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Verdict
Quantitative factor alignment verified for current market regime.
Quant Score
Rank
#4298
Positioning
Market Dominance
Retail Trade
Retail
$18M
John Xu
We are a fast-growing, specialty grocery retailer offering traditional Asian food and merchandise to modern U.S. consumers, in particular to members of Asian-American communities. Maison Solutions Inc. 127 N Garfield Ave Monterey Park, California.
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X-AXIS: EV/EBITDA (LOWER = CHEAPER) | Y-AXIS: ROE (HIGHER = ELITE) | RED CIRCLE = MSS 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 | |
$MSS Maison Solutions Inc. | 33 | 31 | 29 | 4 | - | 6.6x | -51.9% | -7.9% | 24.0% | 0.3% | -5.6% | -6.8% | 0.0% | 23.0x | $18M | ||
| SECTOR BENCH | - | - | - | - | - | 21.4x | 9.1x | 9.6% | 3.6% | 37.3% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 3.7% | 0.0% | 0.7x | - | REF |
Maison Solutions Inc. (MSS) receives a "Avoid" rating with a composite score of 33.1/100. It ranks #4298 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
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 | 31 | 13 | +18ALPHA |
| MOMENTUM | 4 | 2 | +2NEUTRAL |
| VALUATION | 29 | 21 | +8ALPHA |
| INVESTMENT | 34 | 51 | -17DRAG |
| STABILITY | 32 | 30 | +2NEUTRAL |
| SHORT INT | 91 | 99 | -8DRAG |
Global = full universe. Sector = relative to industry peers. Positive tilt indicates idiosyncratic strength.
ROE proxy -51.9% (sector 9.6%)
GM 24% vs sector 37%, OM 0% vs sector 4%
Capital turnover N/A
Rev growth -7%, 3yr history
Interest coverage N/A
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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 Maison Solutions Inc. (MSS) as Avoid with a composite score of 33.1/100 at a current price of $0.29. The stock falls in the bottom quintile, and the multi-factor weakness suggests a high probability of continued underperformance.
Maison Solutions 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 33.1/100 places it at rank #4298 in our full universe.
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Stable competitive position in a defensive sector.
Weak momentum suggests persistent institutional selling pressure.
Below-average quality raises earnings sustainability concerns.
Vulnerability to macroeconomic shocks and interest rate volatility.
Maison Solutions Inc. represents a avoid based on multi-factor quantitative performance.
Our quantitative model flags Maison Solutions Inc. with an Avoid rating, assigning a composite score of 33.1/100 and 1 out of 5 stars. Ranked #4298 of 7,333 stocks, MSS falls in the bottom tier across key factors. Historically, stocks with this profile have faced elevated risk of underperformance and capital loss.
MSS's quality score of 31/100 is below average, suggesting challenges with profitability or capital efficiency. The company reports a return on equity of -51.9% (sector avg: 9.6%), gross margins of 24.0% (sector avg: 37.3%), net margins of -5.6% (sector avg: 2.4%). Investors should examine whether management is actively addressing these weaknesses or if they reflect structural industry headwinds.
MSS registers a value score of just 29/100, suggesting the stock trades at a significant premium to its fundamental metrics. Key valuation metrics include an EV/EBITDA of 6.64x, a P/B ratio of 0.68x. High-premium valuations like this require strong future execution to avoid multiple compression, and downside risk is elevated if growth disappoints.
Maison Solutions Inc.'s investment score of 34/100 suggests limited reinvestment activity. Key growth metrics include revenue growth of -6.8% vs. a sector average of 3.7% and a return on assets of -7.9% (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.
Maison Solutions Inc. is experiencing notably weak momentum with a score of just 4/100. The stock has underperformed its peers and is trending below major moving averages. Revenue growth stands at -6.8% year-over-year, while a beta of 0.46 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.
MSS's stability score of 32/100 signals elevated volatility and/or leverage concerns. Key stability metrics include a beta of 0.46 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 23.00x (sector avg: 0.7x). Investors should be prepared for wider-than-average price swings and consider position sizing accordingly to manage portfolio risk.
MSS's short interest factor score of 91/100 indicates very low short selling activity relative to peers — a positive signal suggesting institutional investors see limited near-term downside. Specific risk factors include elevated leverage (D/E: 23.00x), micro-cap liquidity risk. As a micro-cap company with a market capitalization of $18M, Maison Solutions Inc. benefits from the generally lower volatility and deeper liquidity associated with its size class.
Maison Solutions Inc. is a micro-cap company in the Retail Trade sector, ranked #0 of 50 in its sector (100th percentile) and #4298 of 7,333 overall (41st percentile). Key comparisons include ROE of -51.9% trailing the 9.6% sector median and operating margins of 0.3% below the 4.4% sector average. This top-quartile standing reflects exceptional competitive strength relative to Retail Trade peers.
While MSS 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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EV/EBITDA 27% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN (FAVORABLE)
ROE 641% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Gross Margin 36% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
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