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#3655
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Market Dominance
Manufacturing
Pharmaceutical Products
$8M
Cary J. Claiborne
Adial Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was founded in 2010 and is based in Charlottesville, Virginia. Its lead product is AD04, a selective serotonin-3 antagonist, which is in Phase III clinical trial for the treatment of alcohol use disorder. The company also focuses on developing drug candidates for non-opioid pain reduction.
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| Stock | Rating | Score▼ | Quality | Value | Momentum | P/E | EV/EBITDA | ROE | ROA | Gross Mgn | Op Mgn | Net Mgn | Rev Growth | Div Yield | D/E | Mkt Cap | AUDIT |
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$UL UNILEVER PLC | 78 | 96 | 98 | 59 | - | - | 28.5% | 8.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 10.4% | -4.6% | 3.3% | 0.0x | $141.8B | VS | |
$ASML ASML HOLDING NV | 77 | 89 | 86 | 83 | - | - | 46.1% | 16.6% | 51.3% | 31.9% | 26.8% | -4.0% | 1.0% | 25.0x | $272.1B | VS | |
$ESLT ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD | 76 | 81 | 87 | 85 | - | - | 10.3% | 3.1% | 24.1% | 7.2% | 4.7% | 14.3% | 0.8% | 25.0x | $11.4B | VS | |
$MT ArcelorMittal | 75 | 71 | 98 | 85 | - | - | 2.2% | 1.5% | 9.3% | 5.3% | 2.2% | -8.5% | 2.2% | 16.0x | $18.9B | VS | |
$AMAT APPLIED MATERIALS INC /DE | 75 | 85 | 87 | 84 | 20.9x | 13.6x | 35.5% | 19.8% | 48.7% | 29.2% | 24.7% | 4.4% | 0.8% | 32.0x | $181.9B | VS | |
$SIMO Silicon Motion Technology CORP | 75 | 84 | 86 | 85 | - | - | 11.8% | 8.8% | 45.9% | 11.3% | 11.1% | 25.7% | 3.7% | 0.0x | $1.8B | VS | |
$CODA Coda Octopus Group, Inc. | 74 | 83 | 90 | 79 | 16.3x | 11.9x | 7.6% | 7.0% | 66.5% | 17.1% | 15.6% | 39.0% | 0.0% | 0.0x | $115M | VS | |
$GSK GSK plc | 74 | 84 | 90 | 70 | - | - | 22.6% | 4.9% | 71.2% | 12.8% | 9.4% | 1.7% | 5.9% | 124.0x | $72.1B | VS | |
$EFXT Enerflex Ltd. | 74 | 80 | 91 | 83 | - | - | 3.0% | 1.1% | 20.9% | 7.3% | 1.3% | 3.0% | 0.9% | 67.0x | $1.2B | VS | |
$BUD Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV | 74 | 84 | 97 | 63 | - | - | 8.2% | 3.5% | 55.3% | 25.9% | 12.4% | 0.7% | 1.7% | 0.0x | $87.0B | VS | |
$ADIL ADIAL PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. | 39 | 27 | 9 | 51 | - | - | -181.4% | -144.4% | - | - | - | - | 0.0% | 26.0x | $8M | ||
| SECTOR BENCH | - | - | - | - | - | 22.3x | 11.5x | -2.5% | -0.1% | 42.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 5.9% | 0.0% | 0.2x | - | REF |
ADIAL PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. (ADIL) receives a "Avoid" rating with a composite score of 39.1/100. It ranks #3655 out of 7,333 stocks in our coverage universe and carries a 1-star rating. Ratings are driven by a 6-factor quantitative model measuring quality, value, momentum, investment, stability, and short interest.
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Cary J. Claiborne
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Audit Verdict: Lower quality and stability scores may indicate governance concerns.
