Astec IndustriesSTU:AI2 -0.94%84 PEG Ratio is 2.18 as of Jul. 02, 2026, which is 49% below its 10-year median of 4.28. GuruFocus rates STU:AI2 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €39.74. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 104 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Astec Industries ranks worse than 70.19% on this metric.
* The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
The historical rank and industry rank for Astec Industries's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STU:AI2'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.94 Med: 4.28 Max: 19.18
Current: 2.15
During the past 13 years, Astec Industries's highest PEG Ratio was 19.18. The lowest was 0.94. And the median was 4.28.
STU:AI2's PEG Ratio is ranked worse than 70.19% of 104
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 1.06
vs STU:AI2: 2.15
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
Astec Industries (STU:AI2) PEG Ratio Explanation
To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the P/E ratio divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a P/E of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a P/E of 10.
Astec Industries PEG Ratio Related Terms
Astec Industries PEG Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Astec Industries's PEG Ratio 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 PEG Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PEG 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.
Astec Industries PEG Ratio vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Astec Industries's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Astec Industries's PEG Ratio 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.
* Note: The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
Astec Industries (STU:AI2) has a PEG Ratio of 2.18 as of Jul. 02, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Astec Industries and its competitors. This is 49% below median its historical median of 4.28. Over the past decade, Astec Industries' PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.94 to 19.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Astec Industries ranks #73 out of 104 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 70.2%.
Is Astec Industries' PEG Ratio too high?
Astec Industries' current PEG Ratio of 2.18 is 49% below median its 10-year median of 4.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.94 to a high of 19.18. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median PEG Ratio is 1.06. Astec Industries' value of 2.18 is 105.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Astec Industries ranks #73 out of 104 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' PEG Ratio compare to LNN and AEBI?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Astec Industries ranks #73 out of 104 companies for PEG Ratio. This places Astec Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.06. Astec Industries' value of 2.18 is 105.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Astec Industries' own PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.94 to 19.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.28 vs. the industry median of 1.06, Astec Industries has consistently been above 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 PEG Ratio for a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median PEG Ratio among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 1.06, based on 104 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PEG Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PEG Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Astec Industries's current PEG Ratio of 2.18 is 105.7% 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 PEG Ratio mean?
A high PEG Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Astec Industries and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Astec Industries's current PEG Ratio is 2.18, which is 49% below median its own 10-year median of 4.28. 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 PEG Ratio of 2.18. The stock's GF Value™ is €39.74, compared to a current price of €52.50 — trading 32.1% above its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 2.18, which is 49% below median its 10-year median of 4.28 and 105.7% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 1.06. Astec Industries' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Astec Industries (STU:AI2), the current PEG Ratio is 2.18 as of Jul. 02, 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 €52.50 is trading 32.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €39.74.
Key valuation signals for STU:AI2:
PEG Ratio: 2.18 (49% below median its 10-year median of 4.28)
GF Value™: €39.74 vs. price of €52.50 (32.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 105.7% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#73 of 104)
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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