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Verdict
Quantitative factor alignment verified for current market regime.
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#4430
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Market Dominance
Transportation, Communications, Electric, Gas, And Sanitary Services
Transportation
$433M
Kenneth J. Nicholson
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$UGP ULTRAPAR HOLDINGS INC | 79 | 90 | 95 | 87 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$TNK TEEKAY TANKERS LTD. | 78 | 94 | 97 | 82 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$DHT DHT Holdings, Inc. | 75 | 84 | 88 | 78 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$STNG Scorpio Tankers Inc. | 75 | 86 | 95 | 74 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$NAT NORDIC AMERICAN TANKERS Ltd | 75 | 82 | 88 | 87 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$AMX AMERICA MOVIL SAB DE CV/ | 74 | 86 | 81 | 68 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$PAC Pacific Airport Group | 73 | 94 | 80 | 78 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$GSL Global Ship Lease, Inc. | 73 | 82 | 94 | 81 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$TRMD TORM plc | 73 | 86 | 94 | 65 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$VIV TELEFONICA BRASIL S.A. | 73 | 82 | 90 | 78 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$FIP FTAI Infrastructure Inc. | 31 | 18 | 16 | 46 | - | 53.8x | -484.7% | -1.8% | 100.0% | -2.1% | -14.5% | 65.6% | 2.8% | 18574.0x | $433M | ||
| SECTOR BENCH | - | - | - | - | - | 16.9x | 6.1x | 11.9% | 3.2% | 52.6% | 14.8% | 7.7% | 4.2% | 1.4% | 1.3x | - | REF |
FTAI Infrastructure Inc. (FIP) receives a "Avoid" rating with a composite score of 31.4/100. It ranks #4430 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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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 Transportation, Communications, Electric, Gas, And Sanitary 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 | 18 | 6 | +12ALPHA |
| MOMENTUM | 46 | 44 | +2NEUTRAL |
| VALUATION | 16 | 7 | +9ALPHA |
| INVESTMENT | 19 | 2 | +17ALPHA |
| STABILITY | 18 | 12 | +6ALPHA |
| SHORT INT | 28 | 18 | +10ALPHA |
Global = full universe. Sector = relative to industry peers. Positive tilt indicates idiosyncratic strength.
ROIC 0.4% vs WACC 2.8% (spread -2.4%)
GM 100% vs sector 53%, OM -2% vs sector 15%
Capital turnover 0.04x
Rev growth 66%, 4yr history
Interest coverage 0.3x, Net debt/EBITDA 179.7x
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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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 FTAI Infrastructure Inc. (FIP) as Avoid with a composite score of 31.4/100 at a current price of $6.35. The stock falls in the bottom quintile, and the multi-factor weakness suggests a high probability of continued underperformance.
FTAI Infrastructure Inc. holds a top-quartile position (#0 of 50) within the Transportation, Communications, Electric, Gas, And Sanitary Services sector, based on our composite quantitative scoring across quality, value, momentum, and stability factors. The composite score of 31.4/100 places it at rank #4430 in our full universe.
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Gross margins of 100% signal strong pricing power.
Stable competitive position in a defensive sector.
Leverage of 18574% D/E amplifies downside risk.
Below-average quality raises earnings sustainability concerns.
Vulnerability to macroeconomic shocks and interest rate volatility.
FTAI Infrastructure Inc. represents a avoid based on multi-factor quantitative performance.
Our quantitative model flags FTAI Infrastructure Inc. with an Avoid rating, assigning a composite score of 31.4/100 and 1 out of 5 stars. Ranked #4430 of 7,333 stocks, FIP falls in the bottom tier across key factors. Historically, stocks with this profile have faced elevated risk of underperformance and capital loss.
