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Art's-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc.(ARTW)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
ARTW•NASDAQ
$2.56
12.8× P/E·Price updated Jul 7, 2026
AboutArt's-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. manufactures and sells agricultural equipment, specialized modular science buildings, and steel cutting tools in the United States and internationally. The company operates through three segments: Agricultural Products, Modular Buildings, and Tools. The Agricultural Products segment offers various specialized farm machinery, including portable and stationary animal feed processing equipment and related attachments; hay and forage equipment, such as forage boxes, bale processors, running gears, and dump boxes; manure spreaders; sugar beet harvesting equipment; dirt work equipment; and after-market service parts. The Modular Buildings segment produces, sells, and leases swine buildings, complex containment research laboratories, and research facilities for academic research institutions, government research and diagnostic centers, public health institutions, and private research and pharmaceutical companies. This segment also designs, manufactures, delivers, installs, and rents building units. The Tools segment offers standard single point brazed carbide tipped tools, polycrystalline diamond and cubic boron nitride inserts and tools, and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specialty tools to the automotive, aerospace, oil and gas piping, and appliances industries. The company markets and sells its products through independent farm equipment dealers, manufacturers' representatives, direct sales, and OEM sales channels. Art's-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. was founded in 1956 and is based in Armstrong, Iowa.Show more
- Revenue$23M-6.2%
- EBITDA$1M-25.5%
- Net Income$1M+236.7%
- EPS (Diluted)0.20+228.9%
- Gross Margin25.78%-13.6%
- EBITDA Margin4.71%-20.5%
- Operating Margin1.26%-33.1%
- Net Margin4.5%+259.1%
- ROE8.15%+214.7%
ARTW Price & Volume
Art's-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. (ARTW) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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Persistent Revenue Volatility Masks Structural Liquidity Risks
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
VerdictNegative
Growth:Mixed
Profitability:Strained
Financial:Vulnerable
Cash Flow:Burning
Primary Risk:Liquidity and operational insolvency
Key Thesis Takeaways
- Art's-Way Manufacturing faces a challenging outlook characterized by inconsistent top-line growth and significant margin compression, with revenue fluctuating between $5.1M and $6.9M over the last ten quarters.
- The company's reliance on lumpy project-based contracts and high fixed-cost manufacturing creates substantial operational leverage risks, as evidenced by operating margins that dipped to -11.2% in 2025Q4.
- Investors should remain cautious given the precarious liquidity position, where cash reserves have dwindled to just $2,900 as of 2026Q1, threatening long-term operational continuity.
Verdict Logic
the company's extremely thin liquidity buffer of only $2,900 in cash as of 2026Q1, combined with erratic free cash flow generation, presents an elevated risk of insolvency.
ARTW Growth Metrics
Art's-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. (ARTW) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years-1.35%
5 Years0.5%
3 Years-3.6%
TTM2.33%
Profit CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years119.55%
TTM79.55%
EPS CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years112.65%
TTM3713.85%
Return on Capital
10 Years-4.4%
5 Years4.74%
3 Years5.1%
Last Year1.89%
Peers Comparison
Key metrics vs top competitors for Art's-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. (ARTW)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.56 | $13.26M | 12.80 | -6.22% | 4.5% | 8.15% | — | |
| $25.93 | $616.66M | 14.90 | -10.65% | 26.01% | 8.08% | — | |
| $21.88 | $315.57M | -156.29 | 15.45% | 7.32% | 15.27% | — | |
| $113.75 | $8.24B | 11.67 | -13.55% | 7.43% | 16.73% | — | |
| $10.43 | $12.94B | 25.44 | -8.76% | 2.13% | 4.92% | — | |
| $603.61 | $162.94B | 32.63 | -11.59% | 10.21% | 18.21% | — |
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Art's-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. (ARTW) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
ARTW SEC Filings & Documents
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ARTW Frequently Asked Questions
Art's-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. (ARTW) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
What is Art's-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc.'s revenue?
Art's-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. (ARTW) reported $24.5M in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 77% increase from $13.8M in 1996.
How fast is Art's-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. growing?
Art's-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. (ARTW) saw revenue decline by 6.2% over the past year.
Is ARTW profitable?
Yes, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. (ARTW) is profitable, generating $1.3M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (4.5% net margin).
Dividend & Returns
What is ARTW's return on equity?
Art's-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. (ARTW) has a return on equity (ROE) of 8.1%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.
What is Art's-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc.'s free cash flow?
Art's-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. (ARTW) had negative free cash flow of $1.4M in fiscal year 2025, likely due to heavy capital investments.