Arotech Corporation provides defense and security products worldwide. The company's Training and Simulation division develops, manufactures, and markets multimedia and interactive digital solutions for engineering, use-of-force training, and operator training of military, law enforcement, security, emergency services, and other personnel. This division offers simulators, systems engineering support, and software products for training vehicle operators to the United States military, government, municipalities, and private industry; weapon simulations used to train military pilots, weapon employment information used in air launched weapons, and part-task simulators to train aircrew; specialized use-of-force training simulators and systems for police, security personnel, and the military under the MILO Range trade name; and consulting and development support services under the Realtime Technologies trade name. Its Power Systems division provides electronics engineering and design, system integration, rapid prototyping, and vertically production services for military, aerospace, and industrial customers, including hybrid power generation systems, smart power subsystems for military vehicles and dismounted applications, and aircraft and missile systems support for weapons and communications technologies. This division also develops and sells rechargeable and primary batteries, and smart chargers to the military and medical markets, and to private defense industry under the Epsilor name. In addition, it develops, manufactures, and markets primary batteries, rechargeable batteries, and battery chargers for the military; and produces water-activated lifejacket lights for commercial aviation and marine applications under the Electric Fuel name. The company was formerly known as Electric Fuel Corporation and changed its name to Arotech Corporation in September 2003. The company was founded in 1990 and is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Industry Miscellaneous electrical machinery, equipment, & supplies
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorAerospace
Current SymbolNASDAQ:ARTX
Previous Symbol
CUSIPN/A
Phone800-281-0356
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.09
Current Ratio2.07
Quick Ratio1.68
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio17.19
Forward P/E Ratio18.33
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$98.72 million
Price / Sales0.74
Cash Flow$0.2963 per share
Price / Cash9.28
Book Value$2.75 per share
Price / Book1.00
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.16
Net Income$3.83 million
Net Margins5.72%
Return on Equity7.38%
Return on Assets4.59%
Miscellaneous
Employees489
Outstanding Shares26,490,000
Market Cap$74.96 million
OptionableOptionable
Arotech (NASDAQ:ARTX) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arotech's stock symbol?
Arotech trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "ARTX."
How were Arotech's earnings last quarter?
Arotech Co. (NASDAQ:ARTX) posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, November, 6th. The aerospace company reported $0.05 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.02 by $0.03. The aerospace company earned $23.84 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $23.50 million. Arotech had a net margin of 5.72% and a return on equity of 7.38%. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $0.06 EPS. View Arotech's Earnings History.
When is Arotech's next earnings date?
What guidance has Arotech issued on next quarter's earnings?
Arotech updated its FY 2018 earnings guidance on Tuesday, November, 6th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $0.16-0.18 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus EPS estimate of $0.12. The company issued revenue guidance of $95-100 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $97.82 million.
Has Arotech been receiving favorable news coverage?
News headlines about ARTX stock have been trending neutral this week, according to InfoTrie. The research group rates the sentiment of news coverage by reviewing more than six thousand blog and news sources. The firm ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of -5 to 5, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. Arotech earned a coverage optimism score of 0.4 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned press coverage about the aerospace company a news buzz of 10.0 out of 10, indicating that recent news coverage is extremely likely to have an impact on the company's share price in the next few days.
Who are some of Arotech's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Arotech include Ultralife (ULBI), Maxwell Technologies (MXWL), FuelCell Energy (FCEL), Polar Power (POLA), Flux Power (FLUX), Sono-Tek (SOTK), Highpower International (HPJ), CBAK Energy Technology (CBAK), Security Devices International (SDEV), Evans & Sutherland Computer (ESCC), Manhattan Scientifics (MHTX), Environmental Tectonics (ETCC), Spectrum Global Solutions (SGSI), Wireless Xcessories Group (WIRX) and Axion Power International (AXPW).
Who are Arotech's key executives?
Arotech's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Jon B. Kutler, Exec. Chairman (Age 61)
- Mr. Dean M. Krutty, Pres & CEO (Age 53)
- Ms. Kelli L. Kellar, VP of Fin. & CFO (Age 53)
- Mr. Colin Gallagher, Chief Accounting Officer & Controller (Age 44)
- Mr. Yaakov Har-Oz, Sr. VP, Gen. Counsel & Corp. Sec. (Age 60)
Who are Arotech's major shareholders?
Arotech's stock is owned by a number of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (7.04%), Ancora Advisors LLC (1.22%) and First Wilshire Securities Management Inc. (0.31%). Company insiders that own Arotech stock include Jon B Kutler and Kenneth W Cappell. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Arotech.
Which major investors are buying Arotech stock?
ARTX stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, First Wilshire Securities Management Inc. and Ancora Advisors LLC. Company insiders that have bought Arotech stock in the last two years include Jon B Kutler and Kenneth W Cappell. View Insider Buying and Selling for Arotech.
How do I buy shares of Arotech?
Shares of ARTX can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Arotech's stock price today?
One share of ARTX stock can currently be purchased for approximately $2.75.
How big of a company is Arotech?
Arotech has a market capitalization of $74.96 million and generates $98.72 million in revenue each year. The aerospace company earns $3.83 million in net income (profit) each year or $0.16 on an earnings per share basis. Arotech employs 489 workers across the globe.
What is Arotech's official website?
How can I contact Arotech?
Arotech's mailing address is 1229 OAK VALLEY DRIVE, ANN ARBOR MI, 48108. The aerospace company can be reached via phone at 800-281-0356 or via email at [email protected]
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