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Verdict
Quantitative factor alignment verified for current market regime.
Quant Score
Rank
#2818
Positioning
Market Dominance
Manufacturing
Electrical Equipment
$611M
Qichao Hu
SES AI Corporation engages in the development and production of high-performance Lithium-metal rechargeable batteries for electric vehicles. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
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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 | |
$SES SES AI Corp | 45 | 42 | 46 | 69 | - | - | -37.8% | -29.8% | 67.8% | -438.7% | -383.6% | - | 0.0% | 27.0x | $611M | ||
| SECTOR BENCH | - | - | - | - | - | 22.3x | 11.5x | -1.9% | 0.9% | 44.1% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 6.7% | 0.0% | 0.2x | - | REF |
SES AI Corp (SES) receives a "Reduce" rating with a composite score of 44.9/100. It ranks #2818 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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Outperforming peers — winners tend to keep winning over 3-12 months
Fair valuation relative to peers
Average quality profile
High volatility — wider range of outcomes increases timing risk
Aggressive spending — empire-building risk, dilutive growth
Mid-range overall rating
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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 | 42 | 30 | +12ALPHA |
| MOMENTUM | 69 | 72 | -3NEUTRAL |
| VALUATION | 46 | 35 | +11ALPHA |
| INVESTMENT | 25 | 13 | +12ALPHA |
| STABILITY | 21 | 6 | +15ALPHA |
| SHORT INT | 52 | 57 | -5NEUTRAL |
Global = full universe. Sector = relative to industry peers. Positive tilt indicates idiosyncratic strength.
ROE proxy -37.8% (sector -1.9%)
GM 68% vs sector 44%, OM -439% vs sector 3%
Capital turnover N/A, R&D intensity 335.9%
Rev growth N/A, 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
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 SES AI Corp (SES) as a Reduce with a composite score of 44.9/100 at a current price of $1.65. The quantitative profile shows weakness across multiple dimensions, suggesting limited upside potential.
SES 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 44.9/100 places it at rank #2818 in our full universe.
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Gross margins of 68% signal strong pricing power.
Positive momentum indicates institutional accumulation.
Stable competitive position in a defensive sector.
Vulnerability to macroeconomic shocks and interest rate volatility.
SES AI Corp represents a reduce based on multi-factor quantitative performance.
SES AI Corp receives a Reduce rating from our analysis, with a composite score of 44.9/100 and 2 out of 5 stars, ranking #2818 out of 7,333 stocks. SES'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.
SES's quality score of 42/100 is below average, suggesting challenges with profitability or capital efficiency. The company reports a return on equity of -37.8% (sector avg: -1.9%), gross margins of 67.8% (sector avg: 44.1%), net margins of -383.6% (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 46/100, SES appears somewhat expensive relative to its fundamentals. Key valuation metrics include a P/B ratio of 2.64x. Investors paying a premium here are likely betting on above-average growth or margin expansion to justify current prices.
SES AI Corp's investment score of 25/100 suggests limited reinvestment activity. Key growth metrics include a return on assets of -29.8% (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.
SES demonstrates moderate momentum with a score of 69/100, suggesting a neutral price trend without strong directional conviction. Revenue growth data is not currently available, while a beta of 1.84 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.
SES 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 1.84 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 27.00x (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 52/100 for SES suggests somewhat elevated bearish positioning by institutional traders. Specific risk factors include high market sensitivity (beta: 1.84), elevated leverage (D/E: 27.00x), small-cap liquidity risk. With a $611M market cap (small-cap), SES 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.
SES AI Corp is a small-cap company in the Manufacturing sector, ranked #0 of 50 in its sector (100th percentile) and #2818 of 7,333 overall (62nd percentile). Key comparisons include ROE of -37.8% trailing the -1.9% sector median and operating margins of -438.7% below the 2.5% sector average. This top-quartile standing reflects exceptional competitive strength relative to Manufacturing peers.
While SES currently exhibits a REDUCE 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 1888% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN (FAVORABLE)
Gross Margin 54% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN (FAVORABLE)
Op. Margin 17577% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
As February 2026 begins, U.S. stock markets have shown strong momentum with major indices like the Dow and S&P 500 posting significant gains, despite recent economic uncertainties such as a partial government shutdown and changes in Federal Reserve leadership. In this environment of fluctuating market conditions, growth companies with high insider ownership can be particularly appealing to investors seeking alignment between management interests and shareholder value.
SES AI, an AI-driven battery technology company, has seen its stock surge by 148% in five weeks, driven by an acquisition, potential government interest, and upcoming product launch of Molecular Universe 1.0 software.
SES AI reported record Q3 2025 revenue of $7.1 million, a 102% sequential increase, driven by the acquisition of UC Energy and the successful deployment of its Molecular Universe (MU 1.0) AI platform. The company's strategy focuses on a CapEx-light model, relying on contract manufacturing and joint ventures, and has led to a significant increase in enterprise customer engagement for MU 1.0. SES AI updated its full-year 2025 revenue guidance to $20 million to $25 million, projecting substantial growth across its ESS, drone, and EV segments for 2026 and beyond.
SES AI Corporation (SES) announced record Q3 revenue of $7.1 million, a 102% increase from the previous quarter due to its All-in-on-AI strategy and Molecular Universe platform launch. Key drivers included the introduction of MU-1.0 and the acquisition of UZ Energy. The company is poised for future growth through a joint venture with Hisun New Energy Materials and continued product innovation.
SES AI Corporation has signed a term sheet to establish a joint venture aimed at commercially supplying materials discovered by its Molecular Universe platform. This strategic move follows recent enhancements to Molecular Universe and various corporate activities, including acquisitions and earnings reports. The joint venture signifies SES AI's progression in commercializing its advanced battery material discoveries.
Above 50MA
37.18%
Net New Highs
+51081