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Newest figures come from the 10-Q for Q2 FY2026, filed Jul 30, 2026. Each column of the statement tables below links to the filing it was taken from, and every filing is listed on the AOS SEC filings page.
A.O. Smith Corporation (AOS) reported $3.8B in revenue over the twelve months to Jun 30, 2026, up 0.4% from the prior twelve months. This page shows its income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and key financial ratios. View 15 years of annual fundamentals and quarterly data, with year-over-year growth rates and compound annual growth rates (CAGR). All figures are derived from SEC filings (10-K and 10-Q reports).
Stable sales convert into cash through high margins, while low leverage accompanies substantial shareholder distributions.
FY2024's weaker free cash flow coincided with heavier capital spending, while FY2025's recovery came as reinvestment normalized. With FY2025 operating cash flow at$617M and net income at$546M , earnings converted into cash; capital spending, rather than accounting quality, explains most recent cash-flow volatility.
Revenue stayed near
Total liabilities declined to
Financial Health Signals
Scored against operating companies for FY2025. Each of the six dimensions is a percentile rank within that peer group; the overall is their average, with missing dimensions counted as zero out of six. A high score means strong standing among peers, not absolute cross-industry strength. How this score is calculated →
Health score ≠ stock price. This rates the quality of A.O. Smith Corporation's business: profitability, growth, balance sheet strength. It doesn't tell you whether the stock is a good buy at today's price. Not financial advice. Use it alongside valuation analysis and your own research.
A.O. Smith Corporation has an operating margin of 19.0%, meaning the company retains $19 of operating profit per $100 of revenue. This strong profitability earns a score of 81/100, reflecting efficient cost management and pricing power. This is up from 18.5% the prior year.
A.O. Smith Corporation's revenue grew a modest 0.3% year-over-year to $3.8B. This slow but positive growth earns a score of 29/100.
A.O. Smith Corporation carries a low D/E ratio of 0.06, meaning only $0.06 of long-term debt for every $1 of shareholders' equity. This conservative leverage earns a score of 91/100, indicating a strong balance sheet with room for future borrowing.
A.O. Smith Corporation's current ratio of 1.50 indicates adequate short-term liquidity, earning a score of 41/100. The company can meet its near-term obligations, though with limited headroom.
A.O. Smith Corporation converts 14.3% of revenue into free cash flow ($546.0M). This strong cash generation earns a score of 76/100.
A.O. Smith Corporation earns a strong 29.4% return on equity (ROE), meaning it generates $29 of profit for every $100 of shareholders' equity. This efficient capital use earns a returns score of 90/100. This is up from 28.3% the prior year.
A.O. Smith Corporation scores 7.52, well above the 2.99 safe threshold. This indicates low bankruptcy risk based on profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency.
Distress-screening estimate for non-financial companies. Not computed for banks or insurers, where the Altman model does not apply.
A.O. Smith Corporation passes 7 of 8 computable financial strength tests (1 of the nine could not be computed from available data). All 4 profitability signals pass (positive income, cash flow, and earnings quality), 1 of 2 leverage/liquidity signals pass, both operating efficiency signals pass.
For every $1 of reported earnings, A.O. Smith Corporation generates $1.13 in operating cash flow ($616.8M OCF vs $546.2M net income). This indicates profits are well-supported by actual cash generation, not accounting adjustments.
A.O. Smith Corporation earns $53.97 in operating income for every $1 of interest expense ($728.6M vs $13.5M). This wide margin provides strong safety for debt servicing, even if earnings decline temporarily.
Key Financial Metrics
Earnings & Revenue
A.O. Smith Corporation generated $1.0B in revenue in Q2 2026. This represents a decrease of 0.7% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 6.2%.
A.O. Smith Corporation's EBITDA was $190.7M in Q2 2026, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. This represents a decrease of 15.9% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 2.7%.
A.O. Smith Corporation reported $124.9M in net income in Q2 2026. This represents a decrease of 17.9% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 5.8%.
A.O. Smith Corporation earned $0.91 per diluted share (EPS) in Q2 2026. This represents a decrease of 15.0% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 7.1%.
Cash & Balance Sheet
A.O. Smith Corporation generated $114.4M in free cash flow in Q2 2026, representing cash available after capex. This represents a decrease of 6.6% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 3.8%.
A.O. Smith Corporation held $181.3M in cash against $598.0M in long-term debt as of Q2 2026.
A.O. Smith Corporation paid $0.36 per share in dividends in Q2 2026. This represents an increase of 5.9% from the same quarter a year earlier. It is unchanged from the prior quarter.
