AP
BEARISH
$6.63
Live
Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation · NYSE
$1.75
52W Range
$10.0
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Mar 18, 2026
Market cap
$134.76M
P/E
N/A
ROE
-4.1%
Profit margin
-1.2%
Debt/Equity
1.88
Dividend yield
N/A
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
78%
AP's deterministic health scores signal significant financial distress: the Piotroski F-Score of 2/9 indicates weak operational and financial health, while the absence of an Altman Z-Score raises red flags for potential bankruptcy risk. Despite a strong 12.3% YoY revenue growth and recent earnings surprises, the company reports negative net profit margins (-1.24%) and ROE (-4.08%), with a dangerously high debt/equity ratio of 1.88. The stock trades at a premium valuation (Forward P/E: 28.83, Price/Book: 2.23) despite poor profitability and no dividend, suggesting overvaluation. Technical trends are bearish, and insider activity is neutral, offering no conviction.
Key Strengths
12.3% year-over-year revenue growth indicates top-line expansion
Recent quarterly earnings surprises averaging +114.81% show strong execution in specific periods
Positive Q/Q EPS growth of +85.7% suggests improving earnings momentum
Operating margin of 4.31% is positive despite negative net margin
Current ratio of 1.84 indicates adequate short-term liquidity
Key Risks
Piotroski F-Score of 2/9 signals severe financial distress and weak operational health
Negative ROE (-4.08%) and ROA (1.82%) reflect poor capital efficiency and profitability
Debt/Equity ratio of 1.88 is high for an industrial firm, indicating leverage risk
No Altman Z-Score available with no indication of financial safety; potential distress risk
Forward P/E of 28.83 and Price/Book of 2.23 suggest overvaluation relative to fundamentals
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
29
Weak
28
55
40
20
0
AI Verdict
Weak
Key drivers: Low Piotroski F-Score (2/9), Negative profitability and ROE, High leverage (Debt/Equity: 1.88), No analyst coverage or target price, Bearish technical trend
Confidence
85%
Value
28/100
Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number
Positives
- Price/Sales of 0.32 suggests undervaluation on revenue basis
- Low market cap ($0.13B) may offer speculative upside
Watchpoints
- No Graham Number or intrinsic value estimate available
- Forward P/E of 28.83 is high for a company with negative net margin
- Price/Book of 2.23 implies premium valuation despite weak ROE
Future
55/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- 12.3% YoY revenue growth indicates growth potential
- Recent earnings surprises suggest upside potential in earnings execution
Watchpoints
- No forward earnings growth data available
- Negative year-over-year EPS growth (-23.5%) despite revenue growth
- No clear path to sustained profitability
Past
40/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- Strong earnings surprise history (avg +114.81%) in recent quarters
- Improving Q/Q EPS growth (+85.7%)
Watchpoints
- Historical earnings volatility with multiple large negative surprises
- Persistent negative net margins and ROE over multiple years
- Frequent losses and inconsistent profitability
Health
20/100
Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score
Positives
- Current ratio of 1.84 indicates short-term liquidity
- Operating margin of 4.31% shows some operational efficiency
Watchpoints
- Piotroski F-Score of 2/9 indicates severe financial weakness
- No Altman Z-Score available; potential bankruptcy risk
- Debt/Equity ratio of 1.88 is high for the sector
- Negative ROE and ROA suggest poor capital allocation
Dividend
0/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
No standout positives identified.
Watchpoints
- No dividend yield or payout ratio
- Dividend strength score of 0/100
- No history of dividend payments
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$6.63
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for AP and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-03-17
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AP
Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation
Primary
|
-10.9% | +174.0% | +190.8% | +155.0% | -14.9% | -33.6% |
|
RGP
Resources Connection, Inc.
Peer
|
-65.3% | -70.4% | -21.1% | -6.6% | +6.2% | +8.6% |
|
NEOV
NeoVolta Inc.
Peer
|
-46.0% | +36.7% | +42.4% | -43.9% | -22.6% | +4.0% |
|
ULBI
Ultralife Corporation
Peer
|
-4.5% | +91.1% | +87.9% | +13.6% | +18.5% | +3.9% |
|
BYRN
Byrna Technologies Inc.
