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APT

BEARISH
$4.52 Live
Alpha Pro Tech, Ltd. · AMEX
$4.25 52W Range $5.64

At a glance

Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.

Updated Apr 24, 2026
Market cap
$46.04M
P/E
13.7
ROE
5.7%
Profit margin
6.0%
Debt/Equity
0.13
Dividend yield
N/A

AI Analysis

AI-powered fundamental assessment

Confidence
85%
APT exhibits a weak deterministic health profile with a Piotroski F-Score of 3/9, indicating significant operational deterioration. While the company maintains an exceptionally strong balance sheet with low debt and high liquidity (Current Ratio 12.94), this is offset by stagnant revenue growth (0.30%) and declining earnings (-19.10% YoY). The stock trades below its Graham Number ($6.77) and book value (P/B 0.73), but its intrinsic value is estimated much lower at $2.31 due to poor growth prospects. Combined with bearish insider activity and a negative technical trend, the company appears to be a value trap.

Key Strengths

Extremely low Debt/Equity ratio (0.13)
Very high liquidity with a Current Ratio of 12.94
Trading below book value (P/B 0.73)
Low P/E ratio relative to the Industrials sector average
Strong gross margins at 38.11%

Key Risks

Weak operational health (Piotroski F-Score 3/9)
Negative earnings growth (-19.10% YoY)
Stagnant revenue growth (0.30% YoY)
Bearish insider sentiment with recent director sales
Long-term price erosion (-56.5% over 5 years)
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$3.54
-21.7% below current price

Performance Snowflake

Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories

Overall
31
Weak
Value
65
Future
20
Past
30
Health
40
Dividend
0
AI Verdict
Value Trap
Key drivers: Poor Piotroski F-Score, Negative earnings growth, Lack of catalyst for price appreciation, Inefficient capital utilization
Confidence
90%
Value
65/100

Ref P/E 13.70, Graham Number $6.77

Positives
  • P/B 0.73
  • P/S 0.78
  • Price below Graham Number
Watchpoints
  • Price significantly above growth-based intrinsic value ($2.31)
Future
20/100

Ref Growth rates: Revenue 0.30%, Earnings -19.10%

Positives
  • Low forward P/E suggests potential for recovery if earnings stabilize
Watchpoints
  • YoY Revenue growth near 0%
  • Negative Q/Q and YoY earnings growth
Past
30/100

Ref Historical trends

Positives
  • Short-term 1Y return is slightly positive (+4.4%)
Watchpoints
  • Severe 5Y decline of -56.5%
  • Inconsistent earnings surprise history
Health
40/100

Ref Piotroski F-Score 3/9

Positives
  • Very low debt
  • High current and quick ratios
Watchpoints
  • Piotroski F-Score 3/9 indicates weak financial health trends
Dividend
0/100

Ref Yield N/A

Positives
No standout positives identified.
Watchpoints
  • No dividend payments
  • 0% payout ratio

Stock Price & Analyst Targets

Real-time price movements and analyst price targets

Current Price
$4.52

Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers

Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for APT and closest competitors.

Updated 2026-04-23
APT
Alpha Pro Tech, Ltd.
Primary
5Y
-56.5%
3Y
+12.4%
1Y
+4.4%
6M
-2.4%
1M
-1.9%
1W
-2.2%
GLB
Globus Maritime Limited
Peer
5Y
-51.2%
3Y
+94.3%
1Y
+89.0%
6M
+77.6%
1M
+23.4%
1W
-13.1%
BWE
Broadwind, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-66.0%
3Y
-41.8%
1Y
+28.1%
6M
-5.5%
1M
-12.0%
1W
-1.4%
NCE
New Century Logistics (BVI) Limited
Peer
5Y
-33.5%
3Y
-33.5%
1Y
+21.6%
6M
+208.4%
1M
+53.6%
1W
+15.1%
SPC
SuperCom Ltd.
Peer
5Y
-96.5%
3Y
-63.8%
1Y
+43.6%
6M
-10.2%
1M
+18.0%
1W
+8.8%

Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.

