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Verdict
Quantitative factor alignment verified for current market regime.
Quant Score
Rank
#4215
Positioning
Market Dominance
Manufacturing
Machinery
$254M
Benjamin M. Locke
Tecogen Inc. designs, manufactures, markets, and maintains industrial and commercial cogeneration systems. It operates through three segments: Products, Services, and Energy Production. The company provides long-term maintenance contracts, parts sales, and turnkey installation services through a network of eleven field service centers.
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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 | |
$TGEN TECOGEN INC. | 34 | 42 | 49 | 16 | - | - | -20.3% | -12.4% | 38.1% | -18.1% | -18.7% | 51.9% | 0.0% | 64.0x | $254M | ||
| SECTOR BENCH | - | - | - | - | - | 22.3x | 11.5x | -1.9% | 0.9% | 44.1% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 6.7% | 0.0% | 0.2x | - | REF |
TECOGEN INC. (TGEN) receives a "Avoid" rating with a composite score of 33.9/100. It ranks #4215 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
Fair valuation relative to peers
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 -20.3% (sector -1.9%)
GM 38% vs sector 44%, OM -18% vs sector 3%
Capital turnover N/A, R&D intensity 3.9%
Rev growth 52%, 10yr history
Interest coverage -51.1x
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 TECOGEN INC. (TGEN) as Avoid with a composite score of 33.9/100 at a current price of $3.69. The stock falls in the bottom quintile, and the multi-factor weakness suggests a high probability of continued underperformance.
TECOGEN 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 33.9/100 places it at rank #4215 in our full universe.
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Stable competitive position in a defensive sector.
Weak momentum suggests persistent institutional selling pressure.
Vulnerability to macroeconomic shocks and interest rate volatility.
TECOGEN INC. represents a avoid based on multi-factor quantitative performance.
Our quantitative model flags TECOGEN INC. with an Avoid rating, assigning a composite score of 33.9/100 and 1 out of 5 stars. Ranked #4215 of 7,333 stocks, TGEN falls in the bottom tier across key factors. Historically, stocks with this profile have faced elevated risk of underperformance and capital loss.
TGEN's quality score of 42/100 is below average, suggesting challenges with profitability or capital efficiency. The company reports a return on equity of -20.3% (sector avg: -1.9%), gross margins of 38.1% (sector avg: 44.1%), net margins of -18.7% (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 49/100, TGEN appears somewhat expensive relative to its fundamentals. Key valuation metrics include a P/B ratio of 4.17x. Investors paying a premium here are likely betting on above-average growth or margin expansion to justify current prices.
TECOGEN INC.'s investment score of 25/100 suggests limited reinvestment activity. Key growth metrics include revenue growth of 51.9% vs. a sector average of 6.7% and a return on assets of -12.4% (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.
TECOGEN INC. is experiencing notably weak momentum with a score of just 16/100. The stock has underperformed its peers and is trending below major moving averages. Revenue growth stands at 51.9% year-over-year, while a beta of 3.34 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.
TECOGEN INC. registers a low stability score of 21/100, indicating high volatility and potentially stressed financial conditions. Key stability metrics include a beta of 3.34 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 64.00x (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 54/100 for TGEN suggests somewhat elevated bearish positioning by institutional traders. Specific risk factors include high market sensitivity (beta: 3.34), elevated leverage (D/E: 64.00x), micro-cap liquidity risk. With a $254M market cap (micro-cap), TECOGEN INC. may experience above-average volatility. Investors should consider whether the short thesis has merit or if it creates a potential short-squeeze opportunity.
TECOGEN INC. is a micro-cap company in the Manufacturing sector, ranked #0 of 50 in its sector (100th percentile) and #4215 of 7,333 overall (43rd percentile). Key comparisons include ROE of -20.3% trailing the -1.9% sector median and operating margins of -18.1% below the 2.5% sector average. This top-quartile standing reflects exceptional competitive strength relative to Manufacturing peers.
While TGEN 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 Momentum (16) would have the largest impact on the composite score.
ROE 971% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN (FAVORABLE)
Gross Margin 13% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Op. Margin 820% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Above 50MA
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Net New Highs
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