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Quantitative factor alignment verified for current market regime.
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#2389
Positioning
Market Dominance
Manufacturing
Computer Software
$265M
Lucas Haldeman
SmartRent, Inc. provides integrated smart home operating system to residential property owners and operators, homebuilders, home buyers, developers, and residents in the United States. The company's products and solutions include smart apartments and homes, access control for buildings, common areas, rental units, asset protection and monitoring, parking management, and community and resident Wi-Fi.
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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 | - | - | 28.5% | 8.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 10.4% | -4.6% | 3.3% | 0.0x | $141.8B | VS | |
$ASML ASML HOLDING NV | 77 | 89 | 86 | 83 | - | - | 46.1% | 16.6% | 51.3% | 31.9% | 26.8% | -4.0% | 1.0% | 25.0x | $272.1B | VS | |
$ESLT ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD | 76 | 81 | 87 | 85 | - | - | 10.3% | 3.1% | 24.1% | 7.2% | 4.7% | 14.3% | 0.8% | 25.0x | $11.4B | VS | |
$MT ArcelorMittal | 75 | 71 | 98 | 85 | - | - | 2.2% | 1.5% | 9.3% | 5.3% | 2.2% | -8.5% | 2.2% | 16.0x | $18.9B | VS | |
$AMAT APPLIED MATERIALS INC /DE | 75 | 85 | 87 | 84 | 20.9x | 13.6x | 35.5% | 19.8% | 48.7% | 29.2% | 24.7% | 4.4% | 0.8% | 32.0x | $181.9B | VS | |
$SIMO Silicon Motion Technology CORP | 75 | 84 | 86 | 85 | - | - | 11.8% | 8.8% | 45.9% | 11.3% | 11.1% | 25.7% | 3.7% | 0.0x | $1.8B | VS | |
$CODA Coda Octopus Group, Inc. | 74 | 83 | 90 | 79 | 16.3x | 11.9x | 7.6% | 7.0% | 66.5% | 17.1% | 15.6% | 39.0% | 0.0% | 0.0x | $115M | VS | |
$GSK GSK plc | 74 | 84 | 90 | 70 | - | - | 22.6% | 4.9% | 71.2% | 12.8% | 9.4% | 1.7% | 5.9% | 124.0x | $72.1B | VS | |
$EFXT Enerflex Ltd. | 74 | 80 | 91 | 83 | - | - | 3.0% | 1.1% | 20.9% | 7.3% | 1.3% | 3.0% | 0.9% | 67.0x | $1.2B | VS | |
$BUD Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV | 74 | 84 | 97 | 63 | - | - | 8.2% | 3.5% | 55.3% | 25.9% | 12.4% | 0.7% | 1.7% | 0.0x | $87.0B | VS | |
$SMRT SmartRent, Inc. | 48 | 45 | 46 | 54 | - | - | -28.7% | -20.0% | 31.4% | -44.7% | -41.8% | -25.4% | 0.0% | 43.0x | $265M | ||
| SECTOR BENCH | - | - | - | - | - | 22.3x | 11.5x | -2.5% | -0.1% | 42.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 5.9% | 0.0% | 0.2x | - | REF |
SmartRent, Inc. (SMRT) receives a "Reduce" rating with a composite score of 47.6/100. It ranks #2389 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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Lucas Haldeman
Chief Executive Officer
Labor Force
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Audit Verdict: Lower quality and stability scores may indicate governance concerns.
No recent insider transactions available for SMRT
In-line with peers — no strong momentum signal
Fair valuation relative to peers
Average quality profile
Average volatility — neutral timing signal
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.
No analyst ratings for SMRT.
View All RatingsMaterial decline in asset turnover efficiency detected
High margin volatility — erratic forensic earnings quality
| Factor | Global | Sector | Tilt |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROFITABILITY | 45 | 24 | +21ALPHA |
| MOMENTUM | 54 | 44 | +10ALPHA |
| VALUATION | 46 | 23 | +23ALPHA |
| INVESTMENT | 33 | 50 | -17DRAG |
| STABILITY | 44 | 24 | +20ALPHA |
| SHORT INT | 62 | 72 | -10DRAG |
Global = full universe. Sector = relative to industry peers. Positive tilt indicates idiosyncratic strength.
ROE proxy -28.7% (sector -2.5%)
GM 31% vs sector 43%, OM -45% vs sector 1%
Capital turnover N/A, R&D intensity 18.0%
Rev growth -25%, 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.
SmartRent, Inc. receives a Reduce rating from our analysis, with a composite score of 47.6/100 and 2 out of 5 stars, ranking #2389 out of 7,333 stocks. SMRT'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.