Margins & Returns
A.O. Smith Corporation's gross margin was 38.6% in Q2 2026, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs. This is down 0.7 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 0.1 percentage points.
A.O. Smith Corporation's operating margin was 16.5% in Q2 2026, reflecting core business profitability. This is down 3.9 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 0.6 percentage points.
A.O. Smith Corporation's net profit margin was 12.4% in Q2 2026, showing the share of revenue converted to profit. This is down 2.6 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. It is unchanged from the prior quarter.
A.O. Smith Corporation's ROE was 6.8% in Q2 2026, measuring profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity. This is down 1.5 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 0.5 percentage points.
Capital Allocation
A.O. Smith Corporation spent $111.1M on share buybacks in Q2 2026, returning capital to shareholders by reducing shares outstanding. This represents a decrease of 15.0% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 116.6%.
A.O. Smith Corporation invested $10.0M in capex in Q2 2026, funding long-term assets and infrastructure. This represents a decrease of 41.5% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 4.8%.
Not reported for Q2 2026.
AOS Income Statement
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-Q | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q | Q1'2510-Q | Q4'2410-K | Q3'2410-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.0B-0.7% | $945.6M-1.9% | $912.5M0.0% | $942.5M+4.4% | $1.0B-1.3% | $963.9M-1.5% | $912.4M-7.7% | $902.6M-3.7% |
| Cost of Revenue | $616.5M+0.4% | $579.9M-1.5% | $562.1M-2.1% | $578.0M+2.2% | $614.2M-2.2% | $588.5M-0.9% | $574.3M-7.1% | $565.3M-2.8% |
| Gross Profit | $387.8M-2.3% | $365.7M-2.6% | $350.4M+3.6% | $364.5M+8.1% | $397.1M+0.3% | $375.4M-2.4% | $338.1M-8.6% | $337.3M-5.3% |
| SG&A Expenses | $197.7M+3.3% | $203.9M+5.9% | $186.6M+2.5% | $188.9M+7.0% | $191.3M+1.5% | $192.6M+0.2% | $182.0M-1.6% | $176.6M+1.0% |
| Operating Income | $166.1M-19.4% | $161.8M-12.1% | $163.0M+10.5% | $175.4M+10.9% | $206.2M-1.1% | $184.0M-5.0% | $147.5M+12.6% | $158.1M-18.2% |
| EBITDA | $190.7M-15.9% | $185.7M-9.3% | $185.3M+11.1% | $197.0M+10.4% | $226.7M-0.6% | $204.7M-4.0% | $166.8M+9.9% | $178.4M-16.1% |
| Interest Expense | $8.1M+76.1% | $7.1M+144.8% | $2.4M0.0% | $3.6M+140.0% | $4.6M+155.6% | $2.9M+190.0% | $2.4M+118.2% | $1.5M-37.5% |
| Income Tax | $33.1M-33.0% | $36.7M-17.5% | $35.2M-0.6% | $39.8M+9.0% | $49.4M-2.0% | $44.5M-1.3% | $35.4M-10.6% | $36.5M-11.0% |
| Net Income | $124.9M-17.9% | $118.0M-13.6% | $125.4M+14.3% | $132.0M+9.9% | $152.2M-2.6% | $136.6M-7.5% | $109.7M-20.1% | $120.1M-11.3% |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.91-15.0% | $0.85-10.5% | $0.90+20.0% | $0.94+14.6% | $1.070.0% | $0.95-5.0% | $0.75-18.5% | $0.82-8.9% |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.91-15.0% | $0.85-10.5% | $0.90+18.4% | $0.94+14.6% | $1.07+0.9% | $0.95-5.0% | $0.76-17.4% | $0.82-8.9% |
| Diluted Shares (Avg) | 138M-3.2% | 139M-3.6% | N/A | 141M-4.0% | 142M-3.5% | 144M-2.6% | N/A | 147M-3.0% |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: R&D Expenses.
