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Verdict
Quantitative factor alignment verified for current market regime.
Quant Score
Rank
#4346
Positioning
Market Dominance
Manufacturing
Measuring And Control Equipment
$11M
Thomas B. Pickens
Astrotech Corporation operates as a science and technology development and commercialization company worldwide. The company was formerly known as SPACEHAB, Inc. It operates through three segments, 1st Detect Corporation, and AgLAB Inc (AgLAB), which owns and licenses the platform mass spectrometry technology.
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| Stock | Rating | Score▼ | Quality | Value | Momentum | P/E | EV/EBITDA | ROE | ROA | Gross Mgn | Op Mgn | Net Mgn | Rev Growth | Div Yield | D/E | Mkt Cap | AUDIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$UL UNILEVER PLC | 78 | 96 | 98 | 59 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$ASML ASML HOLDING NV | 77 | 89 | 86 | 83 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$ESLT ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD | 76 | 81 | 87 | 85 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$MT ArcelorMittal | 75 | 71 | 98 | 85 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$AMAT APPLIED MATERIALS INC /DE | 75 | 85 | 87 | 84 | 20.9x | 13.6x | 32.9% | 20.5% | 48.8% | 30.6% | 24.4% | 7.7% | 0.9% | 32.0x | $148.6B | VS | |
$SIMO Silicon Motion Technology CORP | 75 | 84 | 86 | 85 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$CODA Coda Octopus Group, Inc. | 74 | 83 | 90 | 79 | 16.3x | 11.9x | 7.4% | 7.5% | 68.3% | 19.5% | 18.2% | 29.0% | 0.0% | 0.0x | $84M | VS | |
$GSK GSK plc | 74 | 84 | 90 | 70 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$EFXT Enerflex Ltd. | 74 | 80 | 91 | 83 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$BUD Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV | 74 | 84 | 97 | 63 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$ASTC ASTROTECH Corp | 32 | 25 | 3 | 16 | - | - | -96.9% | -76.3% | 43.1% | -1551.5% | -1509.1% | 335.3% | 0.0% | 27.0x | $11M | ||
| SECTOR BENCH | - | - | - | - | - | 22.3x | 11.5x | -1.9% | 0.9% | 44.1% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 6.7% | 0.0% | 0.2x | - | REF |
ASTROTECH Corp (ASTC) receives a "Avoid" rating with a composite score of 32.4/100. It ranks #4346 out of 7,333 stocks in our coverage universe and carries a 1-star rating. Ratings are driven by a 6-factor quantitative model measuring quality, value, momentum, investment, stability, and short interest.
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Lagging peers — losers tend to keep underperforming
Expensive relative to fundamentals — limited margin of safety
Weak fundamentals — higher risk of value trap
Low volatility — smoother ride and historically better risk-adjusted returns
Moderate investment profile
Below-average composite — caution warranted
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Relative valuation derived from Manufacturing sector benchmarks. Model weights: EV/EBITDA (40%), P/B (35%), P/S (25%). Re-calculated daily.
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View All Ratings| Factor | Global | Sector | Tilt |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROFITABILITY | 25 | 9 | +16ALPHA |
| MOMENTUM | 16 | 6 | +10ALPHA |
| VALUATION | 3 | 1 | +2NEUTRAL |
| INVESTMENT | 53 | 94 | -41DRAG |
| STABILITY | 64 | 62 | +2NEUTRAL |
| SHORT INT | 73 | 84 | -11DRAG |
Global = full universe. Sector = relative to industry peers. Positive tilt indicates idiosyncratic strength.
ROE proxy -96.9% (sector -1.9%)
GM 43% vs sector 44%, OM -1552% vs sector 3%
Capital turnover N/A, R&D intensity 848.5%
Rev growth 335%, 11yr history
Interest coverage N/A
Composite assessment of profitability, capital efficiency, and financial strength. Top-tier entities demonstrate sustainable cash flow generation and elite competitive moats.
Profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity
Efficiency of asset utilization
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The Quality factor evaluates the persistence and magnitude of realized cash flows. Companies with scores >70 exhibit superior pricing power and structural financial resilience through diverse economic regimes.
Our uncertainty rating tracks the predictability of future cash flows and potential for permanent capital loss. Moderate visibility with standard industry cyclicality.
We rate ASTROTECH Corp (ASTC) as Avoid with a composite score of 32.4/100 at a current price of $2.78. The stock falls in the bottom quintile, and the multi-factor weakness suggests a high probability of continued underperformance.
