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Verdict
Quantitative factor alignment verified for current market regime.
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#3660
Positioning
Market Dominance
Manufacturing
Chemicals
$26M
Roshan Pujari
Stardust Power Inc. is a vertically-integrated lithium refinery that engages in producing battery-grade lithium. The company was founded in 2022 and is based in Greenwich, Connecticut.
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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 | |
$SDST Stardust Power Inc. | 39 | 20 | 16 | 84 | - | - | 233.8% | -219.8% | - | - | - | - | 0.0% | - | $26M | ||
| SECTOR BENCH | - | - | - | - | - | 22.3x | 11.5x | -1.9% | 0.9% | 44.1% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 6.7% | 0.0% | 0.2x | - | REF |
Stardust Power Inc. (SDST) receives a "Avoid" rating with a composite score of 39.1/100. It ranks #3660 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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View All RatingsROE proxy 233.8% (sector -1.9%)
GM N/A vs sector 44%, OM N/A vs sector 3%
Capital turnover N/A
Rev growth N/A, 4yr history
Interest coverage -338.9x
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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 Stardust Power Inc. (SDST) as Avoid with a composite score of 39.1/100 at a current price of $3.58. The stock falls in the bottom quintile, and the multi-factor weakness suggests a high probability of continued underperformance.
Stardust Power 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 39.1/100 places it at rank #3660 in our full universe.
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Returns on equity of 233.8% exceed cost of capital.
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.
Stardust Power Inc. represents a avoid based on multi-factor quantitative performance.
Our quantitative model flags Stardust Power Inc. with an Avoid rating, assigning a composite score of 39.1/100 and 1 out of 5 stars. Ranked #3660 of 7,333 stocks, SDST falls in the bottom tier across key factors. Historically, stocks with this profile have faced elevated risk of underperformance and capital loss.
Stardust Power Inc. registers a weak quality score of just 20/100, indicating significant profitability challenges. The company reports a return on equity of 233.8% (sector avg: -1.9%). Low quality scores are often associated with businesses in turnaround mode, early-stage growth, or structurally challenged industries.
SDST registers a value score of just 16/100, suggesting the stock trades at a significant premium to its fundamental metrics. High-premium valuations like this require strong future execution to avoid multiple compression, and downside risk is elevated if growth disappoints.
Stardust Power Inc.'s investment score of 21/100 suggests limited reinvestment activity. Key growth metrics include a return on assets of -219.8% (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.
SDST shows strong momentum characteristics with a score of 84/100. The stock has been trending above key moving averages, indicating solid demand from institutional buyers. Revenue growth data is not currently available, while a beta of 1.63 reflects its sensitivity to broader market moves. This level of momentum typically signals sustained investor confidence and favorable near-term price action.
Stardust Power Inc. registers a low stability score of 16/100, indicating high volatility and potentially stressed financial conditions. Key stability metrics include a beta of 1.63. 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 51/100 for SDST suggests somewhat elevated bearish positioning by institutional traders. Specific risk factors include high market sensitivity (beta: 1.63), micro-cap liquidity risk. With a $26M market cap (micro-cap), Stardust Power Inc. may experience above-average volatility. Investors should consider whether the short thesis has merit or if it creates a potential short-squeeze opportunity.
Stardust Power Inc. is a micro-cap company in the Manufacturing sector, ranked #0 of 50 in its sector (100th percentile) and #3660 of 7,333 overall (50th percentile). Key comparisons include ROE of 233.8% exceeding the -1.9% sector median. This top-quartile standing reflects exceptional competitive strength relative to Manufacturing peers.
While SDST 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 Value (16) would have the largest impact on the composite score.
ROE 12407% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Div. Yield NaN% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
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GREENWICH, Conn., Feb. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stardust Power Inc. (NASDAQ: SDST) (“Stardust Power” or the “Company”), an American developer of battery-grade lithium carbonate, today announced that it has joined the Cornerstone Consortium, a U.S. Department of Defense aligned collaborative framework focused on strengthening the domestic industrial base and securing critical supply chains. The Cornerstone Consortium brings together a broad range of domestically held organizations, including
Stardust Power Inc. (NASDAQ:SDST) ("Stardust Power" or the "Company"), an American developer of battery-grade lithium carbonate, today announced that it has joined the Cornerstone Consortium, a U.S. Department of Defense
GREENWICH, Conn., Feb. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stardust Power Inc. (NASDAQ: SDST) (“Stardust Power” or the “Company”), an American developer of battery-grade lithium carbonate, today announced it has secured up to $10.0 million in common equity financing (the “Equity Facility”). The Company has entered into a common stock purchase agreement with B. Riley Principal Capital II, LLC (“B. Riley”), that provides the Company with the ability to raise up to $10.0 million of capital at its discreti
GREENWICH, Conn., Jan. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stardust Power Inc. (NASDAQ: SDST) (“Stardust Power” or the “Company”), an American developer of battery-grade lithium carbonate, today announced the appointment of Mr. Bruce Czachor as General Counsel, effective immediately. In this role, Mr. Czachor will oversee legal, regulatory, and corporate governance matters for the Company and will report directly to Founder and CEO, Roshan Pujari. Mr. Czachor brings more than 30 years of legal, corpora
The Company has entered into a common stock purchase agreement with B. Riley Principal Capital II, LLC ("B. Riley"), that provides the Company with the ability to raise up to $10.0 million of capital at its discretion