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AstroNova, Inc. · Technology · United States · $223M · Avg Vol: $7M/d

81
StockRank
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Q
46
V
45
M
84
P/E (TTM)
ROE
-1.7%
D/E
0.5x
Dividend %
AI CONVICTION THESIS

AstroNova has exceptional momentum at M84 but quality Q46 and value V47 both miss the calibrated requirements, with quality below the floor, so stage one fails.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

AstroNova, Inc. is a developer and manufacturer of specialty printers, data acquisition systems, and aerospace flight deck printers. The company's competitive moat is anchored by its proprietary consumables business model in product identification and its highly regulated, long-cycle aerospace contracts. AstroNova operates as a specialized niche player, delivering critical hardware and recurring software/media solutions to industrial and aviation customers globally.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year20222023202420252026CAGRTTM
Revenue142.5M148.1M151.3M150.5M1.8%152.2M
EPS0.890.360.63-1.93-0.31-15.9%-0.18
Shares7.3M7.4M7.5M7.7M+4.5%7.8M
Debt30.9M22.4M48.5M40.1M9.1%38.3M
Equity84.4M90.3M75.8M76.9M-3.1%
Op CF-2.9M12.4M4.8M11.7M-2.5%10.4M
Inv CF-17.3M-0.9M-20.3M-0.2M
Fin CF18.8M-11.0M15.4M-12.9M
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PRICE (1Y)+69.7%
16.6619.7022.7525.8028.84Jun 12Jul 7Jul 27
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$28.79
RSI (14)
67.2
52W High
$28.86
From 52W High
1.0%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
46
ROIC
1.0%28.2
ROE
-1.7%24.2
GP/Assets
37.4%79.8
Op. Margin
4.9%44.7
FCF/Assets
8.3%73.5
Piotroski
537.9
Int. Cover
0.3x23.9
D/E Ratio
0.49x29.4
Current Ratio
1.76x42.2
Value
45
P/E (TTM)
N/A
EV/EBITDA
23.9x39.9
P/FCF
19.6x63.7
P/B
2.9x51.1
P/S
1.5x69.4
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
84
52W High %
100%99.9
RS 6M
192%98.7
SMA 50/200
1.74x96.2
EPS Rev 4W
0.0%73.6
EPS Rev 12W
N/A
EPS Improve
+294%85.9
Q Growth
N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$223M
P/E (Forward)
81.9x
Gross Margin
33.8%

SECTOR PEERS

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

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
ALOTAstroNova, Inc.(you)$223M81STRONG BUY
TACTTransAct Technologies Incorporated$52M77BUY
CRSRCorsair Gaming, Inc.$1.1B83STRONG BUY
6933.TWAmax Holding Co., Ltd.$183M51HOLD
DDD3D Systems Corporation$420M57HOLD
OSSOne Stop Systems, Inc.$309M44HOLD
CRCTCricut, Inc.$936M99STRONG BUY
SSYSStratasys Ltd.$697M39HOLD
QMCOQuantum Corporation$437M30SELL
NNDMNano Dimension Ltd.$309M18STRONG SELL

Peer medians: ROE 7.6% · P/E 37.2x · Gross margin 53.2%

AstroNova, Inc. (ALOT) — Stock Score Summary

AstroNova, Inc. (ALOT) has a MoatMap StockRank of 81/100 based on Quality (46/100), Value (45/100), and Momentum (84/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. AstroNova has exceptional momentum at M84 but quality Q46 and value V47 both miss the calibrated requirements, with quality below the floor, so stage one fails.

AstroNova, Inc. is a developer and manufacturer of specialty printers, data acquisition systems, and aerospace flight deck printers. The company's competitive moat is anchored by its proprietary consumables business model in product identification and its highly regulated, long-cycle aerospace contracts. AstroNova operates as a specialized niche player, delivering critical hardware and recurring software/media solutions to industrial and aviation customers globally.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$28.79
Market Cap$223M
P/E (Forward)81.86
Price/Book2.85
Return on Equity-1.7%
Return on Invested Capital1.0%
Debt/Equity0.49x
Gross Margin33.8%
Operating Margin4.9%
Revenue Growth4.4%
Free Cash Flow$11M

AstroNova, Inc. operates in the Computer Hardware industry, part of the Technology sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AstroNova, Inc.’s (ALOT) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for AstroNova, Inc. (ALOT) is 81/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (46), Value (45), and Momentum (84) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does AstroNova, Inc. have an economic moat?
AstroNova, Inc. (ALOT) has a Quality factor score of 46/100. 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 AstroNova, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for AstroNova, Inc. (ALOT) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 81/100. 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 AstroNova, Inc. in?
AstroNova, Inc. (ALOT) operates in the Technology sector, specifically the Computer Hardware industry (United States).