ASTE

$53.11

Post-MarketAs of Mar 17, 8:00 PM UTC

Astec Industries, Inc.

Historical Price

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Peer Comparison

Whystock Valuation Model

Calculated using a trailing P/E relative model adjusted by sector ROE and historical growth.
Current Price$53.11
Potential Downside
39.3%
Whystock Fair Value$32.22
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Fundamentals

SectorIndustrials
IndustryFarm & Heavy Construction Machinery

Astec Industries, Inc. designs, engineers, manufactures, markets, and services equipment and components used primarily in road building and related construction activities worldwide. The company operates in two segments, Infrastructure Solutions and ...

Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$1.22B
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
31.61
Beta
High-beta play. Expect amplified moves vs. the broad market.
1.37
Div Yield
Strong income play. Yield provides a meaningful total return floor.
99.00%
ROIC
Average efficiency. Growth may require heavy reinvestment.
5.88%
Quick Ratio
Tight liquidity. Monitor cash flow carefully against debt.
0.89

Recent News

Simply Wall St.
Mar 17, 2026

Astec Industries Beat Raises Valuation Questions As CEO Pay And Insider Sales

Astec Industries (NasdaqGS:ASTE) reported a quarterly performance that exceeded revenue and earnings expectations. Following the results, the company disclosed a substantial increase in CEO compensation. Key executives reported meaningful insider share sales around the time of the strong quarter. Astec Industries enters this news cycle with its share price at $52.65 and a mixed return profile, including a 45.3% gain over the past year and a 22.1% decline over the past five years. Short-term...

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.
StockStory
Mar 16, 2026

1 Profitable Stock to Research Further and 2 We Question

Even if a company is profitable, it doesn’t always mean it’s a great investment. Some struggle to maintain growth, face looming threats, or fail to reinvest wisely, limiting their future potential.

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.
StockStory
Mar 14, 2026

Q4 Earnings Recap: Astec (NASDAQ:ASTE) Tops Heavy Machinery Stocks

As the Q4 earnings season comes to a close, it’s time to take stock of this quarter’s best and worst performers in the heavy machinery industry, including Astec (NASDAQ:ASTE) and its peers.

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.
StockStory
Mar 12, 2026

3 Reasons ASTE is Risky and 1 Stock to Buy Instead

Astec trades at $49.45 per share and has stayed right on track with the overall market, gaining 6.5% over the last six months. At the same time, the S&P 500 has returned 3%.

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.
Zacks
Mar 11, 2026

Despite Fast-paced Momentum, Astec Industries (ASTE) Is Still a Bargain Stock

Astec Industries (ASTE) could be a great choice for investors looking to buy stocks that have gained strong momentum recently but are still trading at reasonable prices. It is one of the several stocks that made it through our 'Fast-Paced Momentum at a Bargain' screen.

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.