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Verdict
Quantitative factor alignment verified for current market regime.
Quant Score
Rank
#2105
Positioning
Market Dominance
Wholesale Trade
Wholesale
$17M
Bradley J. Nattrass
urban-gro, Inc. offers engineering and design services, including cultivation space programming, integrated cultivation design, and full-facility mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Lafayette, Colorado.
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X-AXIS: EV/EBITDA (LOWER = CHEAPER) | Y-AXIS: ROE (HIGHER = ELITE) | RED CIRCLE = UGRO ANALYSIS TARGET
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$ITRN Ituran Location & Control Ltd. | 74 | 95 | 97 | 62 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$COR Cencora, Inc. | 70 | 84 | 77 | 70 | 21.1x | 11.8x | 161.7% | 3.9% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 8.6% | 0.7% | 416.0x | $58.1B | VS | |
$CENT CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO | 70 | 84 | 95 | 48 | 5.9x | 3.5x | 20.3% | 8.5% | 34.5% | 14.1% | 9.9% | -3.6% | 0.0% | 75.0x | $2.2B | VS | |
$SNX TD SYNNEX CORP | 67 | 80 | 93 | 57 | 13.5x | 6.2x | 13.1% | 2.9% | 7.2% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 6.6% | 1.2% | 50.0x | $12.2B | VS | |
$HLF HERBALIFE LTD. | 65 | 60 | 75 | 96 | 5.0x | 1.4x | -32.4% | 6.3% | 77.7% | 9.9% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 0.0% | - | $870M | VS | |
$GIC GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL Co | 65 | 82 | 60 | 62 | 18.7x | 12.5x | 24.0% | 12.5% | 35.6% | 7.4% | 5.3% | 3.3% | 2.8% | 0.0x | $1.4B | VS | |
$JXG JX Luxventure Group Inc. | 63 | 84 | 75 | 88 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$FERG Ferguson Enterprises Inc. /DE/ | 63 | 74 | 48 | 67 | 21.4x | 14.3x | 39.4% | 12.6% | 30.7% | 9.4% | 7.0% | 5.1% | 1.3% | 68.0x | $48.9B | VS | |
$SYY SYSCO CORP | 60 | 68 | 49 | 65 | 22.7x | 9.2x | 89.9% | 5.9% | 18.3% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 595.0x | $35.3B | VS | |
$DXPE DXP ENTERPRISES INC | 60 | 58 | 55 | 79 | 21.6x | 8.5x | 25.1% | 6.2% | 31.4% | 8.5% | 4.2% | 8.6% | 0.0% | 128.0x | $1.9B | VS | |
$UGRO urban-gro, Inc. | 49 | 49 | 24 | 53 | - | - | -122.5% | -594.3% | 3.1% | -62.2% | -90.8% | -86.7% | 0.0% | 190.0x | $17M | ||
| SECTOR BENCH | - | - | - | - | - | 19.1x | 8.2x | 8.6% | 3.4% | 27.4% | 3.4% | 1.4% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 0.6x | - | REF |
urban-gro, Inc. (UGRO) receives a "Reduce" rating with a composite score of 49.4/100. It ranks #2105 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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In-line with peers — no strong momentum signal
Expensive relative to fundamentals — limited margin of safety
Average quality profile
High volatility — wider range of outcomes increases timing risk
Moderate investment profile
Mid-range overall rating
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Relative valuation derived from Wholesale Trade 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 | 49 | 55 | -6DRAG |
| MOMENTUM | 53 | 51 | +2NEUTRAL |
| VALUATION | 24 | 11 | +13ALPHA |
| INVESTMENT | 50 | 93 | -43DRAG |
| STABILITY | 3 | 0 | +3NEUTRAL |
| SHORT INT | 88 | 97 | -9DRAG |
Global = full universe. Sector = relative to industry peers. Positive tilt indicates idiosyncratic strength.
ROE proxy -122.5% (sector 8.6%)
GM 3% vs sector 27%, OM -62% vs sector 3%
Capital turnover N/A
Rev growth -87%, 8yr history
Interest coverage N/A
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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 urban-gro, Inc. (UGRO) as a Reduce with a composite score of 49.4/100 at a current price of $2.57. The quantitative profile shows weakness across multiple dimensions, suggesting limited upside potential.
urban-gro, Inc. holds a lower-quartile position (#46 of 50) within the Wholesale Trade sector, based on our composite quantitative scoring across quality, value, momentum, and stability factors. The composite score of 49.4/100 places it at rank #2105 in our full universe.
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Stable competitive position in a defensive sector.
Leverage of 190% D/E amplifies downside risk.
Vulnerability to macroeconomic shocks and interest rate volatility.
urban-gro, Inc. represents a reduce based on multi-factor quantitative performance.
urban-gro, Inc. receives a Reduce rating from our analysis, with a composite score of 49.4/100 and 2 out of 5 stars, ranking #2105 out of 7,333 stocks. UGRO'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 49/100, UGRO shows adequate but unremarkable business quality. The company reports a return on equity of -122.5% (sector avg: 8.6%), gross margins of 3.1% (sector avg: 27.4%), net margins of -90.8% (sector avg: 1.4%). This suggests the company generates acceptable returns but may lack the competitive positioning or operational efficiency to stand out from peers.
UGRO registers a value score of just 24/100, suggesting the stock trades at a significant premium to its fundamental metrics. Key valuation metrics include a P/B ratio of 7.11x. High-premium valuations like this require strong future execution to avoid multiple compression, and downside risk is elevated if growth disappoints.
With an investment score of 50/100, UGRO exhibits moderate growth-oriented spending. Key growth metrics include revenue growth of -86.7% vs. a sector average of 3.6% and a return on assets of -594.3% (sector: 3.4%). The company appears to be balancing growth investments with capital returns, though the pace of investment may not be enough to accelerate top-line growth meaningfully.
UGRO demonstrates moderate momentum with a score of 53/100, suggesting a neutral price trend without strong directional conviction. Revenue growth stands at -86.7% year-over-year, while a beta of 3.69 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.
urban-gro, Inc. registers a low stability score of 3/100, indicating high volatility and potentially stressed financial conditions. Key stability metrics include a beta of 3.69 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 190.00x (sector avg: 0.6x). Stocks at this level carry elevated capital loss risk and may be unsuitable for conservative portfolios without careful risk management.
UGRO's short interest factor score of 88/100 indicates very low short selling activity relative to peers — a positive signal suggesting institutional investors see limited near-term downside. Specific risk factors include high market sensitivity (beta: 3.69), elevated leverage (D/E: 190.00x), micro-cap liquidity risk. As a micro-cap company with a market capitalization of $17M, urban-gro, Inc. benefits from the generally lower volatility and deeper liquidity associated with its size class.
urban-gro, Inc. is a micro-cap company in the Wholesale Trade sector, ranked #46 of 50 in its sector (8th percentile) and #2105 of 7,333 overall (71st percentile). Key comparisons include ROE of -122.5% trailing the 8.6% sector median and operating margins of -62.2% below the 3.4% sector average. This bottom-quartile standing highlights significant competitive headwinds within the Wholesale Trade space.
While UGRO currently exhibits a REDUCE profile, superior opportunities exist within the WHOLESALE TRADE sector. Our model identifies several "Strong Buy" candidates with higher quality scores and more attractive valuations among direct industry competitors.
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RANK #46 OF 50 IN CONSUMER STAPLES
ROE 1523% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Gross Margin 89% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Op. Margin 1919% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Above 50MA
37.18%
Net New Highs
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