Sono-Tek (Sono-Tek) GF Value Rank : 10 (As of May. 10, 2024)

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What is Sono-Tek GF Value Rank?

Sono-Tek has the GF Value Rank of 10.

The GF Value Rank is determined by the price-to-GF-Value (P/GF Value) ratio, a proprietary metric calculated based on historical multiples along with an adjustment factor based on a company's past returns and growth and future estimates of the business' performance.

GuruFocus found that for valuation, we cannot simply give stocks a better GF Value rank simply because they have a lower P/GF Value ratio. Backtesting shows that over the long term, the two worst-performing groups are the most expensive group (with the highest P/GF Value ratio) and the least expensive group (with the lowest P/GF Value ratio).

We can understand why the most expensive group underperforms. We were initially puzzled by the underperformance of the least expensive group, but we realized there is a reason why some stocks are super cheap. If they look too undervalued, it is often because the businesses behind them are poor quality. The market realized this and gave them low valuations. In a way, the market is efficient.

After multiple backtesting analyses, we granted the stocks in third-cheapest percentile the highest GF Value rank, as they have performed the best over a full market cycle. Stock performance is actually not as sensitive to valuation as it is to growth and profitability. On average, the companies in the 20%-50% valuation groups have similar performances. Therefore, we should avoid the most expensive and the least expensive stocks. We can be more tolerant of valuation.

Please click GF Score to see more details on the GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Competitive Comparison of Sono-Tek's GF Value Rank

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Sono-Tek's GF Value Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Value Rank data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

Sono-Tek's GF Value Rank Distribution in the Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Sono-Tek's GF Value Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sono-Tek's GF Value Rank falls into.

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Sono-Tek (Sono-Tek) Business Description

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Address

2012 Route 9W, Milton, NY, USA, 12547

Website

https://www.sono-tek.com

Sono-Tek Corp designs and manufactures ultrasonic coating systems that apply precise, thin film coatings to a multitude of products for the microelectronics/electronics, alternative energy, medical and industrial markets, including specialized glass applications in construction and automotive. It sell products to emerging research and development and other markets. Its ultrasonic nozzle systems use high frequency, ultrasonic vibrations that atomize liquids into minute drops that can be applied to surfaces at low velocity providing thin layers of protective materials over a surface such as glass or metals.

Executives

Robb William Engle	officer: VP	164 LUCAS AVENUE, KINGSTON NY 12401
Christopher L Coccio	director, officer: CEO & President	SONO-TEK CORP, 2012 RT 9W, MILTON NY 12547
Philip A Strasburg	director, officer: Treasurer	19380 CEDAR GLEN DR., BOCA RATON FL 33434
Joseph Riemer	officer: Vice President of Engineering	SONO-TEK CORP, 2012 RT 9W, MILTON NY 12547
Stephen James Bagley	officer: Chief Financial Officer	SONO-TEK CORPORATION, 2012 ROUTE 9W, MILTON NY 12547
Christopher Cichetti	officer: Vice President	SONO-TEK CORP., 2012 RT 9W, MILTON NY 12547
Maria T Kuha	officer: VP	9 SUNRISE DRIVE, MILTON NY 12547
Carol A O'donnell	director	540 JOAN DRIVE, FAIRFILED CT 06824-2207
Eric Haskell	director	518 CANDACE LANE, VILLANOVA PA 19085
Samuel Schwartz	director, 10 percent owner, other: Chairman	877 ROUTE 9W, UPPER GRANDVIEW NY 10960
Bennett Bruntil	officer: Vice President	351 DUBOIS ROAD, NEW PALTZ NY 12561
Handler Edward J Iii	director	31 HANCOCK LANE, DARIEN CT 06820-2511
R Stephen Harshbarger	officer: Vice President of Sales	ROUTE 22, PAWLING NY 12564
Donald F Mowbray	director	103 JENKINS ROAD, BURNT HILLS NY 12027
Norwood Venture Corp	other: Former 10% Owner	174 DEZENZO LANE, WEST ORANGE NJ 07052