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Verdict
Quantitative factor alignment verified for current market regime.
Quant Score
Rank
#3805
Positioning
Market Dominance
Manufacturing
Machinery
$360M
Benjamin G. Wolff
Palladyne AI Corp., a software company, focuses on delivering software that enhances the utility and functionality of third-party stationary and mobile robotic systems in the United States. The company was formerly known as Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corporation and changed its name to Palladyne AI Corp. in March 2024. Palladyne AI Corp. was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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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 | |
$PDYN Palladyne AI Corp. | 38 | 34 | 49 | 28 | 69.2x | - | 8.6% | 6.1% | 56.0% | -744.6% | -164.1% | -68.3% | 0.0% | 41.0x | $360M | ||
| SECTOR BENCH | - | - | - | - | - | 22.3x | 11.5x | -1.9% | 0.9% | 44.1% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 6.7% | 0.0% | 0.2x | - | REF |
Palladyne AI Corp. (PDYN) receives a "Avoid" rating with a composite score of 37.8/100. It ranks #3805 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
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 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.
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View All RatingsROE proxy 8.6% (sector -1.9%)
GM 56% vs sector 44%, OM -745% vs sector 3%
Capital turnover N/A, R&D intensity 255.0%
Rev growth -68%, 5yr 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
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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 Palladyne AI Corp. (PDYN) as Avoid with a composite score of 37.8/100 at a current price of $7.15. The stock falls in the bottom quintile, and the multi-factor weakness suggests a high probability of continued underperformance.
Palladyne AI 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 37.8/100 places it at rank #3805 in our full universe.
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Fair Value
Gross margins of 56% signal strong pricing power.
Stable competitive position in a defensive sector.
Elevated P/E ratio of 69.2x leaves little room for execution misses.
Weak momentum suggests persistent institutional selling pressure.
Below-average quality raises earnings sustainability concerns.
Palladyne AI Corp. represents a avoid based on multi-factor quantitative performance.
Our quantitative model flags Palladyne AI Corp. with an Avoid rating, assigning a composite score of 37.8/100 and 1 out of 5 stars. Ranked #3805 of 7,333 stocks, PDYN falls in the bottom tier across key factors. Historically, stocks with this profile have faced elevated risk of underperformance and capital loss.
PDYN's quality score of 34/100 is below average, suggesting challenges with profitability or capital efficiency. The company reports a return on equity of 8.6% (sector avg: -1.9%), gross margins of 56.0% (sector avg: 44.1%), net margins of -164.1% (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 49/100, PDYN appears somewhat expensive relative to its fundamentals. Key valuation metrics include a P/E ratio of 69.24x, a P/B ratio of 5.92x. Investors paying a premium here are likely betting on above-average growth or margin expansion to justify current prices.
Palladyne AI Corp.'s investment score of 32/100 suggests limited reinvestment activity. Key growth metrics include revenue growth of -68.3% vs. a sector average of 6.7% and a return on assets of 6.1% (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.
Palladyne AI Corp. is experiencing notably weak momentum with a score of just 28/100. The stock has underperformed its peers and is trending below major moving averages. Revenue growth stands at -68.3% year-over-year, while a beta of 1.85 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.
Palladyne AI Corp. registers a low stability score of 21/100, indicating high volatility and potentially stressed financial conditions. Key stability metrics include a beta of 1.85 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 41.00x (sector avg: 0.2x). Stocks at this level carry elevated capital loss risk and may be unsuitable for conservative portfolios without careful risk management.
The short interest score of 56/100 for PDYN suggests somewhat elevated bearish positioning by institutional traders. Specific risk factors include high market sensitivity (beta: 1.85), elevated leverage (D/E: 41.00x), small-cap liquidity risk. With a $360M market cap (small-cap), Palladyne AI Corp. may experience above-average volatility. Investors should consider whether the short thesis has merit or if it creates a potential short-squeeze opportunity.
Palladyne AI Corp. is a small-cap company in the Manufacturing sector, ranked #0 of 50 in its sector (100th percentile) and #3805 of 7,333 overall (48th percentile). Key comparisons include ROE of 8.6% exceeding the -1.9% sector median and operating margins of -744.6% below the 2.5% sector average. This top-quartile standing reflects exceptional competitive strength relative to Manufacturing peers.
While PDYN 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 Stability (21) would have the largest impact on the composite score.
ROE 551% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Gross Margin 27% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN (FAVORABLE)
Op. Margin 29767% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Above 50MA
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SALT LAKE CITY, February 20, 2026--Palladyne AI Corp. (NASDAQ: PDYN and PDYNW) ("Palladyne AI"), a U.S.-based defense and industrial technology company delivering embodied AI-powered collaborative autonomy solutions, advanced avionics, precision-manufactured components, UAVs and advanced aerospace engineering services, today announced it will host a conference call on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss its financial and operational results for its fourth quarter and fu
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