Standex International (SXI)
Market Price (12/5/2025): $243.61 | Market Cap: $2.9 BilSector: Industrials | Industry: Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components
Standex International (SXI)
Market Price (12/5/2025): $243.61Market Cap: $2.9 BilSector: IndustrialsIndustry: Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components
Investment Highlights
Why It Matters
Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?
1. Generates cash flow
The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.
2. Riding a trend
Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow
| Strong revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 19% | Trading close to highsDist 52W High is -0.5%, Dist 3Y High is -0.5% | Expensive valuation multiplesP/CFOPrice/(Cash Flow from Operations). CFO is cash before capital expenditures. is 37x, P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 48x |
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 36% | ||
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Electric Vehicles & Autonomous Driving, Sustainable Infrastructure, and Automation & Robotics. Themes include EV Charging Infrastructure, Show more. |
| Strong revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 19% |
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 36% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Electric Vehicles & Autonomous Driving, Sustainable Infrastructure, and Automation & Robotics. Themes include EV Charging Infrastructure, Show more. |
| Trading close to highsDist 52W High is -0.5%, Dist 3Y High is -0.5% |
| Expensive valuation multiplesP/CFOPrice/(Cash Flow from Operations). CFO is cash before capital expenditures. is 37x, P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 48x |
Valuation, Metrics & Events
SXI Stock
Why The Stock Moved
Qualitative Assessment
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1. Strong Fiscal Q4 2025 Earnings Beat. Standex International reported its fiscal fourth-quarter 2025 financial results on July 31, 2025, beating analysts' estimates for both earnings per share (EPS) and revenue. The company announced a 23.2% year-over-year increase in sales and adjusted EPS grew by 20.6% to a record $2.28, driven by strong momentum from new products and fast-growth markets.
2. Excellent Fiscal Q1 2026 Earnings Performance. Following its strong prior quarter, Standex continued its positive trajectory by reporting robust fiscal first-quarter 2026 results on October 30, 2025. Sales surged by 27.6% year-over-year to $217.4 million, surpassing analyst expectations, with new product sales growing over 35% and fast-growth markets contributing approximately 30% of total sales. Adjusted EPS reached $1.99, exceeding consensus estimates.
Stock Movement Drivers
Return vs. Risk
Price Returns Compared
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| SXI Return | -1% | 44% | -6% | 56% | 19% | 31% | 225% |
| Peers Return | 6% | -1% | -19% | 64% | 66% | 16% | 169% |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 17% | 112% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| SXI Win Rate | 67% | 50% | 33% | 75% | 50% | 70% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 58% | 50% | 42% | 67% | 54% | 60% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 70% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| SXI Max Drawdown | -51% | -3% | -27% | -0% | -11% | -30% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | -37% | -15% | -38% | -2% | -6% | -26% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: GGG, GHM, ADVEN, BENN, HRDG. See SXI 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 12/4/2025 (YTD)
How Low Can It Go
| Event | SXI | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock | ||
| % Loss | -33.2% | -25.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 49.8% | 34.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | 203 days | 464 days |
| 2020 Covid Pandemic | ||
| % Loss | -51.6% | -33.9% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 106.8% | 51.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 251 days | 148 days |
| 2018 Correction | ||
| % Loss | -47.2% | -19.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 89.6% | 24.7% |
| Time to Breakeven | 811 days | 120 days |
| 2008 Global Financial Crisis | ||
| % Loss | -73.1% | -56.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 272.0% | 131.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 408 days | 1480 days |
Compare to GGG, GHM, ADVEN, BENN, HRDG
In The Past
Standex International's stock fell -33.2% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 11/11/2021. A -33.2% loss requires a 49.8% gain to breakeven.
