Alto Ingredients, Inc. (ALTO) Fair Value 2026

ALTO · Specialty Chemicals ·

By CirclFi Research Team · Data from SEC EDGAR, FRED & GDELT

Quality Score

6.6 /10

32 fundamental signals · 13 models active

Value Trap Risk

LOW (39/100)

Quick Summary — As of 2026-07-13, Alto Ingredients, Inc. (ALTO) trades at $5.87, approximately 1540% above CirclFi’s Bayesian DCF fair value of $0.36. QOC: 6.6/10. Value Trap Risk: 39/100 (LOW). 13/13 models active.

Key Facts

Ticker
ALTO
Price
$5.87
Quality Score
6.6/10
Value Trap Risk
39/100
Models Active
13/13
Last Updated
Strength: First Chicago suggests +25.0% upside with 55% confidence
Risk: Limited model coverage (13/13) may reduce confidence

Valuation Matrix

13 Intrinsic Value Models vs. Current Price ($5.87)

Core Models (Unlocked)
Model Fair Value Upside
Bayesian DCF
Medium Conviction
$0.36 -93.9%
Earnings Power Value
Medium Conviction
$7.05 +20.0%
CUCE Ensemble
Low Conviction
$3.65 -37.8%
First Chicago
High Conviction
$7.34 +25.0%

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What Is Alto Ingredients, Inc. (ALTO) Worth in 2026?

According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, Alto Ingredients, Inc.'s intrinsic value is estimated at a composite fair value of $4.36. Trading at $5.87, the stock is approaching fair value or slight overvaluation (implied return of -25.7%), as 9 of 13 models suggest limited further upside. Notably, ML-RIV sees the most upside at +135.4% (fair value: $13.82), while Bayesian DCF is the most conservative at -93.9% ($0.36). The spread between these extremes — +229.3% — reveals how different analytical frameworks can reach starkly different conclusions.

What Do the Models Say About ALTO?

13 of 13 models are currently active for ALTO. Of these, 4 models suggest upside while 9 models suggest overvaluation. The Bayesian DCF estimates ALTO's intrinsic value at $0.36, implying -93.9% downside from the current price. See which stocks rank higher →

How Does ALTO Rank in Specialty Chemicals?

Among 4 Specialty Chemicals stocks, ALTO ranks #2 by Quality of Company score. CirclFi's QOC score of 6.6/10 evaluates 32 fundamental signals. A score of 6.6 indicates above-average quality.

The Specialty Chemicals sector introduces analytical considerations specific to manufacturing company businesses. For Alto Ingredients, Inc., metrics like aftermarket revenue mix provide important context that general-purpose valuation models may underweight.

Is ALTO a Value Trap?

CirclFi's Value Trap algorithm assigns ALTO a score of 39/100 (LOW). This indicates low risk. The financial profile does not exhibit typical value trap warning signs. 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 Alto Ingredients, Inc.. Broad coverage provides high confidence. Each model applies a fundamentally different valuation philosophy. See the complete methodology →

According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, Alto Ingredients, Inc. scores 6.6 out of 10 on our 32-signal quality assessment, a solid rating that maintains reasonable quality metrics with some areas for improvement. The QOC score synthesizes profitability margins, revenue growth reliability, debt management, and capital allocation into a single metric designed to separate durable businesses from statistically cheap ones.

The gap between the most bullish and bearish model spans +229.3% — demonstrating why single-model analysis is dangerous. Browse all stocks with 13-model coverage →

Data Sources & Confidence

Every ALTO 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 ALTO's 13 active models, average confidence is 38%. 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 →

This analysis is produced by the CirclFi Valuation Engine using quantitative models applied to SEC EDGAR filings, public market feeds, and FRED macroeconomic indicators. It is not financial advice.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alto Ingredients, Inc.

What is Alto Ingredients, Inc.'s intrinsic value in 2026?

Based on CirclFi's 13-model analysis, Alto Ingredients, Inc. (ALTO) has multiple fair value estimates. The Bayesian DCF model runs 10,000 Monte Carlo simulations with jump-diffusion to estimate intrinsic value at $0.36. The Quality of Company score is 6.6/10 across 32 fundamental signals. All models use SEC EDGAR filings updated daily. See our methodology page for how each model works.

Is ALTO overvalued or undervalued right now?

At $5.87, 4 of 13 active models suggest ALTO may be undervalued, while 9 indicate potential overvaluation. The assessment depends on which methodology best fits Alto Ingredients, Inc.'s business model in Specialty Chemicals.

What does a Quality of Company score of 6.6 mean for ALTO?

Alto Ingredients, Inc.'s QOC of 6.6/10 reflects 32 fundamental signals: profitability margins, revenue growth consistency, balance sheet leverage, free cash flow generation, and capital allocation efficiency. Scores between 5-7 reflect moderate fundamentals with areas for improvement.

How many valuation models does CirclFi run on ALTO?

CirclFi analyzes ALTO with 13 institutional-grade models daily: Bayesian DCF (Monte Carlo + jump-diffusion), EPV (Greenwald zero-growth), EROIC Spread (McKinsey reinvestment), First Chicago (3-scenario), Markov DDM (regime-switching), ML-RIV (machine learning residual income), Dynamic NAV (asset-based), PWERM (option-theoretic), Regime Cross-Sectional (relative), Sentiment SOTP (hybrid), CUCE Ensemble (meta-model), FTNN Topology (neural network), and RCMH-DCF (conditional regime). Currently 13 of 13 are active for this stock. Read the full methodology →

Is ALTO a value trap in 2026?

Alto Ingredients, Inc.'s Value Trap score is 39/100 (LOW). This low score indicates the current valuation is not artificially depressed by fundamental deterioration, suggesting genuine opportunity rather than a trap. Browse stocks by value-trap risk →

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