American Vanguard Corporation (AVD) — Stock Score Summary

American Vanguard Corporation (AVD) has a MoatMap StockRank of 20/100 based on Quality (37/100), Value (47/100), and Momentum (22/100) factor scores. The current signal is SELL. Micro-cap specialty chemical company with weak return metrics and no clear structural tailwinds.

American Vanguard Corporation is a diversified specialty chemical company that develops, manufactures, and markets agricultural and specialty products for crop protection, turf management, and public health. The company operates a niche strategy, focusing on off-patent active ingredients and proprietary delivery systems like the SmartBox closed-application system. AVD's competitive moat is sustained by its extensive portfolio of EPA-registered products and its specialized manufacturing capabilities.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$2.99
Market Cap$78M
P/E (Forward)6.44
Price/Book0.38
Return on Equity-21.9%
Return on Invested Capital-7.9%
Debt/Equity149.32
Gross Margin29.8%
Operating Margin4.3%
Revenue Growth6.7%
Free Cash Flow$-18M

American Vanguard Corporation operates in the Agricultural Inputs industry, part of the Basic Materials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is American Vanguard Corporation’s (AVD) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for American Vanguard Corporation (AVD) is 20/100, with a Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (37), Value (47), and Momentum (22) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does American Vanguard Corporation have an economic moat?
American Vanguard Corporation (AVD) has a Quality factor score of 37/100. 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 American Vanguard Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for American Vanguard Corporation (AVD) is Sell, based on a StockRank of 20/100. 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 American Vanguard Corporation in?
American Vanguard Corporation (AVD) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Agricultural Inputs industry (United States).
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