ASTROTECH Corp holds a top-quartile position (#0 of 50) within the Manufacturing sector, based on our composite quantitative scoring across quality, value, momentum, and stability factors. The composite score of 32.4/100 places it at rank #4346 in our full universe.
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Gross margins of 43% signal strong pricing power.
Stable competitive position in a defensive sector.
Weak momentum suggests persistent institutional selling pressure.
Below-average quality raises earnings sustainability concerns.
Vulnerability to macroeconomic shocks and interest rate volatility.
ASTROTECH Corp represents a avoid based on multi-factor quantitative performance.
Our quantitative model flags ASTROTECH Corp with an Avoid rating, assigning a composite score of 32.4/100 and 1 out of 5 stars. Ranked #4346 of 7,333 stocks, ASTC falls in the bottom tier across key factors. Historically, stocks with this profile have faced elevated risk of underperformance and capital loss.
ASTC's quality score of 25/100 is below average, suggesting challenges with profitability or capital efficiency. The company reports a return on equity of -96.9% (sector avg: -1.9%), gross margins of 43.1% (sector avg: 44.1%), net margins of -1509.1% (sector avg: 1.0%). Investors should examine whether management is actively addressing these weaknesses or if they reflect structural industry headwinds.
ASTC registers a value score of just 3/100, suggesting the stock trades at a significant premium to its fundamental metrics. Key valuation metrics include a P/B ratio of 0.32x. High-premium valuations like this require strong future execution to avoid multiple compression, and downside risk is elevated if growth disappoints.
With an investment score of 53/100, ASTC exhibits moderate growth-oriented spending. Key growth metrics include revenue growth of 335.3% vs. a sector average of 6.7% and a return on assets of -76.3% (sector: 0.9%). The company appears to be balancing growth investments with capital returns, though the pace of investment may not be enough to accelerate top-line growth meaningfully.
ASTROTECH Corp is experiencing notably weak momentum with a score of just 16/100. The stock has underperformed its peers and is trending below major moving averages. Revenue growth stands at 335.3% year-over-year, while a beta of 0.28 reflects its sensitivity to broader market moves. While deep momentum weakness can occasionally present value opportunities, it often reflects deteriorating fundamentals or structural headwinds that may persist.
With a stability score of 64/100, ASTC exhibits average financial resilience. Key stability metrics include a beta of 0.28 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 27.00x (sector avg: 0.2x). While the balance sheet is not a major concern, the stock is subject to typical market volatility and may experience sharper drawdowns during risk-off episodes.
ASTC carries a short interest score of 73/100, indicating moderate short selling activity. This is a neutral reading — not enough to signal systemic bearishness, but worth monitoring. Specific risk factors include elevated leverage (D/E: 27.00x), micro-cap liquidity risk. At $11M market cap (micro-cap), ASTROTECH Corp offers reasonable institutional liquidity.
ASTROTECH Corp is a micro-cap company in the Manufacturing sector, ranked #0 of 50 in its sector (100th percentile) and #4346 of 7,333 overall (41st percentile). Key comparisons include ROE of -96.9% trailing the -1.9% sector median and operating margins of -1551.5% below the 2.5% sector average. This top-quartile standing reflects exceptional competitive strength relative to Manufacturing peers.
While ASTC currently exhibits a AVOID profile, superior opportunities exist within the MANUFACTURING sector. Our model identifies several "Strong Buy" candidates with higher quality scores and more attractive valuations among direct industry competitors.
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ROE 4999% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN (FAVORABLE)
Gross Margin IN LINE WITH SECTOR BENCHMARKS
Op. Margin 61914% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Above 50MA
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Astrotech (ASTC) Q2 GAAP EPS -$2.34 as revenue fell 42% YoY.
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Spada brings over a decade of specialized trace detection expertise to accelerate the deployment of mass spectrometry technology across global security marketsAUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Astrotech Corporation (Nasdaq: ASTC) (the “Company” or “Astrotech”) today announced that its subsidiary, 1st Detect Corporation (“1st Detect”), has appointed industry veteran, David Spada, as Director of Global Sales. This strategic hire strengthens 1st Detect's commercial leadership as the
1st Detect Corporation's detection and analysis mass spectrometry systems deployed worldwide offer the ability to reduce false alarms and strengthen checkpoint screeningAUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Astrotech Corporation (Nasdaq: ASTC) (the “Company” or “Astrotech”) today announced its support of the Department of Homeland Security’s (“DHS”) recent initiative to modernize aviation security screening and technology nationwide. On November 22, 2025, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem ann