AstroNova, Inc.

AstroNova, Inc.

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$15.19

-1.2%
TechnologyComputer Hardware

AstroNova, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes specialty printers, and data acquisition and analysis systems in the United States, Europe, Asia, Canada, Central and South America, and internationally. The company operates in two segments, Product Identification (PI) and Test & Measurement (T&M). The PI segment offers tabletop and production-ready digital color label printers, and OEM printing systems under the QuickLabel brand; digital color label mini-presses and inline printing systems under the TrojanLabel brand; and label materials, tags, inks, toners, and thermal transfer ribbons under the GetLabels brand. This segment also develops and licenses various specialized software programs to design and manage labels and print images; and provides training and support. This segment serves chemicals, cosmetics, food and beverage, medical products, pharmaceuticals, and other industries; and brand owners, label converters, commercial printers, and packaging manufacturers. The T&M segment offers airborne printing solutions, such as ToughWriter used to print hard copies of navigation maps, arrival and departure procedures, flight itineraries, weather maps, performance data, passenger data, and various air traffic control data; ToughSwitch, an ethernet switches used to connect multiple computers or Ethernet devices; TMX data acquisition systems; Daxus DXS-100 distributed data acquisition platform; SmartCorder DDX100 portable data acquisition systems for facility maintenance and field testing; and Everest EV-500, a digital strip chart recording system used primarily in telemetry applications. This segment serves aerospace and defense, automotive, commercial airline, energy, manufacturing, and transportation industries. The company was formerly known as Astro-Med, Inc. and changed its name to AstroNova, Inc. in May 2016. AstroNova, Inc. was incorporated in 1969 and is headquartered in West Warwick, Rhode Island.

At a Glance

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Market Cap$117.38M
EPS-0.3100
P/E Ratio-49.00
Earnings Date06/04/2026

Intrinsic Alpha Methodology

Thesis Lenses

Signal ยท Driver ยท Risk

Signal

Medium confidence

Valuation multiple is compressed (P/E -49.0).

Valuation inputs: P/E -49.0, earnings yield N/A, momentum -1.2%.

If multiples stay elevated while momentum fades, downside repricing risk rises.

Driver

High confidence

Return profile is soft (ROE -3.1%, ROIC +1.2%).

Profitability stack: net margin -1.6%, ROE -3.1%, ROIC +1.2%.

Quality deterioration often appears in margins before it shows up in headline EPS.

Risk

High confidence

Risk profile is balanced but has notable pressure points to monitor.

Risk factors: liabilities/assets +44.1%, momentum -1.2%, net margin -1.6%.

Higher leverage with weak momentum and thin margins can amplify drawdown severity.

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AstroNova, Inc. Market vs Earnings Trajectory

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AstroNova, Inc. Fair Value Envelope

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Our analysis suggests that ALOT has a fair value of HIDDEN per share in the Base Case projection. With shares currently trading at $15.19, this represents a potential HIDDEN relative to our calculated worth for AstroNova, Inc..

Intrinsic Value
Current Price: $15.19
3Y-186.0%
5Y-272.0%
10Y-154.0%
3Y+6.0%
5Y+30.0%
10Y+53.0%
3Y-189.0%
5Y-285.0%
10Y-156.0%
3Y-500.0%
5Y-24.0%
10Y+69.0%
3Y-460.0%
5Y-12.0%
10Y+100.0%
3Y-1.0%
5Y+19.0%
10Y+64.0%
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AstroNova, Inc. Profit Bridge

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Revenue150.51M
Cost of Goods Sold (100.71M)
Gross Profit49.81M
Operating Expenses (48.25M)
Operating Income1.56M
Interest Expense (3.50M)
Other Income/Expense-4.10M
Pretax Income-2.54M
Income Tax (-161.00K)
Net Income-2.38M
Net Income
-2.38M

Profitability Analysis

Gross Margin

33.1%

Moderate margins typical of competitive industries. Monitor for pricing pressure or rising costs.

Operating Margin

1.0%

Minimal operating profit suggests high operating costs or pricing challenges. Scalability is concerning.

Net Profit Margin

-1.6%

Net losses indicate the company is burning cash. Sustainability depends on path to profitability.

