Astec IndustriesSTU:AI2 +3.80%84 Net Margin % is 0.33% as of Mar. 2026, which is 85% below its 10-year median of 2.21. GuruFocus rates STU:AI2 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €39.43. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 211 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Astec Industries ranks worse than 70.62% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Astec Industries's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:AI2'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.16 Med: 2.21 Max: 4.81
Current: 1.75
STU:AI2's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 70.62% of 211
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 5.14
vs STU:AI2: 1.75
Astec Industries (STU:AI2) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Astec Industries Net Margin % Related Terms
Astec Industries Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Astec Industries's Net Margin % 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.
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Astec Industries's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Astec Industries's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Astec Industries's Net Margin % falls into.
* 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 (STU:AI2) has a Net Margin % of 0.33% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Astec Industries and its competitors. This is 85% below median its historical median of 2.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Astec Industries ranks #149 out of 211 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 70.6%.
Is Astec Industries' Net Margin % too high?
Astec Industries' current Net Margin % of 0.33% is 85% below median its 10-year median of 2.21. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Net Margin % is 5.14. Astec Industries' value of 0.33% is 93.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Astec Industries ranks #149 out of 211 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Astec Industries has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Astec Industries' Net Margin % compare to LNN and AEBI?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Astec Industries ranks #149 out of 211 companies for Net Margin %. This places Astec Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 5.14. Astec Industries' value of 0.33% is 93.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.21 vs. the industry median of 5.14, Astec Industries has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Margin % for a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Net Margin % among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 5.14, based on 211 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Astec Industries's current Net Margin % of 0.33% is 93.6% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Astec Industries and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Net Margin % is 5.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Astec Industries's current Net Margin % is 0.33%, which is 85% below median its own 10-year median of 2.21. 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?
Astec Industries (STU:AI2) has a current Net Margin % of 0.33%. The stock's GF Value™ is €39.43, compared to a current price of €49.20 — trading 24.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 0.33%, which is 85% below median its 10-year median of 2.21 and 93.6% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 5.14. Astec Industries' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Astec Industries (STU:AI2), the current Net Margin % is 0.33% 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 Astec Industries (STU:AI2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astec Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €49.20 is trading 24.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €39.43.
Key valuation signals for STU:AI2:
Net Margin %: 0.33% (85% below median its 10-year median of 2.21)
GF Value™: €39.43 vs. price of €49.20 (24.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 93.6% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#149 of 211)
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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