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Verdict
Quantitative factor alignment verified for current market regime.
Quant Score
Rank
#1743
Positioning
Market Dominance
Services
Business Services
$54M
Donald H. Patrick
Fluent, Inc. provides data-driven digital marketing services primarily in the United States. The company operates through Fluent and All Other segments. Fluent delivers data and performance-based marketing executions to approximately 500 consumer brands.
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X-AXIS: EV/EBITDA (LOWER = CHEAPER) | Y-AXIS: ROE (HIGHER = ELITE) | RED CIRCLE = FLNT 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 | |
$FLNT Fluent, Inc. | 52 | 38 | 32 | 86 | - | - | -143.6% | -40.8% | 23.0% | -12.0% | -14.9% | -19.9% | 0.0% | 121.0x | $54M | ||
| SECTOR BENCH | - | - | - | - | - | 23.7x | 11.7x | 5.7% | 2.4% | 64.6% | 4.5% | 2.8% | 8.6% | 0.0% | 0.3x | - | REF |
Fluent, Inc. (FLNT) receives a "Hold" rating with a composite score of 51.7/100. It ranks #1743 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
Expensive relative to fundamentals — limited margin of safety
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 | 29 | +9ALPHA |
| MOMENTUM | 86 | 94 | -8DRAG |
| VALUATION | 32 | 26 | +6ALPHA |
| INVESTMENT | 35 | 57 | -22DRAG |
| STABILITY | 49 | 49 | 0NEUTRAL |
| SHORT INT | 50 | 50 | 0NEUTRAL |
Global = full universe. Sector = relative to industry peers. Positive tilt indicates idiosyncratic strength.
ROIC -29.6% vs WACC 8.2% (spread -37.8%)
GM 23% vs sector 65%, OM -12% vs sector 5%
Capital turnover 2.80x, R&D intensity 6.1%
Rev growth -20%, 10yr history
Interest coverage -8.9x
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 Fluent, Inc. (FLNT) as a Hold with a composite score of 51.7/100 at a current price of $3.32. The stock presents a mixed quantitative picture — neither compelling enough to warrant new accumulation nor weak enough to justify selling.
Fluent, 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 51.7/100 places it at rank #1743 in our full universe.
The near-term outlook is constructive, with revenue growing at -20% and momentum in the 86th 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
High
Poor
Fair Value
Positive momentum indicates institutional accumulation.
Stable competitive position in a defensive sector.
Leverage of 121% D/E amplifies downside risk.
Vulnerability to macroeconomic shocks and interest rate volatility.
Fluent, Inc. represents a hold based on multi-factor quantitative performance.
Our model assigns Fluent, Inc. a Hold rating, with a composite score of 51.7/100 and 3 out of 5 stars. Ranked #1743 of 7,333 stocks, FLNT 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.
FLNT's quality score of 38/100 is below average, suggesting challenges with profitability or capital efficiency. The company reports a return on equity of -143.6% (sector avg: 5.7%), gross margins of 23.0% (sector avg: 64.6%), net margins of -14.9% (sector avg: 2.8%). Investors should examine whether management is actively addressing these weaknesses or if they reflect structural industry headwinds.
With a value score of 32/100, FLNT appears somewhat expensive relative to its fundamentals. Key valuation metrics include a P/B ratio of 4.57x. Investors paying a premium here are likely betting on above-average growth or margin expansion to justify current prices.
Fluent, Inc.'s investment score of 35/100 suggests limited reinvestment activity. Key growth metrics include revenue growth of -19.9% vs. a sector average of 8.6% and a return on assets of -40.8% (sector: 2.4%). 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.
FLNT shows strong momentum characteristics with a score of 86/100. The stock has been trending above key moving averages, indicating solid demand from institutional buyers. Revenue growth stands at -19.9% year-over-year, while a beta of 0.69 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 49/100, FLNT exhibits average financial resilience. Key stability metrics include a beta of 0.69 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 121.00x (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.
The short interest score of 50/100 for FLNT suggests somewhat elevated bearish positioning by institutional traders. Specific risk factors include elevated leverage (D/E: 121.00x), micro-cap liquidity risk. With a $54M market cap (micro-cap), Fluent, Inc. may experience above-average volatility. Investors should consider whether the short thesis has merit or if it creates a potential short-squeeze opportunity.
Fluent, Inc. is a micro-cap company in the Services sector, ranked #0 of 50 in its sector (100th percentile) and #1743 of 7,333 overall (76th percentile). Key comparisons include ROE of -143.6% trailing the 5.7% sector median and operating margins of -12.0% below the 4.5% sector average. This top-quartile standing reflects exceptional competitive strength relative to Services peers.
While FLNT 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 (86) vs Value (32) — closing this gap could shift the rating.
ROE 2601% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Gross Margin 64% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Op. Margin 367% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Above 50MA
37.18%
Net New Highs
+51081
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