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AstroNova (ALOT)


Market Price (12/24/2025): $8.23 | Market Cap: $62.8 Mil
Sector: Information Technology | Industry: Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals

AstroNova (ALOT)


Market Price (12/24/2025): $8.23
Market Cap: $62.8 Mil
Sector: Information Technology
Industry: Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.


0 Valuation becoming less expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -28%
Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -94%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -111%
Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 62%
1 Attractive yield
FCF Yield is 16%
  Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -2.1%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -3.1%
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include E-commerce & Digital Retail, Automation & Robotics, and Advanced Aviation & Space. Themes include Direct-to-Consumer Brands, Show more.
  Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -31%
3   Key risks
ALOT key risks include [1] challenges with the MTEX acquisition integration and product execution, Show more.
0 Valuation becoming less expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -28%
1 Attractive yield
FCF Yield is 16%
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include E-commerce & Digital Retail, Automation & Robotics, and Advanced Aviation & Space. Themes include Direct-to-Consumer Brands, Show more.
3 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -94%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -111%
4 Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 62%
5 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -2.1%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -3.1%
6 Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -31%
7 Key risks
ALOT key risks include [1] challenges with the MTEX acquisition integration and product execution, Show more.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

ALOT Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

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Here are five key points explaining AstroNova's (ALOT) stock movement: **1. Q3 Fiscal Year 2026 Revenue Decline and Mixed Financials.** AstroNova reported its fiscal third-quarter 2026 earnings around December 10, 2025, revealing that revenue for the period fell 3.1% to $39.17 million compared to the prior year. While net income showed an increase, the company faced challenges, including a decline in Product ID orders and backlog for Q3 FY26, as well as an operating loss for MTEX in Q3 FY25, indicating mixed financial performance and ongoing operational hurdles.

**2. Negative Analyst Consensus and Outlook.** As of recent reports, Wall Street analysts have a consensus "Sell" rating for AstroNova, reflecting a negative outlook for the stock's future performance. This analyst sentiment suggests a lack of confidence in the company's prospects when compared to its industry peers.

**3. Concerns Over Revenue Growth and Valuation.** Analysis up to December 2025 highlighted a deterioration in AstroNova's revenue, with a 2.0% fall over the last year. The company's medium-term revenue trends were noted as less attractive than the industry's growth forecasts, contributing to a lower price-to-sales ratio and investor expectations of limited future growth.

**4. Persistent Negative Stock Performance Trends.** Leading into and during the specified period, AstroNova experienced a consistent and significant decline in its stock price. As of November 26, 2025, the stock's price had decreased by 48.26% over the preceding 12 months, with a year-to-date return of -34.55%. Furthermore, the stock saw a 17.78% decrease in the month prior to November 26, 2025.

**5. Integration Challenges and Increased Operating Expenses.** The ongoing integration of MTEX NS into the Product Identification segment proved more resource-intensive than initially anticipated during Q3 FY25 (reported in December 2024). These integration hurdles contributed to increased operating expenses and an operating loss for MTEX, continuing to impact overall consolidated margins and profitability throughout 2025 and contributing to investor concerns. Show more

Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -18.4% change in ALOT stock from 9/23/2025 to 12/23/2025 was primarily driven by a -17.4% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
923202512232025Change
Stock Price ($)10.118.25-18.36%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)151.59150.34-0.83%
P/S Multiple0.510.42-17.43%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)7.617.63-0.30%
Cumulative Contribution-18.36%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

9/23/2025 to 12/23/2025
ReturnCorrelation
ALOT-18.4% 
Market (SPY)3.7%7.1%
Sector (XLK)4.2%8.3%

Fundamental Drivers

The -9.4% change in ALOT stock from 6/24/2025 to 12/23/2025 was primarily driven by a -5.1% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
624202512232025Change
Stock Price ($)9.118.25-9.44%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)156.03150.34-3.65%
P/S Multiple0.440.42-5.10%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)7.567.63-0.97%
Cumulative Contribution-9.45%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

6/24/2025 to 12/23/2025
ReturnCorrelation
ALOT-9.4% 
Market (SPY)13.7%2.3%
Sector (XLK)18.2%3.8%

