AVD (American Vanguard) E10: $-0.08 (As of Mar. 2026)


AVD American Vanguard Corp AVD
56 GF Score
Price $2.63
GF Value $5.38
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is American Vanguard E10?

American Vanguard AVD +2.73% 56 E10 is $-0.08 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates AVD with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.38 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller P/E calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years.

American Vanguard's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.140. Add all the adjusted EPS for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our e10, which is $-0.08 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, American Vanguard's average E10 Growth Rate was -166.70% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the E10 growth rate using E10 data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average E10 Growth Rate of American Vanguard was 26.00% per year. The lowest was -41.00% per year. And the median was 6.15% per year.

As of today (2026-06-25), American Vanguard's current stock price is $2.63. American Vanguard's E10 for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.08. American Vanguard's Shiller PE Ratio of today is .

During the past 13 years, the highest Shiller PE Ratio of American Vanguard was 90.33. The lowest was 8.98. And the median was 26.41.


American Vanguard  (NYSE:AVD) E10 Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, E10 may underestimate the company's earnings power. Shiller PE Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual P/E is low.

For the Shiller P/E, the earnings of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/E calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Shiller P/E is also called PE10.

The Shiller P/E was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The same calculation is applied here to individual companies.

During the past 13 years, the highest Shiller P/E Ratio of American Vanguard was 90.33. The lowest was 8.98. And the median was 26.41.


Be Aware

Shiller PE Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real earnings power.


American Vanguard E10 Related Terms


American Vanguard E10 Historical Data

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The historical data trend for American Vanguard's E10 can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

American Vanguard E10 Chart

American Vanguard Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
E10
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.73 0.71 0.60 0.15 -0.05

American Vanguard Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
E10 Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.12 0.11 0.06 -0.05 -0.08

AVD vs VRDR, BIOX, SEED: E10 Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, American Vanguard's Shiller PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Shiller PE Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


American Vanguard Shiller PE Ratio vs Agriculture Industry

For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, American Vanguard's Shiller PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where American Vanguard's Shiller PE Ratio falls into.


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American Vanguard E10 Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller P/E calculation. When we calculate the today's Shiller P/E ratio of a stock, we use today's price divided by E10.

What is E10? How do we calculate E10?

E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the E10 of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the earnings from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the earnings of 2001 earnings data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent earnings in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart earned $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent earnings in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart earns $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 earnings in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent earnings of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by 10 to get E10.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, American Vanguard's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_EPS= Earnings per Share (Diluted) /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=-0.14/330.2130*330.2130
=-0.140

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

American Vanguard Quarterly Data

per share eps CPI Adj_EPS
201606 0.110 241.018 0.151
201609 0.100 241.428 0.137
201612 0.130 241.432 0.178
201703 0.120 243.801 0.163
201706 0.150 244.955 0.202
201709 0.140 246.819 0.187
201712 0.280 246.524 0.375
201803 0.160 249.554 0.212
201806 0.190 251.989 0.249
201809 0.220 252.439 0.288
201812 0.250 251.233 0.329
201903 0.130 254.202 0.169
201906 0.110 256.143 0.142
201909 0.110 256.759 0.141
201912 0.120 256.974 0.154
202003 0.020 258.115 0.026
202006 0.130 257.797 0.167
202009 0.100 260.280 0.127
202012 0.260 260.474 0.330
202103 0.100 264.877 0.125
202106 0.170 271.696 0.207
202109 0.180 274.310 0.217
202112 0.160 278.802 0.190
202203 0.330 287.504 0.379
202206 0.230 296.311 0.256
202209 0.230 296.808 0.256
202212 0.140 296.797 0.156
202303 0.070 301.836 0.077
202306 -0.040 305.109 -0.043
202309 -0.010 307.789 -0.011
202312 0.240 306.746 0.258
202403 0.060 312.332 0.063
202406 -0.420 314.175 -0.441
202409 -0.910 315.301 -0.953
202412 -3.220 315.605 -3.369
202503 -0.300 319.799 -0.310
202506 -0.030 322.561 -0.031
202509 -0.430 324.800 -0.437
202512 -0.990 324.054 -1.009
202603 -0.140 330.213 -0.140

Add all the adjusted EPS together and divide 10 will get our e10.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about E10 →
What does a E10 of $-0.08 mean?
American Vanguard (AVD) has a E10 of $-0.08 as of Mar. 2026. E10 represents the company's inflation-adjusted earnings per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on American Vanguard and its competitors.
Is American Vanguard's E10 too high?
American Vanguard's current E10 is $-0.08. Overall, American Vanguard has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Vanguard's E10 compare to VRDR and BIOX?
American Vanguard's E10 of $-0.08 can be compared against companies in the Agriculture industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good E10 for an Agriculture company?
A good E10 depends on the Agriculture industry context. However, E10 should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high E10 mean?
A high E10 can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. E10 represents the company's inflation-adjusted earnings per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on American Vanguard and its competitors. American Vanguard's current E10 is $-0.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Vanguard stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Vanguard (AVD) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.38, compared to a current price of $2.63 — trading 51.1% below its estimated fair value. The current E10 is $-0.08. American Vanguard's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is E10 calculated?
E10 is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Vanguard (AVD), the current E10 is $-0.08 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is American Vanguard (AVD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Vanguard stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $2.63 is trading 51.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.38. GuruFocus considers American Vanguard to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for AVD:

  • E10: $-0.08
  • GF Value™: $5.38 vs. price of $2.63 (51.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the AVD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


American Vanguard Business Description

Other Exchanges AVJ:Germany
Address 4695 MacArthur Court, Newport Beach, CA, USA, 92660
American Vanguard Corp is a United States-based diversified specialty and agricultural products company. The company is a manufacturer of specialty solutions that develops and markets safe synthetic, biological, and biorational products for agricultural, commercial, and consumer uses. These chemicals include insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, molluscicides, growth regulators, and soil fumigants, which are marketed in liquid, powder, and granular forms.
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