How to buy Armstrong World Industries stock (AWI)

Armstrong World Industries is a building products & equipment business based in the US. Armstrong World Industries shares (AWI) are listed on the NYSE and all prices are listed in US Dollars. Its last market close was $142.88 – a decrease of 7.01% over the previous week. Armstrong World Industries employs 3,500 staff and has a trailing 12-month revenue of around $1.4 billion.

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Armstrong World Industries stock price (NYSE: AWI)

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Armstrong World Industries shares at a glance

• Key figures

Information last updated 2024-12-18.

Latest market close	$142.88
52-week range	$94.38 - $164.40
50-day moving average more info button	$148.93
200-day moving average more info button	$127.71
Wall St. target price	$151.50
PE ratio more info button	25.3028
Dividend yield more info button	$1.148 (0.86%)
Earnings per share (TTM) more info button	$5.68

Is it a good time to buy Armstrong World Industries stock?

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Armstrong World Industries price performance over time

Historical closes compared with the close of $142.88 from 2024-12-20

1 week (2024-12-16)	-6.59%
1 month (2024-11-22)	-10.18%
3 months (2024-09-23)	7.93%
6 months (2024-06-21)	24.67%

1 year (2023-12-22)	44.25%
2 years (2022-12-23)	110.89%
3 years (2021-12-23)	29.58%
5 years (2019-12-23)	62.03%

Is Armstrong World Industries stock undervalued or overvalued?

Valuing Armstrong World Industries stock is incredibly difficult, and any metric has to be viewed as part of a bigger picture of Armstrong World Industries's overall performance. However, analysts commonly use some key metrics to help gauge the value of a stock.

Armstrong World Industries's P/E ratio

Armstrong World Industries's current share price divided by its per-share earnings (EPS) over a 12-month period gives a "trailing price/earnings ratio" of roughly 25x. In other words, Armstrong World Industries shares trade at around 25x recent earnings.

That's relatively low compared to, say, the trailing 12-month P/E ratio for the NASDAQ 100 at the end of 2019 (27.29). The low P/E ratio could mean that investors are pessimistic about the outlook for the shares or simply that they're under-valued.

Armstrong World Industries's PEG ratio

Armstrong World Industries's "price/earnings-to-growth ratio" can be calculated by dividing its P/E ratio by its growth – to give 1.66. A low ratio can be interpreted as meaning the shares offer better value, while a higher ratio can be interpreted as meaning the shares offer worse value.

The PEG ratio provides a broader view than just the P/E ratio, as it gives more insight into Armstrong World Industries's future profitability. By accounting for growth, it could also help you if you're comparing the share prices of multiple high-growth companies.

Armstrong World Industries's EBITDA

Armstrong World Industries's EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation) is $376.3 million.

The EBITDA is a measure of a Armstrong World Industries's overall financial performance and is widely used to measure a its profitability.

Armstrong World Industries financials

Revenue TTM	$1.4 billion
Operating margin TTM	22.94%
Gross profit TTM	$449.1 million
Return on assets TTM	9.84%
Return on equity TTM	38.31%
Profit margin	17.95%
Book value	$16.42
Market Capitalization more info button	$6.3 billion

TTM: trailing 12 months

Armstrong World Industries share dividends

Dividend payout ratio: 19.04% of net profits

Recently Armstrong World Industries has paid out, on average, around 0% of net profits as dividends. That has enabled analysts to estimate a "forward annual dividend yield" of 0% of the current stock value. This means that over a year, based on recent payouts (which are sadly no guarantee of future payouts), Armstrong World Industries shareholders could enjoy a 0% return on their shares, in the form of dividend payments. In Armstrong World Industries's case, that would currently equate to about $1.148 per share.

While Armstrong World Industries's payout ratio might seem low, this can signify that Armstrong World Industries is investing more in its future growth.

Armstrong World Industries's most recent dividend payout was on 20 November 2024. The latest dividend was paid out to all shareholders who bought their shares by 6 November 2024 (the "ex-dividend date").

Armstrong World Industries share price volatility

Over the last 12 months, Armstrong World Industries's shares have ranged in value from as little as $94.3812 up to $164.395. A popular way to gauge a stock's volatility is its "beta".

Beta is a measure of a share's volatility in relation to the market. The market (NYSE average) beta is 1, while Armstrong World Industries's is 1.128. This would suggest that Armstrong World Industries's shares are a little bit more volatile than the average for this exchange and represent, relatively-speaking, a slightly higher risk (but potentially also market-beating returns).

Armstrong World Industries overview

Armstrong World Industries, Inc. , together with its subsidiaries, engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of ceiling and wall solutions in the Americas. It operates through Mineral Fiber and Architectural Specialties segments. The company offers mineral fiber, fiberglass wool, metal, wood, felt, wood fiber, and glass-reinforced-gypsum; ceiling component products, such as ceiling perimeters and trims, as well as grid products that support drywall ceiling systems; ceilings, walls, and facades for use in commercial settings; and manufactures ceiling suspension system (grid) products. It serves commercial and residential construction markets, as well as renovation of existing buildings sectors. The company sells its products to resale distributors, ceiling system contractors, wholesalers, and retailers comprising large home centers. Armstrong World Industries, Inc.

Frequently asked questions

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What percentage of Armstrong World Industries is owned by insiders or institutions?
Currently 1.439% of Armstrong World Industries shares are held by insiders and 102.053% by institutions. How many people work for Armstrong World Industries?
Latest data suggests 3,500 work at Armstrong World Industries. When does the fiscal year end for Armstrong World Industries?
Armstrong World Industries's fiscal year ends in December. Where is Armstrong World Industries based?
Armstrong World Industries's address is: 2500 Columbia Avenue, Lancaster, PA, United States, 17603 What is Armstrong World Industries's ISIN number?
Armstrong World Industries's international securities identification number is: US04247X1028 What is Armstrong World Industries's CUSIP number?
Armstrong World Industries's Committee on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures number is: 042476101