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AGCO AGCO

United StatesIndustrials · Farm & Heavy Construction MachineryUSD
5.1AI score
Rank 1,622 of 2,130
better than 21% of companies
109.15USD
▲ 6.3% in one year
AGCO MSCI World +22.1%
Average analyst target
124.73 USD (+14.3%)
15 analysts
52-wk low 98.22High 143.78
📈 Chart on TradingView ↗(affiliate link)Analysis of 08/10/2026

What does it do?

AGCO Corporation is a global manufacturer and distributor of agricultural machinery, including tractors, harvesters, and precision equipment, sold under brands such as Fendt, Massey Ferguson, and Valtra.

Key points

from its scores
  • ✓Attractive valuation7.1
  • ✕Weak growth1.6
  • ✕Little or no dividend4.5
  • ✕Little competitive advantage4.6

AI analysis

bottom line, main risk, context and news
Bottom line

Hold pending signs of stabilization in agricultural machinery demand and margins; the valuation is not enough to compensate for the sharp drop in earnings.

AGCO presents an attractive valuation profile (P/E 15.1, FCF yield 5.89%) but with a business in clear slowdown: revenue is down 1% and profit has collapsed 74.4%, with an operating margin of only 5.73%. Financial health is acceptable (ND/EBITDA 2.29), but quality and growth are weak, suggesting the apparent value may be a trap if the agricultural cycle does not improve.

⚠ Main risk

The main risk is the cyclical nature of the agricultural equipment business: the sharp drop in profit (-74.4%) and the low operating margin (5.73%) indicate that the company is highly sensitive to farmer profitability and crop prices, which could continue to deteriorate.

Context and risks

AGCO is a global manufacturer of agricultural machinery with significant exposure to emerging markets and to the evolution of agricultural commodity prices. The weakness in revenue growth and the sharp drop in profit reflect a challenging demand environment. The main risk is the cyclical nature of the agricultural equipment business, which depends on farmer profitability and crop prices, factors that could continue to pressure results.

Is AGCO stock cheap or expensive?

at the analysis date
Cheaper than its sector

On P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades 35% below the Industrials median on average.

MultipleCompanySectorDifference
P/E15.125.4−41%
EV / EBITDA10.114.5−30%
Price / book1.94.1−54%
Price / sales0.72.1−64%

Sector: median of the 388 Industrials companies analysed. In bold, the multiples used for the comparison.

Valuation score: 7.1 out of 10 (median for Industrials: 5.0).

Average analyst target: 124.73 USD, +14.3% versus the price.

A discount may reflect more risk or slower growth than its sector: Financial health 5.7 (sector 6.4), Growth 1.6 (sector 6.6).

Indicative fair value · USD
Graham110.62▲ +1% vs price
Cash flow (DCF)102.75▼ −6% vs price
Dividends26.97▼ −75% vs price
Price109.15at the analysis date

Classic formulas with standard assumptions (3.4% growth, 8-9% discount rate). Indicative only: they change a lot with the assumptions and are not a recommendation.

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Score by category

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Financial healthiFair5.7Industrials median: 6.4
Quality / MoatiWeak4.6Industrials median: 5.8
ValuationiGood7.1Industrials median: 5.0
GrowthiPoor1.6Industrials median: 6.6
DividendiWeak4.5Industrials median: 5.4
MomentumiWeak4.6Industrials median: 5.9
Risk & ContextiFair5.4Industrials median: 6.0
Industrials median7 or more 5 to 7 under 5

Key metrics

at the analysis date · compared with the Industrials median
P/Ei
15.1
Industrials: 25.4below
EV / EBITDAi
10.1
Industrials: 14.5below
ROEi
11.8%
Industrials: 16.9%below
Operating margini
5.7%
Industrials: 12.4%below
Net debt / EBITDAi
2.29
Industrials: 1.58above
Revenue growthi
−1.0%
Industrials: +9.2%below

Valuation

P/E
15.1
Forward P/E
14.6
EV / EBITDA
10.1
Price / book
1.9
Price / sales
0.7
PEG
0.92
Market cap
7.6B USD
Enterprise value
10.3B USD

Profitability

ROE
11.8%
ROA
3.5%
ROIC (approx.)
8.5%
Gross margin
25.3%
Operating margin
5.7%
Net margin
5.2%
Free cash flow
450.3M USD
FCF yield
5.9%
Cash conversion
45%

Solvency

Total debt
2.9B USD
Net debt
2.3B USD
Cash
573.4M USD
EBITDA
1.0B USD
Net debt / EBITDA
2.29
Debt / equity
66.05
Current ratio
1.32
Quick ratio
0.45

Growth

Revenue growth
−1.0%
Earnings growth
−74.4%
EPS (TTM)
7.23 USD
EPS (forward)
7.47 USD

Dividend

Dividend yield
1.1%
Payout
16.2%

Risk and market

Beta
1.07
Analyst consensus
Buy (15)
Target price
124.73 USD
52-week range
98.22 – 143.78

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Frequently asked questions about AGCO

Is AGCO stock cheap or expensive?

On P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades 35% below the Industrials median on average. Valuation score: 7.1 out of 10 (median for Industrials: 5.0). Average analyst target: 124.73 USD, +14.3% versus the price. This is not investment advice.

What score does AGCO get on MeridIAn Screener?

It scores 5.1 out of 10, rank 1,622 of 2,130 (better than 21% of the companies analysed). Its strongest category is Valuation (7.1) and its weakest, Growth (1.6). Analysis of 08/10/2026.

What is AGCO's P/E ratio?

Its P/E is 15.1: the share price equals 15.1 times earnings per share over the last 12 months. The Industrials median is 25.4. Based on the earnings analysts expect, the forward P/E is 14.6.

How much is AGCO worth on the stock market?

Its market capitalisation is 7.6B USD and its enterprise value, debt included, is 10.3B USD.

How much debt does AGCO have?

Its net debt (debt minus cash) is 2.3B USD. That is 2.29 times its EBITDA; the Industrials median is 1.58.

Does AGCO pay a dividend?

Yes: its dividend yield is 1.10% and it pays out 16% of its earnings.

How has AGCO stock performed over the last year?

It has risen 6.3% over the last year, excluding dividends. Over the last 52 weeks it has traded between 98.22 and 143.78 USD. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

What do analysts think of AGCO?

15 analysts cover it; their average recommendation is “Buy” and their average target is 124.73 USD (+14.3% versus the price). It is an estimate, not market data.