Avery Dennison Corp (AVY) Stock Analysis
Verdict: HOLD
High FCF yield and RFID expansion provide a floor, but high leverage and negative momentum signal a 'wait-for-support' entry at current lows.
Investment score: 62/100
Analysis as of
Is Avery Dennison Corp stock worth reviewing? The TradeMates thesis
AVY is a fundamental 'buy' at a technical 'avoid' juncture. While the business is hitting earnings targets and expanding its RFID tech moat, the stock's proximity to its 52W low ($152.68) and lack of insider support suggests a bottom has not yet formed. Wait for price stabilization or a bounce off the $152 level before initiating size.
7-factor investment score
- Valuation: 65/100 (weight 20%)
- Financial Health: 58/100 (weight 15%)
- Technical Momentum: 40/100 (weight 15%)
- Earnings Quality: 75/100 (weight 15%)
- Insider Sentiment: 30/100 (weight 10%)
- Analyst Consensus: 85/100 (weight 10%)
- Risk-Adjusted Return: 70/100 (weight 15%)
Avery Dennison Corp opportunities and risks
What speaks for AVY
- RFID Textile Pilot Success
What speaks against AVY
- 52-Week Low Breach Technical Risk
Peers and competitors
- PKG
- IP
- SON
- GPK
- PACK
| Ticker | P/E | P/S | EV/EBITDA | Gross margin | Net margin | FCF yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVY | 17.3x | 1.3x | 12.4x | 28.8% | 7.7% | 7.3% |
| PKG | 25.7x | 2.1x | 12.6x | 20.5% | 8.0% | 3.7% |
| IP | n/a | 0.7x | n/a | 27.8% | -13.4% | 3.2% |
| SON | 4.6x | 0.6x | 6.1x | 20.9% | 13.8% | 5.6% |
| GPK | 11.9x | 0.4x | 7.3x | 16.9% | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| PACK | n/a | 1.4x | 19.6x | 24.4% | -9.3% | -0.5% |
| Peer median | 4.6x | 0.7x | 7.3x | 20.9% | 3.2% | 3.7% |
Frequently asked questions about Avery Dennison Corp (AVY)
Is AVY stock a good investment?
The TradeMates model rates Avery Dennison Corp as HOLD with an investment score of 62/100. AVY is a fundamental 'buy' at a technical 'avoid' juncture. While the business is hitting earnings targets and expanding its RFID tech moat, the stock's proximity to its 52W low ($152.68) and lack of insider support suggests a bottom has not yet formed. Wait for price stabilization or a bounce off the $152 level before initiating size. This is algorithmic model output, not personal investment advice.
Is AVY stock a buy?
The TradeMates model verdict for AVY is HOLD with an investment score of 62/100. Treat this as a model signal to review, not a personal buy recommendation.