Fundamental Drivers

The -36.5% change in ALOT stock from 12/23/2024 to 12/23/2025 was primarily driven by a -34.3% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
1223202412232025Change
Stock Price ($)13.008.25-36.54%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)153.51150.34-2.07%
P/S Multiple0.640.42-34.27%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)7.527.63-1.44%
Cumulative Contribution-36.55%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/23/2024 to 12/23/2025
ReturnCorrelation
ALOT-36.5% 
Market (SPY)16.7%13.1%
Sector (XLK)23.2%15.2%

Fundamental Drivers

The -31.6% change in ALOT stock from 12/24/2022 to 12/23/2025 was primarily driven by a -37.2% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
1224202212232025Change
Stock Price ($)12.068.25-31.59%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)132.37150.3413.57%
P/S Multiple0.670.42-37.23%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)7.327.63-4.21%
Cumulative Contribution-31.71%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/24/2023 to 12/23/2025
ReturnCorrelation
ALOT-48.7% 
Market (SPY)48.4%15.1%
Sector (XLK)53.8%15.0%

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
ALOT Return-22%27%-5%27%-26%-33%-41%
Peers Return�32%-34%41%-7%-18%�
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%17%114%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
ALOT Win Rate33%67%58%67%42%33% 
Peers Win Rate55%55%40%60%43%45% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%75%42%67%75%73% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
ALOT Max Drawdown-59%-4%-15%-8%-26%-42% 
Peers Max Drawdown�-21%-40%-8%-33%-33% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-31%-1%-25%-1%-2%-15% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: PANW, FTNT, CRSR, MITK, XRX. See ALOT Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/23/2025 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventALOTS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-37.2%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven59.3%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-60.5%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven153.4%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven336 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-49.3%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven97.3%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days120 days
2008 Global Financial Crisis2008 Global Financial Crisis  
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Loss% Loss-61.8%-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven161.5%131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven1,705 days1,480 days

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In The Past

AstroNova's stock fell -37.2% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 11/8/2021. A -37.2% loss requires a 59.3% gain to breakeven.

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About AstroNova (ALOT)

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.

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Here are 1-3 brief analogies to describe AstroNova (ALOT):

  • Like Zebra Technologies for high-quality, on-demand color product labels.
  • Like a specialized Lexmark for secure document printing solutions.

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  • QuickLabel Systems: Provides on-demand color label printers and related supplies for in-house product labeling.
  • TrojanLabel Systems: Offers high-volume digital label presses and finishing solutions for professional label production.
  • Test & Measurement Systems: Manufactures data acquisition systems and portable data recorders used in aerospace, automotive, and industrial testing.

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AstroNova (ALOT) primarily sells its products and services to other companies (business-to-business or B2B) rather than directly to individuals. The company operates through two main segments: Product Identification and Test & Measurement.

Based on their SEC filings, AstroNova serves a diverse customer base across various industries. The company does not publicly disclose specific major customer names, as no single customer or small group of customers accounts for a significant portion of its revenue that would necessitate individual disclosure under SEC regulations. Therefore, specific customer company names and their symbols cannot be provided.

Instead, AstroNova's major customer categories can be broadly described by the industries they serve:

  • For its Product Identification segment (digital label printers, specialty printers, and consumables):
    • Manufacturers across various sectors (e.g., general manufacturing)
    • Food and Beverage companies
    • Chemical companies
    • Medical and Pharmaceutical companies
    • Packaging industry companies
    • Logistics companies
  • For its Test & Measurement segment (data acquisition systems and aerospace products):
    • Aerospace and Defense companies
    • Automotive manufacturers
    • Energy sector companies
    • General Industrial companies

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Here is the management team for AstroNova (ALOT):

Jorik Ittmann, President and Chief Executive Officer

Jorik Ittmann was appointed President and CEO of AstroNova in August 2025. He joined the company in September 2024 as Vice President of Commercial Operations for the Product Identification segment, and was promoted to Senior Vice President of Product Identification in June 2025. With over 20 years of global sales and business development experience in the healthcare and printing technology industries, Mr. Ittmann previously held senior roles at Zebra Technologies and Health Link Solutions, where he was responsible for revenue growth, international market expansion, and strengthening sales teams. He majored in Economics and International Business at Interven College in the Netherlands.

