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a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. (AKA) — RQD Stock Rating Cockpit

$10.31 +1.28% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $10.31

a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. (AKA) carries a Roarable Rating of E (Strong Sell) with 25/100 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 $111.9M
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As of 2026-11-03, a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. (NYSE: AKA) is rated E (Strong Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 25/100 at a spot price of $10.31 (+1.28% 1D, market cap $111.9M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 5/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 5/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 8/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 4/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 3/20. Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, AKA ranks #943 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Catalog/Specialty Distribution), AKA carries a Roarable E (25/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 57.3%, and ROIC of -7.8%. By comparison, DIBS (1stdibs.com Inc.) holds a E grade (33/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -21.2%, cap $166.1M) and NXH (Neighborhood Intelligence Inc.) posts a E grade (18/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $168.2M). Among the 5-stock peer group, HOUR leads on earnings multiple (32.6x) while HOUR leads on capital efficiency (27.8% ROIC).

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Per AKA's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001865107), a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. generated $600.2M in revenue (+4.4% YoY), -$31.4M in net income, and -$633.0K in free cash flow against $397.4M in total assets and $104.7M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Consumer Discretionary 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: $10.31 (+0.04%)🧬 Dilution Drag (+2.48% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 5/20 (E) • 0% FCF Margin
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw E · Rk E
Cash (5)Whales (5)SEC (8)Macro (4)CEO (3)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE-14.8% Base Target
$15 Bull$9 Base$7 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for AKA)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±8.1%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (25/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY AKA SCORES 25/100 (E) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+8/20 pts (32% of score)

Altman Z-Score 0.53 (DISTRESS RISK (<1.8)) • Piotroski F-Score 6/9

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+5/20 pts (20% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 0% FCF Margin ($0 FCF) & 57.3% Gross Margin

▼ #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)
17
Grade E$10.28-2.1% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
20
Grade E$10.06+6.3% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
22
Grade E$10.69-3.6% Next Q
Current
25
Grade E$10.31-10.7% Hist 90D α
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While AKA currently carries a cautious 25/100 (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 Consumer Discretionary with deep daily trading liquidity.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #2

Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($10.67) and Max Pain ($10.83) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $15.11.

🚀 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
4430 Oversold · 70 Hot
ALTMAN-Z SHIELDDISTRESS RISK (<1.8)
0.53>3.0 Fortress Safe
PIOTROSKI F-SCORESOLID CORE (5–6)
6 / 99-Pt Accounting
52-WEEK LASER RANGE32% OF RANGE
L: $8$10.31H: $14
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 8 / 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: ERQD 12 / 40
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BEARISH (25)

-7.8% ROIC with 57.3% gross margin and -0.54% FCF yield.

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BEARISH (40)

Altman-Z 0.53 and Piotroski 6/9 pass balance-sheet audit.

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BEARISH (20)

8/40 institutional & smart-money positioning score with 4/20 macro alignment.

Bull Case: Why Buyers Like AKA
  • ✓Established market leader in Consumer Discretionary 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.
  • !Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.
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AKA // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -8.60%▼ DESCENDING CHANNEL
2026-11-03O $10.69H $10.69L $10.18C $10.31VOL 4.3K
RES: $11.10SUP: $9.63SMA50: $10.67SMA200: $10.51
$12.68$11.52$10.37$9.22$8.06RES $11.10SUP $9.63$10.312026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-182026-11-03
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle
8.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +4.4% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Consumer Discretionary Rank #943 of 1009 ⚔️ DIBS vs AKA Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (AKA vs. DIBS, NXH, BZUN, HOUR)

Industry: Catalog/Specialty Distribution (29 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. (AKA) ranks #943 by composite RQD confidence (25/100, grade E) and #741 by equity capitalization ($111.9M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, HOUR leads on earnings valuation at 32.6x trailing P/E, while HOUR leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 27.8% ROIC and 52.4% gross margin. HOUR currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 58/100 (D+) compared with AKA at 25/100 (E).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
AKA ACTIVE
a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp.
E 25/100 — 57.3% -7.8% +1.28% $111.9M Benchmark Subject
DIBS
1stdibs.com Inc.
E 33/100 — 73.0% -21.2% +5.67% $166.1M /dibs-vs-aka →
NXH
Neighborhood Intelligence Inc.
E 18/100 — 24.7% -35.0% +10.46% $168.2M /nxh-vs-aka →
BZUN
Baozun Inc.
D 50/100 — 74.1% 1.6% -3.06% $190.1M /bzun-vs-aka →
HOUR
Hour Loop Inc.
D+ 58/100 32.6x 52.4% 27.8% -0.64% $55.3M /hour-vs-aka →

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001865107 ↗

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. (AKA) reported GAAP revenue of $600.2M (+4.4% vs. FY2024 revenue of $574.7M , and +9.9% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$31.4M, operating cash flow of $16.4M, and free cash flow of -$633.0K (+94.2% YoY). On the balance sheet, AKA closed FY2025 with $397.4M in total assets against $104.7M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 0.53, Piotroski F-Score: 6/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $600.2M -$31.4M $16.4M -$633.0K $397.4M $104.7M
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $574.7M -$26.0M $669.0K -$10.9M $385.2M $105.4M
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $546.3M -$98.9M $33.4M $33.4M — —

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

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

As of 2026-11-03, a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. (NYSE: AKA) is rated E (Strong Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 25/100 at a spot price of $10.31 (+1.28% 1D, market cap $111.9M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 5/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 5/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 8/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 4/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 3/20. Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, AKA ranks #943 in composite RQD confidence.

