Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (AWI) Valuation — DCF, Graham & Comparables

Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (AWI) — Price $166.34 (closing price, October 30, 2026) — Basic Materials — Construction Materials — NYSE

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Valuation dashboard for Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (AWI) with P/E 22.79, P/B 7.73, EV/EBITDA 12.85 and dividend yield 0.83%. DCF, Graham Number, EPS growth, peer multiples and dividend discount models plus sector comparison against other Basic Materials companies.

Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (AWI) specializes in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of diverse ceiling systems, primarily catering to the construction and renovation needs of residential and commercial properties across the United States, Canada, and Latin America. The company operates through two main divisions: Mineral Fiber and Architectural Specialties.

Analysis Summary

Armstrong World Industries, Inc. reported revenue of $1.62B in the most recent fiscal year, growing at a 5-year CAGR of 11.6%.

Trailing-twelve-month margins: gross margin 39.8%, operating margin 29.2%, net margin 18.4%.

At $166.34 (closing price, October 30, 2026), AWI trades at a P/E of 22.79 and an ROE of 35.94%. Market capitalisation stands at $7.0B.

Balance sheet quality for AWI: current ratio of 1.5. 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 Ratio22.79
Price / Book7.73
EV / EBITDA12.85
Dividend Yield0.83%

Valuation Models

DCF Fair Value$148.20
vs Current Price-10.9%

Peer Comparison

SymbolCompanyMarket CapP/EP/BROE
AWIArmstrong World Industries, Inc.$7.0B22.797.7335.9%
WMSAdvanced Drainage Systems, Inc.$10.2B23.395.5323.4%
OCOwens Corning$9.6B2.62-17.1%
SSDSimpson Manufacturing Co., Inc.$7.9B21.133.6418.2%
EXPEagle Materials Inc.$5.6B14.523.8026.9%
GFFGriffon Corporation$4.6B22.8735.78198.4%
TTAMTitan America S.A.$2.6B14.452.3017.0%

Price

Price$166.34 (closing price, October 30, 2026)
Market Cap$7.0B
ExchangeNYSE
CountryUS

Profitability

Return on Equity35.94%
Return on Invested Capital22.15%
Return on Assets16.01%
Gross Margin39.83%
Operating Margin29.19%
Net Margin18.38%

Related companies: WMS · OC · SSD · EXP · GFF · TTAM

Explore sector: Basic Materials · Construction Materials

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