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$40.09 +2.09% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $40.16
Astec Industries Inc. (ASTE) carries a Roarable Rating of D (Sell) with 48/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.
ROARABLE D • SELL / AVOID
Cap $904.2M
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As of 2026-11-03, Astec Industries Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTE) is rated D (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 48/100 at a spot price of $40.09 (+2.09% 1D, market cap $904.2M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 11/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 5/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 15/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 4/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 13/20. Across 486 tracked Industrials issuers, ASTE ranks #247 in composite RQD confidence.
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How does ASTE compare to PLOW and MTW in the Industrials sector?
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Within the Industrials sector (Construction/Ag Equipment/Trucks), ASTE carries a Roarable D (48/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 23.7x, gross margin of 26.5%, and ROIC of 5.6%. By comparison, PLOW (Douglas Dynamics Inc.) holds a C+ grade (67/100 RQD, P/E 19.6x, ROIC 20.7%, cap $911.3M) and MTW (Manitowoc Company Inc.) posts a D grade (46/100 RQD, P/E 119.2x, ROIC 6.9%, cap $830.5M). Among the 5-stock peer group, PLOW leads on earnings multiple (19.6x) while WNC leads on capital efficiency (31.2% ROIC).
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What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for ASTE?
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Per ASTE's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000792987), Astec Industries Inc. generated $1.41B in revenue (+8.1% YoY), $38.8M in net income, and $20.7M in free cash flow against $1.37B in total assets and $319.6M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs. 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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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $40.17 (+0.19%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-1.52% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 11/20 (D+) • 1.5% FCF Margin
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D · Rk D
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE-4.5% Base Target
WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for ASTE)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±6.4%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (48/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY ASTE SCORES 48/100 (D) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+15/20 pts (31% of score)
Altman Z-Score 3.01 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 9/9
▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+13/20 pts (27% of score)
SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 65% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-1.52% YoY Shares)
▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Macro Regime Fit4/20 pts (-16 pt drag)
Macro rate sensitivity & RSI-14 (46.8) create a -16 pt regime headwind
📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)Grade C$40.43-2.9% Next Q
56
Q2 (-2Q)Grade C-$39.26-2% Next Q
53
Q3 (-1Q)Grade C-$38.46+4.2% Next Q
51
CurrentGrade D$40.09-5.6% Hist 90D α
48
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⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: What Could Spark a ASTE Turnaround Squeeze
While ASTE currently carries a cautious 48/100 (D) rating due to Macro Regime Fit (4/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.
🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #1
Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs.
🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #2
Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($40.77) and Max Pain ($42.09) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $68.97.
🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #3
Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Cannibal Buyback (-1.52% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.
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Why ASTE Stock surged +2.09% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
Astec Industries Inc. (ASTE) surged +2.09% to $40.09, trading at 9% of its 52-week range ($37.49 – $65.69). Stretched risk/reward at 24x P/E (6% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 9% of its 52-week range ($37.49 – $65.69) with RSI-14 at 46.8 (NEUTRAL RANGE).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±6.4% around $40.09 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable D (Sell) backed by 26.5% gross margin and $20.7M annual free cash flow.