Tom DeByle, Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer

Tom DeByle was appointed AstroNova's Vice President, Treasurer, and CFO in June 2024. He is a seasoned business executive with over 25 years of experience in senior financial leadership roles in both the United States and Europe. Mr. DeByle previously served as CFO for Plastic Industries, Inc. (a privately held company), Senior Vice President and CFO of NN, Inc., and CFO, Vice President and Treasurer of Standex International Corporation, all publicly held companies. He was also elected to the board of the Chase Corporation, a publicly held company that was acquired, where he served as Chair of the Audit Committee. Mr. DeByle is currently the Audit Chair and serves on the board of the privately held Good Foods Group LLC. He is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).

Darius G. Nevin, Executive Chairman

Darius G. Nevin was appointed Executive Chairman in August 2025, following his appointment to AstroNova's Board of Directors in March 2025. Prior to this, he served as Interim President and Chief Executive Officer of AstroNova, effective June 29, 2025. Mr. Nevin previously served for nine years as Chief Financial Officer at the then publicly traded Protection One, Inc., one of the largest security monitoring companies in the United States. In this role, he was instrumental in orchestrating a comprehensive financial turnaround that enhanced operational efficiency, culminating in the successful sale of the company. He holds a bachelor's degree from Harvard University and an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

Thomas Carll, Senior Vice President, AstroNova Aerospace

Thomas Carll has been Senior Vice President of AstroNova Aerospace since March 2025. He joined AstroNova in 1989 as an engineering trainee and has held various roles of increasing responsibility within the company. Previously, as Vice President & General Manager of Aerospace, he contributed to the growth of the Aerospace business and has led global and national Aerospace product sales since the group's establishment in 2004. Mr. Carll holds a BSEE from the University of Rhode Island and an MBA from Bryant University.

Michael J. Natalizia, Chief Technology Officer & Vice President of Technology Partner Alliances

Michael J. Natalizia is responsible for overseeing all technology initiatives for AstroNova. As an Executive Corporate Officer, he manages the research and development groups for all AstroNova business segments and leads their technological development. Mr. Natalizia has been with AstroNova since 1986 and has previously served as R&D Manager of AstroNova Aerospace products, R&D Manager of AstroNova Product Identification brands, and as an engineer in the Test & Measurement products. He earned Bachelor of Science degrees in electrical engineering and computer science from Tufts University.

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AstroNova (ALOT) faces several key risks to its business operations and financial performance:

  1. Challenges with MTEX Acquisition Integration and Product Execution: AstroNova has encountered difficulties achieving profitability with its MTEX acquisition, leading to product line rationalization, workforce reductions, and a goodwill impairment charge. The company is actively restructuring and pruning the MTEX product portfolio to address these issues. Furthermore, delays in new product rollouts and weaker demand in key segments have negatively impacted revenue and profitability.
  2. Declining Financial Performance and Liquidity Concerns: The company has reported revenue declines, gross margin contraction, and a significant drop in adjusted EBITDA. Management has subsequently lowered its financial forecasts for fiscal year 2026. AstroNova also faces tight liquidity, an ongoing reliance on its credit facility, and the critical need to comply with credit agreement covenants to avoid accelerated repayment or loss of credit access.
  3. Exposure to Market Volatility and Specific Sector Dependence: AstroNova's performance is susceptible to market fluctuations and its dependence on specific sectors. For instance, the Aerospace segment has been affected by the timing of large defense orders and the Boeing strike. There is also a risk that improvements in the Aerospace and Defense sectors may not be sustained. Additionally, the company is exposed to risks from tariffs, global supply chain disruptions, and the volatility of international trade and currency markets.

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Emerging Threat 1: The accelerating development and adoption of direct-to-product or direct-to-container digital printing technologies. This technology allows manufacturers to print variable data, high-resolution graphics, and product information directly onto packaging, bottles, or other product surfaces, potentially eliminating the need for traditional adhesive labels. As these solutions become more cost-effective, versatile, and suitable for shorter production runs, they could diminish the demand for AstroNova's QuickLabel Systems, which specialize in printing labels for later application. This parallels how streaming services disrupted physical media rentals by offering a direct content delivery model, bypassing the need for physical copies.

