ATEX Anterix Inc. - Fundamental Analysis
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ATEX Stock | Fundamental Analysis & Investment Insights
NASDAQ
Communication Services
Telecom Services
Current Price
Live
$23.81
Analyst Target
$55.33
+132.4%
Upside
52W High
$42.91
52W Low
$17.58
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Jan 24, 2026
Market cap
$446.19M
P/E
4.72
ROE
50.4%
Profit margin
1614.1%
Debt/Equity
0.02
Dividend yield
N/A
AI Analysis
Powered by advanced machine learning algorithms
Confidence Score
78%
Analysis Accuracy
The Advanced Deterministic Scorecard reveals a weak financial health profile with a Piotroski F-Score of just 2/9, signaling significant operational and profitability concerns. Despite a low P/E of 4.72 and a Graham Number of $38.17 suggesting undervaluation, the negative forward P/E, erratic earnings, and extremely high reported profit margin of 1614% indicate unreliable profitability metrics. The stock trades well below analyst target of $55.33, but weak revenue growth, negative operating margins, and bearish insider activity raise sustainability concerns. Technical trend at 0/100 and declining long-term price performance further support a cautious outlook.
Key Strengths
Low trailing P/E ratio (4.72) well below sector average (21.00), suggesting potential undervaluation
Strong insider sentiment score (60/100), though recent activity contradicts this
Low debt/equity ratio (0.02), indicating minimal leverage risk
Current and quick ratios above 1, showing short-term liquidity adequacy
Recent quarters show dramatic positive earnings surprises and strong YoY EPS growth (+514.5%)
Key Risks
Piotroski F-Score of 2/9 indicates very weak financial health, particularly in profitability and leverage stability
Operating margin of -621.13% and negative forward P/E (-32.18) signal deep operational inefficiencies or unsustainable earnings
Revenue growth of only 0.10% YoY, far below sector average of 10.75%, indicating stagnation
Extreme profit margin of 1614.08% is likely an accounting anomaly or one-time gain, not sustainable
Bearish insider activity with recent officer selling and no buys in last 6 months
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$36.73
+54.3% above current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
33
Weak
58
42
35
28
0
AI Verdict
High risk, low stability, speculative opportunity
Key drivers: Low Piotroski score, Negative operating margin, Extreme profit margin anomaly, Strong EPS growth but inconsistent, Bearish technical trend
Confidence
75%
Value
58/100
Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number
Positives
- Trailing P/E of 4.72 is low
- Graham Number ($38.17) above current price ($23.81)
Watchpoints
- Forward P/E negative (-32.18)
- Price/Sales ratio extremely high at 75.31
- Intrinsic value ($35.28) only slightly above current price
Future
42/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- YoY EPS growth of +514.5%
- Q/Q EPS growth of +111.9%
- Analyst target price of $55.33 implies 132% upside
Watchpoints
- Revenue growth nearly flat at 0.10%
- Forward P/E negative, suggesting no earnings expected
- No PEG ratio due to unreliable growth forecast
Past
35/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- Recent quarters show large positive earnings surprises
- 5-year average ROE of 50.41% (though volatile)
Watchpoints
- Earnings history highly erratic with frequent misses
- Long-term price performance negative: -41.5% over 5Y
- Multiple quarters with large negative surprises (e.g., -336.5%)
Health
28/100
Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score
Positives
- Debt/Equity very low at 0.02
- Current and quick ratios healthy
Watchpoints
- Piotroski F-Score of 2/9 indicates severe financial weakness
- Operating margin of -621.13%
- ROA negative at -7.15%
- Altman Z-Score unavailable, increasing uncertainty
Dividend
0/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
No standout positives identified.
Watchpoints
- No dividend yield
- Dividend strength score 0/100
- Payout ratio 0.00%
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$23.81
Analyst Target
$55.33
Upside/Downside
+132.4%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for ATEX and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-01-23
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ATEX
Anterix Inc.
Primary
|
-41.5% | -35.5% | -19.3% | +12.3% | +6.6% | -5.8% |
|
ATNI
ATN International, Inc.