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CATALYSTYahoo • 16h ago
Astec Announces Quarterly DividendCHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Nov. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Astec Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTE) announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.13 per share. The dividend is to be paid on or about D
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ASTE // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -34.87%⚡ TESTING RESISTANCE
2026-11-03O $39.91H $40.09L $39.27C $40.09VOL 137.0K
RES: $40.59SUP: $36.91SMA50: $40.77SMA200: $50.69
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ASTE Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle
17.5%/yr Implied 5Y Growth
vs. +8.1% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (ASTE)
Industrials Rank #247 of 486
⚔️ PLOW vs ASTE Full Matrix →
1. Head-to-Head Industrials Peer Comparison (ASTE vs. PLOW, MTW, HY, WNC)
Industry: Construction/Ag Equipment/Trucks (14 Tracked Issuers)Across 486 tracked Industrials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Astec Industries Inc. (ASTE) ranks #247 by composite RQD confidence (48/100, grade D) and #259 by equity capitalization ($904.2M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, PLOW leads on earnings valuation at 19.6x trailing P/E, while WNC leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 31.2% ROIC and — gross margin. PLOW currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 67/100 (C+) compared with ASTE at 48/100 (D).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
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Astec Industries Inc. | D | 48/100 | 23.7x | 26.5% | 5.6% | +2.09% | $904.2M | Benchmark Subject |
| PLOW Douglas Dynamics Inc. | C+ | 67/100 | 19.6x | 26.6% | 20.7% | +0.96% | $911.3M | /plow-vs-aste → |
| MTW Manitowoc Company Inc. | D | 46/100 | 119.2x | 18.1% | 6.9% | +2.39% | $830.5M | /mtw-vs-aste → |
| HY Hyster-Yale Inc. (Class A) | D- | 37/100 | — | 16.8% | -3.7% | +2.25% | $510.8M | /hy-vs-aste → |
| WNC Wabash National Corporation | D | 49/100 | — | — | 31.2% | -0.08% | $478.3M | /wnc-vs-aste → |
2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)
SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0000792987 ↗In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Astec Industries Inc. (ASTE) reported GAAP revenue of $1.41B (+8.1% vs. FY2024 revenue of $1.31B , and +5.4% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $38.8M, operating cash flow of $61.4M, and free cash flow of $20.7M (+728.0% YoY). On the balance sheet, ASTE closed FY2025 with $1.37B in total assets against $319.6M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 3.01, Piotroski F-Score: 9/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
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| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-12-31 | $1.41B | $38.8M | $61.4M | $20.7M | $1.37B | $319.6M |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-12-31 | $1.31B | $4.3M | $23.0M | $2.5M | $1.04B | $105.0M |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-12-31 | $1.34B | $33.5M | $27.8M | $27.8M | — | — |
3. ASTE Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs ASTE stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
As of 2026-11-03, Astec Industries Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTE) is rated D (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 48/100 at a spot price of $40.09 (+2.09% 1D, market cap $904.2M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 11/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 5/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 15/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 4/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 13/20. Across 486 tracked Industrials issuers, ASTE ranks #247 in composite RQD confidence.
How does ASTE compare to PLOW and MTW in the Industrials sector?
Within the Industrials sector (Construction/Ag Equipment/Trucks), ASTE carries a Roarable D (48/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 23.7x, gross margin of 26.5%, and ROIC of 5.6%. By comparison, PLOW (Douglas Dynamics Inc.) holds a C+ grade (67/100 RQD, P/E 19.6x, ROIC 20.7%, cap $911.3M) and MTW (Manitowoc Company Inc.) posts a D grade (46/100 RQD, P/E 119.2x, ROIC 6.9%, cap $830.5M). Among the 5-stock peer group, PLOW leads on earnings multiple (19.6x) while WNC leads on capital efficiency (31.2% ROIC).
What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for ASTE?
Per ASTE's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000792987), Astec Industries Inc. generated $1.41B in revenue (+8.1% YoY), $38.8M in net income, and $20.7M in free cash flow against $1.37B in total assets and $319.6M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs. 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.
Where is ASTE trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?
ASTE last traded at $40.09 (+2.09% on volume of 298,585 shares), positioning the stock -1.67% below its 50-day simple moving average ($40.77) and -20.91% below its 200-day simple moving average ($50.69). Across its 52-week range of $37.49 to $65.69, ASTE sits at the 9.2% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 46.8 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±6.4% ($37.52 to $42.66).
ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 48/100 (D)
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ASTE — Astec Industries Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor
Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit
Updated: 2025-12-31
1. Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor
Astec Industries Inc. (ASTE) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 48/100, corresponding to a D letter grade (Roarable Sell) at a spot price of $40.09 (+2.09% 1D, market capitalization $904.2M).
