	6.61
Return on Equity	22.4%
Return on Invested Capital	19.6%
Debt/Equity	0.26x
Gross Margin	30.3%
Operating Margin	11.8%
Revenue Growth	10.4%
Dividend Yield	0.6%
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 80/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (78), Value (27), and Momentum (71) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. have an economic moat?: Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. (AIT) has a Quality factor score of 78/100. 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 80/100. 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).