AIT Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. - Fundamental Analysis
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AIT Stock | Fundamental Analysis & Investment Insights
NYSE
Industrials
Industrial Distribution
Current Price
Live
$280.14
Analyst Target
$304.17
+8.6%
Upside
52W High
$286.66
52W Low
$199.96
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Jan 24, 2026
Market cap
$10.58B
P/E
27.17
ROE
22.1%
Profit margin
8.6%
Debt/Equity
0.3
Dividend yield
0.65%
AI Analysis
Powered by advanced machine learning algorithms
Confidence Score
72%
Analysis Accuracy
The Advanced Deterministic Scorecard reveals a mixed fundamental picture: the Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 indicates stable but not robust financial health, while the absence of an Altman Z-Score prevents a clear distress risk assessment. Despite strong profitability metrics like ROE of 22.10% and solid earnings growth of 11.4%, the stock trades at a premium valuation (P/E 27.17 vs. sector avg 50.40) with weakening technical momentum (Technical Trend: 10/100). Insider selling worth $11.22M over the last six months raises caution, even as analysts maintain a strong_buy recommendation. The stock is priced above both the Graham defensive value ($107.64) and intrinsic estimate ($248.47), suggesting limited margin of safety.
Key Strengths
Consistent earnings beat streak with 3 out of last 4 quarters exceeding estimates and an average surprise of 6.42%
Strong return metrics: ROE of 22.10% and ROA of 10.42% significantly outperform sector averages
Healthy balance sheet with low Debt/Equity of 0.30 and strong liquidity (Current Ratio: 3.55)
Solid year-over-year revenue and earnings growth at 9.20% and 11.40%, respectively
Low dividend payout ratio of 16.84% provides room for future increases despite modest current yield
Key Risks
Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 suggests only moderate financial health, limiting downside protection
Absence of Altman Z-Score creates uncertainty in bankruptcy risk assessment
Valuation appears stretched with P/E of 27.17 and Price/Book of 5.61, especially relative to Graham Number of $107.64
Insider activity is bearish with $11.22M in net selling by executives over the past six months
Technical trend is weak at 10/100, indicating near-term price pressure despite long-term gains
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$248.47
-11.3% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
62
Strong
52
74
80
60
45
AI Verdict
Moderately positive with caution due to valuation and insider signals
Key drivers: Strong ROE and earnings growth, Premium valuation, Bearish insider activity, Stable Piotroski score, High analyst target vs. current price
Confidence
75%
Value
52/100
Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number
Positives
- Forward P/E of 24.11 is lower than current P/E, suggesting earnings growth expectations
Watchpoints
- Current price ($280.14) is 127% above Graham Number ($107.64)
- P/E of 27.17 is high for an industrial distributor
- Price/Book of 5.61 indicates significant premium to book value
Future
74/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- Revenue growth of 9.20% and earnings growth of 11.40% YoY
- Q/Q earnings growth of 9.50% shows continued momentum
- Analyst target price of $304.17 implies 8.6% upside
Watchpoints
- Most recent Q/Q EPS growth was -6.1%, indicating a recent deceleration
Past
80/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- 23 out of 25 quarters beat EPS estimates
- Long-term earnings consistency with strong surprises, including +35.7% and +39.5% in 2022-2021
- 5-year price return of +260.2% outpaces peers
Watchpoints
- Recent 1-month performance flat at +6.0% and 1-week decline of -0.4%
Health
60/100
Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score
Positives
- Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 indicates stable financial condition
- Low Debt/Equity of 0.30 and strong Current and Quick Ratios
Watchpoints
- Piotroski score below 7 indicates lack of financial strength
- Altman Z-Score not available, creating risk blind spot
Dividend
45/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
- Payout ratio of 16.84% is sustainable and leaves room for growth
Watchpoints
- Dividend Strength score of 25/100 reflects low yield of 0.65%
- No 5-year average yield data, suggesting inconsistency or recent initiation
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$280.14
Analyst Target
$304.17
Upside/Downside
+8.6%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for AIT and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-01-23
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AIT
Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc.
Primary
|
+260.2% | +134.7% | +7.9% | +3.3% | +6.0% | -0.4% |
|
ARMK
Aramark
Peer
|
+61.1% | +25.2% | +2.9% | -10.4% | +3.5% | -1.4% |
|
ASR
Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, S. A. B. de C. V.
