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Astec IndustriesSTU:AI2 +4.42%84 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is €23.49 as of Sep. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:AI2 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €40.35 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 157 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Astec Industries ranks worse than 66.88% on this metric.
Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company. The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.
As of today (2026-09-05), Astec Industries's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is €23.49. The stock price of Astec Industries is €37.80. Therefore, Astec Industries's Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF of today is 1.6.
The historical rank and industry rank for Astec Industries's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF or its related term are showing as below:
STU:AI2'
s Price-to-Projected-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.99 Med: 1.5 Max: 2.31
Current: 1.61
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF of Astec Industries was 2.31. The lowest was 0.99. And the median was 1.50.
STU:AI2's Price-to-Projected-FCF is ranked worse than 66.88% of 157
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 1.13
vs STU:AI2: 1.61
The growth multiple is capped between 8.35 and 17.74.
Total Stockholders Equity weighting is more art than science and it should always be revisited in more detail when researching a company. Weightings from 0% to 100% to more than 100% are possible. 80% was chosen as a happy median after taking the above ideas into consideration.
Astec Industries's Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF for today is calculated as
Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF
=
Share Price
/
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF
=
37.80
/
23.113350801975
=
1.64
* 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.
Astec Industries Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Related Terms
Astec Industries Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Astec Industries's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF 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.
STU:AI2 vs AEBI, LNN, MTW: Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Astec Industries's Price-to-Projected-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Projected-FCF 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.
Astec Industries Price-to-Projected-FCF vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Astec Industries's Price-to-Projected-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Astec Industries's Price-to-Projected-FCF falls into.
Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company.
The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.
This method smooths out the free cash flow over the past 6-7 years, multiplies the results by a growth multiple, and adds a portion of Total Stockholders Equity.
* 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.
What does a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of €23.49 mean?
Astec Industries (STU:AI2) has a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of €23.49 as of Sep. 05, 2026. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on Astec Industries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Astec Industries ranks #105 out of 157 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 66.9%.
Is Astec Industries' Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF too high?
Astec Industries' current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is €23.49. Based on the distribution chart, Astec Industries ranks #105 out of 157 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Astec Industries has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Astec Industries' Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF compare to AEBI and LNN?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Astec Industries ranks #105 out of 157 companies for Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF. This places Astec Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 1.13. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF for a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 1.13, based on 157 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF mean?
A high Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on Astec Industries and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 1.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Astec Industries's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is €23.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Astec Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astec Industries (STU:AI2) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €40.35, compared to a current price of €37.80 — trading 6.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is €23.49. Astec Industries' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF calculated?
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Astec Industries (STU:AI2), the current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is €23.49 as of Sep. 05, 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 Astec Industries (STU:AI2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astec Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €37.80 is trading 6.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €40.35.
GuruFocus considers Astec Industries to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:AI2:
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF: €23.49
GF Value™: €40.35 vs. price of €37.80 (6.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:AI2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Astec Industries Inc designs and manufactures equipment and components used in road construction and other development activities. Its products are used through the entire process of building roads, from mining and crushing materials to creating the road surface. The company manufactures a line of plants, pavers, vehicles, and machines to mix and transform materials into construction components. The company has two operating segments: infrastructure solutions generating maximum revenue and materials solutions. The majority of sales are derived from the United States. Its customers are asphalt producers, highway and heavy equipment contractors, ready mix concrete producers, demolition recycling markets, sand and gravel producers, open mine operators, quarry operators, and others.
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