With a quality score of 45/100, SMRT shows adequate but unremarkable business quality. The company reports a return on equity of -28.7% (sector avg: -2.5%), gross margins of 31.4% (sector avg: 42.5%), net margins of -41.8% (sector avg: -0.2%). This suggests the company generates acceptable returns but may lack the competitive positioning or operational efficiency to stand out from peers.
With a value score of 46/100, SMRT appears somewhat expensive relative to its fundamentals. Key valuation metrics include a P/B ratio of 1.32x. Investors paying a premium here are likely betting on above-average growth or margin expansion to justify current prices.
SmartRent, Inc.'s investment score of 33/100 suggests limited reinvestment activity. Key growth metrics include revenue growth of -25.4% vs. a sector average of 5.9% and a return on assets of -20.0% (sector: -0.1%). 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.
SMRT demonstrates moderate momentum with a score of 54/100, suggesting a neutral price trend without strong directional conviction. Revenue growth stands at -25.4% year-over-year, while a beta of 1.61 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.
SMRT's stability score of 44/100 signals elevated volatility and/or leverage concerns. Key stability metrics include a beta of 1.61 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 43.00x (sector avg: 0.2x). Investors should be prepared for wider-than-average price swings and consider position sizing accordingly to manage portfolio risk.
SMRT carries a short interest score of 62/100, indicating moderate short selling activity. This is a neutral reading — not enough to signal systemic bearishness, but worth monitoring. Specific risk factors include high market sensitivity (beta: 1.61), elevated leverage (D/E: 43.00x), micro-cap liquidity risk. At $265M market cap (micro-cap), SmartRent, Inc. offers reasonable institutional liquidity.
SmartRent, Inc. is a micro-cap company in the Manufacturing sector, ranked #0 of 50 in its sector (100th percentile) and #2389 of 7,333 overall (67th percentile). Key comparisons include ROE of -28.7% trailing the -2.5% sector median and operating margins of -44.7% below the 1.3% sector average. This top-quartile standing reflects exceptional competitive strength relative to Manufacturing peers.
While SMRT 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 Investment (33) would have the largest impact on the composite score.
ROE 1056% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN (FAVORABLE)
Gross Margin 26% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Op. Margin 3564% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
AUDIT DATA AS OF SEP 30, 2025 (Q2 FY2025)
We rate SmartRent, Inc. (SMRT) as a Reduce with a composite score of 47.6/100 at a current price of $1.59. The quantitative profile shows weakness across multiple dimensions, suggesting limited upside potential and elevated risk of underperformance relative to peers over the next 12 months.
The rating is primarily driven by strength in momentum (54th percentile) and value (46th percentile), which together account for the majority of the composite score. Offsetting weakness in investment (33th percentile) and stability (44th percentile) tempers our overall conviction. We assign a No Moat rating (25/100), High uncertainty, and Poor capital allocation.
Key items to watch: the path to profitability. Any material change in these dynamics could warrant a reassessment of our rating. The moat trend is stable, which suggests the competitive landscape is stable for now.
SmartRent, 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 47.6/100 places it at rank #2389 in our full 7,333-stock universe. At $265M in market capitalization, SmartRent, Inc. is a small-cap player in the Manufacturing space, which limits certain scale advantages but may allow for more agile strategic execution.
Revenue contraction of -25% combined with momentum at the 54th percentile paints a cautious picture of the near-term business outlook. The market appears to be pricing in continued challenges, and a catalyst for reversal is not clearly visible from current data.
The margin cascade tells an important story: gross margins of 31% (-11.1pp vs sector) narrow to operating margins of -45% (-46.0pp vs sector) and net margins of -41.8%, yielding a gross-to-net conversion rate of -133%. The significant margin erosion from gross to net suggests elevated operating expenses, high interest costs, or other structural drags that warrant monitoring.
At a current price of $1.59, SmartRent, Inc. is trading near fair value based on current fundamentals. Our value factor score of 46/100 reflects a composite assessment across multiple valuation metrics including price-to-earnings, price-to-book, EV/EBITDA, and price-to-sales ratios relative to both sector peers and the broader market. Valuation metrics are mixed, with no strong signal of mispricing in either direction.
The stock currently trades at P/B of 1.3x, P/S of 2.0x. We evaluate these multiples in the context of both absolute levels and sector-relative positioning to form our valuation view.
The stock may offer contrarian value if near-term headwinds prove transitory — the current weakness in factor scores may reverse if business fundamentals stabilize.
