Smith AO Corporation
NYSE: AOS · INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY
Updated 2026-04-29
Smith AO Corporation (AOS) Stock Valuation Analysis
Fair value estimate, historical valuation range, and quality signals for AOS.
Valued
Valuation reasonably reflects current fundamentals. Limited margin of safety at these levels.
AOS historical valuation range
Where current P/E sits in AOS's own 5Y range.
AOS intrinsic value (DCF)
DCF-based fair value estimate vs current market price.
Intrinsic value calculated using discounted cash flow (DCF) model based on projected free cash flows, discount rate, and terminal growth assumptions. A positive margin of safety indicates the current price is below estimated fair value, providing a cushion against estimation error.
AOS valuation signals
Quick-read green flags, caution flags, and risks based on current metrics.
P/E Ratio — History
Current: 16.54x
P/S Ratio — History
Current: 2.30x
Is AOS overvalued in 2026?
Smith AO Corporation (AOS) currently trades at $63.68 per share with a market capitalization of $8,803,111,000.00. Based on our multi-factor framework, the stock trades at a fair valuation with a Smart Value Score of 63/100. This score blends growth quality, financial health, and price attractiveness into a single institutional-grade read.
The stock trades at a P/E ratio of 16.5x, below its 5-year median of 19.8x. The PEG ratio of 1.34 points to a price that reasonably reflects expected earnings growth.
Looking at its own history, AOS is currently trading cheaper than 88% of the last 5Y on P/E. This places it in the 12th percentile of its historical range, a level that has historically coincided with attractive entry points.
Our discounted cash flow model estimates AOS's intrinsic value at $91.08 per share, against the current market price of $63.68. This implies a margin of safety of +11.92%. The stock is priced close to its estimated fair value, offering limited upside without further operational improvement.
The Piotroski F-Score of 6/9 puts financial quality in a middling range, neither a standout strength nor an obvious red flag.
Bottom line: AOS trades at a fair valuation on our framework, with a Smart Value Score of 63/100. The valuation is defensible but offers no obvious bargain. Patience or a better entry price may reward disciplined buyers.
Frequently asked questions
Is AOS overvalued in 2026?
Based on a Smart Value Score of 63/100, AOS is fairly valued. Price reasonably reflects current fundamentals with limited cushion in either direction.
What is AOS's fair value?
Our DCF model estimates AOS's intrinsic value at $91.08 per share, versus the current price of $63.68. This produces a margin of safety of +11.92%.
What P/E ratio does AOS trade at?
AOS trades at a P/E of 16.5x on trailing twelve-month earnings, compared to its 5-year median of 19.8x.
Is AOS a buy based on valuation?
WallStSmart does not issue buy or sell recommendations. Our Smart Value Score of 63/100 reflects the combined read on growth, quality, and price. The profile is balanced. Best suited for investors with an existing thesis.
How does AOS's valuation compare to its history?
On P/E, AOS currently sits in the 12th percentile of its own 5Y range. That is historically cheap relative to where it has traded over the period.
What is AOS's Smart Value Score?
AOS's Smart Value Score is 63/100. The Smart Value Score is a proprietary WallStSmart metric blending growth quality, financial health, and valuation attractiveness into a single 0-100 read. Scores above 75 are rare and indicate strong multi-factor alignment.