Equity Research Analysis: Plum Acquisition Corp, IV (PLMK)
|Blank Capital Research Unit|Spot: $10.50
Price$10.50
Composite Score42.6/100
RatingREDUCE (2★)
Rank#3167 OF 7,333
Market Cap$250M
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Verdict
Quantitative factor alignment verified for current market regime.
Quant Score
Rank
#3167
Positioning
Market Dominance
Finance, Insurance, And Real Estate
Trading
$250M
Kanishka Roy
We are a blank check company, incorporated as a Cayman Islands exempted company for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses, which we refer to throughout this prospectus as our initial business combination. We are a Cayman Islands exempted company incorporated on June 10, 2024. Our executive offices are located at 2021 Fillmore St. #2089, San Francisco, California.
Headcount
2
HQ Base
SAN FRANCISCO, California
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$SII SPROTT INC. | 75 | 91 | 87 | 98 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$PUK PRUDENTIAL PLC | 73 | 88 | 97 | 80 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$NMR NOMURA HOLDINGS INC | 72 | 81 | 92 | 87 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$PSLV Sprott Physical Silver Trust | 69 | 82 | 80 | 98 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$UFCS UNITED FIRE GROUP INC | 68 | 81 | 93 | 76 | 5.0x | 3.5x | 13.2% | 4.1% | 99.9% | 14.7% | 11.1% | 9.2% | 2.1% | 16.0x | $775M | VS | |
$SLF SUN LIFE FINANCIAL INC | 68 | 83 | 95 | 63 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$CBOE Cboe Global Markets, Inc. | 68 | 75 | 63 | 77 | 21.3x | 15.7x | 24.0% | 13.7% | 41.7% | 32.4% | 26.4% | 8.2% | 1.1% | 30.0x | $25.7B | VS | |
$VTMX Vesta Real Estate Corporation, S.A.B. de C.V. | 67 | 69 | 77 | 80 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$PHYS Sprott Physical Gold Trust | 67 | 64 | 82 | 91 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$GLDM World Gold Trust | 66 | 54 | 85 | 92 | 11.3x | 11.3x | - | 20.9% | 100.0% | 97.1% | 554.8% | -19.0% | 0.0% | - | $32.0B | VS | |
$PLMK Plum Acquisition Corp, IV | 43 | 26 | 23 | 34 | 37.2x | - | - | 3.7% | - | - | - | - | 0.0% | - | $250M | ||
| SECTOR BENCH | - | - | - | - | - | 11.9x | 7.8x | 9.0% | 1.3% | 77.7% | 18.1% | 21.9% | 10.7% | 2.0% | 0.5x | - | REF |
Plum Acquisition Corp, IV (PLMK) receives a "Reduce" rating with a composite score of 42.6/100. It ranks #3167 out of 7,333 stocks in our coverage universe and carries a 2-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
Low volatility — smoother ride and historically better risk-adjusted returns
Aggressive spending — empire-building risk, dilutive growth
Mid-range overall rating
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View All Ratings| Factor | Global | Sector | Tilt |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROFITABILITY | 26 | 16 | +10ALPHA |
| MOMENTUM | 34 | 29 | +5NEUTRAL |
| VALUATION | 23 | 7 | +16ALPHA |
| INVESTMENT | 20 | 4 | +16ALPHA |
| STABILITY | 96 | 99 | -3NEUTRAL |
| SHORT INT | 49 | 51 | -2NEUTRAL |
Global = full universe. Sector = relative to industry peers. Positive tilt indicates idiosyncratic strength.
Insufficient data for ROIC calculation
GM N/A vs sector 78%, OM N/A vs sector 18%
Capital turnover N/A
Rev growth N/A
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 Plum Acquisition Corp, IV (PLMK) as a Reduce with a composite score of 42.6/100 at a current price of $10.50. The quantitative profile shows weakness across multiple dimensions, suggesting limited upside potential.
Plum Acquisition Corp, IV holds a top-quartile position (#0 of 50) within the Finance, Insurance, And Real Estate sector, based on our composite quantitative scoring across quality, value, momentum, and stability factors. The composite score of 42.6/100 places it at rank #3167 in our full universe.
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Fair Value
Stable competitive position in a defensive sector.
Elevated P/E ratio of 37.2x leaves little room for execution misses.
Weak momentum suggests persistent institutional selling pressure.
Below-average quality raises earnings sustainability concerns.
Plum Acquisition Corp, IV represents a reduce based on multi-factor quantitative performance.
Plum Acquisition Corp, IV receives a Reduce rating from our analysis, with a composite score of 42.6/100 and 2 out of 5 stars, ranking #3167 out of 7,333 stocks. PLMK's factor profile shows weakness across multiple dimensions, suggesting the stock may underperform going forward. Existing holders may want to consider trimming positions or tightening stop-losses.
PLMK's quality score of 26/100 is below average, suggesting challenges with profitability or capital efficiency. Investors should examine whether management is actively addressing these weaknesses or if they reflect structural industry headwinds.
PLMK registers a value score of just 23/100, suggesting the stock trades at a significant premium to its fundamental metrics. Key valuation metrics include a P/E ratio of 37.24x. High-premium valuations like this require strong future execution to avoid multiple compression, and downside risk is elevated if growth disappoints.
Plum Acquisition Corp, IV's investment score of 20/100 suggests limited reinvestment activity. Key growth metrics include a return on assets of 3.7% (sector: 1.3%). 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.
PLMK is currently showing below-average momentum at 34/100, which may indicate weakening institutional interest or negative sentiment shifts. Revenue growth data is not currently available, while a beta of -0.01 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.
Plum Acquisition Corp, IV earns an excellent stability score of 96/100, reflecting low price volatility and a conservatively managed balance sheet. Key stability metrics include a beta of -0.01. Stocks with this level of stability tend to act as portfolio anchors, providing downside protection during market corrections while still participating in broad market advances.
The short interest score of 49/100 for PLMK suggests somewhat elevated bearish positioning by institutional traders. Specific risk factors include micro-cap liquidity risk. With a $250M market cap (micro-cap), Plum Acquisition Corp, IV may experience above-average volatility. Investors should consider whether the short thesis has merit or if it creates a potential short-squeeze opportunity.
Plum Acquisition Corp, IV is a micro-cap company in the Finance, Insurance, And Real Estate sector, ranked #0 of 50 in its sector (100th percentile) and #3167 of 7,333 overall (57th percentile). This top-quartile standing reflects exceptional competitive strength relative to Finance, Insurance, And Real Estate peers.
While PLMK currently exhibits a REDUCE profile, superior opportunities exist within the FINANCE, INSURANCE, AND REAL ESTATE 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 Investment (20) would have the largest impact on the composite score.
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Above 50MA
37.18%
Net New Highs
+51081