Is Standex International Corp. overvalued or undervalued?

As of 17 October 2025, the valuation grade for Standex International Corp. has moved from expensive to very expensive. Based on the current metrics, the company appears overvalued. The P/E ratio stands at 53, significantly higher than the industry average, while the EV to EBITDA ratio is 33.19, indicating a premium valuation compared to peers like Nextracker, Inc. with a P/E of 18.75 and EV to EBITDA of 13.99, and Itron, Inc. at a P/E of 20.02 and EV to EBITDA of 15.86.
Additionally, the Price to Book Value is 6.26, further emphasizing the high valuation relative to its book value. Standex International Corp. has shown strong returns, outperforming the S&P 500 with a 1-year return of 28.72% compared to the S&P's 14.08%, and an impressive 5-year return of 267.60% against the S&P's 91.29%. However, the elevated valuation ratios suggest that the stock may not be a prudent investment at this time.