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Verdict
Quantitative factor alignment verified for current market regime.
Quant Score
Rank
#1379
Positioning
Market Dominance
Manufacturing
Machinery
$0
David A. Dunbar
Standex International Corporation manufactures and sells various products and services for commercial and industrial markets in the United States and internationally. Standex operates through five segments: Electronics, Engraving, Scientific, Engineering Technologies, and Specialty Solutions. The Engineering Technologies segment offers net and near net formed customized solutions that are used in the manufacture of engineered components for the aviation, aerospace, defense, energy, industrial, medical, marine, oil and gas, and manned and unmanned space markets.
Headcount
3.8K
HQ Base
Salem, New Hampshire
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X-AXIS: EV/EBITDA (LOWER = CHEAPER) | Y-AXIS: ROE (HIGHER = ELITE) | RED CIRCLE = SXI ANALYSIS TARGET
| 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 | - | - | 28.5% | 8.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 10.4% | -4.6% | 3.3% | 0.0x | $141.8B | VS | |
$ASML ASML HOLDING NV | 77 | 89 | 86 | 83 | - | - | 46.1% | 16.6% | 51.3% | 31.9% | 26.8% | -4.0% | 1.0% | 25.0x | $272.1B | VS | |
$ESLT ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD | 76 | 81 | 87 | 85 | - | - | 10.3% | 3.1% | 24.1% | 7.2% | 4.7% | 14.3% | 0.8% | 25.0x | $11.4B | VS | |
$MT ArcelorMittal | 75 | 71 | 98 | 85 | - | - | 2.2% | 1.5% | 9.3% | 5.3% | 2.2% | -8.5% | 2.2% | 16.0x | $18.9B | VS | |
$AMAT APPLIED MATERIALS INC /DE | 75 | 85 | 87 | 84 | 20.9x | 13.6x | 35.5% | 19.8% | 48.7% | 29.2% | 24.7% | 4.4% | 0.8% | 32.0x | $181.9B | VS | |
$SIMO Silicon Motion Technology CORP | 75 | 84 | 86 | 85 | - | - | 11.8% | 8.8% | 45.9% | 11.3% | 11.1% | 25.7% | 3.7% | 0.0x | $1.8B | VS | |
$CODA Coda Octopus Group, Inc. | 74 | 83 | 90 | 79 | 16.3x | 11.9x | 7.6% | 7.0% | 66.5% | 17.1% | 15.6% | 39.0% | 0.0% | 0.0x | $115M | VS | |
$GSK GSK plc | 74 | 84 | 90 | 70 | - | - | 22.6% | 4.9% | 71.2% | 12.8% | 9.4% | 1.7% | 5.9% | 124.0x | $72.1B | VS | |
$EFXT Enerflex Ltd. | 74 | 80 | 91 | 83 | - | - | 3.0% | 1.1% | 20.9% | 7.3% | 1.3% | 3.0% | 0.9% | 67.0x | $1.2B | VS | |
$BUD Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV | 74 | 84 | 97 | 63 | - | - | 8.2% | 3.5% | 55.3% | 25.9% | 12.4% | 0.7% | 1.7% | 0.0x | $87.0B | VS | |
$SXI STANDEX INTERNATIONAL CORP/DE/ | 54 | 56 | 25 | 63 | 51.6x | 36.6x | 8.6% | 3.9% | 40.1% | 11.7% | 7.1% | 29.8% | 0.6% | 76.0x | $0 | ||
| SECTOR BENCH | - | - | - | - | - | 22.3x | 11.5x | -2.5% | -0.1% | 42.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 5.9% | 0.0% | 0.2x | - | REF |
STANDEX INTERNATIONAL CORP/DE/ (SXI) receives a "Hold" rating with a composite score of 54.1/100. It ranks #1379 out of 7,333 stocks in our coverage universe and carries a 3-star rating. Ratings are driven by a 6-factor quantitative model measuring quality, value, momentum, investment, stability, and short interest.
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YOY expansion rate
Core pricing power
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David A. Dunbar
Chief Executive Officer
Labor Force
3,800
56
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71
Audit Verdict: Average governance indicators based on financial metrics.
