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Verdict
Quantitative factor alignment verified for current market regime.
Quant Score
Rank
#314
Positioning
Market Dominance
Manufacturing
Recreation
$4.6B
David Maher
Acushnet Holdings Corp. designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes golf products in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Japan, Korea, and internationally. The company operates through four segments: Titleist Golf Balls, golf clubs, golf bags, headwear, golf gloves, travel products, head covers, and other golf accessories.
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X-AXIS: EV/EBITDA (LOWER = CHEAPER) | Y-AXIS: ROE (HIGHER = ELITE) | RED CIRCLE = GOLF 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$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 | |
$GOLF Acushnet Holdings Corp. | 65 | 70 | 68 | 69 | 21.6x | 15.0x | 32.6% | 11.8% | 50.0% | 14.7% | 10.2% | -3.8% | 1.2% | 176.0x | $4.6B | ||
| SECTOR BENCH | - | - | - | - | - | 22.3x | 11.5x | -1.9% | 0.9% | 44.1% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 6.7% | 0.0% | 0.2x | - | REF |
Acushnet Holdings Corp. (GOLF) receives a "Hold" rating with a composite score of 64.5/100. It ranks #314 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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HQ Base
FAIRHAVEN, Massachusetts
Outperforming peers — winners tend to keep winning over 3-12 months
Trading at a discount to fundamentals — favorable entry valuation
High profitability & efficiency — strong quality floor supports entry
Low volatility — smoother ride and historically better risk-adjusted returns
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.
Projection based on user-defined inputs. Re-calculated daily against current market data.
Reverse DCF Framework — Mauboussin Methodology
Institutional-grade Reverse DCF analysis. This model identifies the growth hurdles embedded in current market prices. When implied growth is significantly lower than historical or projected rates, a margin of safety may exist. Re-audited daily.
No analyst ratings for GOLF.
View All Ratings| Factor | Global | Sector | Tilt |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROFITABILITY | 70 | 80 | -10DRAG |
| MOMENTUM | 69 | 73 | -4NEUTRAL |
| VALUATION | 68 | 68 | 0NEUTRAL |
| INVESTMENT | 34 | 55 | -21DRAG |
| STABILITY | 85 | 90 | -5NEUTRAL |
| SHORT INT | 33 | 24 | +9ALPHA |
Global = full universe. Sector = relative to industry peers. Positive tilt indicates idiosyncratic strength.
ROE proxy 32.6% (sector -1.9%)
GM 50% vs sector 44%, OM 15% vs sector 3%
Capital turnover N/A, R&D intensity 2.7%
Rev growth -4%, 10yr 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
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 Acushnet Holdings Corp. (GOLF) as a Hold with a composite score of 64.5/100 at a current price of $100.03. The stock presents a mixed quantitative picture — neither compelling enough to warrant new accumulation nor weak enough to justify selling.
Acushnet Holdings Corp. 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 64.5/100 places it at rank #314 in our full universe.
The near-term outlook is constructive, with revenue growing at -4% and momentum in the 69th 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.
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Gross margins of 50% signal strong pricing power.
Returns on equity of 32.6% exceed cost of capital.
Value factor score of 68 suggests attractive pricing.
Positive momentum indicates institutional accumulation.
Leverage of 176% D/E amplifies downside risk.
Vulnerability to macroeconomic shocks and interest rate volatility.
Acushnet Holdings Corp. represents a hold based on multi-factor quantitative performance.
Our model assigns Acushnet Holdings Corp. a Hold rating, with a composite score of 64.5/100 and 3 out of 5 stars. Ranked #314 of 7,333 stocks, GOLF 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.
GOLF earns a quality score of 70/100, indicating above-average business quality. The company reports a return on equity of 32.6% (sector avg: -1.9%), gross margins of 50.0% (sector avg: 44.1%), net margins of 10.2% (sector avg: 1.0%). Companies in this tier generally demonstrate consistent profitability and efficient capital deployment, though they may face some competitive pressure.
GOLF's value score of 68/100 indicates the stock is fairly valued based on its current fundamentals. Key valuation metrics include a P/E ratio of 21.60x, an EV/EBITDA of 15.01x, a P/B ratio of 7.03x. At this level, neither a clear bargain nor overpriced, the stock's attractiveness depends more on forward growth expectations and qualitative factors.
Acushnet Holdings Corp.'s investment score of 34/100 suggests limited reinvestment activity. Key growth metrics include revenue growth of -3.8% vs. a sector average of 6.7% and a return on assets of 11.8% (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.
GOLF demonstrates moderate momentum with a score of 69/100, suggesting a neutral price trend without strong directional conviction. Revenue growth stands at -3.8% year-over-year, while a beta of 0.94 reflects its sensitivity to broader market moves. Moderate momentum may indicate the stock is consolidating or transitioning between trends, warranting close monitoring of upcoming catalysts.
Acushnet Holdings Corp. earns an excellent stability score of 85/100, reflecting low price volatility and a conservatively managed balance sheet. Key stability metrics include a beta of 0.94 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 176.00x (sector avg: 0.2x). Stocks with this level of stability tend to act as portfolio anchors, providing downside protection during market corrections while still participating in broad market advances.
Acushnet Holdings Corp.'s short interest score of 33/100 reveals significant bearish positioning, suggesting institutional investors are actively betting against the stock. Specific risk factors include elevated leverage (D/E: 176.00x). At $4.6B (mid-cap), GOLF carries meaningful risk and is best suited for investors with high risk tolerance who have thoroughly evaluated the bear thesis.
GOLF offers a modest dividend yield of 1.2%. While the income contribution is relatively small, even a small dividend signals management's commitment to shareholder returns and can serve as a signal of financial discipline.
Acushnet Holdings Corp. is a mid-cap company in the Manufacturing sector, ranked #0 of 50 in its sector (100th percentile) and #314 of 7,333 overall (96th percentile). Key comparisons include ROE of 32.6% exceeding the -1.9% sector median and operating margins of 14.7% above the 2.5% sector average. This top-quartile standing reflects exceptional competitive strength relative to Manufacturing peers.
While GOLF 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
Stability (85) vs Short Int. (33) — closing this gap could shift the rating.
EV/EBITDA 31% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN
ROE 1813% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Gross Margin 13% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN (FAVORABLE)
Above 50MA
37.18%
Net New Highs
+51081
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