No recent insider transactions available for ADIL
In-line with peers — no strong momentum signal
Expensive relative to fundamentals — limited margin of safety
Weak fundamentals — higher risk of value trap
High volatility — wider range of outcomes increases timing risk
Aggressive spending — empire-building risk, dilutive growth
Below-average composite — caution warranted
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Relative valuation derived from Manufacturing sector benchmarks. Model weights: EV/EBITDA (40%), P/B (35%), P/S (25%). Re-calculated daily.
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ROE proxy -181.4% (sector -2.5%)
GM N/A vs sector 43%, OM N/A vs sector 1%
Capital turnover N/A
Rev growth N/A, 8yr history
Interest coverage N/A
Composite assessment of profitability, capital efficiency, and financial strength. Top-tier entities demonstrate sustainable cash flow generation and elite competitive moats.
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Efficiency of asset utilization
Pricing power and cost efficiency
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Bottom-line profitability
The Quality factor evaluates the persistence and magnitude of realized cash flows. Companies with scores >70 exhibit superior pricing power and structural financial resilience through diverse economic regimes.
Our uncertainty rating tracks the predictability of future cash flows and potential for permanent capital loss. Moderate visibility with standard industry cyclicality.
Our quantitative model flags ADIAL PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. with an Avoid rating, assigning a composite score of 39.1/100 and 1 out of 5 stars. Ranked #3655 of 7,333 stocks, ADIL falls in the bottom tier across key factors. Historically, stocks with this profile have faced elevated risk of underperformance and capital loss.
ADIL's quality score of 27/100 is below average, suggesting challenges with profitability or capital efficiency. The company reports a return on equity of -181.4% (sector avg: -2.5%). Investors should examine whether management is actively addressing these weaknesses or if they reflect structural industry headwinds.
ADIL registers a value score of just 9/100, suggesting the stock trades at a significant premium to its fundamental metrics. Key valuation metrics include a P/B ratio of 0.60x. High-premium valuations like this require strong future execution to avoid multiple compression, and downside risk is elevated if growth disappoints.
ADIAL PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.'s investment score of 25/100 suggests limited reinvestment activity. Key growth metrics include a return on assets of -144.4% (sector: -0.1%). While this can be positive for mature, cash-generative businesses returning capital to shareholders, it may also signal a lack of growth opportunities or management conservatism.
ADIL demonstrates moderate momentum with a score of 51/100, suggesting a neutral price trend without strong directional conviction. Revenue growth data is not currently available, while a beta of 0.87 reflects its sensitivity to broader market moves. Moderate momentum may indicate the stock is consolidating or transitioning between trends, warranting close monitoring of upcoming catalysts.
ADIAL PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. registers a low stability score of 3/100, indicating high volatility and potentially stressed financial conditions. Key stability metrics include a beta of 0.87 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 26.00x (sector avg: 0.2x). Stocks at this level carry elevated capital loss risk and may be unsuitable for conservative portfolios without careful risk management.
ADIL carries a short interest score of 78/100, indicating moderate short selling activity. This is a neutral reading — not enough to signal systemic bearishness, but worth monitoring. Specific risk factors include elevated leverage (D/E: 26.00x), micro-cap liquidity risk. At $8M market cap (micro-cap), ADIAL PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. offers reasonable institutional liquidity.
ADIAL PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. is a micro-cap company in the Manufacturing sector, ranked #0 of 50 in its sector (100th percentile) and #3655 of 7,333 overall (50th percentile). Key comparisons include ROE of -181.4% trailing the -2.5% sector median. This top-quartile standing reflects exceptional competitive strength relative to Manufacturing peers.
While ADIL currently exhibits a AVOID profile, superior opportunities exist within the MANUFACTURING sector. Our model identifies several "Strong Buy" candidates with higher quality scores and more attractive valuations among direct industry competitors.
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ROE 7215% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN (FAVORABLE)
Debt/Equity 12900% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN
Div. Yield NaN% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
AUDIT DATA AS OF SEP 30, 2025 (Q2 FY2025)
We rate ADIAL PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. (ADIL) as Avoid with a composite score of 39.1/100 at a current price of $2.48. The stock falls in the bottom quintile of our universe across key quantitative factors, and the multi-factor weakness suggests a high probability of continued underperformance.