No recent insider transactions available for SXI
Outperforming peers — winners tend to keep winning over 3-12 months
Expensive relative to fundamentals — limited margin of safety
Average quality profile
Low volatility — smoother ride and historically better risk-adjusted returns
Aggressive spending — empire-building risk, dilutive growth
Mid-range overall rating
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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.
Projection based on user-defined inputs. Re-calculated daily against current market data.
Reverse DCF Framework — Mauboussin Methodology
Institutional-grade Reverse DCF analysis. This model identifies the growth hurdles embedded in current market prices. When implied growth is significantly lower than historical or projected rates, a margin of safety may exist. Re-audited daily.
No analyst ratings for SXI.
View All RatingsMaterial decline in asset turnover efficiency detected
High margin volatility — erratic forensic earnings quality
| Factor | Global | Sector | Tilt |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROFITABILITY | 56 | 46 | +10ALPHA |
| MOMENTUM | 63 | 59 | +4NEUTRAL |
| VALUATION | 25 | 8 | +17ALPHA |
| INVESTMENT | 32 | 43 | -11DRAG |
| STABILITY | 71 | 67 | +4NEUTRAL |
| SHORT INT | 60 | 69 | -9DRAG |
Global = full universe. Sector = relative to industry peers. Positive tilt indicates idiosyncratic strength.
ROE proxy 8.6% (sector -2.5%)
GM 40% vs sector 43%, OM 12% vs sector 1%
Capital turnover N/A
Rev growth 30%, 11yr history
Interest coverage 4.5x
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
Pricing power and cost efficiency
Core business profitability
Bottom-line profitability
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.
Our model assigns STANDEX INTERNATIONAL CORP/DE/ a Hold rating, with a composite score of 54.1/100 and 3 out of 5 stars. Ranked #1379 of 7,333 stocks, SXI presents a mixed quantitative picture — neither compelling enough to initiate new positions nor weak enough to warrant selling. Investors already holding may consider maintaining their position while monitoring for changes in the factor profile.
With a quality score of 56/100, SXI shows adequate but unremarkable business quality. The company reports a return on equity of 8.6% (sector avg: -2.5%), gross margins of 40.1% (sector avg: 42.5%), net margins of 7.1% (sector avg: -0.2%). This suggests the company generates acceptable returns but may lack the competitive positioning or operational efficiency to stand out from peers.
SXI registers a value score of just 25/100, suggesting the stock trades at a significant premium to its fundamental metrics. Key valuation metrics include a P/E ratio of 51.65x, an EV/EBITDA of 36.61x, a P/B ratio of 4.46x. High-premium valuations like this require strong future execution to avoid multiple compression, and downside risk is elevated if growth disappoints.
STANDEX INTERNATIONAL CORP/DE/'s investment score of 32/100 suggests limited reinvestment activity. Key growth metrics include revenue growth of 29.8% vs. a sector average of 5.9% and a return on assets of 3.9% (sector: -0.1%). While this can be positive for mature, cash-generative businesses returning capital to shareholders, it may also signal a lack of growth opportunities or management conservatism.
SXI demonstrates moderate momentum with a score of 63/100, suggesting a neutral price trend without strong directional conviction. Revenue growth stands at 29.8% year-over-year, while a beta of 1.23 reflects its sensitivity to broader market moves. Moderate momentum may indicate the stock is consolidating or transitioning between trends, warranting close monitoring of upcoming catalysts.
SXI shows good financial stability with a score of 71/100. Key stability metrics include a beta of 1.23 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 76.00x (sector avg: 0.2x). This suggests manageable leverage and moderate price volatility, making it appropriate for investors seeking a balance between growth potential and capital preservation.
SXI carries a short interest score of 60/100, indicating moderate short selling activity. This is a neutral reading — not enough to signal systemic bearishness, but worth monitoring. Specific risk factors include above-average market sensitivity (beta: 1.23), elevated leverage (D/E: 76.00x), micro-cap liquidity risk. At $0 market cap (micro-cap), STANDEX INTERNATIONAL CORP/DE/ offers reasonable institutional liquidity.
SXI offers a modest dividend yield of 0.6%. While the income contribution is relatively small, even a small dividend signals management's commitment to shareholder returns and can serve as a signal of financial discipline.