AOS Balance Sheet
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-Q | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q | Q1'2510-Q | Q4'2410-K | Q3'2410-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3.6B+12.3% | $3.7B+11.7% | $3.1B-3.0% | $3.2B+0.5% | $3.2B+1.5% | $3.3B+2.7% | $3.2B+0.8% | $3.2B-1.4% |
| Current Assets | $1.4B+0.1% | $1.4B-3.8% | $1.3B-7.3% | $1.3B-6.8% | $1.4B-6.3% | $1.4B-2.7% | $1.4B-7.2% | $1.4B-6.1% |
| Cash & Equivalents | $181.3M+1.9% | $185.2M+7.1% | $174.5M-27.2% | $152.7M-30.4% | $177.9M-17.7% | $173.0M-31.2% | $239.6M-29.5% | $219.3M-22.0% |
| Short-Term Investments | $0 | $18.7M-31.3% | $18.7M-48.8% | $20.1M-44.6% | $0-100.0% | $27.2M-47.2% | $36.5M+55.3% | $36.3M-40.3% |
| Inventory | $482.7M-7.0% | $488.5M-8.3% | $479.3M-9.9% | $507.3M-8.6% | $519.3M-4.7% | $532.6M+2.0% | $532.1M+7.0% | $554.9M+6.9% |
| Long-Term Investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Goodwill | $915.2M+28.3% | $919.9M+30.1% | $710.6M-6.7% | $710.0M+8.9% | $713.6M+9.7% | $707.1M+8.5% | $761.7M+20.3% | $651.7M+3.4% |
| Total Liabilities | $1.8B+28.7% | $1.8B+25.5% | $1.3B-5.3% | $1.3B+7.2% | $1.4B+8.9% | $1.4B+8.6% | $1.4B-0.9% | $1.2B-6.1% |
| Current Liabilities | $871.7M+3.4% | $878.1M-0.5% | $862.5M-3.9% | $852.5M+1.0% | $843.0M-3.4% | $882.1M-0.1% | $897.2M-5.1% | $844.2M-5.7% |
| Non-Current Liabilities | $930.9M+66.9% | $894.3M+68.6% | $422.3M-8.1% | $473.7M+20.4% | $557.8M+34.9% | $530.5M+27.2% | $459.3M+8.3% | $393.3M-6.8% |
| Long-Term Debt | $598.0M+110.4% | $574.2M+121.0% | $112.7M-38.5% | $166.8M+52.1% | $284.2M+117.9% | $259.8M+136.8% | $183.2M+56.2% | $109.7M-8.3% |
| Total Equity | $1.8B-0.2% | $1.9B+1.2% | $1.9B-1.4% | $1.8B-3.8% | $1.8B-3.4% | $1.9B-1.4% | $1.9B+2.1% | $1.9B+1.8% |
| Retained Earnings | $4.1B+8.0% | $4.0B+9.0% | $4.0B+9.7% | $3.9B+9.5% | $3.8B+9.4% | $3.7B+9.8% | $3.6B+10.5% | $3.5B+11.8% |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Accounts Receivable.
AOS Cash Flow Statement
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-Q | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q | Q1'2510-Q | Q4'2410-K | Q3'2410-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $124.4M-10.9% | $129.4M+234.4% | $183.1M-17.5% | $255.4M+30.4% | $139.6M+143.2% | $38.7M-63.7% | $221.9M-4.1% | $195.9M+9.6% |
| Depreciation & Amortization | $24.6M+20.0% | $23.9M+15.5% | $22.3M+15.5% | $21.6M+6.4% | $20.5M+4.6% | $20.7M+5.6% | $19.3M-7.2% | $20.3M+4.6% |
| Stock-Based Compensation | N/A | $6.6M+8.2% | N/A | N/A | N/A | $6.1M-26.5% | N/A | $2.3M+53.3% |
| Capital Expenditures | $10.0M-41.5% | $10.5M-50.7% | $17.6M-42.5% | $14.8M-54.5% | $17.1M-25.3% | $21.3M-3.2% | $30.6M+2.3% | $32.5M+75.7% |
| Free Cash Flow | $114.4M-6.6% | $118.9M+583.3% | $165.5M-13.5% | $240.6M+47.2% | $122.5M+255.1% | $17.4M-79.4% | $191.3M-5.0% | $163.4M+1.9% |
| Investing Cash Flow | $8.7M-3.3% | -$480.5M-4349.1% | -$16.3M+89.6% | -$34.9M+31.6% | $9.0M-18.9% | -$10.8M+84.8% | -$156.0M-2428.4% | -$51.0M+21.1% |
| Financing Cash Flow | -$137.7M+5.7% | $361.3M+479.9% | -$146.5M-260.0% | -$245.5M-70.5% | -$146.0M-41.6% | -$95.1M+21.1% | -$40.7M+77.9% | -$144.0M+31.3% |
| Dividends Paid | $49.6M+2.7% | $50.2M+2.0% | $50.6M+2.2% | $47.6M+1.9% | $48.3M+3.0% | $49.2M+4.0% | $49.5M+3.6% | $46.7M+3.5% |
| Share Buybacks | $111.1M-15.0% | $51.3M-57.5% | $65.4M-4.8% | $84.1M+0.2% | $130.7M+66.1% | $120.6M+61.9% | $68.7M-52.7% | $83.9M-8.6% |
AOS Financial Ratios
