ATS
NEUTRAL
$29.68
Live
ATS Corporation · NYSE
Target $35.0
(+17.9%)
$20.9
52W Range
$32.73
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Jan 24, 2026
Market cap
$2.88B
P/E
N/A
ROE
-0.3%
Profit margin
-0.2%
Debt/Equity
0.88
Dividend yield
N/A
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
65%
The Advanced Deterministic Scorecard reveals significant concerns, with a Piotroski F-Score of just 2/9 indicating weak financial health. Despite strong revenue growth and a bullish analyst recommendation, negative profitability metrics like a -0.17% profit margin and -0.26% ROE undermine sustainability. The stock trades at a forward P/E of 18.81, below the sector average of 53.21, but lacks a Graham Number due to unprofitability, limiting value-based confidence. While insider sentiment is neutral and technicals are bearish, recent earnings surprises and improving EPS growth suggest potential turnaround risks not yet priced in.
Key Strengths
Strong year-over-year revenue growth of 18.90%, outpacing the sector average of 16.72%
Improving earnings momentum with YoY EPS growth of +77.8% and Q/Q growth of +6.7%
Valuation appears reasonable relative to peers, with a forward P/E of 18.81 vs sector avg of 53.21
Solid operating margin of 10.34% and gross margin of 26.18% indicate pricing power and cost control
Current and quick ratios of 1.63 and 1.25 suggest adequate short-term liquidity
Key Risks
Critically low Piotroski F-Score of 2/9 signals severe financial weakness and poor earnings quality
Negative net profitability with a -0.17% profit margin and -0.26% ROE indicates unprofitable operations
High debt/equity ratio of 0.88, while below sector average, is concerning given negative earnings
Lack of Altman Z-Score due to insufficient data raises uncertainty about bankruptcy risk
Bearish technical trend (0/100) and weak recent price performance (-7.9% over 6M) suggest negative momentum
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
45
Moderate
55
70
50
30
20
AI Verdict
Cautiously Neutral
Key drivers: Revenue growth and margin strength offset by poor profitability and financial health, Analyst buy recommendation contrasts with weak Piotroski score, Valuation appears attractive relative to sector but lacks Graham-based support
Confidence
70%
Value
55/100
Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number
Positives
- Forward P/E of 18.81 is below sector average of 53.21
- Price/Sales of 1.07 is reasonable for an industrial machinery firm
Watchpoints
- No Graham Number due to unprofitability
- Negative earnings prevent meaningful P/E or PEG interpretation
Future
70/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- Revenue growth of 18.90% YoY is strong
- EPS growth of +77.8% YoY indicates accelerating earnings
Watchpoints
- Forward P/E implies growth expectations are already priced in
- No PEG ratio due to lack of earnings growth forecast
Past
50/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- History of positive earnings surprises, including several >20%
- Long-term 5Y return of +65.7% shows prior strength
Watchpoints
- Recent quarters show declining earnings and negative surprises
- 3Y return of -23.5% indicates prolonged underperformance
Health
30/100
Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score
Positives
- Current ratio of 1.63 and quick ratio of 1.25 indicate short-term liquidity
- Debt/equity of 0.88 is manageable compared to sector average of 5.80
Watchpoints
- Piotroski F-Score of 2/9 indicates severe financial distress
- Negative ROE (-0.26%) and negative net income undermine capital efficiency
Dividend
20/100
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
$29.68
Analyst Target
$35.0
Upside/Downside
+17.9%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for ATS and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-01-23
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ATS
ATS Corporation
Primary
|
+65.7% | -23.5% | +3.9% | -7.9% | +5.2% | -3.1% |
|
BWLP
BW LPG Limited
Peer
|
+534.2% | +296.3% | +103.3% | +55.2% | +9.2% | +0.1% |
|
MGRC
McGrath RentCorp
Peer
|
+54.5% | +32.2% | +8.9% | -0.1% | +10.4% | +5.0% |
|
SBLK
Star Bulk Carriers Corp.
Peer
|
+155.5% | +34.1% | +82.1% | +41.2% | +7.2% | +0.9% |
|
ATRO
Astronics Corporation
Peer
|
+444.1% | +413.7% | +344.9% | +121.3% | +38.1% | +2.2% |
ATS
ATS Corporation
Primary
5Y
+65.7%
3Y
-23.5%
1Y
+3.9%
6M
-7.9%
1M
+5.2%
1W
-3.1%
BWL
BW LPG Limited
Peer
5Y
+534.2%
3Y
+296.3%
1Y
+103.3%
6M
+55.2%
1M
+9.2%
1W
+0.1%
MGR
McGrath RentCorp
Peer
5Y
+54.5%
3Y
+32.2%
1Y
+8.9%
6M
-0.1%
1M
+10.4%
1W
+5.0%
SBL
Star Bulk Carriers Corp.
