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AVALON HOLDINGS CORP-A (AWX) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSEARCA:AWX - NYSE Arca - US05343P1093 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

2.42  -0.05 (-2.02%)

Fundamental Rating

3

We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to AWX. AWX was compared to 83 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. There are concerns on the financial health of AWX while its profitability can be described as average. AWX 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 AWX was profitable.
AWX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years AWX reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
AWX had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
AWX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFAWX 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 2M -2M -4M -6M

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of 1.53%, AWX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.01% of the companies in the same industry.
AWX has a Return On Equity (3.47%) which is in line with its industry peers.
AWX has a Return On Invested Capital of 3.97%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: AWX outperforms 46.99% of its industry peers.
AWX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 1.52%. This is significantly below the industry average of 10.57%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (3.97%) for AWX is above the 3 year average (1.52%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.53%
ROE 3.47%
ROIC 3.97%
ROA(3y)-0.38%
ROA(5y)0.28%
ROE(3y)-0.96%
ROE(5y)0.44%
ROIC(3y)1.52%
ROIC(5y)1.13%
AWX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICAWX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2 -2 4 -4

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 1.57%, AWX is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.81% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of AWX has declined.
AWX's Operating Margin of 3.67% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. AWX outperforms 44.58% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AWX has grown nicely.
AWX has a Gross Margin of 20.56%. This is in the lower half of the industry: AWX underperforms 71.08% of its industry peers.
AWX's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 3.67%
PM (TTM) 1.57%
GM 20.56%
OM growth 3Y65.48%
OM growth 5Y80.76%
PM growth 3Y-17.48%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.22%
GM growth 5Y3.06%
AWX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsAWX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 10 15 20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), AWX is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for AWX remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, AWX has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for AWX is higher compared to a year ago.
AWX Yearly Shares OutstandingAWX Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1M 2M 3M
AWX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsAWX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.85, we must say that AWX is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
AWX has a Altman-Z score of 0.85. This is in the lower half of the industry: AWX underperforms 75.90% of its industry peers.
AWX has a debt to FCF ratio of 29.76. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as AWX would need 29.76 years to pay back of all of its debts.
AWX's Debt to FCF ratio of 29.76 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. AWX outperforms 40.96% of its industry peers.
AWX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.86. This is a neutral value indicating AWX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of AWX (0.86) is worse than 62.65% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.86
Debt/FCF 29.76
Altman-Z 0.85
ROIC/WACC0.49
WACC8.15%
AWX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFAWX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10M 20M 30M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.94 indicates that AWX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.94, AWX is doing worse than 78.31% of the companies in the same industry.
AWX has a Quick Ratio of 0.94. This is a bad value and indicates that AWX is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
AWX has a Quick ratio of 0.84. This is in the lower half of the industry: AWX underperforms 77.11% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.94
Quick Ratio 0.84
AWX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesAWX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

AWX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 174.60%, which is quite impressive.
The earnings per share for AWX have been decreasing by -12.24% on average. This is quite bad
AWX shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 4.07%.
AWX shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.16% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)174.6%
EPS 3Y-12.24%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%40.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.07%
Revenue growth 3Y5.99%
Revenue growth 5Y4.16%
Sales Q2Q%0.16%

3.2 Future

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
AWX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesAWX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.12, the valuation of AWX can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, AWX is valued cheaper than 89.16% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of AWX to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.21), we can say AWX is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.12
Fwd PE N/A
AWX Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsAWX Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 0 0 0 0

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of AWX indicates a rather cheap valuation: AWX is cheaper than 85.54% of the companies listed in the same industry.
84.34% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than AWX, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 8.43
EV/EBITDA 5.75
AWX Per share dataAWX EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for AWX!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

AVALON HOLDINGS CORP-A

NYSEARCA:AWX (5/9/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

2.42

-0.05 (-2.02%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)05-06 2025-05-06
Earnings (Next)08-06 2025-08-06
Inst Owners9.16%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners38.43%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap9.44M
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %0.13%
Short Ratio0.2
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.12
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.11
P/FCF 8.43
P/OCF 2.8
P/B 0.25
P/tB 0.25
EV/EBITDA 5.75
EPS(TTM)0.34
EY14.05%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.29
FCFY11.87%
OCF(TTM)0.86
OCFY35.74%
SpS21.49
BVpS9.75
TBVpS9.75
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.53%
ROE 3.47%
ROCE 4.35%
ROIC 3.97%
ROICexc 4.14%
ROICexgc 4.14%
OM 3.67%
PM (TTM) 1.57%
GM 20.56%
FCFM 1.34%
ROA(3y)-0.38%
ROA(5y)0.28%
ROE(3y)-0.96%
ROE(5y)0.44%
ROIC(3y)1.52%
ROIC(5y)1.13%
ROICexc(3y)1.58%
ROICexc(5y)1.17%
ROICexgc(3y)1.58%
ROICexgc(5y)1.17%
ROCE(3y)1.67%
ROCE(5y)1.23%
ROICexcg growth 3Y65.21%
ROICexcg growth 5Y82.85%
ROICexc growth 3Y65.21%
ROICexc growth 5Y82.85%
OM growth 3Y65.48%
OM growth 5Y80.76%
PM growth 3Y-17.48%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.22%
GM growth 5Y3.06%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.97
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.86
Debt/FCF 29.76
Debt/EBITDA 4.66
Cap/Depr 57.68%
Cap/Sales 2.69%
Interest Coverage 1.41
Cash Conversion 48.32%
Profit Quality 84.98%
Current Ratio 0.94
Quick Ratio 0.84
Altman-Z 0.85
F-Score7
WACC8.15%
ROIC/WACC0.49
Cap/Depr(3y)114.39%
Cap/Depr(5y)128.33%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.13%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.88%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)174.6%
EPS 3Y-12.24%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%40.17%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.07%
Revenue growth 3Y5.99%
Revenue growth 5Y4.16%
Sales Q2Q%0.16%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y1234.69%
EBIT growth 3Y75.38%
EBIT growth 5Y88.27%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y172.63%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y43.23%
OCF growth 3Y12.64%
OCF growth 5Y1.38%