Company Description
Avalon Holdings Corporation (AWX) is a waste management company that also operates leisure and hospitality assets. According to company disclosures, Avalon Holdings Corporation provides waste management services to industrial, commercial, municipal and governmental customers in selected northeastern and midwestern U.S. markets. Its activities in this area include waste management services, captive landfill management services and salt water injection well operations.
In addition to its waste management services, Avalon Holdings Corporation owns Avalon Resorts and Clubs Inc. The company states that this subsidiary includes the operation of a hotel and its associated resort amenities, four golf courses and related country clubs and a multipurpose recreation center. These golf and related operations generate revenues from food, beverage and merchandise sales and other golf and related activities, as reflected in the company’s reported segment information.
Avalon Holdings Corporation’s financial results are commonly discussed in terms of two broad areas: waste management services and golf and related operations. In its public earnings releases, the company presents net operating revenues and operating costs for waste management services, as well as separate line items for food, beverage and merchandise sales and other golf and related operations. This structure highlights the dual nature of the business, combining environmental services with resort and club operations.
The company has reported its results over multiple years through quarterly and annual press releases. These releases show that Avalon Holdings Corporation reports net operating revenues, operating income or loss, interest expense, other income, income before income taxes, provision for income taxes, and net income or loss attributable to Avalon Holdings Corporation common shareholders. They also show the presence of non-controlling interests in subsidiaries, which affect the allocation of net income or loss between Avalon Holdings Corporation shareholders and non-controlling interests.
Balance sheet data included in the company’s public releases indicate that Avalon Holdings Corporation reports current assets such as cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, unbilled membership dues receivable, inventories, prepaid expenses and other current assets. Noncurrent items include property and equipment, property and equipment under finance leases, operating lease right-of-use assets, restricted cash, noncurrent deferred tax assets and other assets. On the liabilities side, the company reports current portions of long-term debt and lease obligations, accounts payable, accrued payroll and other compensation, accrued taxes, deferred membership dues revenue and other liabilities and accrued expenses, along with longer-term debt, line of credit balances, lease obligations and an asset retirement obligation.
Avalon Holdings Corporation is incorporated in Ohio, as indicated in its Form 8-K filing. The same filing shows that the company has a line of credit agreement with a lender, which has been amended through a Change in Terms Agreement. This agreement extended the maturity date of the line of credit, and the filing notes the amount drawn under the line of credit at the time of the amendment. The company files reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Form 8-K for material events.
According to repeated statements in its earnings releases, Avalon Holdings Corporation’s waste management services are focused on selected northeastern and midwestern U.S. markets. The company’s golf and related operations, managed through Avalon Resorts and Clubs Inc., include a hotel with resort amenities, four golf courses, related country clubs and a multipurpose recreation center. Together, these operations form the basis of Avalon Holdings Corporation’s business as presented in its public financial information.
Stock Performance
Avalon Holdings (AWX) stock last traded at $2.60. Over the past 12 months, the stock has lost 8.4%. At a market capitalization of $10.1M, AWX is classified as a micro-cap stock with approximately 3.9M shares outstanding.
Latest News
Avalon Holdings has 10 recent news articles. Of the recent coverage, 6 articles coincided with positive price movement and 3 with negative movement. Key topics include earnings. View all AWX news →
SEC Filings
Avalon Holdings has filed 5 recent SEC filings, including 1 Form 144, 1 Form DEF 14A, 1 Form 10-K, 1 Form 10-Q. The most recent filing was submitted on March 20, 2026. SEC filings provide transparency into a company's financial condition, material events, and regulatory compliance. View all AWX SEC filings →
Financial Highlights
Avalon Holdings generated $83.8M in revenue over the trailing twelve months, retaining a 20.6% gross margin, operating income reached $3.1M (3.7% operating margin), and net income was $1.3M, reflecting a 1.6% net profit margin. The company generated $3.4M in operating cash flow. With a current ratio of 0.94, short-term liquidity bears monitoring.
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Short Interest History
Short interest in Avalon Holdings (AWX) currently stands at 11.2 thousand shares, down 25.7% from the previous reporting period, representing 0.6% of the float. Over the past 12 months, short interest has increased by 336.8%. This relatively low short interest suggests limited bearish sentiment. The 6.3 days to cover indicates moderate liquidity for short covering.
Days to Cover History
Days to cover for Avalon Holdings (AWX) currently stands at 6.3 days, up 85.5% from the previous period. This moderate days-to-cover ratio suggests reasonable liquidity for short covering, requiring about a week of average trading volume. The days to cover has increased 525% over the past year, indicating either rising short interest or declining trading volume. The ratio has shown significant volatility over the period, ranging from 1.0 to 6.3 days.
AWX Company Profile & Sector Positioning
Avalon Holdings (AWX) operates in the Waste Management industry within the broader Refuse Systems sector and is listed on the NYSE.
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