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Arts-Way Manufacturing Co Inc (ARTW)



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Upturn Advisory Summary
04/01/2025: ARTW (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -43.3% | Avg. Invested days 28 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 7.73M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 7 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 7 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 17866 | Beta 0.45 | 52 Weeks Range 1.33 - 4.15 | Updated Date 04/1/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 1.33 - 4.15 | Updated Date 04/1/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.02 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-04-07 | When Before Market | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 1.26% | Operating Margin (TTM) 8.4% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 1.26% | Return on Equity (TTM) -0.8% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 12513194 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.32 |
Enterprise Value 12513194 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.32 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.51 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 8.61 | Shares Outstanding 5086580 | Shares Floating 2402936 |
Shares Outstanding 5086580 | Shares Floating 2402936 | ||
Percent Insiders 52.68 | Percent Institutions 3.32 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating - | Target Price - | Buy - | Strong Buy - |
Buy - | Strong Buy - | ||
Hold - | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Arts-Way Manufacturing Co Inc

Company Overview
History and Background
Arts-Way Manufacturing Co. Inc. was founded in 1956. Initially focusing on agricultural implements, it has evolved through acquisitions and product line expansions to serve niche markets in agriculture and specialized equipment.
Core Business Areas
- Agricultural Equipment: Designs, manufactures, and distributes agricultural equipment, including forage boxes, grinders, and other specialty machinery.
- Customized Equipment: Provides customized solutions for material handling and processing applications.
Leadership and Structure
The company is led by a CEO and has a structured organizational framework overseeing manufacturing, sales, and finance operations. Details about specific individuals are variable and found in the annual report and SEC filings.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Forage Boxes: Specialized trailers for harvesting and transporting forage. Market share is relatively small in the overall agricultural equipment market. Competitors include companies like John Deere (DE) and Krone.
- Grinders: Mills used for grinding grains and other agricultural products. Market share is small. Competitors include companies like Vermeer and Rotochopper.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The agricultural equipment industry is influenced by factors such as commodity prices, farm income, and technological advancements. The sector exhibits moderate growth and is subject to cyclical trends.
Positioning
Arts-Way occupies a niche segment, specializing in specific equipment rather than competing directly with larger, full-line manufacturers. This specialization enables targeted marketing and product development. Arts-Way Manufacturing TAM can be estimated by considering the size of the niche markets they serve and their penetration in each. TAM includes a large part of agricultural markets.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
While a precise TAM is not publicly available, the addressable market encompasses the global agricultural equipment industry, worth billions of dollars. Arts-Way focuses on specific niches within this broader market.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Specialized product offerings
- Established presence in niche markets
- Customization capabilities
- Strong customer relationships in specific segments
Weaknesses
- Limited scale compared to larger competitors
- Dependence on specific agricultural cycles
- Potential vulnerability to fluctuations in commodity prices
- Concentrated product line
Opportunities
- Expansion into new geographic markets
- Development of innovative, technologically advanced products
- Strategic partnerships or acquisitions
- Growing demand for customized agricultural solutions
Threats
- Economic downturns affecting farm income
- Increased competition from larger manufacturers
- Fluctuations in raw material costs
- Changes in government regulations impacting agriculture
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- DE
- AGCO
- CNHI
Competitive Landscape
Arts-Way's advantage lies in its specialization, which allows it to serve niche markets effectively. However, its smaller scale presents a disadvantage compared to larger, diversified competitors like Deere and AGCO.
Major Acquisitions
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth is determined by analyzing revenue trends, market share gains, and profitability improvements over recent years.
Future Projections: Future growth projections are based on market analysis, industry forecasts, and the company's strategic plans. Analyst estimates are generally available from financial news sources.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include new product launches, market expansion efforts, and operational efficiency improvements. These initiatives can be determined from news releases and investor presentations.
Summary
Arts-Way Manufacturing is a niche player in the agricultural equipment industry with a focus on specialized products. Strengths lie in its customization capabilities and established presence in specific segments. Limited scale and dependence on agricultural cycles are key weaknesses. Overall, the company is a hold with some potential growth.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- SEC Filings (10-K, 10-Q), Company Website, Financial News Outlets
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Market share data is approximate and may vary depending on the source.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Arts-Way Manufacturing Co Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Armstrong, IA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1984-09-07 | CEO, President & Chairman of the Board Mr. Marc H. McConnell | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery | Full time employees 89 | Website https://artsway-mfg.com |
Full time employees 89 | Website https://artsway-mfg.com |
Art's-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. manufactures and sells agricultural equipment, and specialized modular science and agricultural buildings worldwide. It operates through Agricultural Products and Modular Buildings segments. The Agricultural Products segment offers various specialized farm machinery, including portable and stationary animal feed processing equipment and related attachments; hay and forage equipment, such as forage boxes, bale processors, running gears, and dump boxes; manure spreaders; sugar beet harvesting equipment; dirt work equipment; and after-market service parts. Its Modular Buildings segment produces, sells, and leases swine buildings, complex containment research laboratories, and research facilities for academic research institutions, government research and diagnostic centers, public health institutions, and private research and pharmaceutical companies. This segment also designs, manufactures, delivers, installs, and rents building units. It markets and sells its products through independent farm equipment dealers, and OEM sales channels. Art's-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Armstrong, Iowa.
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