FTAI Infrastructure Inc. registers a weak quality score of just 18/100, indicating significant profitability challenges. The company reports a return on equity of -484.7% (sector avg: 11.9%), gross margins of 100.0% (sector avg: 52.6%), net margins of -14.5% (sector avg: 7.7%). Low quality scores are often associated with businesses in turnaround mode, early-stage growth, or structurally challenged industries.
FIP registers a value score of just 16/100, suggesting the stock trades at a significant premium to its fundamental metrics. Key valuation metrics include an EV/EBITDA of 53.75x, a P/B ratio of 34.41x. High-premium valuations like this require strong future execution to avoid multiple compression, and downside risk is elevated if growth disappoints.
FTAI Infrastructure Inc.'s investment score of 19/100 suggests limited reinvestment activity. Key growth metrics include revenue growth of 65.6% vs. a sector average of 4.2% and a return on assets of -1.8% (sector: 3.2%). 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.
FIP is currently showing below-average momentum at 46/100, which may indicate weakening institutional interest or negative sentiment shifts. Revenue growth stands at 65.6% year-over-year, while a beta of 1.59 reflects its sensitivity to broader market moves. Investors should note that declining momentum can precede further price weakness, though contrarian opportunities sometimes emerge at these levels.
FTAI Infrastructure Inc. registers a low stability score of 18/100, indicating high volatility and potentially stressed financial conditions. Key stability metrics include a beta of 1.59 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 18574.00x (sector avg: 1.3x). Stocks at this level carry elevated capital loss risk and may be unsuitable for conservative portfolios without careful risk management.
FTAI Infrastructure Inc.'s short interest score of 28/100 reveals significant bearish positioning, suggesting institutional investors are actively betting against the stock. Specific risk factors include high market sensitivity (beta: 1.59), elevated leverage (D/E: 18574.00x), small-cap liquidity risk. At $433M (small-cap), FIP carries meaningful risk and is best suited for investors with high risk tolerance who have thoroughly evaluated the bear thesis.
FIP pays a solid dividend yield of 2.8%, contributing an income component to total returns. This compares to a sector average dividend yield of 1.4%. This moderate yield suggests a balance between returning capital to shareholders and retaining earnings for reinvestment — a common profile among quality compounders.
FTAI Infrastructure Inc. is a small-cap company in the Transportation, Communications, Electric, Gas, And Sanitary Services sector, ranked #0 of 50 in its sector (100th percentile) and #4430 of 7,333 overall (40th percentile). Key comparisons include ROE of -484.7% trailing the 11.9% sector median and operating margins of -2.1% below the 14.8% sector average. This top-quartile standing reflects exceptional competitive strength relative to Transportation, Communications, Electric, Gas, And Sanitary Services peers.
While FIP currently exhibits a AVOID profile, superior opportunities exist within the TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNICATIONS, ELECTRIC, GAS, AND SANITARY 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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Improvement in Value (16) would have the largest impact on the composite score.
EV/EBITDA 780% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN
ROE 4164% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Gross Margin 90% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN (FAVORABLE)
Above 50MA
37.18%
Net New Highs
+51081
Shares of infrastructure investment and operations firm FTAI Infrastructure (NASDAQ:FIP) jumped 10.4% in the afternoon session after the broader market rebounded from a tech-driven sell-off, with investors taking the opportunity to buy stocks at lower prices.
Investors can certainly boost their returns by concentrating on stocks trading between $1 and $10. However, a disciplined approach is necessary because many of these businesses are speculative and lack the underlying fundamentals to support their prices.

FTAI Infrastructure Inc. received approval from the Surface Transportation Board to acquire the Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway Company, effective December 26, 2025. The company will dissolve the voting trust and combine operations with its existing Transtar freight rail business.

FTAI Infrastructure Inc. agreed to purchase The Wheeling Corporation, owner of the Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway Company, for $1.05 billion. The transaction includes refinancing existing notes and raising $2.25 billion in new capital, with plans to combine W&LE with Transtar to generate approximately $200 million in annual Adjusted EBITDA by end of 2026.