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Verdict
Quantitative factor alignment verified for current market regime.
Quant Score
Rank
#770
Positioning
Market Dominance
Services
Business Services
$1.5B
Fred Ross
Custom Truck One Source, Inc. provides specialty equipment rental services to the electric utility transmission and distribution, telecommunications, rail, other infrastructure-related industries in North America. The Equipment Rental Solutions owns new and used specialty equipment, including truck-mounted aerial lifts, cranes, service trucks, dump trucks, trailers, digger derricks, and other machinery and equipment. The Aftermarket Parts and Services segment provides truck and equipment maintenance and repair services.
Headcount
1.8K
HQ Base
Pending Verification
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X-AXIS: EV/EBITDA (LOWER = CHEAPER) | Y-AXIS: ROE (HIGHER = ELITE) | RED CIRCLE = CTOS ANALYSIS TARGET
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$YALA Yalla Group Ltd | 75 | 89 | 99 | 80 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$GRVY GRAVITY Co., Ltd. | 75 | 82 | 96 | 71 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$ISSC INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS & SUPPORT INC | 73 | 81 | 88 | 94 | 25.0x | 14.1x | 17.1% | 10.3% | 35.5% | 14.6% | 10.1% | 105.2% | 0.0% | 41.0x | $244M | VS | |
$AER AerCap Holdings N.V. | 72 | 60 | 87 | 84 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$HCSG HEALTHCARE SERVICES GROUP INC | 72 | 74 | 88 | 88 | 7.1x | 6.1x | 28.9% | 20.8% | 20.8% | 9.9% | 9.3% | 8.5% | 0.0% | 1.0x | $1.2B | VS | |
$LQDT LIQUIDITY SERVICES INC | 72 | 90 | 88 | 68 | 24.9x | 14.3x | 14.1% | 8.3% | 45.7% | 8.5% | 6.2% | 28.1% | 0.0% | 0.0x | $736M | VS | |
$TRTNpA Triton International Ltd | 71 | 70 | 89 | 70 | - | 1.7x | 0.0% | - | 97.4% | 58.0% | 37.4% | - | 8.8% | 264.0x | $2.5B | VS | |
$EDU New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc. | 71 | 83 | 52 | 77 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$NTES NetEase, Inc. | 71 | 88 | 93 | 68 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$UTI UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE INC | 70 | 86 | 86 | 72 | 43.2x | 16.0x | 15.3% | 5.8% | 100.0% | 6.9% | 5.2% | 15.1% | 0.0% | 24.0x | $1.8B | VS | |
$CTOS Custom Truck One Source, Inc. | 59 | 38 | 60 | 84 | - | 35.0x | -8.8% | -2.0% | 20.4% | 5.1% | -3.7% | 14.0% | 0.0% | 210.0x | $1.5B | ||
| SECTOR BENCH | - | - | - | - | - | 23.7x | 11.7x | 5.7% | 2.4% | 64.6% | 4.5% | 2.8% | 8.6% | 0.0% | 0.3x | - | REF |
Custom Truck One Source, Inc. (CTOS) receives a "Hold" rating with a composite score of 59.2/100. It ranks #770 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
Average quality profile
Average volatility — neutral timing signal
Moderate investment profile
Mid-range overall rating
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Relative valuation derived from Services 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 | 38 | 30 | +8ALPHA |
| MOMENTUM | 84 | 92 | -8DRAG |
| VALUATION | 60 | 67 | -7DRAG |
| INVESTMENT | 42 | 73 | -31DRAG |
| STABILITY | 55 | 59 | -4NEUTRAL |
| SHORT INT | 63 | 79 | -16DRAG |
Global = full universe. Sector = relative to industry peers. Positive tilt indicates idiosyncratic strength.
ROIC 2.0% vs WACC 7.4% (spread -5.4%)
GM 20% vs sector 65%, OM 5% vs sector 5%
Capital turnover 0.29x
Rev growth 14%, 8yr history
Interest coverage N/A, Net debt/EBITDA 50.2x
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 Custom Truck One Source, Inc. (CTOS) as a Hold with a composite score of 59.2/100 at a current price of $7.49. The stock presents a mixed quantitative picture — neither compelling enough to warrant new accumulation nor weak enough to justify selling.
Custom Truck One Source, Inc. holds a top-quartile position (#0 of 50) within the Services sector, based on our composite quantitative scoring across quality, value, momentum, and stability factors. The composite score of 59.2/100 places it at rank #770 in our full universe.
The near-term outlook is constructive, with revenue growing at 14% and momentum in the 84th 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
Positive momentum indicates institutional accumulation.
Stable competitive position in a defensive sector.
Leverage of 210% D/E amplifies downside risk.
