AVD:NYE-American Vanguard Corporation (USD)

COMMON STOCK | Agricultural Inputs | NYE

Last Closing Price

USD 18.29

Change

-5.88 (-24.33)%

Market Cap

USD 0.74B

Volume

1.65M

Avg Analyst Target

N/A

Avg User Target

USD
Average Analyst Rating

N/A

Fundamental Analysis

Verdict

AVD Stock Forecast & Price:
Based on the American Vanguard Corporation stock forecasts from 0 analysts, the average analyst target price for American Vanguard Corporation is not available over the next 12 months. American Vanguard Corporation’s average analyst rating is not available. Stock Target Advisor’s own stock analysis of American Vanguard Corporation is Slightly Bearish, which is based on 7 positive signals and 10 negative signals. At the last closing, American Vanguard Corporation’s stock price was USD 18.29. American Vanguard Corporation’s stock price has changed by -21.13% over the past week, -16.56% over the past month and +14.03% over the last year.

About American Vanguard Corporation (AVD:NYE)

American Vanguard Corporation, through its subsidiaries, develops, manufactures, and markets specialty chemicals for agricultural, commercial, and consumer uses in the United States and internationally. It manufactures and formulates chemicals, including insecticides, fungicides, ...Read More

Company Website : https://www.american-vanguard.com

Address : 4695 MacArthur Court, Newport Beach, CA, United States, 92660

Employees : 804

Fiscal Year End : December

Currency: USD

Country : USA

Technical Indicators

Beta : 0.83

52 Week High : 25.96

Short Ratio : 2.49

52 Week Low : 13.79

Shorted Shares : 674,888

200 Day Moving Average : 18.84

Shorted Shares Previous Month : 534,781

50 Day Moving Average : 22.71

Shares Held By Insiders : 6.16%

Short Percentage : 2.75%

Shares Held by Institutions : 83.52%

Dividend Yield : 0.43%

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ETFs Containing AVD

Symbol Name Weight Mer Price(Change) Market Cap

Market Performance

  Market Performance vs.
Industry/Classification (Agricultural Inputs)		 Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 11.59% 64% D 90% A-
Dividend Return 0.31% 9% F 8% F
Total Return 11.90% 64% D 90% A-
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 13.96% 46% F 89% B+
Dividend Return 0.56% 9% F 9% F
Total Return 14.52% 38% F 88% B+
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -9.90% 33% F 35% F
Dividend Return 1.77% 14% F 5% F
Total Return -8.13% 22% F 22% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain -1.76% 8% F 20% F
Dividend Return 0.40% 9% F 10% F
Total Return -1.36% 8% F 16% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 22.62% 77% C+ 49% F
Risk Adjusted Return -6.01% 8% F 20% F
Market Capitalization 0.74B 29% F 47% F
Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage
A+ 97%-100% A 93%-96% A- 90%-92%
B+ 87%-89% B 83%-86% B- 80%-82%
C+ 77%-79% C 73%-76% C- 70%-72%
D+ 67%-69% D 63%-66% D- 60%-62%
F 0%-59%

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification
(Agricultural Inputs)		 Ratio vs. Market
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 28.77 9% F 22% F
Price/Book Ratio 1.87 58% F 43% F
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 8.53 57% F 44% F
EV/EBITDA 13.16 17% F 32% F
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 6.85% 29% F 40% F
Return on Invested Capital 5.01% 50% F 46% F
Return on Assets 3.65% 21% F 61% D-
Debt to Equity Ratio 14.02% 75% C 84% B
Technical Ratios  
Dividend Yield 0.43% 9% F 5% F
Short Ratio 2.49 36% F 46% F
Short Percent 2.75% 58% F 59% F
Beta 0.83 69% D+ 68% D+
Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage
A+ 97%-100% A 93%-96% A- 90%-92%
B+ 97%-89% B 83%-86% B- 80%-82%
C+ 77%-79% C 73%-76% C- 70%-72%
D+ 67%-69% D 63%-66% D- 60%-62%
F 0%-59%

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Fundamental Analysis Breakdown

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

Low debt

The company is less leveraged than its peers ,, and is among the top quartile, which makes it more flexible. However, do check the news and look at its sector. Sometimes this is low because the company is not growing and has no growth potential.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Revenue Growth

This stock has shown top quartile revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

Superior Dividend Growth

This stock has shown top quartile dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

What to not like:
Low market capitalization

This is among the smaller entities in its sectors with below median market capitalization. That may make it less stable in the long run unless it has a unique technology or market which can help it grow or get acquired in future.

Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

Below median total returns

The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Poor return on equity

The company management has delivered below median return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Poor capital utilization

The company management has delivered below median return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Poor return on assets

The company management has delivered below median return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Low Earnings Growth

This stock has shown below median earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector