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Ascent Industries Co. (ACNT) — RQD Stock Rating Cockpit

$13.72 -0.22% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $13.69

Ascent Industries Co. (ACNT) carries a Roarable Rating of E (Strong Sell) with 32/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.

ROARABLE E • RED ALERT Cap $123.9M
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As of 2026-11-03, Ascent Industries Co. (NASDAQ: ACNT) is rated E (Strong Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 32/100 at a spot price of $13.72 (-0.22% 1D, market cap $123.9M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 5/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 6/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 5/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 3/20. Across 270 tracked Materials issuers, ACNT ranks #224 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Materials sector (Major Chemicals), ACNT carries a Roarable E (32/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 143.4x, gross margin of 23.0%, and ROIC of -18.9%. By comparison, CDXS (Codexis Inc.) holds a E grade (22/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $130.3M) and LODE (Comstock Inc.) posts a E grade (21/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -33.3%, cap $107.2M). Among the 5-stock peer group, ACNT leads on earnings multiple (143.4x) while LTBR leads on capital efficiency (-9.1% ROIC).

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Per ACNT's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000095953), Ascent Industries Co. generated $74.9M in revenue (-7.2% YoY), $867.0K in net income, and -$2.1M in free cash flow against $111.9M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Materials with deep daily trading liquidity. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $13.69 (-0.23%)🧬 Dilution Drag (+2.48% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 5/20 (E) • 0% FCF Margin
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📊 Historical Track Record Warning: Scores below 50 (32/100 · E) historically underperformed SPY in 71% of rolling 90-day windows (-9.2% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 29.0% hit rate).
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw E · Rk D
Cash (5)Whales (6)SEC (13)Macro (5)CEO (3)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE-11.7% Base Target
$19 Bull$12 Base$9 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for ACNT)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±4.5%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (32/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY ACNT SCORES 32/100 (E) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+13/20 pts (41% of score)

Altman Z-Score 4.78 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 3/9

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+6/20 pts (19% of score)

20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±4.5% realized swing band)

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution4/20 pts (-16 pt drag)

Dilution Drag (+2.48% YoY Shares) & executive Form 4 sales trim 16 pts from alignment

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
24
Grade E$13.54+1.8% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
27
Grade E$13.78-0.7% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
29
Grade E$13.68+0.3% Next Q
Current
32
Grade E$13.72-9.2% Hist 90D α
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While ACNT currently carries a cautious 32/100 (E) rating due to Insider Conviction & Share Dilution (4/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #1

Established market leader in Materials with deep daily trading liquidity.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #2

Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($14.34) and Max Pain ($14.41) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $18.82.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #3

Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Dilution Drag (+2.48% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.

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RSI-14 MOMENTUMNEUTRAL RANGE
45.330 Oversold · 70 Hot
ALTMAN-Z SHIELDFORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)
4.78>3.0 Fortress Safe
PIOTROSKI F-SCOREWEAK QUALITY (1–4)
3 / 99-Pt Accounting
52-WEEK LASER RANGE30% OF RANGE
L: $12$13.72H: $18
1. Money & Cash Health● WEAK
Are profits real cash in the bank?

Weak cash conversion or heavy valuation strain compared to actual cash earned.

Factor Grade: ERQD 5 / 20
2. Big Money & Insiders● TRIMMING
Are whales & executives buying or selling?

Insiders and big institutional desks have been trimming shares rather than stepping up to buy.

Factor Grade: ERQD 9 / 40
3. Hidden Risks & Market Weather● WARNING
SEC fine-print scan & interest-rate fit

High sensitivity to tight interest rates or new risk warnings added to recent SEC annual filings.

Factor Grade: DRQD 18 / 40
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BEARISH (25)

-18.9% ROIC with 23.0% gross margin and -1.66% FCF yield.

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10-K Accruals & Altman-Z Guard
NEUTRAL (65)

Altman-Z 4.78 and Piotroski 3/9 pass balance-sheet audit.

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BEARISH (23)

9/40 institutional & smart-money positioning score with 5/20 macro alignment.

Bull Case: Why Buyers Like ACNT
  • ✓Established market leader in Materials with deep daily trading liquidity.
Bear Case: What Could Go Wrong
  • !Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.
  • !Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.
  • !Priced at 143x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter.
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ACNT // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -8.04%📐 HORIZONTAL RANGE
2026-11-03O $13.80H $13.80L $13.72C $13.72VOL 14.4K
RES: $17.34SUP: $12.93SMA50: $14.34SMA200: $14.64
$16.66$15.54$14.42$13.30$12.18RES $17.34SUP $12.93$13.722026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-182026-11-03
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle
48.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. -7.2% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (ACNT)

Materials Rank #224 of 270 ⚔️ CDXS vs ACNT Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Materials Peer Comparison (ACNT vs. CDXS, LODE, AMTX, LTBR)

Industry: Major Chemicals (67 Tracked Issuers)

Across 270 tracked Materials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Ascent Industries Co. (ACNT) ranks #224 by composite RQD confidence (32/100, grade E) and #223 by equity capitalization ($123.9M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, ACNT leads on earnings valuation at 143.4x trailing P/E, while LTBR leads on capital efficiency and profitability with -9.1% ROIC and — gross margin. ACNT currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 32/100 (E).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
ACNT ACTIVE
Ascent Industries Co.
E 32/100 143.4x 23.0% -18.9% -0.22% $123.9M Benchmark Subject
CDXS
Codexis Inc.
E 22/100 — 86.7% -35.0% -12.18% $130.3M /cdxs-vs-acnt →
LODE
Comstock Inc.
E 21/100 — -30.0% -33.3% +2.13% $107.2M /lode-vs-acnt →
AMTX
Aemetis Inc.
E 28/100 — -0.4% -35.0% -8.00% $90.2M /amtx-vs-acnt →
LTBR
Lightbridge Corporation
E 28/100 — — -9.1% -8.46% $190.3M /ltbr-vs-acnt →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0000095953 ↗

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Ascent Industries Co. (ACNT) reported GAAP revenue of $74.9M (-7.2% vs. FY2024 revenue of $80.8M , and -61.2% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $867.0K, operating cash flow of -$519.0K, and free cash flow of -$2.1M (-115.2% YoY). On the balance sheet, ACNT closed FY2025 with $111.9M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 4.78, Piotroski F-Score: 3/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $74.9M $867.0K -$519.0K -$2.1M $111.9M —
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $80.8M -$13.6M $14.7M $13.6M $147.3M —
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $193.2M -$26.6M $23.1M $23.1M — —

3. ACNT Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is ACNT stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-03, Ascent Industries Co. (NASDAQ: ACNT) is rated E (Strong Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 32/100 at a spot price of $13.72 (-0.22% 1D, market cap $123.9M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 5/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 6/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 5/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 3/20. Across 270 tracked Materials issuers, ACNT ranks #224 in composite RQD confidence.

How does ACNT compare to CDXS and LODE in the Materials sector?

Within the Materials sector (Major Chemicals), ACNT carries a Roarable E (32/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 143.4x, gross margin of 23.0%, and ROIC of -18.9%. By comparison, CDXS (Codexis Inc.) holds a E grade (22/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $130.3M) and LODE (Comstock Inc.) posts a E grade (21/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -33.3%, cap $107.2M). Among the 5-stock peer group, ACNT leads on earnings multiple (143.4x) while LTBR leads on capital efficiency (-9.1% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for ACNT?

Per ACNT's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000095953), Ascent Industries Co. generated $74.9M in revenue (-7.2% YoY), $867.0K in net income, and -$2.1M in free cash flow against $111.9M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Materials with deep daily trading liquidity. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is ACNT trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

ACNT last traded at $13.72 (-0.22% on volume of 9,897 shares), positioning the stock -4.32% below its 50-day simple moving average ($14.34) and -6.28% below its 200-day simple moving average ($14.64). Across its 52-week range of $11.96 to $17.92, ACNT sits at the 29.5% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 45.3 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±4.5% ($13.10 to $14.34).

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ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 32/100 (E) ✓ SEC XBRL & RQD VERIFIED

ACNT — Ascent Industries Co.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit
Updated: 2025-12-31

1. Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Ascent Industries Co. (ACNT) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 32/100, corresponding to a E letter grade (Roarable Strong Sell) at a spot price of $13.72 (-0.22% 1D, market capitalization $123.9M).

  • Fundamental Cash Engine (5/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of -18.9%, gross margin of 23.0%, operating margin of -9.4%, and free cash flow yield of -1.66%.
  • Whale 13F & Options Flow (6/20) + Insider Conviction (3/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
  • Macro Regime Fit (5/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (13/20): Incorporates a 1.00x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of 4.78, Piotroski F-Score of 3/9, and Debt/Equity of N/A.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

Ascent Industries Co. Is a NASDAQ-listed issuer in the Materials sector and Major Chemicals industry,. Per the market data, gross margin is 23% and operating margin is -9.4%. Per the financials, FY 2025 revenue was $74.9M.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-12-31), Ascent Industries Co. (ACNT) reported $74.9M in annual revenue (up from $80.8M in FY2024, -7.2% YoY) and $867.0K in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($193.2M revenue, -$26.6M net income) through FY2025, ACNT scaled operating cash flow to -$519.0K and free cash flow to -$2.1M, backed by $111.9M in total assets against $0 in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

  • 🐂 Primary Bull Case (E • RQD 32/100): Established market leader in Materials with deep daily trading liquidity. Free cash flow yield of -1.66% and institutional whale pillar of 6/20. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 5/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 6/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $11.96 – $17.92 52-week range.
  • 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately. Investors must weigh 143.4x trailing P/E against -9.4% operating margins and a 1.00x macro beta.

4. 2nd-Order Butterfly Ripples & Key Questions to Watch

The source data therefore does not establish upstream or downstream dependencies, sector correlations, or second-order bottlenecks. Investors should note this gap rather than infer linkages.

  • Key Question #1: Can ACNT sustain or expand its -9.4% operating margin and -18.9% ROIC against Major Chemicals peers over the next 4 quarters?
  • Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $74.9M and free cash flow of -$2.1M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $0 in total debt?
  • Key Question #3: How sensitive is ACNT's 133.4x forward P/E multiple to Materials capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.00x)?

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DE DeltaGamma_99 RQD DEBATE OPENER • Options Flow Specialist 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $16.77 (+22.0%)
📌 Pinned Debate

Balance-sheet resilience (Altman Z of 4.78, Debt/Equity of 0.5) and cash rising to $57.6M in FY 2025 provide a financial cushion.

Picked up a starter position in ACNT in my $100K Virtual Cash book at $13.75. Balance-sheet resilience (Altman Z of 4.78, Debt/Equity of 0.5) and cash rising to $57.6M in FY 2025 provide a financial cushion.. Trading inside a $11.96–$17.92 52-week range with -1.66% FCF yield gives solid downside support if Major Chemicals multiples expand this quarter.

SectorRotator 🐂 BULL

@DeltaGamma_99 Agree on the RQD 32/100 quality, though with 1.0 beta I'm scaling in with half-size at $13.75 and keeping dry powder in case we test $12.79.

SH ShortSeller_Dan RQD DEBATE OPENER • Forensic Short Bias 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $10.86 (-21.0%)
Spot @ $13.75

Negative ROIC of -18.9%, negative FCF yield of -1.66%, and a P/E of 143.4 on EPS of 0.1 leave valuation unsupported by cash generation.

Here is the bear case nobody on the bull side wants to address on ACNT: Negative ROIC of -18.9%, negative FCF yield of -1.66%, and a P/E of 143.4 on EPS of 0.1 leave valuation unsupported by cash generation.. At 143.4x trailing P/E, even a small guidance miss in Major Chemicals triggers a 12-15% air pocket.

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