Armstrong World Industries Inc (AWI) Stock Analysis
Verdict: HOLD
Strong margin execution and a massive $800M buyback authorization offset a rich 25x P/E valuation following a post-earnings surge.
Investment score: 64/100
Analysis as of
Is Armstrong World Industries Inc stock worth reviewing? The TradeMates thesis
Armstrong World Industries is exhibiting high-quality growth with a successful Q2 catalyst. However, the price is currently at the upper end of its fair-value range ($168–$197).
7-factor investment score
- Valuation: 42/100 (weight 20%)
- Financial Health: 88/100 (weight 15%)
- Technical Momentum: 65/100 (weight 15%)
- Earnings Quality: 70/100 (weight 15%)
- Insider Sentiment: 50/100 (weight 10%)
- Analyst Consensus: 75/100 (weight 10%)
- Risk-Adjusted Return: 60/100 (weight 15%)
Armstrong World Industries Inc opportunities and risks
What speaks for AWI
- Margin Expansion Through Mix Shift
What speaks against AWI
- Valuation De-rating Risk
Peers and competitors
| Ticker | P/E | P/S | EV/EBITDA | Gross margin | Net margin | FCF yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWI | 25.0x | 4.6x | 13.3x | 40.3% | 18.6% | 3.8% |
| WMS | 26.3x | 3.6x | 14.5x | 37.2% | 14.0% | 5.1% |
| AOS | 17.0x | 2.3x | 11.8x | 38.8% | 13.8% | 7.2% |
| SSD | 22.3x | 3.5x | 13.4x | 45.8% | 15.6% | 3.0% |
| ZWS | 39.1x | 4.8x | 21.9x | 43.7% | 12.3% | 3.9% |
| BLDR | 28.1x | 0.5x | 10.8x | 29.9% | 2.0% | 10.9% |
| Peer median | 26.3x | 3.5x | 13.4x | 38.8% | 13.8% | 5.1% |
Frequently asked questions about Armstrong World Industries Inc (AWI)
Is AWI stock a good investment?
The TradeMates model rates Armstrong World Industries Inc as HOLD with an investment score of 64/100. Armstrong World Industries is exhibiting high-quality growth with a successful Q2 catalyst. However, the price is currently at the upper end of its fair-value range ($168–$197). This is algorithmic model output, not personal investment advice.
Is AWI stock a buy?
The TradeMates model verdict for AWI is HOLD with an investment score of 64/100. Treat this as a model signal to review, not a personal buy recommendation.