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Verdict
Quantitative factor alignment verified for current market regime.
Quant Score
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#4553
Positioning
Market Dominance
Manufacturing
Electronic Equipment
$8M
Ian Tudor Jenks
SmartKem, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, develops materials and processes used to make organic thin-film (OTFT) transistors for the manufacture of flexible electronics. The company offers TRUFLEX semiconductor and dielectric inks, which uses low temperature printing processes to make transistors for the display industry. Its electronic polymer platform is used in display technologies, such as miniLED, microLED, and AMOLED displays that can drive televisions, laptops, augmented and virtual reality headsets, smartwatches, and smartphones. It also provides prototypes for customers. SmartKem, Inc. was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Manchester, the United Kingdom.
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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 | |
$SMTK SmartKem, Inc. | 30 | 39 | 29 | 6 | - | - | 3317.6% | -347.8% | 67.3% | -10414.3% | -7205.9% | 102.5% | 0.0% | - | $8M | ||
| SECTOR BENCH | - | - | - | - | - | 22.3x | 11.5x | -1.9% | 0.9% | 44.1% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 6.7% | 0.0% | 0.2x | - | REF |
SmartKem, Inc. (SMTK) receives a "Avoid" rating with a composite score of 29.6/100. It ranks #4553 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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Lagging peers — losers tend to keep underperforming
Expensive relative to fundamentals — limited margin of safety
Average quality profile
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 RatingsROE proxy 3317.6% (sector -1.9%)
GM 67% vs sector 44%, OM -10414% vs sector 3%
Capital turnover N/A, R&D intensity 4396.3%
Rev growth 102%, 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.
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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 SmartKem, Inc. (SMTK) as Avoid with a composite score of 29.6/100 at a current price of $0.29. The stock falls in the bottom quintile, and the multi-factor weakness suggests a high probability of continued underperformance.
SmartKem, 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 29.6/100 places it at rank #4553 in our full universe.
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Gross margins of 67% signal strong pricing power.
Returns on equity of 3317.6% exceed cost of capital.
Stable competitive position in a defensive sector.
Weak momentum suggests persistent institutional selling pressure.
Vulnerability to macroeconomic shocks and interest rate volatility.
SmartKem, Inc. represents a avoid based on multi-factor quantitative performance.
Our quantitative model flags SmartKem, Inc. with an Avoid rating, assigning a composite score of 29.6/100 and 1 out of 5 stars. Ranked #4553 of 7,333 stocks, SMTK falls in the bottom tier across key factors. Historically, stocks with this profile have faced elevated risk of underperformance and capital loss.
SMTK's quality score of 39/100 is below average, suggesting challenges with profitability or capital efficiency. The company reports a return on equity of 3317.6% (sector avg: -1.9%), gross margins of 67.3% (sector avg: 44.1%), net margins of -7205.9% (sector avg: 1.0%). Investors should examine whether management is actively addressing these weaknesses or if they reflect structural industry headwinds.
SMTK registers a value score of just 29/100, 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.
SmartKem, Inc.'s investment score of 25/100 suggests limited reinvestment activity. Key growth metrics include revenue growth of 102.5% vs. a sector average of 6.7% and a return on assets of -347.8% (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.
SmartKem, Inc. is experiencing notably weak momentum with a score of just 6/100. The stock has underperformed its peers and is trending below major moving averages. Revenue growth stands at 102.5% year-over-year, while a beta of 0.25 reflects its sensitivity to broader market moves. While deep momentum weakness can occasionally present value opportunities, it often reflects deteriorating fundamentals or structural headwinds that may persist.
SMTK's stability score of 32/100 signals elevated volatility and/or leverage concerns. Key stability metrics include a beta of 0.25. Investors should be prepared for wider-than-average price swings and consider position sizing accordingly to manage portfolio risk.
The short interest score of 51/100 for SMTK suggests somewhat elevated bearish positioning by institutional traders. Specific risk factors include micro-cap liquidity risk. With a $8M market cap (micro-cap), SmartKem, Inc. may experience above-average volatility. Investors should consider whether the short thesis has merit or if it creates a potential short-squeeze opportunity.
SmartKem, Inc. is a micro-cap company in the Manufacturing sector, ranked #0 of 50 in its sector (100th percentile) and #4553 of 7,333 overall (38th percentile). Key comparisons include ROE of 3317.6% exceeding the -1.9% sector median and operating margins of -10414.3% below the 2.5% sector average. This top-quartile standing reflects exceptional competitive strength relative to Manufacturing peers.
While SMTK 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 174708% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Gross Margin 53% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN (FAVORABLE)
Op. Margin 415014% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
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MANCHESTER, United Kingdom, Feb. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smartkem, Inc. (Nasdaq: SMTK), (“Smartkem” or the “Company”), a leader in advanced materials, today announced that it has entered into a debt conversion agreement, pursuant to which certain outstanding accounts payable of Smartkem were satisfied in full through the issuance of equity securities of the Company. Under the terms of the agreement, approximately $2.0 million of outstanding obligations owed were converted into a combination
E.F. Hutton is advising Smartkem (NASDAQ: SMTK) on its proposed acquisition of Carbonium Core, Inc., a U.S.-based advanced materials company specializing in nuclear-grade graphite production. The transaction values Carbonium Core at $120 million in Series B Convertible Preferred Stock, with 50% issued at closing and 50% contingent on milestone achievement. The deal aims to expand Smartkem's portfolio into the strategically important nuclear materials market while supporting domestic supply chain resilience.
Smartkem Inc. (NASDAQ: SMTK) has signed a non-binding letter of intent to acquire 100% of Carbonium Core, Inc., a U.S.-based advanced materials company specializing in nuclear-grade graphite for advanced reactor technologies. The acquisition, valued at $120 million in Series B Convertible Preferred Stock, aims to expand Smartkem's portfolio into the strategically critical nuclear materials market and establish a secure domestic supply chain. The transaction is expected to close by February 5, 2026, subject to due diligence and customary closing conditions.
Smartkem has hired Anthony Amato and his consulting firm Bridge Associates International Pharmaceutical Consulting (BAIPC) to provide strategic advisory services and support the company's long-term growth initiatives in semiconductor technology.
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