Top line stable.
+0.3% YoY versus −0.9% prior. 3y CAGR +0.7%.
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Industrials · Market Cap: $8.3B
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Fundamentals as of 2025-12-31
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The Question
3 of 3 legendary models say BUY AOS.
What would legendary investors pay for AOS?
These figures are not quotes or opinions from Buffett, Graham, Lynch or the other investors. They are our own estimates, computed by applying the intrinsic-value formulas each investor is known for to this company’s financials.
For educational purposes only. Not a recommendation to buy or sell securities.
Yes — A. O. Smith Corporation's 29.4% ROE ranks above the S&P 500 median, and D/E 0.69 stays within healthy bounds.
Financial story
Yes — A. O. Smith Corporation's 29.4% ROE shows strong capital efficiency, and its 0.69 debt-to-equity stays within healthy bounds.
Bottom line: AOS is rated BUY by all 3 legendary models, 56% below avg fair value $138, but earns a C sector grade (56/100) in Industrials. Whether the premium is justified depends on which lens you trust. Drill into the valuation breakdown and sector ranking for the full picture.
How does AOS compare?
AOS is in the Industrials sector. Sector ranking and peer comparison are in the sector tab.
3 of 3 legendary investor models rate AOS a BUY. Fair value estimates and full investor breakdown are in the valuation tab.
Average fair value across qualifying models: $138. See the per-investor fair-value table in the valuation tab.
AOS trades at 16.6x earnings. Sector context and per-investor signals are in the valuation tab.
AOS and AGCO differ on P/E, ROE, and revenue growth. See the full AOS vs AGCO compare matrix.
Buffett, Lynch, and Munger evaluate AOS against their respective frameworks. Per-model fair value and reasoning are in the valuation tab.
See exactly where AOS ranks
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Sign in to see the rankingAOS sits at #50 in Industrials with a C grade (56/100).