Emerging Threat 2: The increasing prevalence and sophistication of software-defined instrumentation and cloud-based data acquisition platforms in the Test & Measurement sector. This trend enables industries, including aerospace and automotive, to utilize more flexible, scalable, and potentially lower-cost commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) hardware platforms, coupled with advanced software for data capture, analysis, and remote monitoring. As these solutions mature, they could reduce the demand for AstroNova's highly specialized and proprietary hardware-centric Test & Measurement systems, making them less competitive or potentially obsolete for certain applications. This is akin to how app-driven platforms like Uber disrupted traditional service models by leveraging more generalized hardware (smartphones) with specialized software.

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AstroNova (ALOT) operates in two primary business segments: Product Identification and Test & Measurement.

Product Identification Segment

AstroNova's Product Identification segment offers digital label printers, over-printers, labeling software, and associated supplies such as labels, inks, toners, and thermal transfer ribbons.

  • The global print label market size was valued at approximately USD 55.24 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 65.37 billion by 2030, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.42%.
  • Another estimate values the global print label market at USD 51.17 billion in 2024, with a projection to reach USD 74.75 billion by 2033, exhibiting a CAGR of 4.3% during the forecast period (2025-2033).
  • More specifically, the North America industrial label printer market size exceeded USD 3.69 billion in 2023.

Test & Measurement Segment

This segment provides data acquisition and analysis systems, including aerospace printers (e.g., ToughWriter series), networking hardware, and data acquisition systems (e.g., TMX, Daxus, SmartCorder, Everest) primarily for the aerospace, defense, automotive, and general industrial markets.

  • The global test and measurement equipment market was valued at USD 35.96 billion in 2024 and is predicted to grow to approximately USD 56.30 billion by 2034, expanding at a CAGR of 4.58% from 2025 to 2034.
  • Specifically for the aerospace and defense sector, the global aerospace and defense test and measurement equipment market size was valued at USD 5,684.0 million in 2024 and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 4.1% from 2024 to 2030, reaching USD 7,155.7 million by 2030.
  • The global aviation test equipment market size was valued at USD 7.8 billion in 2024 and is estimated to reach USD 10.6 billion by 2033, exhibiting a CAGR of 3.4% during 2025-2033. North America accounted for over 33.0% of this market in 2024.

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AstroNova (ALOT) is anticipated to drive future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years through several key initiatives:
  1. Growth in the Aerospace Segment: The Test & Measurement segment, particularly its commercial aerospace business, is expected to be a significant contributor to revenue growth. The demand for aerospace printers, supplies, and services remains strong, supported by global air travel forecasts and new aircraft deliveries. AstroNova's Aerospace Products group anticipates long-term growth due to sustained demand and high barriers to entry in the market. This segment achieved a record $48.9 million in revenue in fiscal 2025, accounting for approximately one-third of the company's consolidated sales, and saw a 16.8% year-over-year revenue increase in Q1 FY2026, driven by increased ToughWriter shipments to a major OEM and defense contract execution.
  2. New Product Innovation and Launches in Product Identification: AstroNova is focusing on innovation within its Product Identification (PI) segment, with several new products slated for launch. The company's strategy involves successfully introducing these new solutions and enhancing customer retention within its existing customer base to expand this segment. This focus on new products, including advanced digital printers and MTEX-based presses, is a key component of their growth strategy. For example, Q1 FY2026 saw a 13.8% year-over-year revenue growth in Product Identification, partly due to incremental MTEX sales and increased demand for tabletop direct-to-package printers and supplies.
  3. Strategic Acquisitions and Market Expansion: The integration of acquisitions, such as MTEX, is expected to contribute to revenue growth by providing complementary market adjacencies and expanding AstroNova’s global footprint. The MTEX acquisition was projected to generate $8 million to $10 million in revenue in fiscal year 2025. While there have been initial challenges associated with MTEX, it is viewed as having significant strategic value and has already contributed to the PI segment's growth.
  4. Expansion of Recurring Revenue Streams: A core part of AstroNova's strategy is to drive profitable growth by increasing its installed base, which in turn expands recurring revenue from supplies, parts, and services. In fiscal 2025, recurring revenue constituted 71% of the company's consolidated sales. The company aims to improve customer retention rates and adapt its sales strategy for new, higher-value printers, which is expected to bolster recurring sales over the coming quarters.

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Outbound Investments

  • AstroNova acquired Astro Machine in 2022 for approximately $17 million.
  • The company acquired Portugal-based MTEX for $19 million, with an additional $4.4 million in contingent consideration based on post-acquisition performance.

