Art's-Way Manufacturing Co (FRA:ID2) Profitability Rank: 3 (As of May. 2026) — 25% Below Median

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FRA:ID2 Art's-Way Manufacturing Co Inc FRA:ID2
55 GF Score
Price €2.56
GF Value €1.57
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Art's-Way Manufacturing Co Profitability Rank?

Art's-Way Manufacturing Co FRA:ID2 -2.29% 55 Profitability Rank is 3 as of May. 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:ID2 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.57 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Art's-Way Manufacturing Co has the Profitability Rank of 3. It has had trouble to make a profit.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 3.66%. As of today, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's Piotroski F-Score is 1.


Art's-Way Manufacturing Co Profitability Rank Related Terms


FRA:ID2 vs GP, CLEV, HCAI: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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.


Art's-Way Manufacturing Co Profitability Rank vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Art's-Way Manufacturing Co Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Art's-Way Manufacturing Co has the Profitability Rank of 3. It has had trouble to make a profit.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: May. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: May. 2026 )
=0.246 / 6.723
=3.66 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

Warning Sign:

Piotroski F-Score of 1 is low, which usually implies poor business operation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Art's-Way Manufacturing Co has an F-score of 1. It is a bad or low score, which usually implies poor business operation.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 3 mean?
Art's-Way Manufacturing Co (FRA:ID2) has a Profitability Rank of 3 as of May. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Art's-Way Manufacturing Co and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's Profitability Rank has ranged from 3.00 to 5.00.
Is Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's Profitability Rank too high?
Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's current Profitability Rank of 3 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 5.00. Overall, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's Profitability Rank compare to GP and CLEV?
Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's Profitability Rank of 3 can be compared against companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry. Historically, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 3.00 to 5.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Art's-Way Manufacturing Co and its competitors. Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's current Profitability Rank is 3, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 4.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Art's-Way Manufacturing Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co (FRA:ID2) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.57, compared to a current price of €2.56 — trading 63.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 3, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 4.00. Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Art's-Way Manufacturing Co (FRA:ID2), the current Profitability Rank is 3 as of May. 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 Art's-Way Manufacturing Co (FRA:ID2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €2.56 is trading 63.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.57. GuruFocus considers Art's-Way Manufacturing Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:ID2:

  • Profitability Rank: 3 (25% below median its 10-year median of 4.00)
  • GF Value™: €1.57 vs. price of €2.56 (63.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:ID2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Art's-Way Manufacturing Co Business Description

Other Exchanges ARTW:USA
Address 5556 Highway 9, P.O. Box 288, Armstrong, IA, USA, 50514
Art's-Way Manufacturing Co Inc is a manufacturer of agricultural equipment. It has two reportable segments: Agricultural Products and Modular Buildings. The Agricultural Products segment fabricates and sells farming products as well as related equipment and replacement parts for these products in the United States and world wide. Its Modular Buildings segment manufactures and installs modular buildings for animal containment and various laboratory uses. It derives revenues from the Agricultural Products segment.
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