Peer
|
-57.6% | -24.8% | -68.6% | -78.5% | -46.3% | -37.2% |
AP
Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation
Primary
5Y
-10.9%
3Y
+174.0%
1Y
+190.8%
6M
+155.0%
1M
-14.9%
1W
-33.6%
RGP
Resources Connection, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-65.3%
3Y
-70.4%
1Y
-21.1%
6M
-6.6%
1M
+6.2%
1W
+8.6%
NEO
NeoVolta Inc.
Peer
5Y
-46.0%
3Y
+36.7%
1Y
+42.4%
6M
-43.9%
1M
-22.6%
1W
+4.0%
ULB
Ultralife Corporation
Peer
5Y
-4.5%
3Y
+91.1%
1Y
+87.9%
6M
+13.6%
1M
+18.5%
1W
+3.9%
BYR
Byrna Technologies Inc.
Peer
5Y
-57.6%
3Y
-24.8%
1Y
-68.6%
6M
-78.5%
1M
-46.3%
1W
-37.2%
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
N/A
Forward P/E
28.83
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
2.23
P/S Ratio
0.32
EV/Revenue
0.72
EV/EBITDA
8.12
Market Cap
$134.76M
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
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q3 2025
Revenue
$0.1B
Gross Margin
19.8%
Op. Margin
1.4%
Net Margin
-2.0%
Total Assets
$0.5B
Liabilities
$0.4B
Equity
$0.1B
Debt/Equity
7.49x
Operating CF
$0.0B
CapEx
$-0.0B
Free Cash Flow
$0.0B
FCF Yield
52%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-05-15
$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 469 companies in the Industrials sector
(39 bullish, 174 neutral, 256 bearish)
Return on Equity (ROE)
-4.08%
This Stock
vs
-19.38%
Sector Avg
-78.9%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
-1.24%
This Stock
vs
6.65%
Sector Avg
-118.7%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
1.88
This Stock
vs
2.63
Sector Avg
-28.8%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
12.3%
This Stock
vs
71.29%
Sector Avg
-82.7%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
1.84
This Stock
vs
3.09
Sector Avg
-40.5%
(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 | $134.76M | - | -4.1% | -1.2% | $6.63 | |
|
RGP
Resources Connection, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $134.91M | - | -42.1% | -20.2% | $3.93 | Compare |
|
NEOV
NeoVolta Inc.
|
BEARISH | $131.98M | - | -238.0% | -54.7% | $3.09 | Compare |
|
ULBI
Ultralife Corporation
|
NEUTRAL | $129.25M | - | -4.5% | -3.1% | $7.76 | Compare |
|
BYRN
Byrna Technologies Inc.
|
BEARISH | $128.85M | 15.78 | 14.3% | 7.3% | $5.68 | Compare |
AP
Ampco-Pittsburgh...
BEARISH
Mkt Cap
$135M
P/E
-
ROE
-4.1%
Price
$6.63
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-04 | MCBRAYER BRETT J | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 129,600 | - |
| 2026-03-04 | LYON SAMUEL | Officer | Stock Award | 42,240 | - |
| 2026-03-04 | ANDERSON DAVID GEORGE | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 19,800 | - |
| 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 | MCNAIR DARRELL L. | Director | Purchase | 10,000 | $26,800 |
| 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 |
MCBRAYER BRETT J
Chief Executive Officer
2026-03-04
129,600 shares
LYON SAMUEL
Officer
2026-03-04
42,240 shares
ANDERSON DAVID GEORGE
Chief Financial Officer
2026-03-04
19,800 shares
MCBRAYER BRETT J
Chief Executive Officer
2025-12-01
19,000 shares
·
$48,944
MCNAIR DARRELL L.
Director
2025-11-19
3,000 shares
·
$7,560
MCNAIR DARRELL L.
Director
2025-11-17
10,000 shares
·
$26,800
GERMAN MICHAEL I.
Director
2025-11-17
40,000 shares
·
$106,000
LOUIS BERKMAN INVESTMENT CO
Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security
2025-11-17
93,000 shares
·
$248,310
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
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