Armstrong World Industries Inc (AWI) Stock Forecast Oct. 14, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 14, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · NYSE
Armstrong World Industries Inc (AWI) stock forecast summary
Our AI ranks Armstrong World Industries Inc outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
Armstrong World Industries Inc is a mid-cap company with a market capitalization of $6.96B. It ranks number 3 by market capitalization among the 9 Plastics Products, NEC issuers in our coverage with a current forecast. Its P/B Ratio of 7.87x is the highest of the 8 peers that report one. Its ROE of 35.7% is the highest of the 8 peers that report one.
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for AWI is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +1.3%, buy ≥ +0.5%, sell < -0.5%, strong sell < -1.6% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-14 signals)
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How AWI ranks among 5379 stocks
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Armstrong World Industries Inc (AWI) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Plastics Products, NEC peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | AWI | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $6.96B | 3/9 |
| P/E Ratio | 22.07x | 4/6 |
| P/B Ratio | 7.87x | 1/8 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.84% | 5/6 |
| EPS | $7.30 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $20.92 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $40.12 | – |
| FCF/Share | $5.84 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | AWI | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 35.7% | 1/8 |
| ROA | 15.7% | 2/8 |
| ROIC | 25.3% | 2/9 |
| Gross Margin | 40.3% | 4/9 |
| Operating Margin | 25.8% | 1/9 |
| Net Margin | 18.6% | 1/8 |
| EBT Margin | 24.2% | 1/9 |
| Tax Rate | 23.0% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | AWI | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.52x | 7/9 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.06x | 7/9 |
| D/E Ratio | 1.27x | 3/9 |
| Financial Leverage | 2.27x | 3/9 |
| Interest Coverage | 17.1x | 3/8 |
| Working Capital | $145M | 4/8 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | AWI | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $359M | 3/8 |
| Free Cash Flow | $247M | 3/8 |
| Capital Spending | -$112M | 5/8 |
| OCF Growth YoY | 17.4% | 6/8 |
| FCF Growth YoY | 12.9% | 5/7 |
| FCF/Sales | 14.6% | 2/8 |
| CapEx/Sales | 6.6% | 3/8 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | AWI | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.84x | 4/8 |
| Receivables Turnover | 9.4x | 2/7 |
| Inventory Turnover | 7.9x | 1/9 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 2.7x | 6/8 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 39 days | 6/7 |
| Days Inventory | 46 days | 9/9 |
Income Statement
| Metric | AWI | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $1.70B | 4/8 |
| Operating Income | $437M | 3/8 |
| Net Income | $315M | 2/8 |
| SG&A Expense | $359M | 3/7 |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $1.01B | 4/8 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | AWI | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends Per Share | $1.38 | – |
| Payout Ratio | 18.9% | 5/5 |
| Shares Outstanding | 42M | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $425M | 21.2% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $79M | 3.9% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $181M | 9.0% of assets |
| Inventory | $127M | 6.3% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $1.12B | 55.9% of assets |
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Armstrong World Industries Inc (AWI) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Armstrong World Industries Inc (Plastics Products, NEC): 9 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Alpha) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| AWI Armstrong World Industries Inc | ▼ | $6.96B |
| ENTG Entegris Inc | ▼ | $24.63B |
| ATR Aptargroup, Inc. | ▶ | $7.58B |
| NWL Newell Brands Inc. | ▶ | $2.38B |
| MYE Myers Industries Inc | ▶ | $1.15B |
| KRT Karat Packaging Inc. | ▶ | $1.07B |
| SWIM Latham Group, Inc. | ▲ | $716M |
| CMT Core Molding Technologies Inc | ▲ | $210M |
| NCL Northann Corp. | ▼ | $110K |
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Armstrong World Industries Inc (AWI) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Armstrong World Industries Inc (AWI) stock forecast?
Our AI ranks Armstrong World Industries Inc outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
How accurate are Armstrong World Industries Inc stock predictions?
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for AWI is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Armstrong World Industries Inc forecasts updated?
Armstrong World Industries Inc forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 14, 2026.
Which companies are Armstrong World Industries Inc's industry peers?
9 issuers in our coverage, AWI included, share the SEC industry code Plastics Products, NEC. The largest are: Entegris Inc (ENTG), Aptargroup, Inc. (ATR), Newell Brands Inc. (NWL), Myers Industries Inc (MYE), Karat Packaging Inc. (KRT), Latham Group, Inc. (SWIM).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.