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Sono-TekSOTK -3.49%90 12-1 Month Momentum % is 26.23% as of Sep. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates SOTK with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.48 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,438 Hardware companies, Sono-Tek ranks better than 66.61% on this metric.
12-1 Month Momentum % is the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. As of today (2026-09-14), Sono-Tek's 12-1 Month Momentum % is 26.23%.
The industry rank for Sono-Tek's 12-1 Month Momentum % or its related term are showing as below:
SOTK's 12-1 Month Momentum % is ranked better than 66.61% of 2438
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.61
vs SOTK: 26.23
Momentum investing is a trading strategy in which investors buy securities that are rising and sell before the prices start to go back down. The 12-1 Month Momentum % measures the total return to a stock over the past twelve months, but ignores the previous month.
The reason why the most recent month’s return dropped related to the short-term reversal effect associated with momentum. There is an academic finding that short-term momentum actually has a reversal effect, whereby the previous winners (measured over the past months) do poorly the next month, while the previous losers do well the next month. In order to eliminate the short-term reversal effect, the previous month return was not included in this calculation.
Sono-Tek 12-1 Month Momentum % Related Terms
SOTK vs ARBE, GNSS, ODYS: 12-1 Month Momentum % Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Sono-Tek's 12-1 Month Momentum %, along with its competitors' market caps and 12-1 Month Momentum % 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.
Sono-Tek 12-1 Month Momentum % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Sono-Tek's 12-1 Month Momentum % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sono-Tek's 12-1 Month Momentum % 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.
Sono-Tek (SOTK) has a 12-1 Month Momentum % of 26.23% as of Sep. 14, 2026. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Sono-Tek and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sono-Tek ranks #814 out of 2438 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 33.4%.
Is Sono-Tek's 12-1 Month Momentum % too high?
Sono-Tek's current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 26.23%. The Hardware industry median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 2.61. Sono-Tek's value of 26.23% is 905% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sono-Tek ranks #814 out of 2438 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sono-Tek has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sono-Tek's 12-1 Month Momentum % compare to ARBE and GNSS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Sono-Tek ranks #814 out of 2438 companies for 12-1 Month Momentum %. This puts Sono-Tek in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 2.61. Sono-Tek's value of 26.23% is 905% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 12-1 Month Momentum % for a Hardware company?
The median 12-1 Month Momentum % among Hardware companies is 2.61, based on 2,438 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 12-1 Month Momentum % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 12-1 Month Momentum % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sono-Tek's current 12-1 Month Momentum % of 26.23% is 905% above 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 12-1 Month Momentum % mean?
A high 12-1 Month Momentum % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Sono-Tek and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 2.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sono-Tek's current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 26.23%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sono-Tek stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sono-Tek (SOTK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.48, compared to a current price of $4.43 — trading 1.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 26.23% and 905% above the Hardware industry median of 2.61. Sono-Tek's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 12-1 Month Momentum % calculated?
12-1 Month Momentum % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sono-Tek (SOTK), the current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 26.23% as of Sep. 14, 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 Sono-Tek (SOTK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sono-Tek stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.43 is trading 1.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.48.
GuruFocus considers Sono-Tek to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SOTK:
12-1 Month Momentum %: 26.23%
GF Value™: $4.48 vs. price of $4.43 (1.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 905% above the Hardware median (#814 of 2438)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SOTK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sono-Tek Corp designs and manufactures ultrasonic coating systems for applying precise, thin film coatings to add functional properties, protect or strengthen surfaces on parts and components for the microelectronics/electronics, alternative energy, medical, industrial, and emerging research & development/other markets. The company designs and manufacture custom-engineered ultrasonic coating systems incorporating its patented technology, in combination with applications engineering knowledge, to assist its customers in achieving their desired coating solutions.
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