Valuation dashboard for Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. (AIT) with P/E 27.62, P/B 5.89, EV/EBITDA 17.74 and dividend yield 0.66%. DCF, Graham Number, EPS growth, peer multiples and dividend discount models plus sector comparison against other Industrials companies.
Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. (AIT) is a prominent distributor specializing in advanced solutions for industrial motion, power, control, and automation. Its operational footprint extends across North America, Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore. The company structures its operations into two main divisions: Service Center Based Distribution and Fluid Power & Flow Control.
Analysis Summary
Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. reported revenue of $4.97B in the most recent fiscal year, growing at a 5-year CAGR of 8.9%. Net income reached $414.5M, with a 23.4% 5-year CAGR.
Trailing-twelve-month margins: gross margin 30.4%, operating margin 11.2%, net margin 8.4%.
At $302.43 (closing price, October 29, 2026), AIT trades at a P/E of 27.62 and an ROE of 22.68%. Market capitalisation stands at $11.0B, placing it among large-cap names.
Balance sheet quality for AIT: current ratio of 2.6. A debt-to-equity below 1.0 typically signals conservative capital structure, while a current ratio above 1.5 indicates comfortable short-term liquidity.
Valuation Ratios
| P/E Ratio | 27.62 |
| Price / Book | 5.89 |
| EV / EBITDA | 17.74 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.66% |
Valuation Models
| DCF Fair Value | $254.81 |
| vs Current Price | -15.7% |
Peer Comparison
| Symbol | Company | Market Cap | P/E | P/B | ROE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIT | Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. | $11.0B | 27.62 | 5.89 | 22.7% |
| FAST | Fastenal Company | $60.3B | 42.38 | 14.23 | 35.1% |
| GWW | W.W. Grainger, Inc. | $64.6B | 35.01 | 15.35 | 48.7% |
| FERG | Ferguson plc | $46.5B | 23.01 | 7.21 | 34.0% |
| WSO | Watsco, Inc. | $12.1B | 25.58 | 3.86 | 16.2% |
| QXO | QXO, Inc. | $11.8B | 0.87 | -5.1% | |
| WCC | WESCO International, Inc. | $17.9B | 25.34 | 3.24 | 14.1% |
| MSM | MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. | $6.9B | 29.69 | 4.95 | 15.9% |
Price
| Price | $302.43 (closing price, October 29, 2026) |
| Market Cap | $11.0B |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Country | US |
Profitability
| Return on Equity | 22.68% |
| Return on Invested Capital | 17.57% |
| Return on Assets | 14.21% |
| Gross Margin | 30.40% |
| Operating Margin | 11.15% |
| Net Margin | 8.38% |
Related companies: FAST · GWW · FERG · WSO · QXO · WCC · MSM · DNOW
Explore sector: Industrials · Industrial - Distribution
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