Avnet Inc (AVT) Stock Analysis
Verdict: WATCH (do not buy)
Strong earnings momentum is offset by negative free cash flow, high leverage, heavy insider selling, and a valuation premium over peers.
Investment score: 48/100
Analysis as of
7-factor investment score
- Valuation: 35/100 (weight 20%)
- Financial Health: 45/100 (weight 15%)
- Technical Momentum: 70/100 (weight 15%)
- Earnings Quality: 80/100 (weight 15%)
- Insider Sentiment: 20/100 (weight 10%)
- Analyst Consensus: 40/100 (weight 10%)
- Risk-Adjusted Return: 40/100 (weight 15%)
Avnet Inc opportunities and risks
What speaks for AVT
- Robust Earnings Beats and Upward Guidance
What speaks against AVT
- Negative Free Cash Flow and Working Capital Drain
Peers and competitors
| Ticker | P/E | P/S | EV/EBITDA | Gross margin | Net margin | FCF yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVT | 23.5x | 0.3x | 13.0x | 10.4% | 1.2% | -4.5% |
| SNX | 19.9x | 0.3x | 11.6x | 6.8% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| CDW | 17.5x | 0.8x | 13.3x | 21.4% | 4.6% | 5.9% |
| ARW | 13.9x | 0.3x | 10.3x | 11.2% | 2.3% | 8.0% |
| INGM | 14.7x | 0.1x | 7.4x | 6.6% | 0.8% | -3.7% |
| NSIT | 22.9x | 0.6x | 12.8x | 22.1% | 2.5% | 8.9% |
| Peer median | 17.5x | 0.3x | 11.6x | 11.2% | 2.3% | 5.9% |
Frequently asked questions about Avnet Inc (AVT)
Is AVT stock a good investment?
The TradeMates model rates Avnet Inc as WATCH (do not buy) with an investment score of 48/100. Strong earnings momentum is offset by negative free cash flow, high leverage, heavy insider selling, and a valuation premium over peers. This is algorithmic model output, not personal investment advice.
Is AVT stock a buy?
The TradeMates model verdict for AVT is WATCH (do not buy) with an investment score of 48/100. Treat this as a model signal to review, not a personal buy recommendation.