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Dustin Olson
PureCycle Technologies, Inc. produces recycled polypropylene (PP) The company holds a license for restoring waste PP into ultra-pure recycled resin. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Orlando, Florida.
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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 |
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$UL UNILEVER PLC | 78 | 96 | 98 | 59 | - | - | 28.5% | 8.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 10.4% | -4.6% | 3.3% | 0.0x | $141.8B | VS | |
$ASML ASML HOLDING NV | 77 | 89 | 86 | 83 | - | - | 46.1% | 16.6% | 51.3% | 31.9% | 26.8% | -4.0% | 1.0% | 25.0x | $272.1B | VS | |
$ESLT ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD | 76 | 81 | 87 | 85 | - | - | 10.3% | 3.1% | 24.1% | 7.2% | 4.7% | 14.3% | 0.8% | 25.0x | $11.4B | VS | |
$MT ArcelorMittal | 75 | 71 | 98 | 85 | - | - | 2.2% | 1.5% | 9.3% | 5.3% | 2.2% | -8.5% | 2.2% | 16.0x | $18.9B | VS | |
$AMAT APPLIED MATERIALS INC /DE | 75 | 85 | 87 | 84 | 20.9x | 13.6x | 35.5% | 19.8% | 48.7% | 29.2% | 24.7% | 4.4% | 0.8% | 32.0x | $181.9B | VS | |
$SIMO Silicon Motion Technology CORP | 75 | 84 | 86 | 85 | - | - | 11.8% | 8.8% | 45.9% | 11.3% | 11.1% | 25.7% | 3.7% | 0.0x | $1.8B | VS | |
$CODA Coda Octopus Group, Inc. | 74 | 83 | 90 | 79 | 16.3x | 11.9x | 7.6% | 7.0% | 66.5% | 17.1% | 15.6% | 39.0% | 0.0% | 0.0x | $115M | VS | |
$GSK GSK plc | 74 | 84 | 90 | 70 | - | - | 22.6% | 4.9% | 71.2% | 12.8% | 9.4% | 1.7% | 5.9% | 124.0x | $72.1B | VS | |
$EFXT Enerflex Ltd. | 74 | 80 | 91 | 83 | - | - | 3.0% | 1.1% | 20.9% | 7.3% | 1.3% | 3.0% | 0.9% | 67.0x | $1.2B | VS | |
$BUD Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV | 74 | 84 | 97 | 63 | - | - | 8.2% | 3.5% | 55.3% | 25.9% | 12.4% | 0.7% | 1.7% | 0.0x | $87.0B | VS | |
$PCT PureCycle Technologies, Inc. | 35 | 31 | 47 | 39 | - | - | -372.9% | -25.7% | 100.0% | -2251.0% | -3116.8% | - | 0.0% | 911.0x | $2.4B | ||
| SECTOR BENCH | - | - | - | - | - | 22.3x | 11.5x | -2.5% | -0.1% | 42.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 5.9% | 0.0% | 0.2x | - | REF |
PureCycle Technologies, Inc. (PCT) receives a "Avoid" rating with a composite score of 35.4/100. It ranks #4070 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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Audit Verdict: Lower quality and stability scores may indicate governance concerns.
No recent insider transactions available for PCT
Lagging peers — losers tend to keep underperforming
Fair valuation relative to peers
Weak fundamentals — higher risk of value trap
High volatility — wider range of outcomes increases timing risk
Moderate investment profile
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.
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View All RatingsHigh margin volatility — erratic forensic earnings quality
ROIC -21.3% vs WACC 8.5% (spread -29.8%)
GM 100% vs sector 43%, OM -2251% vs sector 1%
Capital turnover 0.02x, R&D intensity 77.4%
Rev growth N/A, 2yr history
Interest coverage -2.4x
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.
Our quantitative model flags PureCycle Technologies, Inc. with an Avoid rating, assigning a composite score of 35.4/100 and 1 out of 5 stars. Ranked #4070 of 7,333 stocks, PCT falls in the bottom tier across key factors. Historically, stocks with this profile have faced elevated risk of underperformance and capital loss.
PCT's quality score of 31/100 is below average, suggesting challenges with profitability or capital efficiency. The company reports a return on equity of -372.9% (sector avg: -2.5%), gross margins of 100.0% (sector avg: 42.5%), net margins of -3116.8% (sector avg: -0.2%). Investors should examine whether management is actively addressing these weaknesses or if they reflect structural industry headwinds.
With a value score of 47/100, PCT appears somewhat expensive relative to its fundamentals. Key valuation metrics include a P/B ratio of 23.75x. Investors paying a premium here are likely betting on above-average growth or margin expansion to justify current prices.
