AP Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation - Fundamental Analysis
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AP Stock | Fundamental Analysis & Investment Insights
NYSE
Industrials
Metal Fabrication
Current Price
Live
$5.98
52W High
$6.15
52W Low
$1.75
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Jan 24, 2026
Market cap
$121.55M
P/E
N/A
ROE
-4.1%
Profit margin
-1.2%
Debt/Equity
1.88
Dividend yield
N/A
AI Analysis
Powered by advanced machine learning algorithms
Confidence Score
68%
Analysis Accuracy
The Advanced Deterministic Scorecard reveals a weak financial health profile with a Piotroski F-Score of just 2/9, indicating significant operational and profitability concerns. Despite strong recent price momentum (+124% over 1Y), the company operates at a net loss (Profit Margin: -1.24%, ROE: -4.08%) and carries a high Debt/Equity ratio of 1.88. Valuation metrics are mixed, with a low Price/Sales of 0.29 suggesting potential undervaluation, but the Forward P/E of 26.00 appears stretched given lack of earnings stability. The absence of Altman Z-Score and Graham Number, combined with deteriorating earnings (YoY EPS growth: -23.5%), raises red flags about sustainability and intrinsic value.
Key Strengths
Strong revenue growth (YoY: +12.30%) outpaces sector average in a challenging industrial environment
Improving operating efficiency with Operating Margin at 4.31% and Gross Margin at 20.02%
Recent earnings surprises have been highly positive (Avg Surprise: +114.81% over last 4 quarters)
Significant short-term price momentum (+124% 1Y return) reflects improving market sentiment
Current Ratio of 1.84 indicates adequate short-term liquidity to meet obligations
Key Risks
Critically low Piotroski F-Score of 2/9 signals weak financial health and poor earnings quality
Negative profitability metrics: Profit Margin (-1.24%) and ROE (-4.08%) indicate ongoing losses
High leverage with Debt/Equity ratio of 1.88, increasing financial risk in rising rate environment
No analyst coverage and missing key financial data (EV, cash, debt, FCF) suggest transparency or scale issues
Earnings growth is negative YoY (-23.5%) despite revenue growth, indicating margin compression
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
29
Weak
45
38
30
20
10
AI Verdict
High-risk opportunity with speculative price momentum but weak fundamentals
Key drivers: Low Piotroski F-Score (2/9), Negative ROE and profit margin, Strong revenue growth, High Forward P/E relative to earnings instability, Absence of Altman and Graham metrics
Confidence
70%
Value
45/100
Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number
Positives
- Low Price/Sales ratio of 0.29 suggests potential undervaluation relative to sales
Watchpoints
- Forward P/E of 26.00 is high given negative earnings trend and lack of PEG
- No Graham Number available, limiting defensive valuation assessment
Future
38/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- Revenue growth of 12.30% YoY indicates demand traction
Watchpoints
- Earnings declining YoY (-23.5%) despite sales growth
- No analyst targets or forward guidance available
Past
30/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- Recent quarters show dramatic earnings surprises (e.g., +940.5% in Mar 2020)
Watchpoints
- History of large earnings misses and volatility (e.g., -550% surprise in May 2017)
- Long-term 5Y price return is negative (-9.9%) despite recent bounce
Health
20/100
Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score
Positives
- Current Ratio of 1.84 shows ability to cover short-term liabilities
Watchpoints
- Piotroski F-Score of 2/9 indicates severe financial weakness
- Negative ROE (-4.08%) and missing ROIC signal poor capital efficiency
- High Debt/Equity ratio of 1.88 increases solvency risk
Dividend
10/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
No standout positives identified.
Watchpoints
- Dividend Strength score of 0/100
- No dividend yield or payout history
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$5.98
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for AP and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-01-23
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AP
Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation
Primary
|
-9.9% | +86.9% | +124.0% | +68.0% | +35.6% | +4.9% |
|
BEEP
Mobile Infrastructure Corporation
Peer
|
-71.5% | -71.5% | -24.4% | -23.4% | +8.1% | +12.2% |
|
BLNK
Blink Charging Co.
Peer
|
-98.1% | -93.4% | -31.0% | -20.5% | +23.4% | +0.3% |
|
ANPA
Rich Sparkle Holdings Limited
Peer
|
+143.2% | +143.2% | +143.2% | -78.9% | -88.3% | -5.6% |
|
BAER
Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc.
Peer
|
-72.5% | -73.8% | -19.8% | +45.1% | +57.1% | -7.0% |
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
N/A
Forward P/E
26.0
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
2.01
P/S Ratio
0.29
EV/Revenue
0.61
EV/EBITDA
6.86
Market Cap
$121.55M
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
-1.24%
Operating Margin
4.31%
Gross Margin
20.02%
ROE
-4.08%
ROA
1.82%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+12.3%
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
1.88
High debt
Current Ratio
1.84
Good
Quick Ratio
0.9
Poor
Cash/Share
$0.74
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-03-11
$N/A
2021-03-18
$0.13
+120.0% surprise
2020-11-16
$0.07
2020-08-05
$0.05
+109.6% surprise
Industrials Sector Comparison
Comparing AP against 122 companies in the Industrials sector
(6 bullish, 59 neutral, 57 bearish)
Return on Equity (ROE)
-4.08%
This Stock
vs
7.83%
Sector Avg
-152.1%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
-1.24%
This Stock
vs
57.85%
Sector Avg
-102.2%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
1.88
This Stock
vs
5.46
Sector Avg
-65.6%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
12.3%
This Stock
vs
22.8%
Sector Avg
-46.1%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
1.84
This Stock
vs
2.64
Sector Avg
-30.3%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AP
Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation
|
BEARISH | $121.55M | - | -4.1% | -1.2% | $5.98 | |
|
BEEP
Mobile Infrastructure Corporation
|
BEARISH | $124.78M | - | -9.0% | -42.1% | $2.95 | |
|
BLNK
Blink Charging Co.
|
BEARISH | $125.71M | - | -88.5% | -118.4% | $0.89 | |
|
ANPA
Rich Sparkle Holdings Limited
|
BEARISH | $107.0M | 856.0 | -% | -% | $8.56 | |
|
BAER
Bridger Aerospace Group...
|
NEUTRAL | $148.3M | - | 8.8% | 5.0% | $2.67 |
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-01 | MCBRAYER BRETT J | Chief Executive Officer | Purchase | 19,000 | $48,944 |
| 2025-11-19 | MCNAIR DARRELL L. | Director | Purchase | 3,000 | $7,560 |
| 2025-11-17 | GERMAN MICHAEL I. | Director | Purchase | 40,000 | $106,000 |
| 2025-11-17 | LOUIS BERKMAN INVESTMENT CO | Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | Purchase | 93,000 | $248,310 |
| 2025-11-17 | MCNAIR DARRELL L. | Director | Purchase | 10,000 | $26,800 |
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
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