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Astec Industries Inc. (ASTE) — RQD Stock Rating Cockpit

$39.91 +2.41% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)

Astec Industries Inc. (ASTE) carries a Roarable Rating of C (Hold) with 62/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.

ROARABLE C • HOLD / WATCH Cap $918.9M

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D+ · Rk C+

Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE+1.8% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for ASTE)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±6.6%

RSI-14 MOMENTUMNEUTRAL RANGE

46.630 Oversold · 70 Hot

ALTMAN-Z SHIELDFORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)

3.01>3.0 Fortress Safe

PIOTROSKI F-SCOREHIGH QUALITY (7–9)

9 / 99-Pt Accounting

52-WEEK LASER RANGE9% OF RANGE

L: $37$39.91H: $66

1. Money & Cash Health● MIXED

Are profits real cash in the bank?

Decent core business (27% profit margin), though cash flow growth is moderate rather than explosive right now.

Factor Grade: D+RQD 11 / 20

2. Big Money & Insiders● NEUTRAL

Are whales & executives buying or selling?

Big funds and company insiders are mostly holding steady without aggressive buying or panic selling.

Factor Grade: C-RQD 24 / 40

3. Hidden Risks & Market Weather● WATCH

SEC fine-print scan & interest-rate fit

No major SEC filing blowups, though current interest rates and Fed liquidity call for normal position sizing.

Factor Grade: C+RQD 27 / 40

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ROIC & Free Cash Flow Model

NEUTRAL (55)

5.6% ROIC with 26.5% gross margin and 2.25% FCF yield.

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10-K Accruals & Altman-Z Guard

BULLISH (75)

Altman-Z 3.01 and Piotroski 9/9 pass balance-sheet audit.

Whale & Macro Hawk AI

Options Skew, 13F & Fed NetLiq

NEUTRAL (60)

24/40 institutional & smart-money positioning score with 12/20 macro alignment.

Bull Case: Why Buyers Like ASTE

✓Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs.

Bear Case: What Could Go Wrong

!Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.

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ASTE // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -38.62%⚡ TESTING RESISTANCE

2026-10-30O $39.22H $39.91L $38.81C $39.91VOL 136.9K

RES: $40.78SUP: $37.08SMA50: $40.93SMA200: $50.78

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ASTE Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure

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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)

17.5%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +8.1% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

Ellis Vennor Setup Ledger (#33)

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Industrials Rank #140 of 485 ⚔️ PLOW vs ASTE Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Industrials Peer Comparison (ASTE vs. PLOW, MTW, WNC, HY)

Industry: Construction/Ag Equipment/Trucks (14 Tracked Issuers)

Across 485 tracked Industrials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Astec Industries Inc. (ASTE) ranks #140 by composite RQD confidence (62/100, grade C) and #261 by equity capitalization ($918.9M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, PLOW leads on earnings valuation at 19.6x trailing P/E, while WNC leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 31.2% ROIC and — gross margin. PLOW currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 72/100 (B) compared with ASTE at 62/100 (C).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
ASTE ACTIVE Astec Industries Inc.	C	62/100	23.7x	26.5%	5.6%	+2.41%	$918.9M	Benchmark Subject
PLOW Douglas Dynamics Inc.	B	72/100	19.6x	26.6%	20.7%	+0.33%	$919.2M	/plow-vs-aste →
MTW Manitowoc Company Inc.	D-	41/100	119.2x	18.1%	6.9%	+2.81%	$858.3M	/mtw-vs-aste →
WNC Wabash National Corporation	D+	53/100	—	—	31.2%	-4.05%	$540.2M	/wnc-vs-aste →
HY Hyster-Yale Inc. (Class A)	D+	52/100	—	16.8%	-3.7%	0.00%	$526.1M	/hy-vs-aste →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0000792987

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Astec Industries Inc. (ASTE) reported GAAP revenue of $1.41B (+8.1% vs. FY2024 revenue of $1.31B , and +5.4% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $38.8M, operating cash flow of $61.4M, and free cash flow of $20.7M (+728.0% YoY). On the balance sheet, ASTE closed FY2025 with $1.37B in total assets against $319.6M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 3.01, Piotroski F-Score: 9/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2025-12-31	$1.41B	$38.8M	$61.4M	$20.7M	$1.37B	$319.6M
FY2024 (FY)	2024-12-31	$1.31B	$4.3M	$23.0M	$2.5M	$1.04B	$105.0M
FY2023 (FY)	2023-12-31	$1.34B	$33.5M	$27.8M	$27.8M	—	—

3. ASTE Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is ASTE stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-01, Astec Industries Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTE) is rated C (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 62/100 at a spot price of $39.91 (+2.41% 1D, market cap $918.9M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 11/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 11/20, Executive Insider Alignment 15/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 12/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20. Across 485 tracked Industrials issuers, ASTE ranks #140 in composite RQD confidence.

How does ASTE compare to PLOW and MTW in the Industrials sector?

Within the Industrials sector (Construction/Ag Equipment/Trucks), ASTE carries a Roarable C (62/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 23.7x, gross margin of 26.5%, and ROIC of 5.6%. By comparison, PLOW (Douglas Dynamics Inc.) holds a B grade (72/100 RQD, P/E 19.6x, ROIC 20.7%, cap $919.2M) and MTW (Manitowoc Company Inc.) posts a D- grade (41/100 RQD, P/E 119.2x, ROIC 6.9%, cap $858.3M). Among the 5-stock peer group, PLOW leads on earnings multiple (19.6x) while WNC leads on capital efficiency (31.2% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for ASTE?

Per ASTE's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000792987), Astec Industries Inc. generated $1.41B in revenue (+8.1% YoY), $38.8M in net income, and $20.7M in free cash flow against $1.37B in total assets and $319.6M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is ASTE trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

ASTE last traded at $39.91 (+2.41% on volume of 197,009 shares), positioning the stock -2.49% below its 50-day simple moving average ($40.93) and -21.41% below its 200-day simple moving average ($50.78). Across its 52-week range of $37.49 to $65.69, ASTE sits at the 8.6% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 46.6 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±6.6% ($37.28 to $42.54).

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Should I buy, hold, or sell ASTE stock right now?

Astec Industries Inc. (ASTE) currently earns a Roarable Rating of C (Hold — HOLD) with 62/100 RQD Confidence. Solid 27% profit margin (6% return on capital), mixed timing at 24x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.

What is ASTE's 12-month price target and RQD AI Jury consensus?

ASTE's 12-month base price target is $40.63 (range $31.69 to $68.97), backed by transparent SEC XBRL cash-flow, Form 4 insider, and CBOE options flow analysis.

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