Peer
|
+162.2% | +35.0% | +32.3% | +11.4% | +2.4% | +4.7% |
|
AOS
A. O. Smith Corporation
Peer
|
+39.3% | +26.1% | +3.8% | +1.6% | +6.6% | -0.0% |
|
AYI
Acuity Inc.
Peer
|
+157.1% | +78.0% | -6.3% | +4.5% | -15.3% | -1.6% |
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
27.17
Forward P/E
24.11
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
5.61
P/S Ratio
2.27
EV/Revenue
2.3
EV/EBITDA
18.5
Market Cap
$10.58B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
8.61%
Operating Margin
10.76%
Gross Margin
30.44%
ROE
22.1%
ROA
10.42%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+9.2%
Earnings Growth
+11.4%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
N/A
Q/Q Earnings Growth
+9.5%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.3
Low debt
Current Ratio
3.55
Strong
Quick Ratio
2.38
Excellent
Cash/Share
$11.1
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-01-27
$N/A
2025-10-28
$2.63
+5.9% surprise
2025-08-14
$2.8
+6.7% surprise
2025-05-01
$2.57
+6.6% surprise
Industrials Sector Comparison
Comparing AIT against 122 companies in the Industrials sector
(5 bullish, 61 neutral, 56 bearish)
P/E Ratio
27.17
This Stock
vs
74.17
Sector Avg
-63.4%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
22.1%
This Stock
vs
7.57%
Sector Avg
+191.8%
(Excellent)
Profit Margin
8.61%
This Stock
vs
58.43%
Sector Avg
-85.3%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
0.3
This Stock
vs
5.2
Sector Avg
-94.2%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
9.2%
This Stock
vs
24.48%
Sector Avg
-62.4%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
3.55
This Stock
vs
2.66
Sector Avg
+33.4%
(Stronger)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AIT
Applied Industrial...
|
NEUTRAL | $10.58B | 27.17 | 22.1% | 8.6% | $280.14 | |
|
ARMK
Aramark
|
NEUTRAL | $10.28B | 32.3 | 10.5% | 1.8% | $39.08 | |
|
ASR
Grupo Aeroportuario del...
|
NEUTRAL | $10.2B | 13.07 | 23.0% | 31.7% | $338.17 | |
|
AOS
A. O. Smith Corporation
|
NEUTRAL | $10.15B | 19.69 | 28.2% | 13.9% | $72.46 | |
|
AYI
Acuity Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $9.69B | 23.97 | 15.6% | 9.0% | $315.25 |
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-20 | ANDREWS MADHURI A | Director | Stock Award | 572 | - |
| 2026-01-20 | HALL MARY DEAN | Director | Stock Award | 572 | - |
| 2026-01-20 | CHADWICK SHELLY MARIE | Director | Stock Award | 572 | - |
| 2026-01-20 | RAVER JOE ANTHONY | Director | Stock Award | 572 | - |
| 2026-01-20 | WALLACE PETER C | Director | Stock Award | 688 | - |
| 2026-01-20 | SIMONCIC RICHARD J | Director | Stock Award | 572 | - |
| 2026-01-20 | PETRELLA VINCENT K | Director | Stock Award | 572 | - |
| 2026-01-20 | PAGANO ROBERT J JR | Director | Stock Award | 572 | - |
| 2025-12-31 | WALLACE PETER C | Director | Stock Award | 5 | $1,491 |
| 2025-09-30 | WALLACE PETER C | Director | Stock Award | 5 | $1,440 |
| 2025-08-22 | LORING KURT W | Officer | Sale | 8,523 | $2,276,152 |
| 2025-08-21 | VASQUEZ JASON W | Officer | Sale | 7,466 | $1,941,764 |
| 2025-08-21 | SCHRIMSHER NEIL A | Chief Executive Officer | Sale | 26,671 | $7,000,071 |
| 2025-08-20 | LORING KURT W | Officer | Option Exercise | 12,100 | $583,099 |
| 2025-08-12 | SCHRIMSHER NEIL A | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 18,321 | - |
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
STRONG_BUY
6 analysts
B of A Securities
2025-08-22
Buy
Buy
Oppenheimer
2025-08-15
Outperform
Outperform
Baird
2025-08-15
Outperform
Outperform
Raymond James
2025-08-15
Outperform
Market Perform
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