ASGN
NEUTRAL
$51.04
Live
ASGN Incorporated · NYSE
Target $51.17
(+0.2%)
$39.25
52W Range
$95.29
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Jan 24, 2026
Market cap
$2.24B
P/E
17.48
ROE
7.2%
Profit margin
3.3%
Debt/Equity
0.68
Dividend yield
N/A
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
68%
ASGN exhibits strong financial health with a Piotroski F-Score of 7/9, indicating solid operational and balance sheet fundamentals. The company trades near fair value based on the Graham Number of $52.86, with a current price of $51.04, while forward P/E of 10.26 suggests discounted earnings expectations. Despite healthy margins and a strong balance sheet (Current Ratio 1.99, Debt/Equity 0.68), revenue and earnings are contracting YoY (-1.90% and -17.90% respectively), offsetting valuation appeal. Analysts concur with a 'hold' rating and target price of $51.17, aligning closely with current levels.
Key Strengths
Strong Piotroski F-Score of 7/9 indicates high financial health and operational efficiency
Attractive valuation with current price below Graham Number ($51.04 vs $52.86)
Low forward P/E of 10.26 suggests undervaluation relative to earnings potential
Healthy liquidity profile with Current Ratio of 1.99 and Quick Ratio of 1.81
Debt/Equity of 0.68 is moderate and manageable within sector context
Key Risks
Negative YoY revenue growth (-1.90%) and declining earnings (-17.90%) signal weakening top-line momentum
Significant negative long-term price performance: -44.9% over 1Y and -43.5% over 5Y
Lack of Altman Z-Score prevents definitive assessment of bankruptcy risk
No dividend yield or payout history limits income appeal
Weak insider sentiment at 40/100 and zero insider transactions in last 6 months indicate lack of confidence
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$52.86
+3.6% above current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
58
Moderate
80
45
60
85
20
AI Verdict
Neutral with value appeal offset by growth concerns
Key drivers: Piotroski F-Score of 7 supports financial strength, Valuation appears attractive relative to Graham criteria, Declining earnings and revenue pressure future outlook, Analyst consensus aligned at hold with tight target
Confidence
70%
Value
80/100
Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number
Positives
- Current price ($51.04) below Graham Number ($52.86)
- Forward P/E of 10.26 is low vs sector average (88.65)
- Price/Sales of 0.56 indicates potential undervaluation
Watchpoints
- Intrinsic Value (Growth-based) significantly lower at $20.44
Future
45/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- Most recent Q/Q EPS growth of +12.0% shows short-term improvement
- Analyst target implies minimal upside (+0.25%)
Watchpoints
- YoY Revenue Growth: -1.90%
- YoY Earnings Growth: -17.90%
- Q/Q Earnings Growth: -19.80%
Past
60/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- Consistent history of beating earnings estimates (23 out of 25 quarters)
- Average earnings surprise of +7.1% over last 4 quarters
Watchpoints
- 5Y price return of -43.5% reflects prolonged underperformance
- Downward trend in EPS from $1.79 (2022) to $1.18 (2026 est)
Health
85/100
Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score
Positives
- Piotroski F-Score of 7/9 indicates strong financial health
- Current Ratio of 1.99 and Quick Ratio of 1.81 reflect strong liquidity
- Debt/Equity of 0.68 is within safe range
Watchpoints
- Altman Z-Score not available, limiting full distress risk assessment
Dividend
20/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
- Payout ratio of 0.00% preserves capital for reinvestment
Watchpoints
- No dividend yield or dividend history
- Dividend Strength score of 0/100 indicates no income generation
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$51.04
Analyst Target
$51.17
Upside/Downside
+0.2%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for ASGN and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-01-23
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ASGN
ASGN Incorporated
Primary
|
-43.5% | -42.0% | -44.9% | -6.8% | +2.4% | +4.2% |
|
AMBA
Ambarella, Inc.
Peer
|
-54.5% | -33.1% | +0.2% | -34.9% | -21.8% | -0.2% |
|
EXTR
Extreme Networks, Inc.
Peer
|
+75.3% | -15.1% | +52.2% | -19.8% | +17.6% | +8.6% |
|
FRSH
Freshworks Inc.
Peer
|
-83.3% | -46.2% | -39.9% | -30.4% | -0.8% | -4.6% |
|
DAVE
Dave Inc.
Peer
|
-47.2% | +2883.4% | +117.2% | -18.4% | -25.2% | -4.9% |
ASG
ASGN Incorporated
Primary
5Y
-43.5%
3Y
-42.0%
1Y
-44.9%
6M
-6.8%
1M
+2.4%
1W
+4.2%
AMB
Ambarella, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-54.5%
3Y
-33.1%
1Y
+0.2%
6M
-34.9%
1M
-21.8%
1W
-0.2%
EXT
Extreme Networks, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+75.3%
3Y
-15.1%
1Y
+52.2%
6M
-19.8%
1M
+17.6%
1W
+8.6%
FRS
Freshworks Inc.
Peer
5Y
-83.3%
3Y
-46.2%
1Y
-39.9%
6M
-30.4%
1M
-0.8%
1W
-4.6%
DAV
Dave Inc.
