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American Vanguard Corp.

  • Market Cap: Micro Cap
  • Industry: Chemicals & Petrochemicals
  • ISIN: US0303711081
USD
2.18
-0.24 (-9.92%)

Mar 25

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stock-recommendationResults Declared: American Vanguard Corp. has declared results on 16 Mar 2026! Click here to unlock the latest financial performance
stock-summaryPrice Point
High/Low

1Day

2.182.37

52 Week

2.185.92
Valuation
Technical
Day's Volume

CASH

105.74 k

Shareholding (Dec 2025)

FII

5.89%

Held by 48 FIIs

DII

67.9%

Held by 29 DIIs

Promoter

0.06%

How big is American Vanguard Corp.?

22-Jun-2025

As of Jun 18, American Vanguard Corp. has a market capitalization of 156.97 million and net sales of 527.97 million, with a net profit of -136.35 million for the latest four quarters.

As of Jun 18, American Vanguard Corp. has a market capitalization of 156.97 million, categorizing it as a Micro Cap company.<BR><BR>As of Jun 18, the sum of net sales for the latest four quarters is 527.97 million, while the sum of net profit for the same period is -136.35 million.<BR><BR>As of Dec 24, the reporting period shows shareholder's funds at 233.11 million and total assets at 658.12 million.

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What does American Vanguard Corp. do?

22-Jun-2025

American Vanguard Corporation is a holding company in the specialty chemicals sector, with recent net sales of $116 million and a net profit of -$8 million. It has a market cap of $156.97 million and a dividend yield of 16.80%.

Overview:<BR>American Vanguard Corporation operates as a holding company in the Chemicals & Petrochemicals industry, focusing on specialty chemical manufacturing.<BR><BR>Financial Snapshot:<BR>Most recent Net Sales: 116 Million (Quarterly Results - Mar 2025)<BR>Most recent Net Profit: -8 Million (Quarterly Results - Mar 2025)<BR>Market cap: USD 156.97 Million (Micro Cap)<BR><BR>Key Metrics:<BR>Dividend Yield: 16.80%<BR>Debt Equity: 0.71<BR>Return on Equity: -36.48%<BR>Price to Book: 0.69<BR><BR>Contact Details:<BR>Address: 4695 Macarthur Ct, NEWPORT BEACH CA: 92660-1882<BR>Tel: 1 949 2601200<BR>Fax: 1 302 6365454<BR>Website: http://www.american-vanguard.com/

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Who are in the management team of American Vanguard Corp.?

22-Jun-2025

As of March 2022, the management team of American Vanguard Corp. includes Chairman and CEO Eric Wintemute, Lead Independent Director Dr. John Killmer, and Independent Directors Scott Baskin, Lawrence Clark, Debra Edwards, and Morton Erlich. They oversee the company's strategic direction and governance.

As of March 2022, the management team of American Vanguard Corp. includes the following individuals:<BR><BR>- Mr. Eric Wintemute, who serves as the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer.<BR>- Dr. John Killmer, who is the Lead Independent Director.<BR>- Mr. Scott Baskin, an Independent Director.<BR>- Mr. Lawrence Clark, an Independent Director.<BR>- Dr. Debra Edwards, an Independent Director.<BR>- Mr. Morton Erlich, an Independent Director. <BR><BR>This team is responsible for guiding the company's strategic direction and governance.

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Is American Vanguard Corp. overvalued or undervalued?

20-Sep-2025

As of August 8, 2024, American Vanguard Corp. is rated risky due to overvaluation and poor financial metrics, including a Price to Book Value of 0.86 and a 3-year return of -70.84%, significantly underperforming the S&P 500.

As of 8 August 2024, the valuation grade for American Vanguard Corp. has moved from expensive to risky, indicating a shift in perception regarding its financial health and market position. The company appears to be overvalued, given its negative performance metrics and low valuation ratios. Key ratios include a Price to Book Value of 0.86, an EV to EBITDA of -11.46, and a Dividend Yield of 13.13%, which, while attractive, does not compensate for the overall financial instability reflected in its negative returns.<BR><BR>In comparison to its peers, American Vanguard Corp. shows a stark contrast; for instance, Oil-Dri Corp. of America is rated very attractive with a P/E of 25.16, while LSB Industries, Inc. is also rated risky with a P/E of -18.11. The company's stock has performed poorly over the long term, with a 3-year return of -70.84% compared to the S&P 500's 70.41%, highlighting the significant underperformance relative to the broader market.

