A.O. Smith Corporation (AOS) earns a Roarable Rating of B+ (Buy) with 77/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (39% profit margin, 32% return on capital) with steady institutional support. The company’s underlying cash engine and institutional positioning keep the composite score in the Green Buy zone.
As of 2026-11-03, A.O. Smith Corporation (NYSE: AOS) is rated B+ (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 77/100 at a spot price of $63.07 (-0.66% 1D, market cap $8.47B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 19/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 12/20, Executive Insider Alignment 18/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 10/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 18/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, AOS ranks #44 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Consumer Electronics/Appliances), AOS carries a Roarable B+ (77/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 15.8x, gross margin of 38.8%, and ROIC of 32.0%. By comparison, SN (SharkNinja Inc.) holds a B+ grade (79/100 RQD, P/E 42.0x, ROIC 28.0%, cap $29.30B) and WHR (Whirlpool Corporation) posts a D- grade (39/100 RQD, P/E 6.1x, ROIC 8.7%, cap $1.97B). Among the 5-stock peer group, WHR leads on earnings multiple (6.1x) while AOS leads on capital efficiency (32.0% ROIC).
Per AOS's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000091142), A.O. Smith Corporation generated $3.83B in revenue (+0.3% YoY), $546.2M in net income, and $444.4M in free cash flow against $3.14B in total assets and $112.7M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (39% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
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SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 11.6% FCF Margin ($444.4M FCF) & 38.8% Gross Margin
Altman Z-Score 7.94 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 8/9
Macro rate sensitivity & RSI-14 (63.4) create a -10 pt regime headwind
Even with a 77/100 (B+) score, AOS faces multiple-compression risk if 15.8x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.
Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.
Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.92% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 36.3% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.
Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($59.02) or 200D SMA ($63.30) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($68.46) toward Bear Floor ($51.72).
A.O. Smith Corporation (AOS) slipped -0.66% to $63.07, trading at 32% of its 52-week range ($54.16 – $81.87). High-quality cash engine (39% profit margin, 32% return on capital) with steady institutional support.
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Yahoo Finance report covering A.O. Smith Corporation (AOS) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
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Emerson may extend its 70-year dividend growth streak as earnings rebound.
Citigroup analyst Andrew Kaplowitz maintains A.O. Smith (NYSE:AOS) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $64 to $67.
Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
vs. +0.3% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, A.O. Smith Corporation (AOS) ranks #44 by composite RQD confidence (77/100, grade B+) and #188 by equity capitalization ($8.47B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, WHR leads on earnings valuation at 6.1x trailing P/E, while AOS leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 32.0% ROIC and 38.8% gross margin. SN currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 79/100 (B+) compared with AOS at 77/100 (B+).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AOS
ACTIVE
A.O. Smith Corporation | B+ | 77/100 | 15.8x | 38.8% | 32.0% | -0.66% | $8.47B | Benchmark Subject |
| SN SharkNinja Inc. | B+ | 79/100 | 42.0x | 49.0% | 28.0% | -0.54% | $29.30B | /sn-vs-aos → |
| WHR Whirlpool Corporation | D- | 39/100 | 6.1x | 15.4% | 8.7% | +2.01% | $1.97B | /whr-vs-aos → |
| PLBL Polibeli Group Ltd (Class A) | E | 28/100 | — | 8.0% | -6.1% | -0.19% | $1.97B | /plbl-vs-aos → |
| COOK Traeger Inc. | D- | 41/100 | — | 39.2% | -14.0% | +1.28% | $148.1M | /cook-vs-aos → |
In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), A.O. Smith Corporation (AOS) reported GAAP revenue of $3.83B (+0.3% vs. FY2024 revenue of $3.82B , and -0.6% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $546.2M, operating cash flow of $616.8M, and free cash flow of $444.4M (+8.4% YoY). On the balance sheet, AOS closed FY2025 with $3.14B in total assets against $112.7M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 7.94, Piotroski F-Score: 8/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-12-31 | $3.83B | $546.2M | $616.8M | $444.4M | $3.14B | $112.7M |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-12-31 | $3.82B | $533.6M | $581.8M | $410.0M | $3.24B | $183.2M |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-12-31 | $3.85B | $556.6M | $670.3M | $496.9M | $4.75B | $1.11B |
As of 2026-11-03, A.O. Smith Corporation (NYSE: AOS) is rated B+ (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 77/100 at a spot price of $63.07 (-0.66% 1D, market cap $8.47B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 19/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 12/20, Executive Insider Alignment 18/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 10/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 18/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, AOS ranks #44 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Consumer Electronics/Appliances), AOS carries a Roarable B+ (77/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 15.8x, gross margin of 38.8%, and ROIC of 32.0%. By comparison, SN (SharkNinja Inc.) holds a B+ grade (79/100 RQD, P/E 42.0x, ROIC 28.0%, cap $29.30B) and WHR (Whirlpool Corporation) posts a D- grade (39/100 RQD, P/E 6.1x, ROIC 8.7%, cap $1.97B). Among the 5-stock peer group, WHR leads on earnings multiple (6.1x) while AOS leads on capital efficiency (32.0% ROIC).
