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Alta Equipment GroupALTG +6.46%75 6-1 Month Momentum % is 5.50% as of Sep. 07, 2026. GuruFocus rates ALTG with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.21 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 158 Industrial Distribution companies, Alta Equipment Group ranks better than 57.59% on this metric.
6-1 Month Momentum % is the total return of the stock from 6-month ago to 1-month ago. As of today (2026-09-07), Alta Equipment Group's 6-1 Month Momentum % is 5.50%.
The industry rank for Alta Equipment Group's 6-1 Month Momentum % or its related term are showing as below:
ALTG's 6-1 Month Momentum % is ranked better than 57.59% of 158
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 2.015
vs ALTG: 5.50
Alta Equipment Group (NYSE:ALTG) 6-1 Month Momentum % Explanation
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 6-1 Month Momentum % measures the total return to a stock over the past six 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.
Alta Equipment Group 6-1 Month Momentum % Related Terms
ALTG vs VAI, BDST, MWG: 6-1 Month Momentum % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Alta Equipment Group's 6-1 Month Momentum %, along with its competitors' market caps and 6-1 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.
Alta Equipment Group 6-1 Month Momentum % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Alta Equipment Group's 6-1 Month Momentum % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alta Equipment Group's 6-1 Month Momentum % falls into.
Alta Equipment Group (NYSE:ALTG) 6-1 Month Momentum % Calculation
6-1 Month Momentum % is calculated as following:
6-1 Month Momentum %
=
( Price 1-month ago
/
Price 6-month ago
- 1 )
*
100 %
* 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.
Alta Equipment Group (ALTG) has a 6-1 Month Momentum % of 5.50% as of Sep. 07, 2026. 6-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 6-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Alta Equipment Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Alta Equipment Group ranks #67 out of 158 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 42.4%.
Is Alta Equipment Group's 6-1 Month Momentum % too high?
Alta Equipment Group's current 6-1 Month Momentum % is 5.50%. The Industrial Distribution industry median 6-1 Month Momentum % is 2.02. Alta Equipment Group's value of 5.50% is 173% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alta Equipment Group ranks #67 out of 158 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Alta Equipment Group has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alta Equipment Group's 6-1 Month Momentum % compare to VAI and BDST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Alta Equipment Group ranks #67 out of 158 companies for 6-1 Month Momentum %. This puts Alta Equipment Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 6-1 Month Momentum % is 2.02. Alta Equipment Group's value of 5.50% is 173% 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 6-1 Month Momentum % for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median 6-1 Month Momentum % among Industrial Distribution companies is 2.02, based on 158 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 6-1 Month Momentum % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 6-1 Month Momentum % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Alta Equipment Group's current 6-1 Month Momentum % of 5.50% is 173% 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 6-1 Month Momentum % mean?
A high 6-1 Month Momentum % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 6-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 6-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Alta Equipment Group and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median 6-1 Month Momentum % is 2.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alta Equipment Group's current 6-1 Month Momentum % is 5.50%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alta Equipment Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alta Equipment Group (ALTG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.21, compared to a current price of $6.10 — trading 15.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 6-1 Month Momentum % is 5.50% and 173% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 2.02. Alta Equipment Group's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 6-1 Month Momentum % calculated?
6-1 Month Momentum % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Alta Equipment Group (ALTG), the current 6-1 Month Momentum % is 5.50% as of Sep. 07, 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 Alta Equipment Group (ALTG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alta Equipment Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $6.10 is trading 15.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $7.21.
GuruFocus considers Alta Equipment Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ALTG:
6-1 Month Momentum %: 5.50%
GF Value™: $7.21 vs. price of $6.10 (15.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 173% above the Industrial Distribution median (#67 of 158)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ALTG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alta Equipment Group Inc is an integrated equipment dealership platform in the U.S. Its segments are Material Handling, Construction Equipment, and Master Distribution. The Material Handling segment is engaged in operations related to the sale, service, and rental of lift trucks in Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, New York, Virginia, and throughout the New England states whereas, the Construction Equipment segment is principally engaged in operations related to the sale, service, and rental of construction equipment in Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Florida and throughout the New England States, and The Master Distribution segment is engaged in environmental processing equipment distribution with sub dealers throughout the United States and Canada.
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