Share Issuance

  • AstroNova's additional paid-in capital increased by approximately $7 million, from $58 million in January 2021 to $65 million in July 2025.

Capital Expenditures

  • For the last 12 months, capital expenditures were $442,000.
  • AstroNova's capital is primarily allocated to capital expenditures and debt repayments.
  • Projected capital expenditures for fiscal year 2027 are $1.8 million, representing 1% of anticipated sales.

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Peer Comparisons for AstroNova

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Financials

ALOTPANWFTNTCRSRMITKXRXMedian
NameAstroNovaPalo Alt.Fortinet Corsair .Mitek Sy.Xerox  
Mkt Price8.25188.1280.666.1510.482.489.37
Mkt Cap0.1127.760.90.70.50.30.6
Rev LTM1509,5576,5551,4491806,6074,002
Op Inc LTM31,2652,033-1918-7510
FCF LTM103,6912,0285654283169
FCF 3Y Avg93,2311,9194038411225
CFO LTM113,9772,4486855367217
CFO 3Y Avg103,4282,2315340466260

Growth & Margins

ALOTPANWFTNTCRSRMITKXRXMedian
NameAstroNovaPalo Alt.Fortinet Corsair .Mitek Sy.Xerox  
Rev Chg LTM-2.1%15.3%14.8%9.8%4.4%3.7%7.1%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg4.5%18.1%17.1%-0.6%7.8%-1.5%6.1%
Rev Chg Q-3.1%15.7%14.4%13.7%3.6%28.3%14.0%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM-0.8%3.6%3.4%3.0%0.9%7.0%3.2%
Op Mgn LTM1.7%13.2%31.0%-1.3%9.8%-1.1%5.8%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg3.8%10.2%27.6%-1.3%7.5%2.8%5.6%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM0.3%-0.2%0.1%1.1%-1.8%-3.3%-0.0%
CFO/Rev LTM7.0%41.6%37.3%4.7%30.8%5.6%18.9%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg6.6%41.1%38.6%3.7%22.5%7.0%14.8%
FCF/Rev LTM6.9%38.6%30.9%3.9%30.2%4.3%18.5%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg6.0%38.8%33.3%2.8%21.8%6.2%14.0%

Valuation

ALOTPANWFTNTCRSRMITKXRXMedian
NameAstroNovaPalo Alt.Fortinet Corsair .Mitek Sy.Xerox  
Mkt Cap0.1127.760.90.70.50.30.6
P/S0.413.49.30.52.70.01.6
P/EBIT-5.577.926.8-27.522.5-1.410.6
P/E-3.7114.332.5-16.554.8-0.316.1
P/CFO5.932.124.99.78.70.99.2
Total Yield-26.7%0.9%3.1%-6.1%1.8%-310.4%-2.6%
Dividend Yield0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg10.2%3.1%3.5%4.0%8.7%38.9%6.3%
D/E0.70.00.00.30.314.00.3
Net D/E0.6-0.0-0.00.2-0.112.50.1

Returns

ALOTPANWFTNTCRSRMITKXRXMedian
NameAstroNovaPalo Alt.Fortinet Corsair .Mitek Sy.Xerox  
1M Rtn3.0%2.9%2.3%11.0%17.1%-5.3%2.9%
3M Rtn-18.4%-7.4%-5.4%-30.6%2.4%-36.7%-12.9%
6M Rtn-9.4%-6.7%-22.8%-34.5%6.8%-53.6%-16.1%
12M Rtn-36.5%-0.1%-16.3%-3.8%-6.9%-72.0%-11.6%
3Y Rtn-31.6%166.3%65.5%-55.2%4.4%-79.2%-13.6%
1M Excs Rtn-1.7%-1.8%-2.4%6.4%12.4%-10.0%-1.7%
3M Excs Rtn-24.6%-10.4%-7.6%-33.0%-1.2%-38.5%-17.5%
6M Excs Rtn-23.8%-21.3%-35.6%-47.5%-5.6%-66.9%-29.7%
12M Excs Rtn-54.3%-18.4%-32.7%-22.7%-23.4%-86.7%-28.0%
3Y Excs Rtn-110.6%69.8%-24.0%-138.1%-75.9%-159.3%-93.3%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Product Identification (Product ID)104103919088
Aerospace4439272645
Total148143117116133


