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Verdict
Quantitative factor alignment verified for current market regime.
Quant Score
Rank
#1470
Positioning
Market Dominance
Manufacturing
Electronic Equipment
$11M
Cesar Johnston
Energous Corporation develops WattUp wireless power technology. WattUp technology enables radio frequency-based charging for electronic devices. The company's products are used in building and home automation, electronic shelf labels, industrial IoT sensors, surface and implanted medical devices, and wearable devices.
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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 | |
$WATT Energous Corp | 53 | 27 | 24 | 90 | - | - | -85.1% | -65.5% | 16.2% | -766.8% | -729.2% | 2665.2% | 0.0% | 30.0x | $11M | ||
| SECTOR BENCH | - | - | - | - | - | 22.3x | 11.5x | -1.9% | 0.9% | 44.1% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 6.7% | 0.0% | 0.2x | - | REF |
Energous Corp (WATT) receives a "Hold" rating with a composite score of 53.4/100. It ranks #1470 out of 7,333 stocks in our coverage universe and carries a 3-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
Expensive relative to fundamentals — limited margin of safety
Weak fundamentals — higher risk of value trap
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 | 27 | 12 | +15ALPHA |
| MOMENTUM | 90 | 95 | -5NEUTRAL |
| VALUATION | 24 | 13 | +11ALPHA |
| INVESTMENT | 27 | 27 | 0NEUTRAL |
| STABILITY | 33 | 20 | +13ALPHA |
| SHORT INT | 87 | 96 | -9DRAG |
Global = full universe. Sector = relative to industry peers. Positive tilt indicates idiosyncratic strength.
ROE proxy -85.1% (sector -1.9%)
GM 16% vs sector 44%, OM -767% vs sector 3%
Capital turnover N/A, R&D intensity 123.1%
Rev growth 2665%, 10yr 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 Energous Corp (WATT) as a Hold with a composite score of 53.4/100 at a current price of $11.55. The stock presents a mixed quantitative picture — neither compelling enough to warrant new accumulation nor weak enough to justify selling.
Energous 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 53.4/100 places it at rank #1470 in our full universe.
The near-term outlook is constructive, with revenue growing at 2665% and momentum in the 90th percentile confirming positive market sentiment. The combination of strong top-line growth and favorable price dynamics suggests the company is executing well on its growth strategy.
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Positive momentum indicates institutional accumulation.
Stable competitive position in a defensive sector.
Below-average quality raises earnings sustainability concerns.
Vulnerability to macroeconomic shocks and interest rate volatility.
Energous Corp represents a hold based on multi-factor quantitative performance.
Our model assigns Energous Corp a Hold rating, with a composite score of 53.4/100 and 3 out of 5 stars. Ranked #1470 of 7,333 stocks, WATT presents a mixed quantitative picture — neither compelling enough to initiate new positions nor weak enough to warrant selling. Investors already holding may consider maintaining their position while monitoring for changes in the factor profile.
WATT's quality score of 27/100 is below average, suggesting challenges with profitability or capital efficiency. The company reports a return on equity of -85.1% (sector avg: -1.9%), gross margins of 16.2% (sector avg: 44.1%), net margins of -729.2% (sector avg: 1.0%). Investors should examine whether management is actively addressing these weaknesses or if they reflect structural industry headwinds.
WATT 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 1.77x. High-premium valuations like this require strong future execution to avoid multiple compression, and downside risk is elevated if growth disappoints.
Energous Corp's investment score of 27/100 suggests limited reinvestment activity. Key growth metrics include revenue growth of 2665.2% vs. a sector average of 6.7% and a return on assets of -65.5% (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.
Energous Corp (WATT) is exhibiting exceptional momentum with a score of 90/100, placing it among the strongest trending stocks in the market. Revenue growth stands at 2665.2% year-over-year, while a beta of -0.51 reflects its sensitivity to broader market moves. Stocks with momentum scores this high have historically outperformed over the following 3–12 months, suggesting WATT may continue to benefit from strong institutional interest and positive price trends.
WATT's stability score of 33/100 signals elevated volatility and/or leverage concerns. Key stability metrics include a beta of -0.51 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 30.00x (sector avg: 0.2x). Investors should be prepared for wider-than-average price swings and consider position sizing accordingly to manage portfolio risk.
WATT's short interest factor score of 87/100 indicates very low short selling activity relative to peers — a positive signal suggesting institutional investors see limited near-term downside. Specific risk factors include elevated leverage (D/E: 30.00x), micro-cap liquidity risk. As a micro-cap company with a market capitalization of $11M, Energous Corp benefits from the generally lower volatility and deeper liquidity associated with its size class.
Energous Corp is a micro-cap company in the Manufacturing sector, ranked #0 of 50 in its sector (100th percentile) and #1470 of 7,333 overall (80th percentile). Key comparisons include ROE of -85.1% trailing the -1.9% sector median and operating margins of -766.8% below the 2.5% sector average. This top-quartile standing reflects exceptional competitive strength relative to Manufacturing peers.
While WATT currently exhibits a HOLD 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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Key factor gap
Momentum (90) vs Value (24) — closing this gap could shift the rating.
ROE 4378% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN (FAVORABLE)
Gross Margin 63% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Op. Margin 30649% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Above 50MA
37.18%
Net New Highs
+51081
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