The Andersons, Inc.
ANDEConsumer DefensiveNASDAQFood Distribution
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Daily timeframeThe Andersons, Inc. operates as an agriculture and renewable fuels company in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and internationally. The $2.43B market capitalization puts ANDE squarely in mid-cap range for its industry. It operates through Agribusiness and Renewables segments.
Market Cap
$2.43B
Beta
0.69
P/E (TTM)
19.05
P/E (Fwd)
12.02
EPS (TTM)
$3.75
EPS (Fwd)
$5.94
ROE
9.9%
ROA
2.3%
Cash
$72.4M
Total Debt
$1.31B
Free CF
-$231.0M
52W Change
101.1%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
On the balance sheet, ANDE has $72.4M in cash with $1.31B in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. The company is burning cash, with free cash flow at -$231.0M. This typically occurs when a company is investing aggressively in growth, but sustained cash burn can strain the balance sheet. Return on equity stands at 9.9%, which is decent for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. ROA of 2.3% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has pulled back from $17.33B (2022) to $11.01B (2025), a 36% decline worth watching.
The relatively low beta of 0.69 suggests ANDE is a less volatile holding compared to the broader index. The debt-to-cash ratio suggests meaningful leverage on the balance sheet, a factor worth monitoring if credit conditions tighten. Negative free cash flow means the company is currently spending more than it generates, which may require future fundraising or debt if the trend continues. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing ANDE's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.