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Trade Ideas
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| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11212025 | CNM | Core & Main | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 9.5% | 9.5% | -1.6% |
| 11212025 | VRRM | Verra Mobility | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 3.2% | 3.2% | -1.2% |
| 11212025 | LII | Lennox International | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | 7.5% | 7.5% | 0.0% |
| 11212025 | ADP | Automatic Data Processing | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 2.8% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
| 11212025 | CW | Curtiss-Wright | Quality | Q | Momentum | UpsideQuality Stocks with Momentum and UpsideBuying quality stocks with strong momentum but still having room to run | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 09302023 | SXI | Standex International | Quality | Q | Momentum | UpsideQuality Stocks with Momentum and UpsideBuying quality stocks with strong momentum but still having room to run | 25.3% | 25.9% | -8.7% |
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11212025 | CNM | Core & Main | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 9.5% | 9.5% | -1.6% |
| 11212025 | VRRM | Verra Mobility | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 3.2% | 3.2% | -1.2% |
| 11212025 | LII | Lennox International | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | 7.5% | 7.5% | 0.0% |
| 11212025 | ADP | Automatic Data Processing | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 2.8% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
| 11212025 | CW | Curtiss-Wright | Quality | Q | Momentum | UpsideQuality Stocks with Momentum and UpsideBuying quality stocks with strong momentum but still having room to run | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 09302023 | SXI | Standex International | Quality | Q | Momentum | UpsideQuality Stocks with Momentum and UpsideBuying quality stocks with strong momentum but still having room to run | 25.3% | 25.9% | -8.7% |
Research & Analysis
Invest in Strategies
Wealth Management
Peer Comparisons for Standex International
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Financials
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 83.42 |
| Mkt Cap | 2.9 |
| Rev LTM | 837 |
| Op Inc LTM | 131 |
| FCF LTM | 41 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | 66 |
| CFO LTM | 69 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | 91 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | 16.0% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | 4.7% |
| Rev Chg Q | 23.3% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | 5.8% |
| Op Mgn LTM | 15.6% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | 15.6% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | -0.1% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | 8.2% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | 13.5% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | 4.9% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | 8.9% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 2.9 |
| P/S | 3.0 |
| P/EBIT | 25.8 |
| P/E | 44.1 |
| P/CFO | 37.0 |
| Total Yield | 2.7% |
| Dividend Yield | 0.6% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | 3.6% |
| D/E | 0.0 |
| Net D/E | -0.0 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | 2.1% |
| 3M Rtn | 18.6% |
| 6M Rtn | 42.8% |
| 12M Rtn | 16.9% |
| 3Y Rtn | 137.9% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | 0.9% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | 11.0% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | 27.4% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | 3.6% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | 68.2% |
Comparison Analyses
Segment Financials
Revenue by Segment
| $ Mil | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronics | 322 | 306 | 304 | 253 | 185 |
| Engraving | 151 | 152 | 146 | 147 | 144 |
| Specialty Solutions | 96 | 127 | 123 | 101 | 114 |
| Engineering Technologies | 83 | 81 | 78 | 76 | 104 |
| Scientific | 69 | 75 | 84 | 79 | 58 |
| Corporate & Other | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total | 721 | 741 | 735 | 656 | 605 |
| $ Mil | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronics | 64 | 69 | 70 | 47 | 30 |
| Engraving | 27 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 20 |
| Specialty Solutions | 20 | 25 | 16 | 14 | 19 |
| Scientific | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 14 |
| Engineering Technologies | 15 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 14 |
| (Gain) loss on sale of business | 0 | 62 | 0 | -15 | |
| Other operating income (expense), net | -0 | 1 | -6 | ||
| Acquisition related costs | -3 | -1 | -2 | -1 | -2 |
| Restructuring costs | -8 | -4 | -4 | -3 | -5 |
| Corporate | -32 | -35 | -34 | -30 | -30 |
| Total | 102 | 171 | 88 | 59 | 61 |
| $ Mil | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronics | 435 | 384 | 379 | 382 | 325 |
| Engraving | 262 | 263 | 256 | 263 | 257 |
| Engineering Technologies | 129 | 120 | 119 | 114 | 148 |
| Scientific | 105 | 105 | 114 | 110 | 91 |
| Specialty Solutions | 41 | 48 | 58 | 47 | 53 |
| Corporate & Other | 32 | 105 | 9 | 46 | 55 |
| Discontinued Operations | 3 | ||||
| Total | 1,005 | 1,025 | 934 | 962 | 931 |
Returns Analyses
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 9302025 | 10312025 | 10-Q 9/30/2025 |
| 6302025 | 8042025 | 10-K 6/30/2025 |
| 3312025 | 5022025 | 10-Q 3/31/2025 |
| 12312024 | 1312025 | 10-Q 12/31/2024 |
| 9302024 | 11012024 | 10-Q 9/30/2024 |
| 6302024 | 8022024 | 10-K 6/30/2024 |
| 3312024 | 5032024 | 10-Q 3/31/2024 |
| 12312023 | 2022024 | 10-Q 12/31/2023 |
| 9302023 | 11032023 | 10-Q 9/30/2023 |
| 6302023 | 8042023 | 10-K 6/30/2023 |
| 3312023 | 5052023 | 10-Q 3/31/2023 |
| 12312022 | 2032023 | 10-Q 12/31/2022 |
| 9302022 | 11042022 | 10-Q 9/30/2022 |
| 6302022 | 8052022 | 10-K 6/30/2022 |
| 3312022 | 5062022 | 10-Q 3/31/2022 |
| 12312021 | 2042022 | 10-Q 12/31/2021 |
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