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Verdict
Quantitative factor alignment verified for current market regime.
Quant Score
Rank
#3741
Positioning
Market Dominance
Manufacturing
Electronic Equipment
$253M
Suresh Venkatesan
N/A
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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 | |
$POET POET TECHNOLOGIES INC. | 38 | 29 | 34 | 65 | - | - | -2032.5% | -325.6% | 100.0% | -72572.6% | -136857.2% | -91.1% | 0.0% | 59.0x | $253M | ||
| SECTOR BENCH | - | - | - | - | - | 22.3x | 11.5x | -1.9% | 0.9% | 44.1% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 6.7% | 0.0% | 0.2x | - | REF |
POET TECHNOLOGIES INC. (POET) receives a "Avoid" rating with a composite score of 38.4/100. It ranks #3741 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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Outperforming peers — winners tend to keep winning over 3-12 months
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 Manufacturing 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 | 29 | 16 | +13ALPHA |
| MOMENTUM | 65 | 68 | -3NEUTRAL |
| VALUATION | 34 | 23 | +11ALPHA |
| INVESTMENT | 21 | 3 | +18ALPHA |
| STABILITY | 26 | 10 | +16ALPHA |
| SHORT INT | 56 | 65 | -9DRAG |
Global = full universe. Sector = relative to industry peers. Positive tilt indicates idiosyncratic strength.
ROE proxy -2032.5% (sector -1.9%)
GM 100% vs sector 44%, OM -72573% vs sector 3%
Capital turnover N/A, R&D intensity 27360.5%
Rev growth -91%, 9yr 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
Bottom-line profitability
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 POET TECHNOLOGIES INC. (POET) as Avoid with a composite score of 38.4/100 at a current price of $6.08. The stock falls in the bottom quintile, and the multi-factor weakness suggests a high probability of continued underperformance.
POET 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 38.4/100 places it at rank #3741 in our full universe.
The near-term outlook is constructive, with revenue growing at -91% and momentum in the 65th percentile confirming positive market sentiment. The combination of strong top-line growth and favorable price dynamics suggests the company is executing well on its growth strategy.
No Moat
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Fair Value
Gross margins of 100% signal strong pricing power.
Positive momentum indicates institutional accumulation.
Stable competitive position in a defensive sector.
Below-average quality raises earnings sustainability concerns.
Vulnerability to macroeconomic shocks and interest rate volatility.
POET TECHNOLOGIES INC. represents a avoid based on multi-factor quantitative performance.
Our quantitative model flags POET TECHNOLOGIES INC. with an Avoid rating, assigning a composite score of 38.4/100 and 1 out of 5 stars. Ranked #3741 of 7,333 stocks, POET falls in the bottom tier across key factors. Historically, stocks with this profile have faced elevated risk of underperformance and capital loss.
POET's quality score of 29/100 is below average, suggesting challenges with profitability or capital efficiency. The company reports a return on equity of -2032.5% (sector avg: -1.9%), gross margins of 100.0% (sector avg: 44.1%), net margins of -136857.2% (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 34/100, POET appears somewhat expensive relative to its fundamentals. Key valuation metrics include a P/B ratio of 77.88x. Investors paying a premium here are likely betting on above-average growth or margin expansion to justify current prices.
POET TECHNOLOGIES INC.'s investment score of 21/100 suggests limited reinvestment activity. Key growth metrics include revenue growth of -91.1% vs. a sector average of 6.7% and a return on assets of -325.6% (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.
POET demonstrates moderate momentum with a score of 65/100, suggesting a neutral price trend without strong directional conviction. Revenue growth stands at -91.1% year-over-year, while a beta of 2.10 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.
POET's stability score of 26/100 signals elevated volatility and/or leverage concerns. Key stability metrics include a beta of 2.10 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 59.00x (sector avg: 0.2x). Investors should be prepared for wider-than-average price swings and consider position sizing accordingly to manage portfolio risk.
The short interest score of 56/100 for POET suggests somewhat elevated bearish positioning by institutional traders. Specific risk factors include high market sensitivity (beta: 2.10), elevated leverage (D/E: 59.00x), micro-cap liquidity risk. With a $253M market cap (micro-cap), POET TECHNOLOGIES INC. may experience above-average volatility. Investors should consider whether the short thesis has merit or if it creates a potential short-squeeze opportunity.
POET TECHNOLOGIES INC. is a micro-cap company in the Manufacturing sector, ranked #0 of 50 in its sector (100th percentile) and #3741 of 7,333 overall (49th percentile). Key comparisons include ROE of -2032.5% trailing the -1.9% sector median and operating margins of -72572.6% below the 2.5% sector average. This top-quartile standing reflects exceptional competitive strength relative to Manufacturing peers.
While POET 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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ROE 106875% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN (FAVORABLE)
Gross Margin 127% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN (FAVORABLE)
Op. Margin 2891437% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Above 50MA
37.18%
Net New Highs
+51081
U.S. stock futures rose on Wednesday after Tuesday's declines, with market attention focused on potential Federal Reserve interest rate cuts and various company-specific developments in technology, defense, and aviation sectors.
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