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Chicago Rivet & Machine Co (CVR)



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Upturn Advisory Summary
02/20/2025: CVR (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -35.42% | Avg. Invested days 38 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 17.38M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price - |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price - | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 1888 | Beta 0.19 | 52 Weeks Range 10.08 - 22.18 | Updated Date 04/2/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 10.08 - 22.18 | Updated Date 04/2/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 2.05% | Basic EPS (TTM) -3.75 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-03-26 | When Before Market | Estimate - | Actual -3.7398 |
Profitability
Profit Margin -10% | Operating Margin (TTM) 1.34% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -8.78% | Return on Equity (TTM) -11.37% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 10958155 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.49 |
Enterprise Value 10958155 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.49 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.37 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 10.02 | Shares Outstanding 966132 | Shares Floating 727381 |
Shares Outstanding 966132 | Shares Floating 727381 | ||
Percent Insiders 24.61 | Percent Institutions 19.17 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating - | Target Price - | Buy - | Strong Buy - |
Buy - | Strong Buy - | ||
Hold - | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Chicago Rivet & Machine Co

Company Overview
History and Background
Founded in 1920, Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. specializes in the design, manufacture, and supply of rivets, cold-headed fasteners, and automatic rivet setting machinery. Over the decades, it has evolved to meet the changing needs of various industries.
Core Business Areas
- Fasteners: Manufactures a wide range of rivets, including solid, semi-tubular, and specialty rivets, for diverse applications.
- Rivet Setting Machinery: Designs and builds automatic rivet setting machines for high-volume assembly operations.
- Custom Solutions: Offers customized fastener and assembly solutions tailored to specific customer requirements.
Leadership and Structure
The company's leadership team consists of experienced professionals in engineering, manufacturing, and sales. The organizational structure is typical of a manufacturing company, with departments for each key function.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Solid Rivets: Standard fasteners used across various industries. Market share data is proprietary. Competitors include Stanley Black & Decker (SWK), Arconic (ARNC), and various private label fastener manufacturers.
- Semi-Tubular Rivets: Lightweight fasteners ideal for high-speed assembly. Market share data is proprietary. Competitors include Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) and Textron (TXT).
- Automatic Rivet Setting Machines: Machines that automate the rivet setting process. Competitors include Orbitform and BalTec.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The fastener industry is moderately cyclical and closely tied to manufacturing activity. Demand is influenced by sectors such as automotive, aerospace, electronics, and construction.
Positioning
Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. is a well-established player with a reputation for quality and reliability. Its competitive advantage lies in its engineering expertise and ability to provide customized solutions.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global industrial fasteners market is estimated to be worth billions of dollars annually. Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. captures a portion of this TAM through its focus on specialized rivets and machinery.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Established brand reputation
- Engineering expertise
- Customized solutions
- Long-term customer relationships
Weaknesses
- Limited scale compared to larger competitors
- Dependence on cyclical industries
- Potential vulnerability to raw material price fluctuations
Opportunities
- Expanding into new geographic markets
- Developing innovative fastener technologies
- Acquiring smaller competitors
- Capitalizing on reshoring trends
Threats
- Increased competition from low-cost manufacturers
- Economic downturns
- Technological obsolescence
- Supply chain disruptions
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
Competitive Landscape
Competitive Landscape not available.
Major Acquisitions
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical Growth data not available.
Future Projections: Future Projections are not publicly available for privately held companies.
Recent Initiatives: Recent Initiatives not available.
Summary
Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. is a long-standing company that is well-established in its market. However, due to its private status, in-depth data and figures are not made public. Its strength lies in specialized rivets and machinery. It needs to be prepared for cyclical downturns in related manufacturing industries.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Website
- Industry Publications
- Market Research Reports
Disclaimers:
The information provided is based on publicly available data and general industry knowledge. Due to the private nature of the company, some data points are not available.
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.
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About Chicago Rivet & Machine Co
Exchange NYSE MKT | Headquaters Naperville, IL, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1992-02-28 | CEO - | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Tools & Accessories | Full time employees 161 | Website https://www.chicagorivet.com |
Full time employees 161 | Website https://www.chicagorivet.com |
Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. operates in the fastener industry in North America. It operates in two segments, Fasteners and Assembly Equipment. The Fastener segment manufactures and sells rivets, cold-formed fasteners and parts, and screw machine products. The Assembly Equipment segment engages in the manufacture and sale of automatic rivet setting machines, as well as parts and tools for related machines. The company sells its products to automotive industry through independent sales representatives. Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. was founded in 1920 and is headquartered in Naperville, Illinois.
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