Historical Performance Trends

Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns

Revenue & Net Income

Profit & Operating Margins

Return on Equity (ROE)

Quarterly Revenue Growth

Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)

Valuation Metrics

Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators

P/E Ratio
13.7
Forward P/E
3.9
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
0.73
P/S Ratio
0.78
EV/Revenue
0.62
EV/EBITDA
7.75
Market Cap
$46.04M

Profitability

Profit margins and return metrics

Profit Margin 5.97%
Operating Margin 6.87%
Gross Margin 38.11%
ROE 5.66%
ROA 3.25%

Growth

Revenue and earnings growth rates

Revenue Growth +0.3%
Earnings Growth -19.1%
Q/Q Revenue Growth +0.33%
Q/Q Earnings Growth -17.6%

Financial Health

Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics

Debt/Equity
0.13
Low debt
Current Ratio
12.94
Strong
Quick Ratio
6.19
Excellent
Cash/Share
$1.67

Financial Statement Flow

Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025

Revenue
$0.0B
Gross Margin
37.1%
Op. Margin
6.9%
Net Margin
5.0%
Total Assets
$0.1B
Liabilities
$0.0B
Equity
$0.1B
Debt/Equity
0.19x
Operating CF
$0.0B
CapEx
$-0.0B
Free Cash Flow
$0.0B
FCF Yield
16%

Quarterly Earnings History

EPS performance vs analyst estimates

2026-05-06
$N/A
2021-05-06
$0.27
-18.2% surprise
2021-03-09
$0.53
+6.0% surprise
2020-11-05
$0.58
+26.1% surprise

Industrials Sector Comparison

Comparing APT against 374 companies in the Industrials sector (25 bullish, 124 neutral, 225 bearish)
P/E Ratio
13.7
This Stock
vs
73.03
Sector Avg
-81.2% (Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
5.66%
This Stock
vs
-26.64%
Sector Avg
-121.3% (Below Avg)
Profit Margin
5.97%
This Stock
vs
6.25%
Sector Avg
-4.4% (Weaker)
Debt to Equity
0.13
This Stock
vs
2.97
Sector Avg
-95.7% (Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
0.3%
This Stock
vs
86.51%
Sector Avg
-99.7% (Slower)
Current Ratio
12.94
This Stock
vs
3.25
Sector Avg
+297.9% (Stronger)

Similar Companies

Peer comparison within the same industry

Recent Insider Trading

Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months

RITOTA JOHN P
Director
Sell
2026-03-17
7,000 shares · $34,109
HOFFMAN LLOYD
Chief Executive Officer
Stock Award
2026-01-05
12,425 shares
BUCHAN JAMES W
Director
Sell
2025-12-05
4,740 shares · $21,851
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects

SEC Filings

Recent regulatory filings from the SEC EDGAR database

8-K
FORM 8-K
2026-03-11

APT filed a Form 8-K on March 11, 2026, to disclose a material corporate event.

10-K
FORM 10-K
2026-03-11

APT filed its annual 10-K on March 11, 2026, detailing its business strategy, product markets, and regulatory environment. The filing includes comprehensive sections dedicated to risk factors and management's discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations.

10-Q
FORM 10-Q
2025-11-06

APT faces significant operational risks due to new U.S. tariff policies, including a 10% baseline reciprocal tariff and higher tariffs on imports from China, Canada, and Mexico. These measures may increase costs and disrupt the company's global supply chain, potentially negatively impacting its financial results.

8-K
FORM 8-K
2025-11-05
8-K
FORM 8-K
2025-08-08

APT filed a current report on August 8, 2025, likely to announce its second-quarter financial results.

10-Q
FORM 10-Q
2025-08-07

APT faces significant operational risks due to new U.S. tariff policies, including a 10% baseline reciprocal tariff and specific duties on imports from China, Canada, Mexico, Vietnam, and India. These measures may increase costs and disrupt the company's global supply chain, potentially negatively impacting its financial results.

8-K
FORM 8-K
2025-06-11
10-Q
FORM 10-Q
2025-05-08
8-K
FORM 8-K
2025-05-08
DEF 14A
FORM DEF 14A
2025-04-30

APT filed a Definitive Proxy Statement on April 30, 2025, providing shareholders with necessary information to vote on matters at the company's annual meeting.

10-K
FORM 10-K
2025-03-12
8-K
FORM 8-K
2025-03-12
10-Q
FORM 10-Q
2024-11-07
8-K
FORM 8-K
2024-11-06
10-Q
FORM 10-Q
2024-08-08
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR. AI summaries generated automatically.

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