Astec Industries, Inc.
ASTEIndustrialsNASDAQFarm & Heavy Construction Machinery · Last scanned May 28, 2026
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Daily timeframe1 of 4 indicators bearish as of May 27
Part of the industrials sector, Astec Industries, Inc. (ASTE) is listed under Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery. With a market capitalization of $1.17B, it sits in small-cap territory. The company operates in two segments, Infrastructure Solutions and Materials Solutions.
Market Cap
$1.17B
Beta
1.48
P/E (TTM)
45.60
P/E (Fwd)
12.13
EPS (TTM)
$1.12
EPS (Fwd)
$4.21
ROE
3.9%
ROA
4.3%
Cash
$76.9M
Total Debt
$392.9M
Free CF
$2.7M
52W Change
29.1%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
The company holds $76.9M in cash, though total debt stands at $392.9M. This level of leverage is common in the industry but worth monitoring as interest rate conditions evolve. Free cash flow comes in at $2.7M, providing flexibility for reinvestment, buybacks, or dividends. Consistent free cash flow generation is often considered a sign of operational health. ROE of 3.9% points to modest capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. ROA of 4.3% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has been uneven over recent years, ranging from $1.27B to $1.41B.
Debt significantly exceeds cash reserves, which means the company's financial flexibility could be constrained during economic downturns. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for Astec Industries, Inc. and its sector.