Peer
|
-44.6% | -45.8% | +56.2% | +31.7% | +2.9% | +1.1% |
|
AENT
Alliance Entertainment Holding Corporation
Peer
|
-30.5% | +50.7% | +98.8% | +3.4% | -1.3% | -3.7% |
|
BMBL
Bumble Inc.
Peer
|
-95.0% | -85.5% | -52.8% | -56.9% | -1.1% | -0.8% |
|
ANGI
Angi Inc.
Peer
|
-95.6% | -68.8% | -51.4% | -56.9% | -19.7% | -16.2% |
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
4.72
Forward P/E
-32.18
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
1.85
P/S Ratio
75.31
EV/Revenue
69.42
EV/EBITDA
-9.86
Market Cap
$446.19M
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
1614.08%
Operating Margin
-621.13%
Gross Margin
100.0%
ROE
50.41%
ROA
-7.15%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+0.1%
Earnings Growth
N/A
Q/Q Revenue Growth
N/A
Q/Q Earnings Growth
N/A
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.02
Low debt
Current Ratio
1.7
Good
Quick Ratio
1.35
Good
Cash/Share
$2.09
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-02-10
$N/A
2025-11-12
$2.86
+576.7% surprise
2025-08-12
$1.35
+336.8% surprise
2025-06-24
$-0.52
-7.5% surprise
Communication Services Sector Comparison
Comparing ATEX against 36 companies in the Communication Services sector
(0 bullish, 17 neutral, 19 bearish)
P/E Ratio
4.72
This Stock
vs
21.75
Sector Avg
-78.3%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
50.41%
This Stock
vs
-7.47%
Sector Avg
-774.8%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
1614.08%
This Stock
vs
40.35%
Sector Avg
+3899.9%
(Superior)
Debt to Equity
0.02
This Stock
vs
1.12
Sector Avg
-98.2%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
0.1%
This Stock
vs
28.6%
Sector Avg
-99.7%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
1.7
This Stock
vs
2.2
Sector Avg
-22.9%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ATEX
Anterix Inc.
|
BEARISH | $446.19M | 4.72 | 50.4% | 1614.1% | $23.81 | |
|
ATNI
ATN International, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $347.56M | - | -1.9% | -1.1% | $22.78 | |
|
AENT
Alliance Entertainment...
|
NEUTRAL | $345.49M | 15.77 | 20.5% | 2.1% | $6.78 | |
|
BMBL
Bumble Inc.
|
BEARISH | $562.68M | - | -23.8% | -19.8% | $3.54 | |
|
ANGI
Angi Inc.
|
BEARISH | $318.88M | 7.86 | 4.4% | 4.3% | $7.39 |
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-18 | LANG SCOTT A | Chief Executive Officer | Purchase | 1,160 | $25,068 |
| 2025-12-08 | LANG SCOTT A | Chief Executive Officer | Purchase | 2,450 | $50,004 |
| 2025-11-18 | ASHE GENA LYNN | Officer | Sale | 6,564 | $138,303 |
| 2025-09-29 | MARQUEZ ELENA | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 11,405 | - |
| 2025-09-18 | LANG SCOTT A | Chief Executive Officer | Purchase | 4,650 | $98,952 |
| 2025-08-19 | GRAY TIMOTHY A CPA | Chief Financial Officer | Purchase | 50 | $1,104 |
| 2025-08-05 | YAZDI MAHVASH | Director | Stock Award | 7,767 | - |
| 2025-08-05 | ALTMAN JEFFREY A. | Director and Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | Stock Award | 7,767 | - |
| 2025-08-05 | DANIELS LESLIE B | Director | Stock Award | 7,767 | - |
| 2025-08-05 | HEARD WILLIAM | Director | Stock Award | 7,767 | - |
| 2025-08-05 | FLEISCHHAUER MARK A. | Director | Stock Award | 7,767 | - |
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
NONE
3 analysts
JP Morgan
2025-10-17
Overweight
Overweight
Past News Coverage
Recent headlines mentioning ATEX from our newsroom.
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