- Fundamental Cash Engine (11/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 5.6%, gross margin of 26.5%, operating margin of 4.7%, and free cash flow yield of 2.25%.
- Whale 13F & Options Flow (5/20) + Insider Conviction (13/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
- Macro Regime Fit (4/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (15/20): Incorporates a 1.00x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of 3.01, Piotroski F-Score of 9/9, and Debt/Equity of 0.47x.
2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory
Astec Industries Inc. (ASTE) is a NASDAQ-listed operating company in the Construction/Ag Equipment/Trucks industry (Industrials sector) with an equity market capitalization of $904.2M. The business operates with a gross margin of 26.5%, an operating margin of 4.7%, and a return on invested capital (ROIC) of 5.6% (free cash flow yield of 2.25%). Within the Construction/Ag Equipment/Trucks peer group, investor evaluation centers on operating leverage, unit margin durability, and capital allocation efficiency across market cycles.
In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-12-31), Astec Industries Inc. (ASTE) reported $1.41B in annual revenue (up from $1.31B in FY2024, +8.1% YoY) and $38.8M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($1.34B revenue, $33.5M net income) through FY2025, ASTE scaled operating cash flow to $61.4M and free cash flow to $20.7M, backed by $1.37B in total assets against $319.6M in total debt.
3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff
- 🐂 Primary Bull Case (D • RQD 48/100): Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs. Free cash flow yield of 2.25% and institutional whale pillar of 5/20. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 11/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 5/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $37.49 – $65.69 52-week range.
- 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity. Investors must weigh 23.7x trailing P/E and 11.6x EV/EBITDA against 4.7% operating margins and a 1.00x macro beta.
4. 2nd-Order Butterfly Ripples & Key Questions to Watch
Upstream suppliers, downstream customers, and sector correlations are — The one sourced ripple point is timing: the news wire's delivery-timing shift, which the guidance cut was attributed to, suggests that order-to-revenue conversion is a watch item, though the source does not map the chain behind it. Investors should track whether delivery timing normalizes, since that is the only explicitly sourced bottleneck.
- Key Question #1: Can ASTE sustain or expand its 4.7% operating margin and 5.6% ROIC against Construction/Ag Equipment/Trucks peers over the next 4 quarters?
- Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $1.41B and free cash flow of $20.7M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $319.6M in total debt?
- Key Question #3: How sensitive is ASTE's 22.0x forward P/E multiple to Industrials capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.00x)?
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ASTE Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $40.09?
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🎯 Target: $45.95 (+17.0%)
📌 Pinned Debate Forensic balance sheet strength (Altman Z 3.01, Piotroski F 9/9, Debt/Equity 0.47) provides a sound financial foundation.
The street is overcomplicating Astec Industries Inc. (ASTE). Forensic balance sheet strength (Altman Z 3.01, Piotroski F 9/9, Debt/Equity 0.47) provides a sound financial foundation.. With an RQD score of 48/100 (D) and Forensic Balance Sheet at 15/20, any positive earnings surprise or guidance raise forces underweight funds to chase above $42.41.
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@RiskArb_Desk Shorting a 5/20 institutional whale-flow stock at $39.27 is dangerous when funds are rotating into Industrials.
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🎯 Target: $29.85 (-24.0%)
Spot @ $39.27 Weak institutional flow, a 4/20 macro regime score, and 5.6% ROIC with 2.25% FCF yield point to distribution risk.
Weak institutional flow, a 4/20 macro regime score, and 5.6% ROIC with 2.25% FCF yield point to distribution risk.. Look at the math on ASTE: paying 23.7x trailing P/E for 5.6% ROIC and 4.7% operating margins leaves zero margin of safety if Construction/Ag Equipment/Trucks demand softens. I'd wait for a retest of $34.56 before getting long.