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Is American Vanguard Corp. technically bullish or bearish?

20-Sep-2025

As of September 5, 2025, American Vanguard Corp. shows a mildly bullish technical trend supported by positive short to medium-term indicators, despite mixed signals from Dow Theory and concerning long-term performance compared to the S&P 500.

As of 5 September 2025, the technical trend for American Vanguard Corp. has changed from sideways to mildly bullish. The weekly MACD is bullish, and the monthly MACD is mildly bullish, supporting the positive outlook. The daily moving averages are also bullish, while the weekly Bollinger Bands indicate a bullish stance, though the monthly shows mild bearishness. The KST is bullish on the weekly and mildly bullish on the monthly, and the OBV is bullish for both time frames. However, Dow Theory presents a mixed view with a mildly bearish weekly signal and a mildly bullish monthly signal.<BR><BR>In terms of performance, the stock has outperformed the S&P 500 over the past week and month, with returns of 3.57% and 10.48% respectively, compared to 1.05% and 2.33% for the index. However, the longer-term returns are concerning, with a 1-year return of -1.02% versus the S&P 500's 17.14%, and significant declines over 3 and 5 years. Overall, the current technical stance is mildly bullish, driven by the positive indicators in the short to medium term.

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Poor Management Efficiency with a low ROCE of 4.89%

  • The company has been able to generate a Return on Capital Employed (avg) of 4.89% signifying low profitability per unit of total capital (equity and debt)
2

Poor long term growth as Operating profit has grown by an annual rate -216.57% of over the last 5 years

 
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The company has declared Negative results for the last 9 consecutive quarters

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Risky - Negative EBITDA

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Consistent Underperformance against the benchmark over the last 3 years

stock-summaryMojo Parameters

Mojo Parameters

Stock DNA

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Industry

Chemicals & Petrochemicals

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Market cap

USD 140 Million (Micro Cap)

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P/E

NA (Loss Making)

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Industry P/E

NA

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Dividend Yield

0.00%

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Debt Equity

0.78

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Return on Equity

-23.16%

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Price to Book

0.63

Revenue and Profits:
Net Sales:
151 Million
(Quarterly Results - Dec 2025)
Net Profit:
-28 Million
stock-summaryTotal Returns
Total Returns (Price + Dividend) stock-summary
TimePeriod
Price Return
Dividend Return
Total Return
3 Months
-45.23%
0%
-45.23%
6 Months
-62.09%
0%
-62.09%
1 Year
-50.0%
0%
-50.0%
2 Years
-82.73%
0%
-82.73%
3 Years
-90.1%
0%
-90.1%
4 Years
-89.26%
0%
-89.26%
5 Years
-89.05%
0%
-89.05%

American Vanguard Corp. for the last several years.

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stock-summaryNews & Corporate Actions

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No Recent News for the Company

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No announcement available

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stock-summaryKey Factors

Quality key factors stock-summary

Factor
Value
Sales Growth (5y)
3.40%
EBIT Growth (5y)
-199.46%
EBIT to Interest (avg)
4.33
Debt to EBITDA (avg)
2.46
Net Debt to Equity (avg)
0.71
Sales to Capital Employed (avg)
1.16
Tax Ratio
3.64%
Dividend Payout Ratio
0
Pledged Shares
0
Institutional Holding
90.69%
ROCE (avg)
4.89%
ROE (avg)
3.73%

Valuation key factors

Factor
Value
P/E Ratio
NA (Loss Making)
Industry P/E
Price to Book Value
0.63
EV to EBIT
-15.44
EV to EBITDA
-311.58
EV to Capital Employed
0.79
EV to Sales
0.59
PEG Ratio
NA
Dividend Yield
NA
ROCE (Latest)
-5.14%
ROE (Latest)
-23.16%

