Astec Industries, Inc. (ASTE) fair value analysis

Nasdaq · Updated 2026-09-07

Astec Industries, Inc. manufactures and sells infrastructure-related equipment and components, serving industries such as asphalt plants, aggregate processing systems, wood waste processing equipment, and related aftermarket parts. The company operates globally, serving customers in the United States and international markets through its various product lines and distribution channels.

Forward Fair Value verdict

Undervalued

Based on TickrTrends' weekly Forward Fair Value model, ASTE is trading at a 10–25% discount to estimated fair value.

ASTE currently ranks #37 of 107 Industrials stocks by discount to Forward Fair Value. It has screened as Undervalued for 3 consecutive weekly runs.

Last price: $52.39
Sector: Industrials
12-month range: $43.39–$63.80

Derived indicators

Coarse bands from TickrTrends' weekly models; exact figures are part of the full report.

Quality grade: D
Leverage: Moderate
RSI zone: Neutral
50/200-day trend: Mixed
52-week position: The lower-middle quarter of its range

What our data shows for ASTE

Our model validated 17 trailing price-to-earnings windows for ASTE, built from quarterly earnings records.
Shares are trading in the middle of their 12-month price range of $43.39–$63.80.
The 14-day relative strength index sits at a neutral 51.

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How Forward Fair Value works

TickrTrends computes a Forward Fair Value for every covered stock each week: a conservatively normalized historical price-to-earnings multiple is applied to the analyst-consensus earnings estimate for the next full fiscal year. Every input window is validated for continuity and every result is screened for plausibility before publication.

Recent ASTE news

TickrTrends' derived news-sentiment signal for ASTE is currently leaning positive, computed from recent coverage.

Is It Too Late to Buy Astec Industries Inc (ASTE) After 4.5% Rally? GF Value Says Undervalued (gurufocus.com, 2026-09-05)
TickrTrends take: Astec Industries operates in the Industrials sector where capital-intensive operations and cyclical demand patterns significantly influence valuation assessments. TickrTrends currently categorizes ASTE as undervalued, which aligns with the GF Value perspective mentioned in recent market commentary, suggesting that valuation metrics may not yet fully reflect the company's underlying asset base or earnings potential. For valuation-focused investors, monitoring whether this undervalued status persists through earnings cycles and capital deployment decisions will be important, as industrial manufacturers can shift valuation standings based on order backlogs and margin performance.
Astec Industries, Inc. 2026 Q2 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation (NASDAQ:ASTE) 2026-08-05 (seekingalpha.com, 2026-08-05)
TickrTrends take: Astec Industries released its second quarter 2026 earnings presentation, providing updated financial performance data that feeds into the company's current undervalued assessment within the Industrials sector. Investors focused on valuation metrics should monitor whether the company's operational results and forward guidance support the gap between current market pricing and intrinsic value estimates. The earnings call presentation offers detailed insight into cash generation, margin trends, and capital allocation decisions that typically inform whether an undervalued designation reflects genuine opportunity or pricing that reflects underlying business challenges.
Astec Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results (manilatimes.net, 2026-08-05)
TickrTrends take: Astec Industries reported its second quarter 2026 financial results, providing updated performance metrics for the industrials sector company currently assessed as undervalued by TickrTrends. For investors focused on valuation, the key question is whether the quarterly results support or challenge the undervalued designation by demonstrating earnings power relative to the stock's current price. Readers should examine the company's revenue trends, margin performance, and forward guidance to determine if ASTE's valuation discount appropriately reflects its operational fundamentals or represents genuine mispricing.

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TickrTrends weekly updates

2026-09-07 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
2026-09-06 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
2026-08-31 — TickrTrends initiated weekly Forward Fair Value coverage of this stock.

Frequently asked questions

Is ASTE stock undervalued?

Based on TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value model (updated 2026-09-07), ASTE is trading at a 10–25% discount to estimated fair value and screens as undervalued. The exact fair value and discount are available to subscribers.

What is ASTE's TickrTrends verdict?

ASTE's current verdict is Undervalued, refreshed with every weekly Forward Fair Value run.

How does ASTE compare to other Industrials stocks?

ASTE ranks #37 of 107 Industrials stocks in TickrTrends' coverage when sorted by discount to Forward Fair Value.

Is ASTE overbought or oversold?

ASTE's 14-day RSI is in neutral territory - neither overbought nor oversold.

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