The Reduce rating (composite 47.6/100) reflects multi-factor weakness, and historically, stocks in this scoring range have underperformed the market by a meaningful margin.
Revenue decline of -25% signals business deterioration — declining revenues make it difficult to grow into the current valuation and often precede further negative revisions.
Thin net margins of -41.8% provide limited cushion against cost pressures, competitive pricing, or macroeconomic headwinds — even small changes in costs could swing the company to a loss.
High beta of 1.61 means amplified losses in market selloffs — in a broad market correction, this stock would likely decline more than the index.
We assign a High uncertainty rating to SmartRent, Inc.. Key risk factors include elevated market sensitivity (beta of 1.61), current negative profitability (net margin -41.8%). The wide range of potential outcomes widens our fair value estimate and increases the possibility of permanent capital impairment. Investors considering this name should size positions accordingly and demand a meaningful margin of safety before initiating.
Specific risk factors that inform our assessment include: elevated market sensitivity (beta of 1.61); current negative profitability (net margin -41.8%). Each of these factors independently widens the distribution of potential outcomes, and in combination they create a risk profile that demands careful position sizing. The stability factor at the 44th percentile and quality factor at the 45th percentile provide a quantitative summary of the overall risk landscape.
We identify limited risk mitigants at this time, which contributes to our high uncertainty assessment. Investors should monitor for improvement in balance sheet metrics, margin stability, and business predictability that could warrant a downgrade in our risk assessment over time.
We rate SmartRent, Inc.'s capital allocation as Poor. Key concerns include low returns on equity (-28.7%), negative profitability, weak asset returns (ROA -20.0%). Exemplary capital allocators generate ROE above 20% and maintain conservative leverage — SmartRent, Inc. significantly underperforms these benchmarks, raising questions about management's ability to create shareholder value.
Investors should scrutinize management's reinvestment decisions and balance sheet trajectory before committing capital. Poor capital allocation often compounds over time: overlevered balance sheets limit strategic flexibility, while low returns on capital destroy shareholder value. We would need to see sustained improvement in profitability metrics and balance sheet discipline before considering an upgrade.
In summary, SmartRent, Inc. receives a Reduce rating with a composite score of 47.6/100 (rank #2389 of 7,333). Our quantitative framework assigns a No Moat (25/100, trend: stable), High uncertainty, and Poor capital allocation. The average factor score across quality, value, momentum, stability, and investment is 44/100.
Our analysis does not support a constructive view on SmartRent, Inc. at this time. The combination of limited competitive advantages, high uncertainty, and poor capital allocation suggests unfavorable risk-reward at current levels. We recommend investors avoid new positions and existing holders consider reducing exposure.
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We do not assign SmartRent, Inc. a meaningful economic moat, scoring 25/100 on our composite assessment. Current fundamentals do not demonstrate the kind of durable competitive advantages — such as superior returns on invested capital, margin superiority, or reinvestment efficiency — that would protect the company from competitive erosion over the long term. The highest-scoring pillar, financial resilience, reached only 8/20.
The strongest moat sources are financial resilience (8/20) and reinvestment efficiency (6.3/20). Interest coverage N/A. Capital turnover N/A, R&D intensity 18.0%. These pillars form the core of SmartRent, Inc.'s competitive identity and are the primary drivers of excess returns in our framework.
Areas of relative weakness include margin superiority (2.3/20) and economic value creation (2.7/20). GM 31% vs sector 43%, OM -45% vs sector 1%. Improvement in these areas could meaningfully widen the moat over time, while deterioration would be an early warning of competitive erosion.
Our moat trend assessment is Stable. Multi-year ROIC and operating margin trajectories show neither meaningful improvement nor deterioration, suggesting the competitive position is steady. We expect SmartRent, Inc.'s moat profile to remain largely unchanged absent a material shift in return on capital or industry dynamics.
Key profit drivers include declining revenues (-25%) that pressure the earnings outlook. The margin cascade from 31% gross to -45% operating to -41.8% net reveals the company's cost structure and reinvestment intensity. Our analysis indicates that profit quality is adequate though not exceptional, with the quality factor at the 45th percentile.
The margin profile shows gross margins of 31%, operating margins of -45%, net margins of -41.8%. Return metrics include ROE of -28.7% and ROA of -20.0%. Relative to the Manufacturing sector, gross margins are 11.1 percentage points below the sector median of 43%, and ROE of -28.7% compares to a sector median of -2.5%.
The balance sheet reflects moderate leverage with D/E of 43%, revenue growth of -25%. The sector median D/E is 0%, putting SmartRent, Inc. at higher leverage than the typical peer. Overall balance sheet health is adequate for the current business environment.
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