What Is Applied Industrial Technologies (AIT) Worth in 2026?
According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, Applied Industrial Technologies's intrinsic value is estimated at $192.34. Trading at its current price of $329.47, the valuation engine raises significant caution: 11 of 13 models flag downside risk, projecting an average implied return of -41.6%. The most optimistic model, First Chicago, places fair value at $436.48 (+32.5%), while Dynamic NAV — the most conservative — estimates $16.92 (-94.9%). This +127.3% gap reflects genuine analytical uncertainty about Applied Industrial Technologies's intrinsic worth. Among models with highest confidence, EPV lean bearish — adding weight to the bearish side of the thesis.
What Do the Models Say About AIT?
13 of 13 models are currently active for AIT. Of these, 1 model suggests upside while 12 models suggest overvaluation. The Bayesian DCF estimates AIT's intrinsic value at $191.71, implying -41.8% downside from the current price. See which stocks rank higher →
How Does AIT Rank in Industrial Distribution?
Among 1 Industrial Distribution stocks, AIT ranks #1 by Quality of Company score. CirclFi's QOC score of 9.5/10 evaluates 32 fundamental signals. A score of 9.5 places AIT in the top tier.
The Industrial Distribution sector introduces analytical considerations specific to industrial businesses. For Applied Industrial Technologies, metrics like aftermarket revenue mix provide important context that general-purpose valuation models may underweight.
Is AIT a Value Trap?
The Value Trap algorithm is not active for AIT. The score cross-references apparent undervaluation against fundamental deterioration signals. Browse lowest value-trap stocks →
Multi-Model Methodology
13 of 13 models are active for Applied Industrial Technologies. Broad coverage provides high confidence. Each model applies a fundamentally different valuation philosophy. See the complete methodology →
According to the CirclFi Quality of Company (QOC) framework, Applied Industrial Technologies earns a quality score of 9.5/10. This exceptional rating reflects the company's standing across 32 fundamental signals spanning profitability, growth consistency, balance sheet strength, and capital allocation efficiency.
The gap between the most bullish and bearish model spans +127.3% — demonstrating why single-model analysis is dangerous. Browse all stocks with 13-model coverage →
Data Sources & Confidence
Every AIT valuation is built from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings — 700+ standardized financial tags. Macroeconomic context from FRED calibrates discount rates, while GDELT news sentiment feeds into our Sentiment SOTP model. All pipelines run daily. Read the complete data methodology →
Across AIT's 13 active models, average confidence is 49%. Lower confidence may reflect limited history or high volatility.
CirclFi's output is a research starting point, not a buy/sell signal. All data updates daily. Read the full methodology →
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