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Aerospace1093-16
Product Identification (Product ID)10810138
Corporate expenses-11-11-10-9-11
Total95422


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Product Identification (Product ID)7070525051
Aerospace5661505157
Corporate79   
Corporate expenses  13148
Total133139115115117


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$8.25 
Market Cap ($ Bil)0.1 
First Trading Date09/07/1984 
Distance from 52W High-38.9% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$8.49$9.60
DMA Trenddowndown
Distance from DMA-2.9%-14.1%
 3M1YR
Volatility48.4%51.8%
Downside Capture105.0372.56
Upside Capture-9.7416.39
Correlation (SPY)4.6%12.9%
ALOT Betas & Captures as of 11/30/2025

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta0.670.24-0.040.080.350.38
Up Beta1.32-0.41-0.00-0.450.010.25
Down Beta0.88-0.43-0.060.190.470.52
Up Capture-82%-38%-90%-7%11%7%
Bmk +ve Days12253873141426
Stock +ve Days5152358113355
Down Capture125%148%88%52%97%77%
Bmk -ve Days7162452107323
Stock -ve Days13253865131369

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
 Comparison of ALOT With Other Asset Classes (Last 1Y)
 ALOTSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return-38.3%26.5%18.8%72.9%9.0%3.7%-11.4%
Annualized Volatility51.6%27.6%19.5%19.2%15.3%17.2%35.0%
Sharpe Ratio-0.770.830.762.720.360.05-0.14
Correlation With Other Assets 15.2%13.1%5.4%5.4%5.2%3.7%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLK, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Based On 5-Year Data
 Comparison of ALOT With Other Asset Classes (Last 5Y)
 ALOTSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return-5.2%19.1%14.8%18.9%11.8%4.7%35.5%
Annualized Volatility40.7%24.7%17.1%15.5%18.7%18.9%48.9%
Sharpe Ratio-0.010.700.700.980.510.160.62
Correlation With Other Assets 10.0%10.8%3.6%4.5%7.0%5.5%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLK, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Based On 10-Year Data
 Comparison of ALOT With Other Asset Classes (Last 10Y)
 ALOTSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return-3.6%22.4%14.8%15.1%6.8%5.4%69.1%
Annualized Volatility43.5%24.2%18.0%14.8%17.6%20.8%55.8%
Sharpe Ratio0.070.850.710.850.310.230.90
Correlation With Other Assets 24.0%27.7%2.0%12.0%26.1%9.5%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLK, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date11282025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity9,723
Short Interest: % Change Since 11152025-14.6%
Average Daily Volume13,518
Days-to-Cover Short Interest1
Basic Shares Quantity7,632,714
Short % of Basic Shares0.1%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
12/10/202513.0%7.7% 
9/9/2025-11.7%-13.0%-11.8%
6/5/20252.9%2.1%28.5%
3/21/2025-3.1%-9.7%-20.7%
12/12/2024-4.7%-15.0%-27.0%
9/16/2024-5.4%-5.3%-5.0%
6/6/2024-2.6%-8.4%-21.7%
3/22/20240.4%-0.2%0.1%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive1099
# Negative131414
Median Positive2.0%3.4%13.9%
Median Negative-4.7%-10.1%-15.1%
Max Positive13.8%11.6%37.9%
Max Negative-14.0%-25.9%-36.4%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
103120251210202510-Q 10/31/2025
7312025909202510-Q 7/31/2025
4302025606202510-Q 4/30/2025
1312025415202510-K 1/31/2025
103120241212202410-Q 11/2/2024
7312024917202410-Q 8/3/2024
4302024606202410-Q 4/27/2024
1312024412202410-K 1/31/2024
103120231206202310-Q 10/28/2023
7312023907202310-Q 7/29/2023
4302023608202310-Q 4/29/2023
1312023417202310-K 1/31/2023
103120221207202210-Q 10/29/2022
7312022908202210-Q 7/30/2022
4302022608202210-Q 4/30/2022
1312022418202210-K 1/31/2022

Insider Activity

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 OwnerTitleFiling DateActionPriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
0QUAIN MITCHELL I 6172025Buy9.0510,00090,500884,357Form
1WARZALA RICHARD S 4242025Buy8.0720,000161,400487,307Form