PureCycle Technologies, Inc.'s investment score of 36/100 suggests limited reinvestment activity. Key growth metrics include a return on assets of -25.7% (sector: -0.1%). 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.
PCT is currently showing below-average momentum at 39/100, which may indicate weakening institutional interest or negative sentiment shifts. Revenue growth data is not currently available, while a beta of 2.21 reflects its sensitivity to broader market moves. Investors should note that declining momentum can precede further price weakness, though contrarian opportunities sometimes emerge at these levels.
PCT's stability score of 34/100 signals elevated volatility and/or leverage concerns. Key stability metrics include a beta of 2.21 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 911.00x (sector avg: 0.2x). Investors should be prepared for wider-than-average price swings and consider position sizing accordingly to manage portfolio risk.
PureCycle Technologies, Inc.'s short interest score of 23/100 reveals significant bearish positioning, suggesting institutional investors are actively betting against the stock. Specific risk factors include high market sensitivity (beta: 2.21), elevated leverage (D/E: 911.00x). At $2.4B (mid-cap), PCT carries meaningful risk and is best suited for investors with high risk tolerance who have thoroughly evaluated the bear thesis.
PureCycle Technologies, Inc. is a mid-cap company in the Manufacturing sector, ranked #0 of 50 in its sector (100th percentile) and #4070 of 7,333 overall (44th percentile). Key comparisons include ROE of -372.9% trailing the -2.5% sector median and operating margins of -2251.0% below the 1.3% sector average. This top-quartile standing reflects exceptional competitive strength relative to Manufacturing peers.
While PCT 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 Short Int. (23) would have the largest impact on the composite score.
ROE 14938% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN (FAVORABLE)
Gross Margin 135% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN (FAVORABLE)
Op. Margin 174599% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
AUDIT DATA AS OF SEP 30, 2025 (Q2 FY2025)
We rate PureCycle Technologies, Inc. (PCT) as Avoid with a composite score of 35.4/100 at a current price of $8.57. The stock falls in the bottom quintile of our universe across key quantitative factors, and the multi-factor weakness suggests a high probability of continued underperformance.
The rating is primarily driven by strength in value (47th percentile) and momentum (39th percentile), which together account for the majority of the composite score. Offsetting weakness in quality (31th percentile) and stability (34th percentile) tempers our overall conviction. We assign a No Moat rating (30/100), Very High uncertainty, and Poor capital allocation.
Key items to watch: momentum to confirm whether the current price trend has legs; balance sheet deleveraging progress; the path to profitability. Any material change in these dynamics could warrant a reassessment of our rating. The moat trend is stable, which suggests the competitive landscape is stable for now.
PureCycle Technologies, Inc. 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 35.4/100 places it at rank #4070 in our full 7,333-stock universe. At $2.4B in market capitalization, PureCycle Technologies, Inc. is a mid-cap player in the Manufacturing space, which limits certain scale advantages but may allow for more agile strategic execution.
Momentum indicators (39th percentile) suggest caution regarding the near-term price trend. Revenue growth data is unavailable, limiting our ability to confirm whether momentum is fundamentally supported.
The margin cascade tells an important story: gross margins of 100% (+57.5pp vs sector) narrow to operating margins of -2251% (-2252.3pp vs sector) and net margins of -3116.8%, yielding a gross-to-net conversion rate of -3117%. The significant margin erosion from gross to net suggests elevated operating expenses, high interest costs, or other structural drags that warrant monitoring.
At a current price of $8.57, PureCycle Technologies, Inc. is trading near fair value based on current fundamentals. Our value factor score of 47/100 reflects a composite assessment across multiple valuation metrics including price-to-earnings, price-to-book, EV/EBITDA, and price-to-sales ratios relative to both sector peers and the broader market. Valuation metrics are mixed, with no strong signal of mispricing in either direction.
The stock currently trades at P/B of 23.8x, P/S of 286.2x. We evaluate these multiples in the context of both absolute levels and sector-relative positioning to form our valuation view.
Gross margins of 100% signal strong pricing power and brand/IP advantages — businesses with margins above 40% have historically demonstrated more resilient earnings through economic cycles.
The Avoid rating (composite 35.4/100) reflects multi-factor weakness, and historically, stocks in this scoring range have underperformed the market by a meaningful margin.
Elevated leverage (911% D/E) amplifies downside risk and limits management's financial flexibility in adverse scenarios.
Thin net margins of -3116.8% provide limited cushion against cost pressures, competitive pricing, or macroeconomic headwinds — even small changes in costs could swing the company to a loss.
Below-average quality (31th percentile) raises durability concerns about the fundamental profile and increases the risk of negative earnings surprises.
