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AZZ Stock | Fundamental Analysis & Investment Insights
NYSE
Industrials
Specialty Business Services
Current Price
Live
$123.6
Analyst Target
$131.56
+6.4%
Upside
52W High
$127.88
52W Low
$70.9
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Jan 24, 2026
Market cap
$3.72B
P/E
11.84
ROE
27.4%
Profit margin
19.9%
Debt/Equity
0.43
Dividend yield
0.61%
AI Analysis
Powered by advanced machine learning algorithms
Confidence Score
72%
Analysis Accuracy
AZZ has a weak Piotroski F-Score of 4/9, indicating marginal financial health, and lacks an Altman Z-Score for distress risk assessment. Despite strong profitability metrics like a 27.38% ROE and solid earnings growth, recent insider selling and declining EPS trends raise caution. The stock trades below the analyst target price but at a significant premium to the conservative Graham Number of $101.88, while forward P/E expansion suggests growth expectations are already priced in. Mixed signals from strong historical returns and solid margins against weakening recent earnings momentum result in a neutral stance.
Key Strengths
High return on equity (27.38%) well above sector average (5.96%)
Strong operating and profit margins (16.32% and 19.89%) compared to peers
Low debt/equity ratio of 0.43, indicating conservative capital structure
Significant long-term price appreciation with +172.2% 5Y return
Low payout ratio (6.95%) provides room for future dividend growth
Key Risks
Weak Piotroski F-Score of 4 suggests deteriorating financial health
Negative YoY and Q/Q EPS growth trends (-2.2% and -12.3%) despite prior momentum
Insider selling activity totaling $2.02M in last 6 months signals lack of confidence
Technical trend score of 10/100 indicates strong bearish momentum near term
Forward P/E of 18.17 is more than 50% higher than current P/E, implying overvaluation if growth stalls
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$115.0
-7.0% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
56
Moderate
55
50
70
45
60
AI Verdict
Neutral with upside risk if growth reaccelerates
Key drivers: High ROE and margins support quality, Piotroski score limits health rating, Insider selling pressures sentiment, Forward growth expectations not fully realized recently, Valuation sits between defensive and growth extremes
Confidence
75%
Value
55/100
Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number
Positives
- Current P/E of 11.84 below sector average of 52.87
- Price/Sales of 2.30 is reasonable for industrials
Watchpoints
- Stock trades above Graham Number ($101.88) at $123.60
- Forward P/E of 18.17 suggests premium pricing
Future
50/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- Earnings growth YoY at 21.40% (prior period)
- Analyst target implies 6.4% upside
Watchpoints
- Most recent YoY and Q/Q EPS growth negative (-2.2%, -12.3%)
- Forward P/E expansion not backed by current growth trajectory
Past
70/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- 5-year price return of +172.2% shows strong performance
- History of frequent earnings beats (17 of 25 quarters)
Watchpoints
- Earnings surprise volatility, including -50.6% miss in 2020
- Recent quarters show declining EPS momentum
Health
45/100
Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score
Positives
- Current ratio of 1.66 and quick ratio of 1.18 indicate short-term liquidity
- Debt/equity of 0.43 is low and manageable
Watchpoints
- Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 indicates weak financial health
- No Altman Z-Score available limits distress risk assessment
Dividend
60/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
- Low payout ratio of 6.95% ensures sustainability
- Dividend strength score may improve with consistent hikes
Watchpoints
- Dividend yield of 0.61% is below average
- Dividend strength score of 25/100 reflects limited income appeal
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$123.6
Analyst Target
$131.56
Upside/Downside
+6.4%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for AZZ and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-01-23
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AZZ
AZZ Inc.
Primary
|
+172.2% | +204.5% | +41.4% | +12.9% | +11.0% | +0.2% |
|
BRC
Brady Corporation
Peer
|
+85.6% | +73.0% | +12.9% | +21.1% | +5.5% | -0.1% |
|
PLUG
Plug Power Inc.
Peer
|
-96.5% | -86.0% | -13.9% | +31.8% | +9.3% | +7.8% |
|
AIR
AAR Corp.
Peer
|
+186.7% | +119.4% | +50.2% | +38.1% | +22.8% | +0.6% |
|
AERO
Grupo Aeromexico, S.A.B. de C.V
Peer
|
+3.6% | +3.6% | +3.6% | +3.6% | -4.9% | +4.2% |
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
11.84
Forward P/E
18.17
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
2.8
P/S Ratio
2.3
EV/Revenue
2.63
EV/EBITDA
12.28
Market Cap
$3.72B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
19.89%
Operating Margin
16.32%
Gross Margin
24.12%
ROE
27.38%
ROA
7.23%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+5.5%
Earnings Growth
+21.4%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
N/A
Q/Q Earnings Growth
+22.2%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.43
Low debt
Current Ratio
1.66
Good
Quick Ratio
1.18
Good
Cash/Share
$0.02
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-04-20
$N/A
2026-01-07
$1.36
+2.9% surprise
2025-10-08
$1.55
-1.5% surprise
2025-07-09
$1.78
+11.8% surprise
Industrials Sector Comparison
Comparing AZZ against 122 companies in the Industrials sector
(6 bullish, 59 neutral, 57 bearish)
P/E Ratio
11.84
This Stock
vs
73.49
Sector Avg
-83.9%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
27.38%
This Stock
vs
7.83%
Sector Avg
+249.5%
(Excellent)
Profit Margin
19.89%
This Stock
vs
57.85%
Sector Avg
-65.6%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
0.43
This Stock
vs
5.46
Sector Avg
-92.1%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
5.5%
This Stock
vs
22.8%
Sector Avg
-75.9%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
1.66
This Stock
vs
2.64
Sector Avg
-37.2%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AZZ
AZZ Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $3.72B | 11.84 | 27.4% | 19.9% | $123.6 | |
|
BRC
Brady Corporation
|
NEUTRAL | $3.98B | 20.87 | 16.7% | 12.7% | $84.3 | |
|
PLUG
Plug Power Inc.
|
BEARISH | $3.28B | - | -93.8% | -% | $2.36 | |
|
AIR
AAR Corp.
|
BEARISH | $4.18B | 42.1 | 6.9% | 3.2% | $105.66 | |
|
AERO
Grupo Aeromexico, S.A.B. de C.V
|
BEARISH | $3.08B | 0.48 | -% | 4.9% | $21.09 |
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-09 | MACKEY TARA D | Officer | Sale | 2,568 | $305,967 |
| 2025-08-12 | RUSSELL KURT L. | Officer | Sale | 10,321 | $1,158,075 |
| 2025-08-11 | STOVALL BRYAN LEE | Officer | Sale | 5,000 | $557,992 |
| 2025-07-31 | BERCE DANIEL E | Director | Gift | 900 | - |
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
BUY
9 analysts
Wells Fargo
2025-10-10
Overweight
Overweight
B. Riley Securities
2025-09-17
Buy
Buy
Baird
2025-08-15
Neutral
Neutral
Wells Fargo
2025-08-14
Overweight
Past News Coverage
Recent headlines mentioning AZZ from our newsroom.
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