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Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. · Industrials · United States · $12.8B · Avg Vol: $111M/d

82
StockRank
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Q
79
V
25
M
72
P/E (TTM)
31.8x
ROE
21.9%
D/E
0.2x
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)

Year20212022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue3.8B4.4B4.5B4.6B6.2%4.8B4.9B5.2B6.6%
EPS3.736.698.989.9810.3829.2%10.5510.9812.128.1%
Shares38.5M38.7M38.4M37.9M-1.6%37.0M
Debt689.3M622.1M597.3M572.3M-6.0%365.3M
Equity1.1B1.5B1.7B1.8B17.1%
Op CF187.6M344.0M371.4M492.4M37.9%466.1M
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)+8.8%
315323331339347Jun 11Jul 6Jul 24
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$347.06
RSI (14)
67.4
52W High
$348.09
From 52W High
1.0%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
79
ROIC
19.6%89.2
ROE
21.9%88.3
GP/Assets
46.3%92.2
Op. Margin
11.0%65.3
FCF/Assets
10.5%86.2
Piotroski
653.9
Int. Cover
28.5x67.4
D/E Ratio
0.20x65.0
Current Ratio
2.95x81.1
Value
25
P/E (TTM)
31.8x30.9
EV/EBITDA
21.3x24.2
P/FCF
38.6x31.2
P/B
6.7x11.6
P/S
2.6x31.9
Div Yield
0.6%12.2
Momentum
72
52W High %
100%99.0
RS 6M
16%83.0
SMA 50/200
1.14x79.4
EPS Rev 4W
0.0%79.8
EPS Rev 12W
+1.4%75.1
EPS Improve
+12%25.7
Q Growth
0%38.7

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$12.8B
P/E (Forward)
28.5x
Gross Margin
30.4%

SECTOR PEERS

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

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
AITApplied Industrial Technologies, Inc.(you)$12.8B82STRONG BUY
WSOWatsco, Inc.$14.9B71BUY
MSMMSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc.$7.0B91STRONG BUY
CNMCore & Main, Inc.$8.4B67BUY
WCCWESCO International, Inc.$16.2B63HOLD
FASTFastenal Company$54.0B86STRONG BUY
GWWW.W. Grainger, Inc.$65.3B84STRONG BUY
DXPEDXP Enterprises, Inc.$2.6B73BUY
POOLPool Corporation$6.7B47HOLD
GICGlobal Industrial Company$1.3B95STRONG BUY

Peer medians: ROE 10.7% · P/E 30.6x · Gross margin 28.6%

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

Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. (AIT) has a MoatMap StockRank of 82/100 based on Quality (79/100), Value (25/100), and Momentum (72/100) 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.

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$347.06
Market Cap$12.8B
P/E (TTM)31.84
P/E (Forward)28.51
Price/Book6.69
Return on Equity21.9%
Return on Invested Capital19.6%
Debt/Equity0.20x
Gross Margin30.4%
Operating Margin11.0%
Revenue Growth7.3%
Dividend Yield0.6%
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 82/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (79), Value (25), and Momentum (72) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. have an economic moat?
Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. (AIT) has a Quality factor score of 79/100. 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 82/100. 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).