Arts Way Manufacturing Co. Inc. (ARTW) intrinsic value & 10-year financials

Arts Way Manufacturing Co. Inc. (ARTW) has a Graham intrinsic value of $6.64 per share. At $3.16 on Oct 17, 2026, the stock trades 52% below that value. Over the last 10 fiscal years revenue grew 0.7% a year to $23.0M, with an average return on invested capital of -3.9%.

Graham intrinsic value
$6.64
Share price (Oct 17, 2026)
$3.16
Price vs Graham value
52% below
Market cap
$16.1M
Revenue (FY2025)
$23.0M
Revenue growth (10-yr CAGR)
0.7%
ROIC (10-yr avg)
-3.9%
Free cash flow (FY2025)
-$1.5M

ARTW 10-year financial history

Fiscal year Revenue Net income EPS (diluted) Free cash flow Operating margin ROIC
FY2025 $23.0M $1.0M $0.20 -$1.5M 1.3% 1.3%
FY2024 $24.5M $307.4K $0.06 $1.9M 1.9% 3.1%
FY2023 $30.3M $267.0K $0.05 -$897.0K 5.1% 5.2%
FY2022 $28.4M $97.8K $0.02 -$795.6K 1.2% 2.0%
FY2021 $25.0M $212.6K $0.05 -$1.6M 2.1% 3.2%
FY2020 $22.4M -$2.1M -$0.48 -$1.5M -17.4% -20.6%
FY2019 $22.9M -$1.4M -$0.33 $360.7K -6.5% -8.0%
FY2018 $19.7M -$3.4M -$0.81 -$1.6M -15.7% -15.6%
FY2017 $20.7M -$1.6M -$0.39 $233.8K -8.3% -7.1%
FY2016 $21.6M -$821.3K -$0.20 $2.1M -2.0% -2.0%

Source: annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. Figures in USD.

Executive summary

ARTS WAY MANUFACTURING CO INC has demonstrated mature, steady growth, with revenue compounding at 0.7% annually over the past decade.

ARTS WAY MANUFACTURING CO INC has historically struggled to out-earn its cost of capital, averaging just -3.8% ROIC.

ARTS WAY MANUFACTURING CO INC has not shown aggressive share repurchases (>10% retirement) or a major balance-sheet leverage increase (>50% net debt growth) over the 10-year window.

Benjamin Graham lens

Under Benjamin Graham's formula using SEC EDGAR fundamentals, ARTS WAY MANUFACTURING CO INC is modeled at 15.0% normalized earnings growth with a 5.1% bond-yield adjustment. The resulting Graham intrinsic value estimate is $6.64 per share.

ARTW stock: frequently asked questions

What is the intrinsic value of Arts Way Manufacturing Co. Inc. (ARTW) stock?

Using Benjamin Graham's revised formula, V = EPS × (8.5 + 2g) × 4.4 / Y, with reported diluted earnings per share, a 15.0% normalized growth rate (capped at 15%) and a 5.1% AAA corporate bond yield, ARTW's intrinsic value is about $6.64 per share.

Is ARTW stock undervalued?

At $3.16 (close on Oct 17, 2026), ARTW trades 52% below its Graham value of $6.64. On Graham's terms that leaves a margin of safety. A formula is a starting point for research, not a recommendation.

How fast has Arts Way Manufacturing Co. Inc. grown?

Revenue went from $21.6M in fiscal 2016 to $23.0M in fiscal 2025, a compound annual growth rate of 0.7%. Net income was $1.0M in fiscal 2025.

Does Arts Way Manufacturing Co. Inc. generate free cash flow?

Arts Way Manufacturing Co. Inc. generated -$1.5M of free cash flow (operating cash flow minus capital expenditures) in fiscal 2025. Free cash flow was positive in 4 of the last 10 reported years.

What is ARTW's return on invested capital?

Average ROIC over the last 10 fiscal years was -3.9%, and average return on equity was -5.2%. Sustained ROIC above about 15% usually points to a durable competitive advantage.

Where does this ARTW data come from?

From Arts Way Manufacturing Co. Inc.'s annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, most recently filed Jul 15, 2026. Prices are end-of-day snapshots; valuations are formula outputs, not investment advice.

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