The rating is primarily driven by strength in momentum (51th percentile) and quality (27th percentile), which together account for the majority of the composite score. Offsetting weakness in stability (3th percentile) and value (9th percentile) tempers our overall conviction. We assign a No Moat rating (20/100), High uncertainty, and Poor capital allocation.
Key items to watch: valuation compression risk if growth disappoints. Any material change in these dynamics could warrant a reassessment of our rating. The moat trend is stable, which suggests the competitive landscape is stable for now.
ADIAL PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. holds a top-quartile position (#0 of 50) within the Manufacturing sector, based on our composite quantitative scoring across quality, value, momentum, and stability factors. The composite score of 39.1/100 places it at rank #3655 in our full 7,333-stock universe. At $8M in market capitalization, ADIAL PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. is a small-cap player in the Manufacturing space, which limits certain scale advantages but may allow for more agile strategic execution.
Momentum indicators (51th percentile) are neutral regarding the near-term price trend. Revenue growth data is unavailable, limiting our ability to confirm whether momentum is fundamentally supported.
Margin data is not available for ADIAL PHARMACEUTICALS, INC., which limits our assessment of the company's cost structure and operating efficiency. We rely on factor-based signals to infer business quality in the absence of detailed margin data.
At a current price of $2.48, ADIAL PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. is trading at a premium to fundamental value. Our value factor score of 9/100 reflects a composite assessment across multiple valuation metrics including price-to-earnings, price-to-book, EV/EBITDA, and price-to-sales ratios relative to both sector peers and the broader market. The premium valuation implies the market is pricing in significant future growth or quality improvements that are not yet fully reflected in current fundamentals.
The stock currently trades at P/B of 0.6x. We evaluate these multiples in the context of both absolute levels and sector-relative positioning to form our valuation view.
A conservative balance sheet (26% D/E) provides financial flexibility for acquisitions, buybacks, or weathering economic downturns without dilution.
The Avoid rating (composite 39.1/100) reflects multi-factor weakness, and historically, stocks in this scoring range have underperformed the market by a meaningful margin.
Below-average quality (27th percentile) raises durability concerns about the fundamental profile and increases the risk of negative earnings surprises.
Elevated short interest (78th percentile) indicates that sophisticated market participants are betting against the stock.
We assign a High uncertainty rating to ADIAL PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.. Key risk factors include below-average price stability (3th percentile), weak quality scores (27th percentile). The wide range of potential outcomes widens our fair value estimate and increases the possibility of permanent capital impairment. Investors considering this name should size positions accordingly and demand a meaningful margin of safety before initiating.
Specific risk factors that inform our assessment include: below-average price stability (3th percentile); weak quality scores (27th percentile). Each of these factors independently widens the distribution of potential outcomes, and in combination they create a risk profile that demands careful position sizing. The stability factor at the 3th percentile and quality factor at the 27th percentile provide a quantitative summary of the overall risk landscape.
Key risk mitigants include: conservative leverage (26% D/E) limits balance sheet risk. These factors partially offset the identified risks and provide downside protection in adverse scenarios. On balance, the risk-reward profile warrants caution and disciplined position management.
We rate ADIAL PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.'s capital allocation as Poor. Key concerns include low returns on equity (-181.4%), weak asset returns (ROA -144.4%). Exemplary capital allocators generate ROE above 20% and maintain conservative leverage — ADIAL PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. significantly underperforms these benchmarks, raising questions about management's ability to create shareholder value.
Investors should scrutinize management's reinvestment decisions and balance sheet trajectory before committing capital. Poor capital allocation often compounds over time: overlevered balance sheets limit strategic flexibility, while low returns on capital destroy shareholder value. We would need to see sustained improvement in profitability metrics and balance sheet discipline before considering an upgrade.