Peer
5Y
+155.5%
3Y
+34.1%
1Y
+82.1%
6M
+41.2%
1M
+7.2%
1W
+0.9%
ATR
Astronics Corporation
Peer
5Y
+444.1%
3Y
+413.7%
1Y
+344.9%
6M
+121.3%
1M
+38.1%
1W
+2.2%
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
18.81
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
2.24
P/S Ratio
1.07
EV/Revenue
1.59
EV/EBITDA
22.88
Market Cap
$2.88B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
-0.17%
Operating Margin
10.34%
Gross Margin
26.18%
ROE
-0.26%
ROA
1.27%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+18.9%
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
0.88
Moderate
Current Ratio
1.63
Good
Quick Ratio
1.25
Good
Cash/Share
$2.01
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-02-04
$N/A
2025-11-05
$0.32
+2.5% surprise
2025-08-07
$0.3
-2.4% surprise
2025-05-28
$0.3
+5.4% surprise
Industrials Sector Comparison
Comparing ATS against 469 companies in the Industrials sector
(39 bullish, 174 neutral, 256 bearish)
Return on Equity (ROE)
-0.26%
This Stock
vs
-19.38%
Sector Avg
-98.7%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
-0.17%
This Stock
vs
6.65%
Sector Avg
-102.6%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
0.88
This Stock
vs
2.63
Sector Avg
-66.5%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
18.9%
This Stock
vs
71.29%
Sector Avg
-73.5%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
1.63
This Stock
vs
3.09
Sector Avg
-47.3%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ATS
ATS Corporation
|
NEUTRAL | $2.88B | - | -0.3% | -0.2% | $29.68 | |
|
BWLP
BW LPG Limited
|
BULLISH | $2.82B | 11.59 | 15.0% | 6.8% | $18.55 | Compare |
|
MGRC
McGrath RentCorp
|
BULLISH | $2.81B | 18.03 | 13.2% | 16.6% | $114.33 | Compare |
|
SBLK
Star Bulk Carriers Corp.
|
NEUTRAL | $2.78B | 33.49 | 3.4% | 8.1% | $24.45 | Compare |
|
ATRO
Astronics Corporation
|
BEARISH | $2.72B | - | -1.7% | -0.4% | $76.34 | Compare |
ATS
ATS Corporation
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$2.9B
P/E
-
ROE
-0.3%
Price
$29.68
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-04 | Patten (Jeremy) | Senior Officer of Issuer | Option Exercise | 1,258 | $19,018 |
| 2025-09-04 | Patten (Jeremy) | Senior Officer of Issuer | Option Exercise | 4,255 | $62,263 |
| 2025-09-04 | Patten (Jeremy) | Senior Officer of Issuer | Option Exercise | 5,466 | $118,945 |
| 2025-09-04 | Patten (Jeremy) | Senior Officer of Issuer | Option Exercise | 4,576 | $118,490 |
| 2025-09-04 | Patten (Jeremy) | Senior Officer of Issuer | Disposition in the public market at price 27.25 pe | 10,089 | $274,894 |
| 2025-09-04 | Patten (Jeremy) | Senior Officer of Issuer | Disposition in the public market at price 27.14 pe | 5,466 | $148,341 |
| 2025-08-07 | Anne (Cybulski) | Senior Officer of Issuer | Stock Award | - | - |
| 2025-08-07 | Anne (Cybulski) | Senior Officer of Issuer | Stock Award | - | - |
Patten (Jeremy)
Senior Officer of Issuer
2025-09-04
1,258 shares
·
$19,018
Patten (Jeremy)
Senior Officer of Issuer
2025-09-04
4,255 shares
·
$62,263
Patten (Jeremy)
Senior Officer of Issuer
2025-09-04
5,466 shares
·
$118,945
Patten (Jeremy)
Senior Officer of Issuer
2025-09-04
4,576 shares
·
$118,490
Patten (Jeremy)
Senior Officer of Issuer
2025-09-04
10,089 shares
·
$274,894
Patten (Jeremy)
Senior Officer of Issuer
2025-09-04
5,466 shares
·
$148,341
Anne (Cybulski)
Senior Officer of Issuer
2025-08-07
Anne (Cybulski)
Senior Officer of Issuer
2025-08-07
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
BUY
1 analysts
JP Morgan
2026-01-16
Neutral
Neutral
Past News Coverage
Recent headlines mentioning ATS from our newsroom.
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