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Verdict
Quantitative factor alignment verified for current market regime.
Quant Score
Rank
#3792
Positioning
Market Dominance
Manufacturing
Recreation
$39M
Michael J. Koss
Koss Corporation designs, manufactures, and sells stereo headphones and related accessories. The company sells its products through distributors, international distributors, audio specialty stores, the internet, national retailers, grocery stores, electronics retailers, military exchanges, and prisons under the Koss Classics label. Koss was founded in 1953 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$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 | |
$KOSS KOSS CORP | 38 | 44 | 45 | 21 | - | - | -1.8% | -1.5% | 36.9% | -14.8% | -5.6% | -10.6% | 0.0% | 21.0x | $39M | ||
| SECTOR BENCH | - | - | - | - | - | 22.3x | 11.5x | -1.9% | 0.9% | 44.1% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 6.7% | 0.0% | 0.2x | - | REF |
KOSS CORP (KOSS) receives a "Avoid" rating with a composite score of 37.9/100. It ranks #3792 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
Fair valuation relative to peers
Average quality profile
Average volatility — neutral timing signal
Aggressive spending — empire-building risk, dilutive growth
Below-average composite — caution warranted
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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.
No analyst ratings for KOSS.
View All RatingsROE proxy -1.8% (sector -1.9%)
GM 37% vs sector 44%, OM -15% vs sector 3%
Capital turnover N/A
Rev growth -11%, 11yr history
Interest coverage -1834.7x
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 KOSS CORP (KOSS) as Avoid with a composite score of 37.9/100 at a current price of $4.32. The stock falls in the bottom quintile, and the multi-factor weakness suggests a high probability of continued underperformance.
KOSS 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 37.9/100 places it at rank #3792 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.
KOSS CORP represents a avoid based on multi-factor quantitative performance.
Our quantitative model flags KOSS CORP with an Avoid rating, assigning a composite score of 37.9/100 and 1 out of 5 stars. Ranked #3792 of 7,333 stocks, KOSS falls in the bottom tier across key factors. Historically, stocks with this profile have faced elevated risk of underperformance and capital loss.
KOSS's quality score of 44/100 is below average, suggesting challenges with profitability or capital efficiency. The company reports a return on equity of -1.8% (sector avg: -1.9%), gross margins of 36.9% (sector avg: 44.1%), net margins of -5.6% (sector avg: 1.0%). Investors should examine whether management is actively addressing these weaknesses or if they reflect structural industry headwinds.
With a value score of 45/100, KOSS appears somewhat expensive relative to its fundamentals. Key valuation metrics include a P/B ratio of 1.33x. Investors paying a premium here are likely betting on above-average growth or margin expansion to justify current prices.
KOSS CORP's investment score of 34/100 suggests limited reinvestment activity. Key growth metrics include revenue growth of -10.6% vs. a sector average of 6.7% and a return on assets of -1.5% (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.
KOSS CORP is experiencing notably weak momentum with a score of just 21/100. The stock has underperformed its peers and is trending below major moving averages. Revenue growth stands at -10.6% year-over-year, while a beta of 1.33 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.
With a stability score of 48/100, KOSS exhibits average financial resilience. Key stability metrics include a beta of 1.33 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 21.00x (sector avg: 0.2x). 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.
KOSS CORP's short interest score of 39/100 reveals significant bearish positioning, suggesting institutional investors are actively betting against the stock. Specific risk factors include above-average market sensitivity (beta: 1.33), elevated leverage (D/E: 21.00x), micro-cap liquidity risk. At $39M (micro-cap), KOSS carries meaningful risk and is best suited for investors with high risk tolerance who have thoroughly evaluated the bear thesis.
KOSS CORP is a micro-cap company in the Manufacturing sector, ranked #0 of 50 in its sector (100th percentile) and #3792 of 7,333 overall (48th percentile). Key comparisons include ROE of -1.8% exceeding the -1.9% sector median and operating margins of -14.8% below the 2.5% sector average. This top-quartile standing reflects exceptional competitive strength relative to Manufacturing peers.
While KOSS currently exhibits a AVOID 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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Improvement in Momentum (21) would have the largest impact on the composite score.
ROE 5% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Gross Margin 16% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Op. Margin 690% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
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Above 50MA
37.18%
Net New Highs
+51081