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Quantitative factor alignment verified for current market regime.
Quant Score
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#3919
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Market Dominance
Manufacturing
Steel Works
$9M
Stephen D. Cotton
Aqua Metals, Inc. engages in the recycling of lead primarily in the United States. It produces and sells hard lead, lead compounds, and plastics. The company was incorporated in 2014 and headquartered in Reno, Nevada.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$UL UNILEVER PLC | 78 | 96 | 98 | 59 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$ASML ASML HOLDING NV | 77 | 89 | 86 | 83 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$ESLT ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD | 76 | 81 | 87 | 85 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$MT ArcelorMittal | 75 | 71 | 98 | 85 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$AMAT APPLIED MATERIALS INC /DE | 75 | 85 | 87 | 84 | 20.9x | 13.6x | 32.9% | 20.5% | 48.8% | 30.6% | 24.4% | 7.7% | 0.9% | 32.0x | $148.6B | VS | |
$SIMO Silicon Motion Technology CORP | 75 | 84 | 86 | 85 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$CODA Coda Octopus Group, Inc. | 74 | 83 | 90 | 79 | 16.3x | 11.9x | 7.4% | 7.5% | 68.3% | 19.5% | 18.2% | 29.0% | 0.0% | 0.0x | $84M | VS | |
$GSK GSK plc | 74 | 84 | 90 | 70 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$EFXT Enerflex Ltd. | 74 | 80 | 91 | 83 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$BUD Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV | 74 | 84 | 97 | 63 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$AQMS Aqua Metals, Inc. | 37 | 22 | 30 | 65 | - | - | -359.0% | -222.9% | - | - | - | - | 0.0% | 61.0x | $9M | ||
| SECTOR BENCH | - | - | - | - | - | 22.3x | 11.5x | -1.9% | 0.9% | 44.1% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 6.7% | 0.0% | 0.2x | - | REF |
Aqua Metals, Inc. (AQMS) receives a "Avoid" rating with a composite score of 36.9/100. It ranks #3919 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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Outperforming peers — winners tend to keep winning over 3-12 months
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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View All Ratings| Factor | Global | Sector | Tilt |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROFITABILITY | 22 | 5 | +17ALPHA |
| MOMENTUM | 65 | 67 | -2NEUTRAL |
| VALUATION | 30 | 20 | +10ALPHA |
| INVESTMENT | 25 | 13 | +12ALPHA |
| STABILITY | 10 | 2 | +8ALPHA |
| SHORT INT | 51 | 55 | -4NEUTRAL |
Global = full universe. Sector = relative to industry peers. Positive tilt indicates idiosyncratic strength.
ROE proxy -359.0% (sector -1.9%)
GM N/A vs sector 44%, OM N/A vs sector 3%
Capital turnover N/A
Rev growth N/A, 10yr history
Interest coverage -255.4x
Composite assessment of profitability, capital efficiency, and financial strength. Top-tier entities demonstrate sustainable cash flow generation and elite competitive moats.
Profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity
Efficiency of asset utilization
Pricing power and cost efficiency
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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.
We rate Aqua Metals, Inc. (AQMS) as Avoid with a composite score of 36.9/100 at a current price of $5.00. The stock falls in the bottom quintile, and the multi-factor weakness suggests a high probability of continued underperformance.
Aqua Metals, 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 36.9/100 places it at rank #3919 in our full universe.
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Stable competitive position in a defensive sector.
Below-average quality raises earnings sustainability concerns.
Vulnerability to macroeconomic shocks and interest rate volatility.
Aqua Metals, Inc. represents a avoid based on multi-factor quantitative performance.
Our quantitative model flags Aqua Metals, Inc. with an Avoid rating, assigning a composite score of 36.9/100 and 1 out of 5 stars. Ranked #3919 of 7,333 stocks, AQMS falls in the bottom tier across key factors. Historically, stocks with this profile have faced elevated risk of underperformance and capital loss.
Aqua Metals, Inc. registers a weak quality score of just 22/100, indicating significant profitability challenges. The company reports a return on equity of -359.0% (sector avg: -1.9%). Low quality scores are often associated with businesses in turnaround mode, early-stage growth, or structurally challenged industries.
With a value score of 30/100, AQMS appears somewhat expensive relative to its fundamentals. Key valuation metrics include a P/B ratio of 2.19x. Investors paying a premium here are likely betting on above-average growth or margin expansion to justify current prices.
Aqua Metals, Inc.'s investment score of 25/100 suggests limited reinvestment activity. Key growth metrics include a return on assets of -222.9% (sector: 0.9%). 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.
AQMS demonstrates moderate momentum with a score of 65/100, suggesting a neutral price trend without strong directional conviction. Revenue growth data is not currently available, while a beta of 5.07 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.
Aqua Metals, Inc. registers a low stability score of 10/100, indicating high volatility and potentially stressed financial conditions. Key stability metrics include a beta of 5.07 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 61.00x (sector avg: 0.2x). Stocks at this level carry elevated capital loss risk and may be unsuitable for conservative portfolios without careful risk management.
The short interest score of 51/100 for AQMS suggests somewhat elevated bearish positioning by institutional traders. Specific risk factors include high market sensitivity (beta: 5.07), elevated leverage (D/E: 61.00x), micro-cap liquidity risk. With a $9M market cap (micro-cap), Aqua Metals, Inc. may experience above-average volatility. Investors should consider whether the short thesis has merit or if it creates a potential short-squeeze opportunity.
Aqua Metals, Inc. is a micro-cap company in the Manufacturing sector, ranked #0 of 50 in its sector (100th percentile) and #3919 of 7,333 overall (47th percentile). Key comparisons include ROE of -359.0% trailing the -1.9% sector median. This top-quartile standing reflects exceptional competitive strength relative to Manufacturing peers.
While AQMS 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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Improvement in Stability (10) would have the largest impact on the composite score.
ROE 18796% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN (FAVORABLE)
Debt/Equity 28948% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN
Div. Yield NaN% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
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