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AMERICAN VANGUARD CORP (AVD) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:AVD - US0303711081 - Common Stock

5.56 USD
-0.01 (-0.18%)
Last: 9/16/2025, 8:04:00 PM
5.56 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 9/16/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

Overall AVD gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated AVD against 83 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. AVD has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. AVD has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year AVD has reported negative net income.
In the past year AVD had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years AVD 4 years were profitable.
AVD had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
AVD Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFAVD Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M -100M

1.2 Ratios

AVD has a worse Return On Assets (-19.25%) than 84.34% of its industry peers.
AVD's Return On Equity of -54.36% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. AVD is outperformed by 83.13% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -19.25%
ROE -54.36%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-5.03%
ROA(5y)-2.04%
ROE(3y)-14.92%
ROE(5y)-7.11%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
AVD Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICAVD Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -20 -40

1.3 Margins

AVD's Gross Margin of 20.96% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. AVD is outperformed by 63.86% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of AVD has declined.
AVD does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 20.96%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-16.88%
GM growth 5Y-10.32%
AVD Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsAVD Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

AVD does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
The number of shares outstanding for AVD has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for AVD has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
AVD has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
AVD Yearly Shares OutstandingAVD Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M
AVD Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsAVD Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.64, we must say that AVD is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of AVD (1.64) is worse than 62.65% of its industry peers.
AVD has a debt to FCF ratio of 10.40. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as AVD would need 10.40 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 10.40, AVD is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.06% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.82 indicates that AVD is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.82, AVD perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.37% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.82
Debt/FCF 10.4
Altman-Z 1.64
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC10.16%
AVD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFAVD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M 300M

2.3 Liquidity

AVD has a Current Ratio of 1.91. This is a normal value and indicates that AVD is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.91, AVD perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.78% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.00 indicates that AVD may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of AVD (1.00) is worse than 68.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.91
Quick Ratio 1
AVD Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesAVD Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

AVD shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -1976.92%.
Looking at the last year, AVD shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -9.57% in the last year.
AVD shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.17% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1976.92%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%92.86%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-9.57%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.58%
Revenue growth 5Y3.17%
Sales Q2Q%0.86%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 46.31% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
AVD is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.27% yearly.
EPS Next Y95.19%
EPS Next 2Y46.31%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-2.9%
Revenue Next 2Y0.27%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
AVD Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesAVD Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 200M 400M 600M
AVD Yearly EPS VS EstimatesAVD Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 -1 -2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for AVD. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.49, AVD is valued correctly.
AVD's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.71, AVD is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 14.49
AVD Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsAVD Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

89.16% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than AVD, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 8.68
EV/EBITDA N/A
AVD Per share dataAVD EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

AVD's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
AVD's earnings are expected to grow with 46.31% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y46.31%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.27%, AVD has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.43, AVD has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, AVD's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.27%

5.2 History

The dividend of AVD has a limited annual growth rate of 2.42%.
AVD has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.42%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
AVD Yearly Dividends per shareAVD Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0.02 0.04 0.06 0.08 0.1

5.3 Sustainability

The earnings of AVD are negative and hence is the payout ratio. AVD will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
The dividend of AVD is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP-0.67%
EPS Next 2Y46.31%
EPS Next 3YN/A
AVD Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendAVD Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M -100M

AMERICAN VANGUARD CORP

NYSE:AVD (9/16/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 5.56 0 (0%)

5.56

-0.01 (-0.18%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)07-31 2025-07-31/dmh
Earnings (Next)11-10 2025-11-10
Inst Owners72.35%
Inst Owner Change-3.38%
Ins Owners8.41%
Ins Owner Change3.8%
Market Cap158.07M
Analysts80
Price Target12.24 (120.14%)
Short Float %2.2%
Short Ratio2.44
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.27%
Yearly Dividend0.09
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.42%
DP-0.67%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-125.66%
Min EPS beat(2)-324.33%
Max EPS beat(2)73%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-482%
Min EPS beat(4)-858.83%
Max EPS beat(4)73%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-365.6%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-253.93%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-186.05%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.65%
Min Revenue beat(2)-9.72%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.43%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-6.67%
Min Revenue beat(4)-15.85%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.43%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-5.1%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-7.47%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.93%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-14.29%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-60%
EPS NY rev (1m)-85.71%
EPS NY rev (3m)-161.9%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.54%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-6.13%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 14.49
P/S 0.3
P/FCF 8.68
P/OCF 7.7
P/B 0.68
P/tB 2.48
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-2.7
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.38
Fwd EY6.9%
FCF(TTM)0.64
FCFY11.52%
OCF(TTM)0.72
OCFY12.99%
SpS18.61
BVpS8.12
TBVpS2.25
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -19.25%
ROE -54.36%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 20.96%
FCFM 3.44%
ROA(3y)-5.03%
ROA(5y)-2.04%
ROE(3y)-14.92%
ROE(5y)-7.11%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-16.88%
GM growth 5Y-10.32%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.81
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.82
Debt/FCF 10.4
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 11.13%
Cap/Sales 0.44%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.91
Quick Ratio 1
Altman-Z 1.64
F-Score3
WACC10.16%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)51.85%
Cap/Depr(5y)55.48%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.96%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.2%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1976.92%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%92.86%
EPS Next Y95.19%
EPS Next 2Y46.31%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-9.57%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.58%
Revenue growth 5Y3.17%
Sales Q2Q%0.86%
Revenue Next Year-2.9%
Revenue Next 2Y0.27%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-247.52%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year300.29%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y166.65%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y267.53%
OCF growth 3Y-64.32%
OCF growth 5Y-16.03%