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Verdict
Quantitative factor alignment verified for current market regime.
Quant Score
Rank
#1015
Positioning
Market Dominance
Manufacturing
Computer Software
$13M
Michael Zacharski and Paul W. Chang
Brand Engagement Network, Inc. provides conversational AI assistants. Brand Engagement Network, Inc. was formerly known as Blockchain Exchange Network Inc. and changed its name to Brand Engagement Network, Inc. in April 2023. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Jackson, Wyoming.
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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 | |
$BNAI Brand Engagement Network Inc. | 57 | 28 | 40 | 99 | - | - | -318.8% | -67.3% | 100.0% | -28114.9% | -8443.8% | 20.2% | 0.0% | 374.0x | $13M | ||
| SECTOR BENCH | - | - | - | - | - | 22.3x | 11.5x | -1.9% | 0.9% | 44.1% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 6.7% | 0.0% | 0.2x | - | REF |
Brand Engagement Network Inc. (BNAI) receives a "Hold" rating with a composite score of 57.1/100. It ranks #1015 out of 7,333 stocks in our coverage universe and carries a 3-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
Fair valuation relative to peers
Weak fundamentals — higher risk of value trap
High volatility — wider range of outcomes increases timing risk
Aggressive spending — empire-building risk, dilutive growth
Mid-range overall rating
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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 | 28 | 13 | +15ALPHA |
| MOMENTUM | 99 | 100 | -1NEUTRAL |
| VALUATION | 40 | 29 | +11ALPHA |
| INVESTMENT | 25 | 23 | +2NEUTRAL |
| STABILITY | 31 | 17 | +14ALPHA |
| SHORT INT | 88 | 97 | -9DRAG |
Global = full universe. Sector = relative to industry peers. Positive tilt indicates idiosyncratic strength.
ROIC -63.5% vs WACC 9.8% (spread -73.2%)
GM 100% vs sector 44%, OM -28115% vs sector 3%
Capital turnover 0.02x, R&D intensity 19.3%
Rev growth 20%, 4yr history
Interest coverage -5.9x
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
Core business profitability
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.
We rate Brand Engagement Network Inc. (BNAI) as a Hold with a composite score of 57.1/100 at a current price of $31.29. The stock presents a mixed quantitative picture — neither compelling enough to warrant new accumulation nor weak enough to justify selling.
Brand Engagement Network 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 57.1/100 places it at rank #1015 in our full universe.
The near-term outlook is constructive, with revenue growing at 20% and momentum in the 99th percentile confirming positive market sentiment. The combination of strong top-line growth and favorable price dynamics suggests the company is executing well on its growth strategy.
No Moat
Very High
Poor
Fair Value
Gross margins of 100% signal strong pricing power.
Positive momentum indicates institutional accumulation.
Stable competitive position in a defensive sector.
Leverage of 374% D/E amplifies downside risk.
Below-average quality raises earnings sustainability concerns.
Vulnerability to macroeconomic shocks and interest rate volatility.
Brand Engagement Network Inc. represents a hold based on multi-factor quantitative performance.
Our model assigns Brand Engagement Network Inc. a Hold rating, with a composite score of 57.1/100 and 3 out of 5 stars. Ranked #1015 of 7,333 stocks, BNAI presents a mixed quantitative picture — neither compelling enough to initiate new positions nor weak enough to warrant selling. Investors already holding may consider maintaining their position while monitoring for changes in the factor profile.
BNAI's quality score of 28/100 is below average, suggesting challenges with profitability or capital efficiency. The company reports a return on equity of -318.8% (sector avg: -1.9%), gross margins of 100.0% (sector avg: 44.1%), net margins of -8443.8% (sector avg: 1.0%). Investors should examine whether management is actively addressing these weaknesses or if they reflect structural industry headwinds.
With a value score of 40/100, BNAI appears somewhat expensive relative to its fundamentals. Key valuation metrics include a P/B ratio of 32.10x. Investors paying a premium here are likely betting on above-average growth or margin expansion to justify current prices.
Brand Engagement Network Inc.'s investment score of 25/100 suggests limited reinvestment activity. Key growth metrics include revenue growth of 20.2% vs. a sector average of 6.7% and a return on assets of -67.3% (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.
Brand Engagement Network Inc. (BNAI) is exhibiting exceptional momentum with a score of 99/100, placing it among the strongest trending stocks in the market. Revenue growth stands at 20.2% year-over-year, while a beta of -1.30 reflects its sensitivity to broader market moves. Stocks with momentum scores this high have historically outperformed over the following 3–12 months, suggesting BNAI may continue to benefit from strong institutional interest and positive price trends.
BNAI's stability score of 31/100 signals elevated volatility and/or leverage concerns. Key stability metrics include a beta of -1.30 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 374.00x (sector avg: 0.2x). Investors should be prepared for wider-than-average price swings and consider position sizing accordingly to manage portfolio risk.
BNAI's short interest factor score of 88/100 indicates very low short selling activity relative to peers — a positive signal suggesting institutional investors see limited near-term downside. Specific risk factors include elevated leverage (D/E: 374.00x), micro-cap liquidity risk. As a micro-cap company with a market capitalization of $13M, Brand Engagement Network Inc. benefits from the generally lower volatility and deeper liquidity associated with its size class.
Brand Engagement Network Inc. is a micro-cap company in the Manufacturing sector, ranked #0 of 50 in its sector (100th percentile) and #1015 of 7,333 overall (86th percentile). Key comparisons include ROE of -318.8% trailing the -1.9% sector median and operating margins of -28114.9% below the 2.5% sector average. This top-quartile standing reflects exceptional competitive strength relative to Manufacturing peers.
While BNAI currently exhibits a HOLD 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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Key factor gap
Momentum (99) vs Investment (25) — closing this gap could shift the rating.
ROE 16682% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN (FAVORABLE)
Gross Margin 127% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN (FAVORABLE)
Op. Margin 1120214% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN

Brand Engagement Network (BNAI) is maintaining its liquidity through capital raises, despite facing ongoing challenges with liquidity and revenue generation. The company's cash runway remains short, leading to shareholder dilution, and its balance sheet shows high leverage and negative working capital. Despite these issues and legal disputes, management is securing new deals and funding to continue operations, justifying a "hold" rating.
Brand Engagement Network (NASDAQ: BNAI) announced it generated $1.46 million from warrant and stock option exercises and converted $737,500 of debt into common stock, issuing 93,313 shares. These transactions strengthened its balance sheet and simplified its capital structure, bringing total common shares outstanding to an estimated 5,778,514. The company also updated on its public warrants, noting post-reverse stock split adjustments.

Brand Engagement Network (Nasdaq: BNAI) announced it secured a $1.518 million private placement priced at $63.25 per share and received $818,302.70 from warrant exercises. The company also fully repaid legacy loans totaling $640,332.46, including $630,332.46 to Hana Bank. These transactions are aimed at strengthening the balance sheet and enhancing financial flexibility, though the market reacted negatively, with the stock declining significantly.

Brand Engagement Network, Inc. (BNAI) has successfully raised approximately $2.3 million through warrant exercises and a private placement, simultaneously clearing legacy debt. The company secured a $1.518 million private placement with Ben Capital Fund I, LLC and repaid over $640,000 in outstanding loans. Despite significant stock volatility, BNAI's CEO highlighted continued execution of its financial strategy, while recent developments also include an AI licensing partnership in Africa and regaining Nasdaq compliance.

Brand Engagement Network, Inc. (NASDAQ: BNAI) has strengthened its balance sheet by raising $1.46 million through warrant and stock option exercises and converting $737,500 of debt into equity. The AI firm's CEO, Tyler Luck, stated these actions simplify its capital structure. Despite recent financial challenges, including a negative EBITDA, the company has seen significant stock price growth and has secured a major AI licensing partnership in Africa and regained Nasdaq compliance.
Above 50MA
37.18%
Net New Highs
+51081