STANDEX INTERNATIONAL CORP/DE/ is a micro-cap company in the Manufacturing sector, ranked #0 of 50 in its sector (100th percentile) and #1379 of 7,333 overall (81st percentile). Key comparisons include ROE of 8.6% exceeding the -2.5% sector median and operating margins of 11.7% above the 1.3% sector average. This top-quartile standing reflects exceptional competitive strength relative to Manufacturing peers.
While SXI currently exhibits a HOLD 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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Key factor gap
Stability (71) vs Value (25) — closing this gap could shift the rating.
EV/EBITDA 219% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN
ROE 448% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Gross Margin 6% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
AUDIT DATA AS OF DEC 31, 2025 (Q3 FY2025)
We rate STANDEX INTERNATIONAL CORP/DE/ (SXI) as a Hold with a composite score of 54.1/100 at a current price of $242.54. The stock presents a mixed quantitative picture — neither compelling enough to warrant new accumulation nor weak enough to justify selling for existing holders. Our factors are split, and the overall profile suggests patience is warranted.
The rating is primarily driven by strength in stability (71th percentile) and momentum (63th percentile), which together account for the majority of the composite score. Offsetting weakness in value (25th percentile) and investment (32th percentile) tempers our overall conviction. We assign a Narrow Moat rating (45/100), Medium uncertainty, and Poor capital allocation.
Key items to watch: sustainability of the current growth rate; valuation compression risk if growth disappoints. Any material change in these dynamics could warrant a reassessment of our rating. The moat trend is stable, which suggests the competitive landscape is stable for now.
STANDEX INTERNATIONAL CORP/DE/ 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 54.1/100 places it at rank #1379 in our full 7,333-stock universe. At N/A in market capitalization, STANDEX INTERNATIONAL CORP/DE/ is a small-cap player in the Manufacturing space, which limits certain scale advantages but may allow for more agile strategic execution.
The near-term outlook is constructive, with revenue growing at 30% and momentum in the 63th percentile confirming positive market sentiment and institutional accumulation. The combination of strong top-line growth and favorable price dynamics suggests the company is executing well on its growth strategy. Investment factor at the 32th percentile indicates reinvestment patterns that investors should monitor for sustainability.
The margin cascade tells an important story: gross margins of 40% (-2.4pp vs sector) narrow to operating margins of 12% (+10.4pp vs sector) and net margins of 7.1%, yielding a gross-to-net conversion rate of 18%. This conversion rate is typical for the sector, suggesting a standard cost structure without notable efficiency advantages or disadvantages.
At a current price of $242.54, STANDEX INTERNATIONAL CORP/DE/ is trading at a premium to fundamental value. Our value factor score of 25/100 reflects a composite assessment across multiple valuation metrics including price-to-earnings, price-to-book, EV/EBITDA, and price-to-sales ratios relative to both sector peers and the broader market. The premium valuation implies the market is pricing in significant future growth or quality improvements that are not yet fully reflected in current fundamentals.
The stock currently trades at a P/E of 51.6x (a 132% premium to the sector median of 22.3x), EV/EBITDA of 36.6x (at a premium), P/B of 4.5x, P/S of 3.7x. The above-sector P/E multiple suggests the market is pricing in superior growth or quality, which our analysis finds only partially justified by current fundamentals.
Gross margins of 40% signal strong pricing power and brand/IP advantages — businesses with margins above 40% have historically demonstrated more resilient earnings through economic cycles.
Revenue growth of 30% confirms the business is expanding its addressable market — growth at this level typically supports multiple expansion and attracts institutional capital.
A P/E of 51.6x leaves little room for execution misses — any earnings disappointment could trigger a sharp multiple compression.
We assign a Medium uncertainty rating to STANDEX INTERNATIONAL CORP/DE/. The stock presents a balanced risk profile: elevated valuation multiple (P/E 51.6x) that leaves limited margin for error. While not risk-free, the core business fundamentals are adequate to withstand moderate economic stress, and the range of potential outcomes around our fair value estimate is manageable.