Margins and returns are percentages; the remaining ratios are unitless multiples. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-Q | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q | Q1'2510-Q | Q4'2410-K | Q3'2410-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 38.6%-0.7pp | 38.7%-0.3pp | 38.4%+1.3pp | 38.7%+1.3pp | 39.3%+0.6pp | 39.0%-0.4pp | 37.1%-0.4pp | 37.4%-0.6pp |
| Operating Margin | 16.5%-3.9pp | 17.1%-2.0pp | 17.9%+1.7pp | 18.6%+1.1pp | 20.4%0.0pp | 19.1%-0.7pp | 16.2%+2.9pp | 17.5%-3.1pp |
| Net Margin | 12.4%-2.6pp | 12.5%-1.7pp | 13.7%+1.7pp | 14.0%+0.7pp | 15.0%-0.2pp | 14.2%-0.9pp | 12.0%-1.9pp | 13.3%-1.1pp |
| Return on Equity | 6.8%-1.5pp | 6.3%-1.1pp | 6.8%+0.9pp | 7.2%+0.9pp | 8.3%+0.1pp | 7.4%-0.5pp | 5.8%-1.6pp | 6.3%-0.9pp |
| Return on Assets | 3.4%-1.3pp | 3.2%-0.9pp | 4.0%+0.6pp | 4.2%+0.3pp | 4.7%-0.2pp | 4.2%-0.5pp | 3.4%-0.9pp | 3.8%-0.4pp |
| Current Ratio | 1.59-0.1x | 1.56-0.1x | 1.50-0.1x | 1.54-0.1x | 1.65-0.1x | 1.610.0x | 1.550.0x | 1.670.0x |
| Debt-to-Equity | 0.32+0.2x | 0.31+0.2x | 0.060.0x | 0.090.0x | 0.15+0.1x | 0.14+0.1x | 0.100.0x | 0.060.0x |
| Asset Turnover | 0.280.0x | 0.260.0x | 0.290.0x | 0.300.0x | 0.310.0x | 0.290.0x | 0.280.0x | 0.290.0x |
| FCF Margin | 11.4%-0.7pp | 12.6%+10.8pp | 18.1%-2.8pp | 25.5%+7.4pp | 12.1%+8.7pp | 1.8%-6.8pp | 21.0%+0.6pp | 18.1%+1.0pp |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.O. Smith Corporation AOS | FY2025 | $3.8B | $546.2M | 14.3% | $7.7B | 68/100 |
| Crane Company CR | FY2025 | $2.3B | $366.6M | 15.9% | $12.0B | 56/100 |
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Where A.O. Smith Corporation Ranks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A.O. Smith Corporation's annual revenue?
A.O. Smith Corporation (AOS) reported $3.8B in total revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 0.3% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Revenue measures the total income earned from the company's primary business operations before any expenses are deducted.
How fast is A.O. Smith Corporation's revenue growing?
A.O. Smith Corporation (AOS) revenue grew by 0.3% year-over-year, from $3.8B to $3.8B in fiscal year 2025.
Is A.O. Smith Corporation profitable?
Yes, A.O. Smith Corporation (AOS) reported a net income of $546.2M in fiscal year 2025, with a net profit margin of 14.3%.
What is A.O. Smith Corporation's EBITDA?
A.O. Smith Corporation (AOS) had EBITDA of $813.7M in fiscal year 2025, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
How much debt does A.O. Smith Corporation have?
As of fiscal year 2025, A.O. Smith Corporation (AOS) had $174.5M in cash and equivalents against $112.7M in long-term debt.
What is A.O. Smith Corporation's gross margin?
A.O. Smith Corporation (AOS) had a gross margin of 38.8% in fiscal year 2025, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs of goods sold.
What is A.O. Smith Corporation's operating margin?
A.O. Smith Corporation (AOS) had an operating margin of 19.0% in fiscal year 2025, reflecting the profitability of core business operations before interest and taxes.
What is A.O. Smith Corporation's net profit margin?
A.O. Smith Corporation (AOS) had a net profit margin of 14.3% in fiscal year 2025, representing the share of revenue converted into profit after all expenses.
Does A.O. Smith Corporation pay dividends?
Yes, A.O. Smith Corporation (AOS) paid $1.38 per share in dividends during fiscal year 2025.
What is A.O. Smith Corporation's return on equity (ROE)?
