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Seeking Alpha
6 months ago
American Vanguard Should Recover Its Cyclical Margins, And It's A Buy
AVD offers differentiated, branded agrochemicals with global distribution, but lacks patent protection and faces cyclical demand tied to corn prices. Recent operational challenges, including a major product recall and impairments, led to significant one-time losses, but normalized margins could yield $15–21 million in net income. Despite financial and regulatory risks, AVD's secular 5-6% growth and current valuation suggest a 15% potential yield, making shares attractive for a small position.