Technicals key factors

Indicator
Weekly
Monthly
MACD
Bearish
Mildly Bullish
RSI
No Signal
No Signal
Bollinger Bands
Bearish
Bearish
Moving Averages
Bearish (Daily)
KST
Mildly Bullish
Mildly Bullish
Dow Theory
No Trend
Bearish
OBV
No Trend
Mildly Bearish
stock-summary Technical Indicator Scale: Bearish, Mildly Bearish, Sideways, Mildly Bullish, Bullish  Turned 
stock-summaryShareholding
Shareholding Snapshot : Dec 2025stock-summary
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Majority shareholders

Domestic Funds

Domestic Funds

Held in 47 Schemes (26.15%)

Foreign Institutions

Held by 48 Foreign Institutions (5.89%)

Strategic Entities with highest holding

Highest Public shareholder

stock-summaryFinancial
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Quarterly Results Snapshot (Consolidated) - Dec'25 - YoYstock-summary

Dec'25
Dec'24
Change(%)
Net Sales
150.70
165.60
-9.00%
Operating Profit (PBDIT) excl Other Income
10.80
-14.90
172.48%
Interest
5.30
4.60
15.22%
Exceptional Items
-27.80
-53.30
47.84%
Consolidate Net Profit
-28.20
-90.40
68.81%
Operating Profit Margin (Excl OI)
39.90%
-124.40%
16.43%
USD in Million.
stock-summary Compare with Peers
Direction Arrows
Net Sales

YoY Growth in quarter ended Dec 2025 is -9.00% vs -3.83% in Dec 2024

Direction Arrows
Consolidated Net Profit

YoY Growth in quarter ended Dec 2025 is 68.81% vs -1,391.43% in Dec 2024

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Annual Results Snapshot (Consolidated) - Dec'25stock-summary

Dec'25
Dec'24
Change(%)
Net Sales
515.10
547.30
-5.88%
Operating Profit (PBDIT) excl Other Income
25.30
-29.80
184.90%
Interest
18.60
16.80
10.71%
Exceptional Items
-35.60
-52.80
32.58%
Consolidate Net Profit
-49.90
-126.30
60.49%
Operating Profit Margin (Excl OI)
12.80%
-95.30%
10.81%
USD in Million.
stock-summary Compare with Peers
Direction Arrows
Net Sales

YoY Growth in year ended Dec 2025 is -5.88% vs -5.54% in Dec 2024

Direction Arrows
Consolidated Net Profit

YoY Growth in year ended Dec 2025 is 60.49% vs -1,784.00% in Dec 2024

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About American Vanguard Corp. stock-summary
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American Vanguard Corp.
Chemicals & Petrochemicals
American Vanguard Corporation operates as a holding company. The Company conducts its business through its subsidiaries, AMVAC Chemical Corporation (AMVAC), GemChem, Inc. (GemChem), 2110 Davie Corporation (DAVIE), Quimica Amvac de Mexico S.A. de C.V. (AMVAC M), AMVAC Mexico Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada (AMVAC M Srl), AMVAC de Costa Rica Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada (AMVAC CR Srl), AMVAC Switzerland GmbH (AMVAC S), AMVAC do Brasil Representacoes Ltda (AMVAC B), AMVAC C.V. (AMVAC CV), AMVAC Netherlands BV (AMVAC BV), Envance Technologies, LLC (Envance), AMVAC Singapore Pte, Ltd (AMVAC Sgpr) and Huifeng AMVAC Innovation Co. Limited (Hong Kong JV). AMVAC is a specialty chemical manufacturer that develops and markets products for agricultural, commercial and consumer uses. It manufactures and formulates chemicals, such as insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, molluscicides and soil fumigants for crops, turf and ornamental plants, and human and animal health protection.
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Company Details
4695 Macarthur Ct , NEWPORT BEACH CA : 92660-1882
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Tel: 1 949 26012001 949 2601200
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http://www.american-vanguard.com/
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