M-tron Industries, Inc. (MPTI) Sees a More Significant Dip Than Broader Market: Some Facts to Know

Company Performance - M-tron Industries, Inc. (MPTI) closed at $39.56, reflecting a -1.3% change from the previous day's closing price, which is less than the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.22% [1] - Over the past month, MPTI shares have decreased by 11.01%, underperforming the Construction sector's loss of 3.49% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.45% [1] Upcoming Earnings - M-tron Industries, Inc. is expected to report earnings of $0.6 per share, indicating a year-over-year decline of 4.76%, while revenue is projected to be $13.2 million, showing an 11.77% increase compared to the same quarter last year [2] - For the entire fiscal year, earnings are estimated at $2.45 per share and revenue at $53.4 million, reflecting changes of -7.55% and +8.95% respectively from the previous year [3] Analyst Estimates - Recent changes to analyst estimates for M-tron Industries, Inc. can indicate shifting business dynamics, with positive adjustments suggesting a favorable outlook on business health and profitability [4] - The Zacks Rank system, which assesses these estimate changes, currently ranks M-tron Industries, Inc. at 4 (Sell), with the consensus EPS projection remaining stagnant over the past 30 days [6] Valuation Metrics - M-tron Industries, Inc. has a Forward P/E ratio of 16.36, which is lower than the industry average Forward P/E of 19.89 [7] - The company also has a PEG ratio of 0.58, compared to the Engineering - R and D Services industry's average PEG ratio of 1.74 [7] Industry Context - The Engineering - R and D Services industry, part of the Construction sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 91, placing it in the top 37% of over 250 industries [8] - Research indicates that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [8]