A.O. Smith Corporation (AOS) has a return on equity of 29.4% for fiscal year 2025, measuring how efficiently the company generates profit from shareholder equity.
What is A.O. Smith Corporation's free cash flow?
A.O. Smith Corporation (AOS) generated $546.0M in free cash flow during fiscal year 2025. This represents a 15.2% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Free cash flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures, and is widely used to assess financial flexibility and shareholder value.
What is A.O. Smith Corporation's operating cash flow?
A.O. Smith Corporation (AOS) generated $616.8M in operating cash flow during fiscal year 2025, representing cash generated from core business activities.
What are A.O. Smith Corporation's total assets?
A.O. Smith Corporation (AOS) had $3.1B in total assets as of fiscal year 2025, including both current and long-term assets.
What are A.O. Smith Corporation's capital expenditures?
A.O. Smith Corporation (AOS) invested $70.8M in capital expenditures during fiscal year 2025, funding long-term assets and infrastructure.
How much does A.O. Smith Corporation spend on research and development?
A.O. Smith Corporation (AOS) invested $95.0M in research and development during fiscal year 2025.
What is A.O. Smith Corporation's current ratio?
A.O. Smith Corporation (AOS) had a current ratio of 1.50 as of fiscal year 2025, which is considered adequate.
What is A.O. Smith Corporation's debt-to-equity ratio?
A.O. Smith Corporation (AOS) had a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.06 as of fiscal year 2025, measuring the company's financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholder equity.
What is A.O. Smith Corporation's return on assets (ROA)?
A.O. Smith Corporation (AOS) had a return on assets of 17.4% for fiscal year 2025, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.
What is A.O. Smith Corporation's P/E ratio?
A.O. Smith Corporation (AOS) trades at 15.5x earnings, its market capitalization divided by net income of $500.3M net income, trailing 12 months to June 30, 2026. The market capitalization is $7.7B as of Oct 5, 2026; a multiple compares that price with a filed figure and says nothing about the quality of the business.
What is A.O. Smith Corporation's price-to-sales ratio?
A.O. Smith Corporation (AOS) trades at 2.0x sales, its market capitalization divided by revenue of $3.8B revenue, trailing 12 months to June 30, 2026. The market capitalization is $7.7B as of Oct 5, 2026; a multiple compares that price with a filed figure and says nothing about the quality of the business.
What is A.O. Smith Corporation's Altman Z-Score?
A.O. Smith Corporation (AOS) has an Altman Z-Score of 7.52, placing it in the Safe Zone (low bankruptcy risk). The Z-Score combines five financial ratios (working capital, retained earnings, EBIT, market capitalization, and revenue relative to total assets) to predict the likelihood of bankruptcy. Scores above 2.99 indicate financial safety while scores below 1.81 suggest financial distress. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
What is A.O. Smith Corporation's Piotroski F-Score?
A.O. Smith Corporation (AOS) has a Piotroski F-Score of 7 out of 8 computable signals; 1 of the nine could not be computed from available data, so the full-scale strength rating is not shown. The F-Score evaluates nine binary signals across profitability (positive ROA, positive cash flow, improving ROA, earnings quality), leverage (decreasing debt, improving liquidity, no share dilution), and operating efficiency (improving gross margin, improving asset turnover). Scores of 7 to 9 indicate strong and improving fundamentals. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Are A.O. Smith Corporation's earnings high quality?
A.O. Smith Corporation (AOS) has an earnings quality ratio of 1.13x, considered cash-backed (high quality). This ratio compares operating cash flow to net income. A ratio above 1.0x means the company generates more cash than its reported earnings, indicating sustainable, cash-backed profits. Ratios below 1.0x suggest earnings rely on accounting accruals rather than actual cash generation. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Can A.O. Smith Corporation cover its interest payments?
A.O. Smith Corporation (AOS) has an interest coverage ratio of 53.97x, meaning it can comfortably cover its interest obligations. This ratio divides operating income by interest expense. Ratios above 5x indicate strong debt-servicing ability, while ratios below 2x suggest the company may face difficulty meeting interest payments if earnings decline. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
How financially healthy is A.O. Smith Corporation?
A.O. Smith Corporation (AOS) scores 68 out of 100 on our Financial Health Score, indicating strong standing within its operating companies peer group. The score is a 0-100 composite of six dimensions (Profitability, Growth, Leverage, Liquidity, Cash Flow, Returns), each ranked as a percentile relative to companies in the same scoring family (banks against banks, REITs against REITs, and so on) rather than across all industries. It rates the quality of the business, not whether the stock is fairly priced, and is not financial advice. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.