Vulnerability to macroeconomic shocks and interest rate volatility.
Custom Truck One Source, Inc. represents a hold based on multi-factor quantitative performance.
Our model assigns Custom Truck One Source, Inc. a Hold rating, with a composite score of 59.2/100 and 3 out of 5 stars. Ranked #770 of 7,333 stocks, CTOS 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.
CTOS's quality score of 38/100 is below average, suggesting challenges with profitability or capital efficiency. The company reports a return on equity of -8.8% (sector avg: 5.7%), gross margins of 20.4% (sector avg: 64.6%), net margins of -3.7% (sector avg: 2.8%). Investors should examine whether management is actively addressing these weaknesses or if they reflect structural industry headwinds.
CTOS's value score of 60/100 indicates the stock is fairly valued based on its current fundamentals. Key valuation metrics include an EV/EBITDA of 34.98x, a P/B ratio of 2.18x. At this level, neither a clear bargain nor overpriced, the stock's attractiveness depends more on forward growth expectations and qualitative factors.
With an investment score of 42/100, CTOS exhibits moderate growth-oriented spending. Key growth metrics include revenue growth of 14.0% vs. a sector average of 8.6% and a return on assets of -2.0% (sector: 2.4%). The company appears to be balancing growth investments with capital returns, though the pace of investment may not be enough to accelerate top-line growth meaningfully.
CTOS shows strong momentum characteristics with a score of 84/100. The stock has been trending above key moving averages, indicating solid demand from institutional buyers. Revenue growth stands at 14.0% year-over-year, while a beta of 1.58 reflects its sensitivity to broader market moves. This level of momentum typically signals sustained investor confidence and favorable near-term price action.
With a stability score of 55/100, CTOS exhibits average financial resilience. Key stability metrics include a beta of 1.58 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 210.00x (sector avg: 0.3x). While the balance sheet is not a major concern, the stock is subject to typical market volatility and may experience sharper drawdowns during risk-off episodes.
CTOS carries a short interest score of 63/100, indicating moderate short selling activity. This is a neutral reading — not enough to signal systemic bearishness, but worth monitoring. Specific risk factors include high market sensitivity (beta: 1.58), elevated leverage (D/E: 210.00x), small-cap liquidity risk. At $1.5B market cap (small-cap), Custom Truck One Source, Inc. offers reasonable institutional liquidity.
Custom Truck One Source, Inc. is a small-cap company in the Services sector, ranked #0 of 50 in its sector (100th percentile) and #770 of 7,333 overall (89th percentile). Key comparisons include ROE of -8.8% trailing the 5.7% sector median and operating margins of 5.1% above the 4.5% sector average. This top-quartile standing reflects exceptional competitive strength relative to Services peers.
While CTOS currently exhibits a HOLD profile, superior opportunities exist within the SERVICES 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 (84) vs Quality (38) — closing this gap could shift the rating.
EV/EBITDA 198% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN
ROE 254% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Gross Margin 68% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Above 50MA
37.18%
Net New Highs
+51081
Custom Truck One Source (CTOS) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
On 11 February 2026, Hiab announced a dealer agreement with Custom Truck One Source to expand sales and service coverage for HIAB loader cranes across 12 U.S. states and MOFFETT truck mounted forklifts across eight states. This agreement meaningfully broadens Custom Truck’s access to crane and forklift customers in key Western and Northeastern regions, deepening its role as an equipment solutions provider for infrastructure-related industries. We’ll now examine how this expanded Hiab...
In February 2026, Hiab announced a dealer agreement with Custom Truck One Source to expand sales and service coverage for HIAB loader cranes across 12 U.S. states and MOFFETT truck mounted forklifts across eight Northeastern states. This arrangement meaningfully broadens Custom Truck’s access to crane and forklift customers in key Western and Northeastern regions, potentially deepening its role as a one-stop specialty equipment partner for infrastructure clients. Next, we’ll examine how this...
What the Hiab partnership could mean for Custom Truck One Source The new dealer agreement between Hiab and Custom Truck One Source (CTOS) expands sales and service coverage for HIAB cranes and MOFFETT forklifts across Western and Northeastern states, providing investors with an additional data point on the company’s growth ambitions. See our latest analysis for Custom Truck One Source. Recent news around the Hiab agreement sits alongside strong share price momentum, with a 22.3% 90 day share...
KANSAS CITY, Mo., February 11, 2026--Hiab (Nasdaq Helsinki: HIAB), a leading provider of smart and sustainable on-road load handling solutions, has signed a strategic dealer agreement with Custom Truck One Source, Inc. (NYSE: CTOS), significantly expanding the distribution and service network for HIAB loader cranes and MOFFETT truck mounted forklifts.