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A. O. Smith Corporation (AOS) Stock

A. O. Smith Corporation Stock Details, Movements and Public Alerts

Stock Details

A. O. Smith Corporation (AOS), a prominent company in the manufacturing sector within the household appliances industry, is based in USA and primarily trades on the NYSE.Currently, the stock is trading at $70.31. Over the past 52 weeks, it has ranged between $58.53 and $90.72. This places the current price at 77.5% of its 52-week high and 20.1% above its 52-week low. Recent trading volume was recorded at 2,486,898. The International Securities Identification Number (ISIN) for this stock is US8318652091.

Market Cap

$9.32B

52-Week High

$90.72

-22.50% from high

52-Week Low

$58.53

+20.13% from low

Avg Daily Volume

2,486,898

Fundamentals

Valuation Metrics

P/E Ratio (TTM)

18.32

Near market average

Forward P/E

17.36

Earnings expected to grow

PEG Ratio

1.75

Reasonably valued

Price to Book

5.02

EV/EBITDA

12.10

EPS (TTM)

$3.58

Price to Sales

2.45

Beta

1.21

Similar volatility to market

How is AOS valued relative to its earnings and growth?
A. O. Smith Corporation trades at a P/E ratio of 18.32, which is near the market average of approximately 20, suggesting the market views it as fairly valued relative to its earnings. Looking ahead, the forward P/E of 17.36 is lower than the current P/E, indicating analysts expect earnings to grow over the next year. The PEG ratio of 1.75 indicates reasonable value when growth is considered.
What is AOS's risk profile compared to the market?
With a beta of 1.21, A. O. Smith Corporation is roughly as volatile as the market, moving in line with broad market trends. This moderate beta suggests the stock offers market-level returns without excessive volatility. The price-to-book ratio of 5.02 shows investors value the company above its book value, which often reflects intangible assets or growth prospects.

Performance & Growth

Profit Margin

13.70%

Operating Margin

19.00%

Return on Equity

28.00%

Return on Assets

13.40%

Revenue Growth (YoY)

-1.50%

Earnings Growth (YoY)

-5.00%

How profitable and efficient is AOS's business model?
A. O. Smith Corporation achieves a profit margin of 13.70%, meaning it retains $13.70 from every $100 in revenue after all expenses. This represents a solid margin typical of well-run businesses, showing the company can effectively balance revenue generation with cost control. The operating margin of 19.00% reveals how efficiently the company runs its core business operations before interest and taxes. With ROE at 28.00% and ROA at 13.40%, the company generates strong returns on invested capital.
What are AOS's recent growth trends?
A. O. Smith Corporation's revenue declined by 1.50% year-over-year, indicating challenges in maintaining sales momentum. This contraction may reflect market headwinds, competitive pressures, or strategic transitions. Earnings decreased by 5.00% year-over-year, reflecting the bottom-line impact of business performance. These growth metrics should be evaluated against HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES industry averages for proper context.

Dividend Information

Dividend Per Share

$1.32

Dividend Yield

2.07%

Ex-Dividend Date

4/30/2025

Dividend Date

5/15/2025

What dividend income can investors expect from AOS?
A. O. Smith Corporation offers a dividend yield of 2.07%, paying $1.32 per share annually. This above-average yield of 2-4% provides meaningful income while still allowing the company to reinvest for growth. It compares favorably to the S&P 500 average and offers competitive returns versus bonds in the current rate environment. To receive the next dividend, shares must be purchased before the ex-dividend date of 4/30/2025.
How reliable is AOS's dividend for long-term investors?
The dividend sustainability can be assessed through the payout ratio - A. O. Smith Corporation pays $1.32 per share in dividends against earnings of $3.58 per share, resulting in a payout ratio of 36.87%. This balanced payout between 30-60% suggests a sustainable dividend policy that allows both shareholder returns and business reinvestment. The dividend appears well-covered by earnings. The next dividend payment is scheduled for 5/15/2025.

Company Size & Market

Shares Outstanding

116.24M

Book Value/Share

$13.05

Asset Type

Common Stock

What is AOS's market capitalization and position?
A. O. Smith Corporation has a market capitalization of $9.32B, classifying it as a mid-cap stock ($2B-$10B). Mid-caps often represent companies in their growth phase, offering higher growth potential than large-caps but with more stability than small-caps. They can be attractive takeover targets and may become tomorrow's large-caps. With 116.24M shares outstanding, the company's ownership is relatively concentrated. As a participant in the HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES industry, it competes with other firms in this sector.
How does AOS's price compare to its book value?
A. O. Smith Corporation's book value per share is $13.05, while the current stock price is $70.31, resulting in a price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 5.39. This high P/B ratio indicates significant intangible assets, strong brand value, or high growth expectations. Technology and consumer brand companies often trade at elevated P/B ratios due to intellectual property and competitive advantages not reflected on the balance sheet. As a common stock, this represents equity ownership with voting rights.

Analyst Ratings

Analyst Target Price

$74.86

6.47% upside potential

Analyst Recommendations

Strong Buy

1

Buy

4

Hold

9

Sell

0

Strong Sell

1

How reliable are analyst predictions for AOS?
15 analysts cover AOS with 33% recommending buy/strong buy ratings. Analyst predictions have mixed reliability - studies show consensus rarely beats market returns consistently. The mixed views reflect uncertainty about the outlook. The consensus target of $74.86 implies 6.5% upside, but targets are often adjusted to follow price moves rather than predict them.
What is the Wall Street consensus on AOS?
Current analyst recommendations:1 Strong Buy, 4 Buy, 9 Hold, 01 Strong Sell. The neutral stance suggests uncertainty or fair valuation at current levels.Remember that analyst opinions often lag price movements and can be influenced by investment banking relationships.

Fundamentals last updated: Jul 1, 2025, 03:51 AM

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