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ALTO

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Alto Ingredients, Inc. · Basic Materials · United States · $360M · Avg Vol: $13M/d

82
StockRank
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Q
55
V
46
M
75
P/E (TTM)
15.7x
ROE
12.6%
D/E
0.4x
Dividend %
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Alto Ingredients has strong momentum at M82 and a 74.3% upward revision, the largest in this batch, but value at V46 is below the calibrated floor and quality Q55 is modest, so stage one fails.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Alto Ingredients, Inc. is a leading producer of specialty alcohols and essential ingredients, serving the beverage, health, cosmetic, and industrial markets. The company's competitive advantage stems from its strategic transition from low-margin fuel ethanol to high-purity specialty alcohols, supported by a network of strategically located biorefineries. Alto operates as a key domestic supplier, leveraging its integrated logistics and production capabilities to serve demanding commercial customers.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue1.3B1.2B965.3M917.9M-11.8%916.1M953.1M962.5M2.4%
EPS-0.60-0.40-0.820.160.350.420.6195.3%
Shares75.2M75.7M76.6M77.3M+2.9%77.5M
Debt87.3M105.5M114.7M97.6M3.8%91.3M
Equity308.1M279.6M225.1M245.2M-7.3%
Op CF6.0M22.0M-3.5M13.2M29.9%35.7M
Inv CF-37.7M-33.0M-13.5M-7.4M
Fin CF19.0M7.0M7.7M-16.4M
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PRICE (1Y)-17.9%
4.644.975.315.645.98Jun 11Jul 6Jul 24
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$4.64
RSI (14)
34.4
52W High
$6.11
From 52W High
0.8%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
55
ROIC
7.1%65.1
ROE
12.6%79.5
GP/Assets
11.8%51.2
Op. Margin
1.1%39.7
FCF/Assets
1.8%56.8
Piotroski
547.3
Int. Cover
2.2x38.2
D/E Ratio
0.37x38.7
Current Ratio
3.81x73.1
Value
46
P/E (TTM)
15.7x60.7
EV/EBITDA
11.2x44.8
P/FCF
52.7x20.5
P/B
1.7x52.7
P/S
0.5x82.6
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
75
52W High %
76%70.5
RS 6M
53%94.8
SMA 50/200
1.47x96.0
EPS Rev 4W
+74.3%99.6
EPS Rev 12W
N/A
EPS Improve
+74%53.9
Q Growth
N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$360M
P/E (Forward)
9.0x
Gross Margin
5.0%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Basic Materials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of ALTO are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
ALTOAlto Ingredients, Inc.(you)$360M82STRONG BUY
CMTCore Molding Technologies, Inc.$210M83STRONG BUY
MATVMativ Holdings, Inc.$448M67BUY
KROKronos Worldwide, Inc.$761M72BUY
KOPKoppers Holdings Inc.$966M97STRONG BUY
ECVTEcovyst Inc.$1.4B73BUY
IOSPInnospec Inc.$2.1B81STRONG BUY
SCLStepan Company$1.3B71BUY
ODCOil-Dri Corporation of America$1.4B92STRONG BUY
HDSNHudson Technologies, Inc.$267M50HOLD

Peer medians: ROE 5.1% · P/E 21.3x · Gross margin 25.3%

Alto Ingredients, Inc. (ALTO) — Stock Score Summary

Alto Ingredients, Inc. (ALTO) has a MoatMap StockRank of 82/100 based on Quality (55/100), Value (46/100), and Momentum (75/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Alto Ingredients has strong momentum at M82 and a 74.3% upward revision, the largest in this batch, but value at V46 is below the calibrated floor and quality Q55 is modest, so stage one fails.

Alto Ingredients, Inc. is a leading producer of specialty alcohols and essential ingredients, serving the beverage, health, cosmetic, and industrial markets. The company's competitive advantage stems from its strategic transition from low-margin fuel ethanol to high-purity specialty alcohols, supported by a network of strategically located biorefineries. Alto operates as a key domestic supplier, leveraging its integrated logistics and production capabilities to serve demanding commercial customers.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$4.64
Market Cap$360M
P/E (TTM)15.74
P/E (Forward)9.03
Price/Book1.72
Return on Equity12.6%
Return on Invested Capital7.1%
Debt/Equity0.37x
Gross Margin5.0%
Operating Margin1.1%
Revenue Growth-0.8%
Free Cash Flow$7M

Alto Ingredients, Inc. operates in the Specialty Chemicals industry, part of the Basic Materials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alto Ingredients, Inc.’s (ALTO) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Alto Ingredients, Inc. (ALTO) is 82/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (55), Value (46), and Momentum (75) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Alto Ingredients, Inc. have an economic moat?
Alto Ingredients, Inc. (ALTO) has a Quality factor score of 55/100. 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 Alto Ingredients, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Alto Ingredients, Inc. (ALTO) 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 Alto Ingredients, Inc. in?
Alto Ingredients, Inc. (ALTO) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Specialty Chemicals industry (United States).