AstroNova, Inc. (ALOT) — Stock Score Summary

AstroNova, Inc. (ALOT) has a MoatMap StockRank of 92/100 based on Quality (44/100), Value (57/100), and Momentum (78/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. AstroNova is a microcap specialty printer manufacturer lacking a durable economic moat, pricing power, or connection to our high-conviction macro themes.

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$15.58
Market Cap$118M
P/E (Forward)43.51
Price/Book1.52
Return on Equity-3.1%
Return on Invested Capital1.0%
Debt/Equity52.22
Gross Margin32.5%
Operating Margin3.3%
Revenue Growth0.5%
Free Cash Flow$14M

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 92/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (44), Value (57), and Momentum (78) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does AstroNova, Inc. have an economic moat?
AstroNova, Inc. (ALOT) has a Quality factor score of 44/100. 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 92/100. 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).
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