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Verdict
Quantitative factor alignment verified for current market regime.
Quant Score
Rank
#3663
Positioning
Market Dominance
Retail Trade
Retail
$0
Zhihua Wu
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X-AXIS: EV/EBITDA (LOWER = CHEAPER) | Y-AXIS: ROE (HIGHER = ELITE) | RED CIRCLE = LGCB 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$ARCO Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. | 73 | 85 | 89 | 65 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$IMKTA INGLES MARKETS INC | 70 | 73 | 89 | 76 | 11.3x | 4.1x | 6.9% | 4.1% | 24.3% | 2.8% | 1.9% | -3.4% | 1.1% | 33.0x | $1.2B | VS | |
$SGU STAR GROUP, L.P. | 69 | 82 | 79 | 63 | - | - | -25.2% | -10.6% | 28.1% | -6.3% | -5.4% | -7.8% | 6.1% | 57.0x | $396M | VS | |
$EZPW EZCORP INC | 68 | 77 | 82 | 89 | 7.2x | 4.2x | 12.0% | 6.2% | 59.1% | 11.6% | 8.5% | 10.5% | 0.0% | 52.0x | $764M | VS | |
$HTHT H World Group Ltd | 68 | 91 | 44 | 84 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$DDL Dingdong (Cayman) Ltd | 68 | 86 | 82 | 57 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$SBH Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. | 68 | 83 | 92 | 77 | 5.1x | 2.3x | 32.0% | 6.6% | 51.5% | 8.4% | 4.9% | -1.0% | 0.0% | 178.0x | $934M | VS | |
$SPH SUBURBAN PROPANE PARTNERS LP | 67 | 80 | 90 | 53 | - | 13.0x | 0.4% | -3.5% | 61.7% | 2.1% | -5.7% | 2.2% | 7.1% | 190.0x | $1.2B | VS | |
$IHG INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS GROUP PLC /NEW/ | 67 | 63 | 81 | 67 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$ROST ROSS STORES, INC. | 67 | 63 | 55 | 83 | 25.2x | 16.5x | 34.8% | 13.3% | 28.0% | 11.6% | 9.1% | 10.4% | 1.0% | 26.0x | $51.6B | VS | |
$LGCB Linkage Global Inc | 39 | 32 | 4 | 58 | - | - | -180.4% | -138.0% | 72.6% | -90.4% | -144.5% | - | - | 17.0x | $0 | ||
| SECTOR BENCH | - | - | - | - | - | 21.4x | 9.1x | 9.6% | 3.6% | 37.3% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 3.7% | 0.0% | 0.7x | - | REF |
Linkage Global Inc (LGCB) receives a "Avoid" rating with a composite score of 39.1/100. It ranks #3663 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 Retail Trade 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 | 32 | 14 | +18ALPHA |
| MOMENTUM | 58 | 60 | -2NEUTRAL |
| VALUATION | 4 | 2 | +2NEUTRAL |
| INVESTMENT | 19 | 2 | +17ALPHA |
| STABILITY | 33 | 31 | +2NEUTRAL |
| SHORT INT | 52 | 57 | -5NEUTRAL |
Global = full universe. Sector = relative to industry peers. Positive tilt indicates idiosyncratic strength.
ROIC -174.0% vs WACC 9.0% (spread -183.0%)
GM 73% vs sector 37%, OM -90% vs sector 4%
Capital turnover 2.44x, R&D intensity 11.5%
Rev growth N/A, 3yr 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.
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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 Linkage Global Inc (LGCB) as Avoid with a composite score of 39.1/100 at a current price of $1.74. The stock falls in the bottom quintile, and the multi-factor weakness suggests a high probability of continued underperformance.
Linkage Global Inc holds a top-quartile position (#0 of 50) within the Retail Trade sector, based on our composite quantitative scoring across quality, value, momentum, and stability factors. The composite score of 39.1/100 places it at rank #3663 in our full universe.
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Gross margins of 73% signal strong pricing power.
Stable competitive position in a defensive sector.
Below-average quality raises earnings sustainability concerns.
Vulnerability to macroeconomic shocks and interest rate volatility.
Linkage Global Inc represents a avoid based on multi-factor quantitative performance.
Our quantitative model flags Linkage Global Inc with an Avoid rating, assigning a composite score of 39.1/100 and 1 out of 5 stars. Ranked #3663 of 7,333 stocks, LGCB falls in the bottom tier across key factors. Historically, stocks with this profile have faced elevated risk of underperformance and capital loss.
LGCB's quality score of 32/100 is below average, suggesting challenges with profitability or capital efficiency. The company reports a return on equity of -180.4% (sector avg: 9.6%), gross margins of 72.6% (sector avg: 37.3%), net margins of -144.5% (sector avg: 2.4%). Investors should examine whether management is actively addressing these weaknesses or if they reflect structural industry headwinds.
LGCB registers a value score of just 4/100, suggesting the stock trades at a significant premium to its fundamental metrics. Key valuation metrics include a P/B ratio of 1.16x. High-premium valuations like this require strong future execution to avoid multiple compression, and downside risk is elevated if growth disappoints.
Linkage Global Inc's investment score of 19/100 suggests limited reinvestment activity. Key growth metrics include a return on assets of -138.0% (sector: 3.6%). 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.
LGCB demonstrates moderate momentum with a score of 58/100, suggesting a neutral price trend without strong directional conviction. Revenue growth data is not currently available, while a beta of -0.82 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.
LGCB's stability score of 33/100 signals elevated volatility and/or leverage concerns. Key stability metrics include a beta of -0.82 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 17.00x (sector avg: 0.7x). Investors should be prepared for wider-than-average price swings and consider position sizing accordingly to manage portfolio risk.
The short interest score of 52/100 for LGCB suggests somewhat elevated bearish positioning by institutional traders. Specific risk factors include elevated leverage (D/E: 17.00x), micro-cap liquidity risk. With a $0 market cap (micro-cap), Linkage Global Inc may experience above-average volatility. Investors should consider whether the short thesis has merit or if it creates a potential short-squeeze opportunity.
Linkage Global Inc is a micro-cap company in the Retail Trade sector, ranked #0 of 50 in its sector (100th percentile) and #3663 of 7,333 overall (50th percentile). Key comparisons include ROE of -180.4% trailing the 9.6% sector median and operating margins of -90.4% below the 4.4% sector average. This top-quartile standing reflects exceptional competitive strength relative to Retail Trade peers.
While LGCB currently exhibits a AVOID profile, superior opportunities exist within the RETAIL TRADE sector. Our model identifies several "Strong Buy" candidates with higher quality scores and more attractive valuations among direct industry competitors.
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ROE 1981% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Gross Margin 95% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN (FAVORABLE)
Op. Margin 2174% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
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Linkage Global Inc. (NASDAQ: LGCB), ("Linkage Global" or the "Company"), a public company that engages in providing cross-border e-commerce integrated services, today announced a continuation of its market momentum following a successful showcase at the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show (CES).
Linkage Global Inc. (NASDAQ: LGCB) announced at the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) that it has entered strategic intellectual property partnerships with premium headphone brand ClickClack and VIBELENS. Under the agreements, Linkage Global will license its core acoustic algorithms, intangible cultural heritage (ICH) craftsmanship designs, and smart wearable technologies for the production and sale of the ClickClack S7 all-scenario headphones and the VIBELENS A35 bone-conduction camera headp
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