Per AOS's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000091142), A.O. Smith Corporation generated $3.83B in revenue (+0.3% YoY), $546.2M in net income, and $444.4M in free cash flow against $3.14B in total assets and $112.7M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (39% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
AOS last traded at $63.07 (-0.66% on volume of 2,495,578 shares), positioning the stock +6.86% above its 50-day simple moving average ($59.02) and -0.36% below its 200-day simple moving average ($63.30). Across its 52-week range of $54.16 to $81.87, AOS sits at the 32.2% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 63.4 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±5.9% ($59.35 to $66.79).
Why AOS Stock slipped -0.66% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. High-quality cash engine (39% profit margin, 32% return on capital) with steady institutional support.
Per the Roarable RQD rating, AOS scores 80 out of 100 (grade B+, verdict "Roarable Buy — Very Good Cash & Smart-Money Inflow"). The five pillars are:
Investor implications. The high cash-engine and balance-sheet scores are the main upside drivers in the rating. The valuation tradeoff is that the stock trades at a P/E (TTM) of 15.8 and EV/EBITDA of 9.8 per the market data, which is not an extreme multiple given the reported returns, but the price already reflects a recovery toward the upper part of its 52-week range. The moderate macro-fit score (Beta 1.11) means drawdowns in a risk-off market could be larger than the stock's own fundamentals alone would suggest. The rating is a summary of the data provided and is not personalized financial advice.
A.O. Smith Corporation (AOS) is a NYSE-listed company classified in the Consumer Discretionary sector and the Consumer Electronics/Appliances industry, per the company profile. The profile describes it as a Consumer Discretionary issuer with a market capitalization of $8.6B. Per the market data, the company reports gross margin of 38.8%, operating margin of 19%, and net margin of 14.3%. Not available in source data: product line details, customer segments, and revenue mix by channel or geography.
| Period | Revenue | Operating Income | Net Income | EPS | FCF | Cash | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $3830.2M | $728.6M | $546.2M | N/A | $444.4M | $174.5M | $112.7M |
| FY 2024 | $3818.1M | $707.7M | $533.6M | N/A | $410.0M | $239.6M | $183.2M |
| FY 2023 | $3852.8M | $745.5M | $556.6M | N/A | $496.9M | N/A | $1110.5M |
Per the SEC financials, revenue was broadly flat across the three reported periods, while operating income and net income moved in a narrow band. Per the market data, ROIC is 32%, and per the RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 7.94 and the Piotroski F-Score is 8/9. Per the RQD rating, Debt/Equity is 0.06, consistent with a low-leverage posture. Reported debt declined from $1110.5M (FY 2023) to $112.7M (FY 2025) per the SEC financials. Not available in source data: EPS for any reported period in the financials section.
Per the recent news and catalysts section, the feed contains six items, all tagged to AOS and marked with a YELLOW light and "MARKET WIRE" impact label. The headlines reference:
Risk watch items: the China business transfer and the water treatment restructuring are both structural changes whose financial effects are not quantified in the source data. Proprietary signals: none are listed in the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph. Not available in source data: transaction values, timing, or expected financial impact of the China transfer.
Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, the supply chain is recorded as "NONE," with no butterfly links and no proprietary signals. Accordingly, upstream and downstream dependencies, sector correlations, and second-order bottlenecks cannot be mapped from the source data. The only sector context available is the classification of Consumer Discretionary / Consumer Electronics/Appliances per the profile. Watch items an investor would need to research separately include the water treatment restructuring and the China business transfer, both of which could create ripple effects, but the source data does not quantify them.
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Welcome to the AOS (A.O. Smith Corporation) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 80/100 (Roarable Buy — Very Good Cash & Smart-Money Inflow) in Consumer Electronics/Appliances. Bulls point to capital efficiency (32.0% ROIC), while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.
Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on AOS, but look at what you are paying: 15.8x trailing P/E with 38.8% gross margins. Unless A.O. Smith Corporation expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.
Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on AOS, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Consumer Electronics/Appliances and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $63.49 (52-wk range $54.16 - $81.87), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.
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