Profitability Insight

Margin squeeze alert: Healthy gross margins but weak operating margins suggest excessive operating expenses. Cost optimization could unlock significant value.

33.09%
Gross Profit Margin
-5%
3Y-2.0%
5Y-7.0%
10Y-18.0%
1.04%
Operating Profit Margin
-67%
3Y-73.0%
5Y-134.0%
10Y-84.0%
-1.58%
Net Profit Margin
-84%
3Y-185.0%
5Y-243.0%
10Y-137.0%
-3.09%
Return on Equity
-84%
3Y-198.0%
5Y-280.0%
10Y-152.0%
-1.73%
Return on Assets
-83%
3Y-190.0%
5Y-255.0%
10Y-134.0%
1.22%
Return on Invested Capital
-68%
3Y-66.0%
5Y-158.0%
10Y-78.0%
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AstroNova, Inc. Cash Conversion Engine

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Net Income-2.38M
Depreciation & Amortization4.80M
Stock-Based Compensation2.31M
Change in Working Capital7.53M
Others785.00K
Capital Expenditures-332.00K
Free Cash Flow11.41M

Cash Flow Quality Analysis

FCF Conversion Rate

-480.1%

Negative free cash flow despite positive earnings raises concerns about cash generation ability or heavy capital requirements.

CapEx Intensity

2.8%

Asset-light business model. Low capital requirements leave more cash available for shareholders and growth investments.

FCF Growth Trend

+209.7%

Strong FCF growth demonstrates improving cash generation and business momentum. Positive signal for sustainability.

Working Capital Impact

+$7.53M

Working capital inflow boosted cash flow. Efficient management of receivables, inventory, and payables contributing positively.

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AstroNova, Inc. Funding & Solvency Profile

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Cash & Cash Equivalents4.07M
Net Receivables18.98M
Inventory43.25M
Other Current Assets4.39M
Total Current Assets71 M
Property, Plant & Equipment42.87M
Goodwill & Intangible Assets38.87M
Long-Term Investments0.00
Other Non-Current Assets-24.71M
Total Non-Current Assets18 M
Total Assets
137.57M

Financial Health Analysis

Current Ratio

1.84x

Strong liquidity. The company has adequate resources to meet short-term liabilities.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio

0.79x

Balanced capital structure with moderate leverage. Equity exceeds debt, suggesting healthy financial stability.

Working Capital

32 M

Strong working capital position provides significant operational flexibility and financial cushion.

Asset Composition

51% Current

Balanced asset mix between current and non-current assets, typical of many stable businesses.

Financial Health Insight

Strong financial foundation: Excellent liquidity combined with conservative leverage suggests the company is well-positioned to weather economic uncertainties and fund growth opportunities.

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AstroNova, Inc. Street Expectations Map

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No Target Data

No analyst price targets available for alot.

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AstroNova, Inc. Insider Positioning

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During the last 12 months, insiders have purchased $424K and sold $3K worth of ALOT shares, resulting in $420K of net buying activity.

3 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

3-6 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

6-9 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

330

3.42K

Net Activity

-3K

-$3K

9-12 Months

Bought

40.0K

423.50K

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+424K

+$424K

Top Buyers

1
NDG

Nevin Darius G

Director, Officer: Interim President And Ceo

30.0K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$333K

2
QMI

Quain Mitchell I

Director

10.0K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$91K

Top Sellers

1
IJ

Ittmann Jorik

Officer: Chief Executive Officer

330 sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$3K

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bullish

Strong bullish signal with $420K net buying. Insiders are aggressively accumulating shares, suggesting significant confidence in future prospects.

Buy/Sell Ratio

123.76:1

Exceptional buy/sell ratio. Buying dramatically outweighs sellingโ€”one of the strongest possible insider signals.

Insider Participation

Moderate Buying

2 insider buyers vs. 1 sellers. More insiders buying than selling indicates positive sentiment.

Insider Activity Insight

Compelling insider conviction: The combination of strong buy/sell ratio and multiple buyers suggests insiders see attractive risk/reward. Consider this alongside fundamental analysis for confirmation.

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Dividend Yield
3Y-
5Y-100.0%
10Y-100.0%
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alot Dividend History

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10Y CAGR +0%
Latest $0.07
Annual $0.42
Stable dividend payments
Last Period: +0%