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M-tron Industries, Inc. (MPTI) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: Here's Why
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In the latest close session, M-tron Industries, Inc. (MPTI - Free Report) was down 4.15% at $42.03. This move lagged the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.07%. Meanwhile, the Dow lost 0.7%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, added 0.18%.
Coming into today, shares of the company had gained 13.13% in the past month. In that same time, the Construction sector gained 8.29%, while the S&P 500 gained 5.71%.
Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of M-tron Industries, Inc. in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company is predicted to post an EPS of $0.6, indicating a 4.76% decline compared to the equivalent quarter last year. In the meantime, our current consensus estimate forecasts the revenue to be $13.2 million, indicating a 11.77% growth compared to the corresponding quarter of the prior year.
In terms of the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $2.45 per share and a revenue of $53.4 million, indicating changes of -7.55% and +8.95%, respectively, from the former year.
Additionally, investors should keep an eye on any recent revisions to analyst forecasts for M-tron Industries, Inc. These revisions help to show the ever-changing nature of near-term business trends. Therefore, positive revisions in estimates convey analysts' confidence in the business performance and profit potential.
Based on our research, we believe these estimate revisions are directly related to near-term stock moves. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, spanning from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), boasts an impressive track record of outperformance, audited externally, with #1 ranked stocks yielding an average annual return of +25% since 1988. The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate remained stagnant within the past month. Right now, M-tron Industries, Inc. possesses a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
Digging into valuation, M-tron Industries, Inc. currently has a Forward P/E ratio of 17.9. This valuation marks a discount compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 21.28.
Meanwhile, MPTI's PEG ratio is currently 0.64. The PEG ratio bears resemblance to the frequently used P/E ratio, but this parameter also includes the company's expected earnings growth trajectory. The average PEG ratio for the Engineering - R and D Services industry stood at 1.84 at the close of the market yesterday.
The Engineering - R and D Services industry is part of the Construction sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 96, placing it within the top 39% of over 250 industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank evaluates the power of our distinct industry groups by determining the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks forming the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
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M-tron Industries, Inc. (MPTI) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: Here's Why
In the latest close session, M-tron Industries, Inc. (MPTI - Free Report) was down 4.15% at $42.03. This move lagged the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.07%. Meanwhile, the Dow lost 0.7%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, added 0.18%.
Coming into today, shares of the company had gained 13.13% in the past month. In that same time, the Construction sector gained 8.29%, while the S&P 500 gained 5.71%.
Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of M-tron Industries, Inc. in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company is predicted to post an EPS of $0.6, indicating a 4.76% decline compared to the equivalent quarter last year. In the meantime, our current consensus estimate forecasts the revenue to be $13.2 million, indicating a 11.77% growth compared to the corresponding quarter of the prior year.
In terms of the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $2.45 per share and a revenue of $53.4 million, indicating changes of -7.55% and +8.95%, respectively, from the former year.
Additionally, investors should keep an eye on any recent revisions to analyst forecasts for M-tron Industries, Inc. These revisions help to show the ever-changing nature of near-term business trends. Therefore, positive revisions in estimates convey analysts' confidence in the business performance and profit potential.
Based on our research, we believe these estimate revisions are directly related to near-term stock moves. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, spanning from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), boasts an impressive track record of outperformance, audited externally, with #1 ranked stocks yielding an average annual return of +25% since 1988. The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate remained stagnant within the past month. Right now, M-tron Industries, Inc. possesses a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
Digging into valuation, M-tron Industries, Inc. currently has a Forward P/E ratio of 17.9. This valuation marks a discount compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 21.28.
Meanwhile, MPTI's PEG ratio is currently 0.64. The PEG ratio bears resemblance to the frequently used P/E ratio, but this parameter also includes the company's expected earnings growth trajectory. The average PEG ratio for the Engineering - R and D Services industry stood at 1.84 at the close of the market yesterday.
The Engineering - R and D Services industry is part of the Construction sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 96, placing it within the top 39% of over 250 industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank evaluates the power of our distinct industry groups by determining the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks forming the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Be sure to follow all of these stock-moving metrics, and many more, on Zacks.com.