We assign a Very High uncertainty rating to PureCycle Technologies, Inc.. The stock exhibits multiple compounding risk factors: elevated market sensitivity (beta of 2.21), significant leverage (911% debt-to-equity), current negative profitability (net margin -3116.8%). The extreme uncertainty around future cash flows makes precise valuation difficult, and the range of outcomes is exceptionally wide. Only investors with high risk tolerance and extended time horizons should consider this name.
Specific risk factors that inform our assessment include: elevated market sensitivity (beta of 2.21); significant leverage (911% debt-to-equity); current negative profitability (net margin -3116.8%); below-average price stability (34th percentile). Each of these factors independently widens the distribution of potential outcomes, and in combination they create a risk profile that demands careful position sizing. The stability factor at the 34th percentile and quality factor at the 31th percentile provide a quantitative summary of the overall risk landscape.
Key risk mitigants include: healthy gross margins of 100% provide a buffer against cost pressures. These factors partially offset the identified risks and provide downside protection in adverse scenarios. On balance, the risk-reward profile warrants caution and disciplined position management.
We rate PureCycle Technologies, Inc.'s capital allocation as Poor. Key concerns include low returns on equity (-372.9%), elevated leverage (911% D/E), negative profitability, weak asset returns (ROA -25.7%). Exemplary capital allocators generate ROE above 20% and maintain conservative leverage — PureCycle Technologies, Inc. significantly underperforms these benchmarks, raising questions about management's ability to create shareholder value.
Investors should scrutinize management's reinvestment decisions and balance sheet trajectory before committing capital. Poor capital allocation often compounds over time: overlevered balance sheets limit strategic flexibility, while low returns on capital destroy shareholder value. We would need to see sustained improvement in profitability metrics and balance sheet discipline before considering an upgrade.
In summary, PureCycle Technologies, Inc. receives a Avoid rating with a composite score of 35.4/100 (rank #4070 of 7,333). Our quantitative framework assigns a No Moat (30/100, trend: stable), Very High uncertainty, and Poor capital allocation. The average factor score across quality, value, momentum, stability, and investment is 38/100.
Our analysis does not support a constructive view on PureCycle Technologies, Inc. at this time. The combination of limited competitive advantages, very high uncertainty, and poor capital allocation suggests unfavorable risk-reward at current levels. We recommend investors avoid new positions and existing holders consider reducing exposure.
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We do not assign PureCycle Technologies, Inc. a meaningful economic moat, scoring 30/100 on our composite assessment. The ROIC-WACC spread of -29.8% is the primary signal of economic value creation. Current fundamentals do not demonstrate the kind of durable competitive advantages — such as superior returns on invested capital, margin superiority, or reinvestment efficiency — that would protect the company from competitive erosion over the long term. The highest-scoring pillar, margin superiority, reached only 10.4/20.
The strongest moat sources are margin superiority (10.4/20) and reinvestment efficiency (7/20). GM 100% vs sector 43%, OM -2251% vs sector 1%. Capital turnover 0.02x, R&D intensity 77.4%. These pillars form the core of PureCycle Technologies, Inc.'s competitive identity and are the primary drivers of excess returns in our framework.
Areas of relative weakness include financial resilience (2.5/20) and economic value creation (2.9/20). Interest coverage -2.4x. Improvement in these areas could meaningfully widen the moat over time, while deterioration would be an early warning of competitive erosion.
Our moat trend assessment is Stable. Multi-year ROIC and operating margin trajectories show neither meaningful improvement nor deterioration, suggesting the competitive position is steady. We expect PureCycle Technologies, Inc.'s moat profile to remain largely unchanged absent a material shift in return on capital or industry dynamics.
Key profit drivers include gross margins of 100% providing a solid profitability foundation. The margin cascade from 100% gross to -2251% operating to -3116.8% net reveals the company's cost structure and reinvestment intensity. Our analysis indicates that profit quality raises some durability concerns, with the quality factor at the 31th percentile.
The margin profile shows gross margins of 100%, operating margins of -2251%, net margins of -3116.8%. Return metrics include ROE of -372.9% and ROA of -25.7%. Relative to the Manufacturing sector, gross margins are 57.5 percentage points above the sector median of 43%, and ROE of -372.9% compares to a sector median of -2.5%.
The balance sheet reflects high leverage with D/E of 911%, which may limit financial flexibility. The sector median D/E is 0%, putting PureCycle Technologies, Inc. at higher leverage than the typical peer. Elevated leverage in combination with the current margin profile warrants close monitoring for any deterioration in debt-servicing capacity.
High beta of 2.21 means amplified losses in market selloffs — in a broad market correction, this stock would likely decline more than the index.
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