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ALTO

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Alto Ingredients, Inc. · Basic Materials · United States · $316M · Avg Vol: $7M/d

81
StockRank
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Q
67
V
80
M
30
P/E (TTM)
6.0x
ROE
22.2%
D/E
0.3x
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%943.3M954.3M951.2M1.8%
EPS-0.60-0.40-0.820.160.670.380.3343.6%
Shares75.2M75.7M76.6M77.3M+2.9%77.6M
Debt87.3M105.5M114.7M97.6M3.8%82.9M
Equity308.1M279.6M225.1M245.2M-7.3%
Op CF6.0M22.0M-3.5M13.2M29.9%65.0M
Inv CF-37.7M-33.0M-13.5M-7.4M
Fin CF19.0M7.0M7.7M-16.4M
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PRICE (1Y)-7.8%
3.964.294.634.965.29Jul 29Aug 19Sep 9
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$4.02
RSI (14)
43.1
52W High
$6.11
From 52W High
0.7%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
67
ROIC
18.4%87.3
ROE
22.2%89.8
GP/Assets
16.6%58.0
Op. Margin
3.5%40.8
FCF/Assets
12.8%92.3
Piotroski
547.3
Int. Cover
6.5x54.0
D/E Ratio
0.32x40.0
Current Ratio
3.19x68.4
Value
80
P/E (TTM)
6.0x95.5
EV/EBITDA
6.0x82.7
P/FCF
6.3x89.6
P/B
1.2x71.7
P/S
0.3x89.8
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
30
52W High %
66%40.4
RS 6M
-26%26.5
SMA 50/200
1.16x87.3
EPS Rev 4W
-45.9%0.8
EPS Rev 12W
-5.7%19.0
EPS Improve
-51%6.2
Q Growth
N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$316M
P/E (Forward)
12.2x
Gross Margin
6.8%

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)$316M81Strong Buy
MATVMativ Holdings, Inc.$669M84Strong Buy
CMTCore Molding Technologies, Inc.$221M65Buy
KOPKoppers Holdings Inc.$881M86Strong Buy
KROKronos Worldwide, Inc.$1.0B77Buy
ODCOil-Dri Corporation of America$1.4B80Strong Buy
SCLStepan Company$1.4B80Buy
MNTKMontauk Renewables, Inc.$252M53Hold
IOSPInnospec Inc.$2.3B88Strong Buy
NGVTIngevity Corporation$2.4B69Buy

Peer medians: ROE 1.8% · P/E 23.1x · Gross margin 24.4%

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

Alto Ingredients, Inc. (ALTO) has a MoatMap StockRank of 81/100 based on Quality (67/100), Value (80/100), and Momentum (30/100) 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$4.02
Market Cap$316M
P/E (TTM)6.03
P/E (Forward)12.24
Price/Book1.21
Return on Equity22.2%
Return on Invested Capital18.4%
Debt/Equity0.32x
Gross Margin6.8%
Operating Margin3.5%
Revenue Growth12.5%
Free Cash Flow$50M

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 81/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (67), Value (80), and Momentum (30) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does Alto Ingredients, Inc. have an economic moat?
Alto Ingredients, Inc. (ALTO) has a Quality factor score of 67/100. 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 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 Alto Ingredients, Inc. in?
Alto Ingredients, Inc. (ALTO) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Specialty Chemicals industry (United States).