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Verdict
Quantitative factor alignment verified for current market regime.
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#4202
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Market Dominance
Services
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Lei Wang
Guardforce AI Co., Limited offers cash solutions and cash handling services in Thailand. The company was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Bangkok, Thailand. Its customers include local commercial banks, chain retailers, coin manufacturing mints, and government authorities.
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X-AXIS: EV/EBITDA (LOWER = CHEAPER) | Y-AXIS: ROE (HIGHER = ELITE) | RED CIRCLE = GFAI 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 | |
$GFAI Guardforce AI Co., Ltd. | 34 | 37 | 22 | 12 | - | - | -73.0% | -52.3% | 17.2% | -18.5% | -16.1% | - | - | 3.0x | $0 | ||
| SECTOR BENCH | - | - | - | - | - | 23.7x | 11.7x | 5.7% | 2.4% | 64.6% | 4.5% | 2.8% | 8.6% | 0.0% | 0.3x | - | REF |
Guardforce AI Co., Ltd. (GFAI) receives a "Avoid" rating with a composite score of 34.1/100. It ranks #4202 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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Lagging peers — losers tend to keep underperforming
Expensive relative to fundamentals — limited margin of safety
Average quality profile
High volatility — wider range of outcomes increases timing risk
Conservative, efficient capex — capital discipline signals management quality
Below-average composite — caution warranted
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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 | 37 | 28 | +9ALPHA |
| MOMENTUM | 12 | 7 | +5NEUTRAL |
| VALUATION | 22 | 13 | +9ALPHA |
| INVESTMENT | 66 | 98 | -32DRAG |
| STABILITY | 23 | 13 | +10ALPHA |
| SHORT INT | 63 | 79 | -16DRAG |
Global = full universe. Sector = relative to industry peers. Positive tilt indicates idiosyncratic strength.
ROE proxy -73.0% (sector 5.7%)
GM 17% vs sector 65%, OM -18% vs sector 5%
Capital turnover N/A, R&D intensity 1.6%
Rev growth N/A, 5yr history
Interest coverage N/A
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
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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 Guardforce AI Co., Ltd. (GFAI) as Avoid with a composite score of 34.1/100 at a current price of $0.60. The stock falls in the bottom quintile, and the multi-factor weakness suggests a high probability of continued underperformance.
Guardforce AI Co., Ltd. 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 34.1/100 places it at rank #4202 in our full universe.
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Stable competitive position in a defensive sector.
Weak momentum suggests persistent institutional selling pressure.
Vulnerability to macroeconomic shocks and interest rate volatility.
Guardforce AI Co., Ltd. represents a avoid based on multi-factor quantitative performance.
Our quantitative model flags Guardforce AI Co., Ltd. with an Avoid rating, assigning a composite score of 34.1/100 and 1 out of 5 stars. Ranked #4202 of 7,333 stocks, GFAI falls in the bottom tier across key factors. Historically, stocks with this profile have faced elevated risk of underperformance and capital loss.
GFAI's quality score of 37/100 is below average, suggesting challenges with profitability or capital efficiency. The company reports a return on equity of -73.0% (sector avg: 5.7%), gross margins of 17.2% (sector avg: 64.6%), net margins of -16.1% (sector avg: 2.8%). Investors should examine whether management is actively addressing these weaknesses or if they reflect structural industry headwinds.
GFAI registers a value score of just 22/100, suggesting the stock trades at a significant premium to its fundamental metrics. Key valuation metrics include a P/B ratio of 0.46x. High-premium valuations like this require strong future execution to avoid multiple compression, and downside risk is elevated if growth disappoints.
GFAI shows a solid investment score of 66/100, reflecting measured but productive capital allocation. Key growth metrics include a return on assets of -52.3% (sector: 2.4%). This suggests the company is investing at an appropriate level to sustain growth without overextending its balance sheet.
Guardforce AI Co., Ltd. is experiencing notably weak momentum with a score of just 12/100. The stock has underperformed its peers and is trending below major moving averages. Revenue growth data is not currently available, while a beta of 1.58 reflects its sensitivity to broader market moves. While deep momentum weakness can occasionally present value opportunities, it often reflects deteriorating fundamentals or structural headwinds that may persist.
Guardforce AI Co., Ltd. registers a low stability score of 23/100, indicating high volatility and potentially stressed financial conditions. Key stability metrics include a beta of 1.58 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.00x (sector avg: 0.3x). Stocks at this level carry elevated capital loss risk and may be unsuitable for conservative portfolios without careful risk management.
GFAI 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: 3.00x), micro-cap liquidity risk. At $0 market cap (micro-cap), Guardforce AI Co., Ltd. offers reasonable institutional liquidity.
Guardforce AI Co., Ltd. is a micro-cap company in the Services sector, ranked #0 of 50 in its sector (100th percentile) and #4202 of 7,333 overall (43rd percentile). Key comparisons include ROE of -73.0% trailing the 5.7% sector median and operating margins of -18.5% below the 4.5% sector average. This top-quartile standing reflects exceptional competitive strength relative to Services peers.
While GFAI currently exhibits a AVOID 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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Improvement in Momentum (12) would have the largest impact on the composite score.
ROE 1371% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Gross Margin 73% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Op. Margin 511% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
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37.18%
Net New Highs
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