In summary, ADIAL PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. receives a Avoid rating with a composite score of 39.1/100 (rank #3655 of 7,333). Our quantitative framework assigns a No Moat (20/100, trend: stable), High uncertainty, and Poor capital allocation. The average factor score across quality, value, momentum, stability, and investment is 23/100.
Our analysis does not support a constructive view on ADIAL PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. at this time. The combination of limited competitive advantages, high uncertainty, and poor capital allocation suggests unfavorable risk-reward at current levels. We recommend investors avoid new positions and existing holders consider reducing exposure.
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We do not assign ADIAL PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. a meaningful economic moat, scoring 20/100 on our composite assessment. Current fundamentals do not demonstrate the kind of durable competitive advantages — such as superior returns on invested capital, margin superiority, or reinvestment efficiency — that would protect the company from competitive erosion over the long term. The highest-scoring pillar, margin superiority, reached only 10/20.
The strongest moat sources are margin superiority (10/20) and financial resilience (6.1/20). GM N/A vs sector 43%, OM N/A vs sector 1%. Interest coverage N/A. These pillars form the core of ADIAL PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.'s competitive identity and are the primary drivers of excess returns in our framework.
Areas of relative weakness include reinvestment efficiency (0/20) and growth durability (0.9/20). Capital turnover N/A. Improvement in these areas could meaningfully widen the moat over time, while deterioration would be an early warning of competitive erosion.
Our moat trend assessment is Stable. Multi-year ROIC and operating margin trajectories show neither meaningful improvement nor deterioration, suggesting the competitive position is steady. We expect ADIAL PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.'s moat profile to remain largely unchanged absent a material shift in return on capital or industry dynamics.
Key profit drivers are not clearly identifiable from current fundamentals. This may reflect a company in transition, a cyclical downturn, or structural challenges in the business model. We assign a quality factor of 27/100 which further underscores our concern regarding earnings sustainability.
Return metrics include ROE of -181.4% and ROA of -144.4%. Relative to the Manufacturing sector, sector comparison data is limited, and ROE of -181.4% compares to a sector median of -2.5%.
The balance sheet reflects a conservatively managed balance sheet with D/E of 26%. The sector median D/E is 0%, putting ADIAL PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. at higher leverage than the typical peer. Overall balance sheet health is adequate for the current business environment.
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Company Highlights Advanced Partnering Discussions as AD04 Advances Toward Phase 3GLEN ALLEN, Va., Feb. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adial Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADIL) (“Adial” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for the treatment and prevention of addiction and related disorders, today announced that it received notice from Nasdaq on February 23, 2026, that the Company has regained compliance with the minimum bid price requiremen
Regulatory Shift Could Significantly Lower Phase 3 Costs and Accelerate Path Toward NDA Submission for AD04GLEN ALLEN, Va., Feb. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adial Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADIL) (“Adial” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for the treatment and prevention of addiction and related disorders, today highlighted recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) policy direction described by FDA Commissioner Martin A. Makar
GLEN ALLEN, Va., Feb. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adial Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADIL) (“Adial” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for the treatment and prevention of addiction and related disorders, today announced that Cary Claiborne, CEO of Adial, will be presenting at the Oppenheimer 36th Annual Healthcare Life Sciences Conference which will be held virtually February 25 - 26, 2026. Adial’s presentation is scheduled for Wednes
Adial Pharma (ADIL) announces a 1-for-25 reverse stock split on Feb. 5, 2026 to meet Nasdaq’s $1 bid rule; shares fell 21%.
Common Stock Will Begin Trading on Split-Adjusted Basis on February 6, 2026GLEN ALLEN, Va., Feb. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adial Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADIL) (“Adial” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for the treatment and prevention of addiction and related disorders, today announced that it will effect a 1-for-25 reverse stock split (the “Reverse Split”) of its common stock, par value $0.001 per share (“Common Stock”), that