Peer
5Y
-47.2%
3Y
+2883.4%
1Y
+117.2%
6M
-18.4%
1M
-25.2%
1W
-4.9%
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
17.48
Forward P/E
10.26
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
1.2
P/S Ratio
0.56
EV/Revenue
0.83
EV/EBITDA
8.91
Market Cap
$2.24B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
3.28%
Operating Margin
7.13%
Gross Margin
28.9%
ROE
7.25%
ROA
4.71%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
-1.9%
Earnings Growth
-17.9%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
N/A
Q/Q Earnings Growth
-19.8%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.68
Moderate
Current Ratio
1.99
Good
Quick Ratio
1.81
Excellent
Cash/Share
$2.96
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-02-04
$N/A
2025-10-22
$1.31
+7.1% surprise
2025-07-23
$1.17
+8.1% surprise
2025-04-23
$0.92
-2.6% surprise
Technology Sector Comparison
Comparing ASGN against 565 companies in the Technology sector
(45 bullish, 197 neutral, 323 bearish)
P/E Ratio
17.48
This Stock
vs
82.88
Sector Avg
-78.9%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
7.25%
This Stock
vs
-33.47%
Sector Avg
-121.6%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
3.28%
This Stock
vs
-11.75%
Sector Avg
-127.9%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
0.68
This Stock
vs
0.74
Sector Avg
-9.1%
(Lower)
Revenue Growth
-1.9%
This Stock
vs
4383.21%
Sector Avg
-100.0%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
1.99
This Stock
vs
3.59
Sector Avg
-44.6%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ASGN
ASGN Incorporated
|
NEUTRAL | $2.24B | 17.48 | 7.2% | 3.3% | $51.04 | |
|
AMBA
Ambarella, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $2.25B | - | -13.1% | -19.4% | $52.29 | Compare |
|
EXTR
Extreme Networks, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $2.22B | 275.0 | 12.4% | 0.8% | $16.5 | Compare |
|
FRSH
Freshworks Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $2.26B | 12.81 | 16.9% | 21.9% | $7.94 | Compare |
|
DAVE
Dave Inc.
|
BULLISH | $2.2B | 12.87 | 73.1% | 35.3% | $165.58 | Compare |
ASGN
ASGN Incorporated
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$2.2B
P/E
17.5
ROE
7.2%
Price
$51.04
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-02 | CALLAGHAN BRIAN JOSEPH | Director | Stock Award | 4,500 | $209,970 |
| 2026-01-02 | SHERIDAN EDWIN A | Director | Stock Award | 4,500 | $209,970 |
| 2026-01-02 | LINDSTROM CAROL J | Director | Stock Award | 4,500 | $209,970 |
| 2026-01-02 | CUNNINGHAM ROSE | Officer | Stock Award | 3,750 | $174,975 |
| 2026-01-02 | OBERMAIER PATRICIA L | Director | Stock Award | 4,500 | $200,970 |
| 2026-01-02 | IYER SADASIVAM | President | Stock Award | 21,431 | $999,970 |
| 2026-01-02 | HAWTHORNE MARIA R | Director | Stock Award | 4,500 | $209,970 |
| 2026-01-02 | PAINTER JENNIFER HANKES | Officer | Stock Award | 13,930 | $649,974 |
| 2026-01-02 | MATIN ARSHAD | Director | Stock Award | 4,500 | $209,970 |
| 2026-01-02 | HOLMAN JONATHAN S | Director | Stock Award | 4,500 | $209,970 |
| 2026-01-02 | DYER JOSEPH WENDELL | Director | Stock Award | 4,500 | $209,970 |
| 2026-01-02 | PERRY MARIE L. | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 18,752 | $874,968 |
| 2026-01-02 | FRANTZ MARK A | Director | Stock Award | 4,500 | $209,970 |
| 2026-01-02 | HANSON THEODORE S | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 68,581 | $3,199,989 |
CALLAGHAN BRIAN JOSEPH
Director
2026-01-02
4,500 shares
·
$209,970
SHERIDAN EDWIN A
Director
2026-01-02
4,500 shares
·
$209,970
LINDSTROM CAROL J
Director
2026-01-02
4,500 shares
·
$209,970
CUNNINGHAM ROSE
Officer
2026-01-02
3,750 shares
·
$174,975
OBERMAIER PATRICIA L
Director
2026-01-02
4,500 shares
·
$200,970
IYER SADASIVAM
President
2026-01-02
21,431 shares
·
$999,970
HAWTHORNE MARIA R
Director
2026-01-02
4,500 shares
·
$209,970
PAINTER JENNIFER HANKES
Officer
2026-01-02
13,930 shares
·
$649,974
MATIN ARSHAD
Director
2026-01-02
4,500 shares
·
$209,970
HOLMAN JONATHAN S
Director
2026-01-02
4,500 shares
·
$209,970
DYER JOSEPH WENDELL
Director
2026-01-02
4,500 shares
·
$209,970
PERRY MARIE L.
Chief Financial Officer
2026-01-02
18,752 shares
·
$874,968
FRANTZ MARK A
Director
2026-01-02
4,500 shares
·
$209,970
HANSON THEODORE S
Chief Executive Officer
2026-01-02
68,581 shares
·
$3,199,989
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
HOLD
6 analysts
Wells Fargo
2026-01-21
Equal-Weight
Equal-Weight
Wells Fargo
2026-01-14
Equal-Weight
Equal-Weight
Truist Securities
2025-11-21
Buy
Buy
Wells Fargo
2025-11-21
Equal-Weight
Equal-Weight
UBS
2025-10-23
Sell
Sell
Truist Securities
2025-10-13
Buy
Buy
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