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Verdict
Quantitative factor alignment verified for current market regime.
Quant Score
Rank
#4261
Positioning
Market Dominance
Manufacturing
Pharmaceutical Products
$81M
John Simard
XBiotech Inc. discovers, develops, and commercializes True Human monoclonal antibodies for treating various diseases. The company is also developing interleukin-1 alpha therapies to treat variety of medical conditions, such as cancer, stroke, heart attack, or arthritis.
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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 | |
$XBIT XBiotech Inc. | 33 | 30 | 26 | 26 | - | - | -14.2% | -13.7% | - | - | - | - | 0.0% | 3.0x | $81M | ||
| SECTOR BENCH | - | - | - | - | - | 22.3x | 11.5x | -1.9% | 0.9% | 44.1% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 6.7% | 0.0% | 0.2x | - | REF |
XBiotech Inc. (XBIT) receives a "Avoid" rating with a composite score of 33.4/100. It ranks #4261 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
Weak fundamentals — higher risk of value trap
Average volatility — neutral timing signal
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 -14.2% (sector -1.9%)
GM N/A vs sector 44%, OM N/A vs sector 3%
Capital turnover N/A
Rev growth N/A, 9yr 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 XBiotech Inc. (XBIT) as Avoid with a composite score of 33.4/100 at a current price of $2.36. The stock falls in the bottom quintile, and the multi-factor weakness suggests a high probability of continued underperformance.
XBiotech 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 33.4/100 places it at rank #4261 in our full universe.
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Stable competitive position in a defensive sector.
Weak momentum suggests persistent institutional selling pressure.
Below-average quality raises earnings sustainability concerns.
Vulnerability to macroeconomic shocks and interest rate volatility.
XBiotech Inc. represents a avoid based on multi-factor quantitative performance.
Our quantitative model flags XBiotech Inc. with an Avoid rating, assigning a composite score of 33.4/100 and 1 out of 5 stars. Ranked #4261 of 7,333 stocks, XBIT falls in the bottom tier across key factors. Historically, stocks with this profile have faced elevated risk of underperformance and capital loss.
XBIT's quality score of 30/100 is below average, suggesting challenges with profitability or capital efficiency. The company reports a return on equity of -14.2% (sector avg: -1.9%). Investors should examine whether management is actively addressing these weaknesses or if they reflect structural industry headwinds.
XBIT registers a value score of just 26/100, suggesting the stock trades at a significant premium to its fundamental metrics. Key valuation metrics include a P/B ratio of 0.42x. High-premium valuations like this require strong future execution to avoid multiple compression, and downside risk is elevated if growth disappoints.
XBiotech Inc.'s investment score of 25/100 suggests limited reinvestment activity. Key growth metrics include a return on assets of -13.7% (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.
XBiotech Inc. is experiencing notably weak momentum with a score of just 26/100. The stock has underperformed its peers and is trending below major moving averages. Revenue growth data is not currently available, while a beta of 1.24 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.
With a stability score of 56/100, XBIT exhibits average financial resilience. Key stability metrics include a beta of 1.24 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.00x (sector avg: 0.2x). While the balance sheet is not a major concern, the stock is subject to typical market volatility and may experience sharper drawdowns during risk-off episodes.
The short interest score of 41/100 for XBIT suggests somewhat elevated bearish positioning by institutional traders. Specific risk factors include above-average market sensitivity (beta: 1.24), elevated leverage (D/E: 3.00x), micro-cap liquidity risk. With a $81M market cap (micro-cap), XBiotech Inc. may experience above-average volatility. Investors should consider whether the short thesis has merit or if it creates a potential short-squeeze opportunity.
XBiotech Inc. is a micro-cap company in the Manufacturing sector, ranked #0 of 50 in its sector (100th percentile) and #4261 of 7,333 overall (42nd percentile). Key comparisons include ROE of -14.2% trailing the -1.9% sector median. This top-quartile standing reflects exceptional competitive strength relative to Manufacturing peers.
While XBIT 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 Investment (25) would have the largest impact on the composite score.
ROE 645% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN (FAVORABLE)
Debt/Equity 1329% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN
Div. Yield NaN% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Above 50MA
37.18%
Net New Highs
+51081
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