Specific risk factors that inform our assessment include: elevated valuation multiple (P/E 51.6x) that leaves limited margin for error. Each of these factors independently widens the distribution of potential outcomes, and in combination they create a risk profile that demands careful position sizing. The stability factor at the 71th percentile and quality factor at the 56th percentile provide a quantitative summary of the overall risk landscape.
Key risk mitigants include: healthy gross margins of 40% provide a buffer against cost pressures; above-average stability (71th percentile) suggests predictable business dynamics. These factors partially offset the identified risks and provide downside protection in adverse scenarios. On balance, the risk-reward profile is favorable for long-term investors.
We rate STANDEX INTERNATIONAL CORP/DE/'s capital allocation as Poor. Key concerns include suboptimal returns on capital. Exemplary capital allocators generate ROE above 20% and maintain conservative leverage — STANDEX INTERNATIONAL CORP/DE/ significantly underperforms these benchmarks, raising questions about management's ability to create shareholder value.
Investors should scrutinize management's reinvestment decisions and balance sheet trajectory before committing capital. Poor capital allocation often compounds over time: overlevered balance sheets limit strategic flexibility, while low returns on capital destroy shareholder value. We would need to see sustained improvement in profitability metrics and balance sheet discipline before considering an upgrade.
In summary, STANDEX INTERNATIONAL CORP/DE/ receives a Hold rating with a composite score of 54.1/100 (rank #1379 of 7,333). Our quantitative framework assigns a Narrow Moat (45/100, trend: stable), Medium uncertainty, and Poor capital allocation. The average factor score across quality, value, momentum, stability, and investment is 49/100.
Our analysis supports a neutral stance on STANDEX INTERNATIONAL CORP/DE/. While the quantitative profile is not weak enough to warrant selling, it lacks the multi-factor strength required for a buy recommendation. Existing holders should maintain positions and monitor for catalysts — either fundamental improvement or valuation compression — that would shift the risk-reward balance.
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We assign STANDEX INTERNATIONAL CORP/DE/ a Narrow Moat rating with a composite moat score of 45/100. The company possesses identifiable competitive advantages, though they are less entrenched than those of wide-moat peers. Our analysis indicates that STANDEX INTERNATIONAL CORP/DE/ can sustain above-average returns on invested capital for at least 10 years, with the strongest contributor being margin superiority at 14.1/20.
The strongest moat sources are margin superiority (14.1/20) and growth durability (13.1/20). GM 40% vs sector 43%, OM 12% vs sector 1%. Rev growth 30%, 11yr history. These pillars form the core of STANDEX INTERNATIONAL CORP/DE/'s competitive identity and are the primary drivers of excess returns in our framework.
Areas of relative weakness include reinvestment efficiency (0/20) and economic value creation (7.1/20). Capital turnover N/A. Improvement in these areas could meaningfully widen the moat over time, while deterioration would be an early warning of competitive erosion.
Our moat trend assessment is Stable. Multi-year ROIC and operating margin trajectories show neither meaningful improvement nor deterioration, suggesting the competitive position is steady. We expect STANDEX INTERNATIONAL CORP/DE/'s moat profile to remain largely unchanged absent a material shift in return on capital or industry dynamics.
Key profit drivers include gross margins of 40% providing a solid profitability foundation, operating margins of 12% reflecting effective cost management, robust top-line growth of 30% expanding the revenue base. The margin cascade from 40% gross to 12% operating to 7.1% net reveals the company's cost structure and reinvestment intensity. Our analysis indicates that profit quality is adequate though not exceptional, with the quality factor at the 56th percentile.
The margin profile shows gross margins of 40%, operating margins of 12%, net margins of 7.1%. Return metrics include ROE of 8.6% and ROA of 3.9%. Relative to the Manufacturing sector, gross margins are 2.4 percentage points below the sector median of 43%, and ROE of 8.6% compares to a sector median of -2.5%.
The balance sheet reflects moderate leverage with D/E of 76%, a dividend yield of 0.60%, revenue growth of 30%. The sector median D/E is 0%, putting STANDEX INTERNATIONAL CORP/DE/ at higher leverage than the typical peer. Overall balance sheet health is adequate for the current business environment.
Above 50MA
37.18%
Net New Highs
+51081
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