How does AKA compare to DIBS and NXH in the Consumer Discretionary sector?

Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Catalog/Specialty Distribution), AKA carries a Roarable E (25/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 57.3%, and ROIC of -7.8%. By comparison, DIBS (1stdibs.com Inc.) holds a E grade (33/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -21.2%, cap $166.1M) and NXH (Neighborhood Intelligence Inc.) posts a E grade (18/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $168.2M). Among the 5-stock peer group, HOUR leads on earnings multiple (32.6x) while HOUR leads on capital efficiency (27.8% ROIC).

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

Per AKA's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001865107), a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. generated $600.2M in revenue (+4.4% YoY), -$31.4M in net income, and -$633.0K in free cash flow against $397.4M in total assets and $104.7M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Consumer Discretionary 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 AKA trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

AKA last traded at $10.31 (+1.28% on volume of 1,513 shares), positioning the stock -3.37% below its 50-day simple moving average ($10.67) and -1.90% below its 200-day simple moving average ($10.51). Across its 52-week range of $8.42 to $14.39, AKA sits at the 31.7% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 44.0 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±8.1% ($9.47 to $11.15).

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AKA — a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp.: 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

a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. (AKA) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 25/100, corresponding to a E letter grade (Roarable Strong Sell) at a spot price of $10.31 (+1.28% 1D, market capitalization $111.9M).

  • Fundamental Cash Engine (5/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of -7.8%, gross margin of 57.3%, operating margin of -3.0%, and free cash flow yield of -0.54%.
  • Whale 13F & Options Flow (5/20) + Insider Conviction (3/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
  • Macro Regime Fit (4/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (8/20): Incorporates a 1.00x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of 0.53, Piotroski F-Score of 6/9, and Debt/Equity of 1.07x.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

A.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. Is a NYSE-listed company in the Consumer Discretionary sector, operating in the Catalog/Specialty Distribution industry,. Per the market data, the company reports a gross margin of 57.3%, indicating that its product economics at the gross level are relatively strong.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-12-31), a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. (AKA) reported $600.2M in annual revenue (up from $574.7M in FY2024, +4.4% YoY) and -$31.4M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($546.3M revenue, -$98.9M net income) through FY2025, AKA scaled operating cash flow to $16.4M and free cash flow to -$633.0K, backed by $397.4M in total assets against $104.7M in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

  • 🐂 Primary Bull Case (E • RQD 25/100): Established market leader in Consumer Discretionary with deep daily trading liquidity. Free cash flow yield of -0.54% and institutional whale pillar of 5/20. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 5/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 5/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $8.42 – $14.39 52-week range.
  • 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately. Investors must weigh current valuation against -3.0% operating margins and a 1.00x macro beta.

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

Upstream suppliers, downstream customers, and sector correlations are — The sector is Consumer Discretionary and the industry is Catalog/Specialty Distribution, but no second-order dependencies can be mapped from the source data. A prospective investor should note that the absence of mapped links means ripple effects from suppliers, distribution partners, or consumer demand shifts cannot be assessed from this dossier.

  • Key Question #1: Can AKA sustain or expand its -3.0% operating margin and -7.8% ROIC against Catalog/Specialty Distribution peers over the next 4 quarters?
  • Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $600.2M and free cash flow of -$633.0K, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $104.7M in total debt?
  • Key Question #3: How sensitive is AKA's equity valuation to Consumer Discretionary capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.00x)?

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MI MidwestValue RQD DEBATE OPENER • Fundamental Long-Only 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $13.13 (+29.0%)
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Revenue grew from $546.3M in FY 2023 to $600.2M in FY 2025 while the stock trades near the low end of its $8.42 - $14.39 52-week range

The street is overcomplicating a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. (AKA). Revenue grew from $546.3M in FY 2023 to $600.2M in FY 2025 while the stock trades near the low end of its $8.42 - $14.39 52-week range with a 57.3% gross margin.. With an RQD score of 25/100 (E) and Forensic Balance Sheet at 8/20, any positive earnings surprise or guidance raise forces underweight funds to chase above $10.99.

ArenaChamp_24 🐂 BULL

@MidwestValue Agree on the RQD 25/100 quality, though with 1.0 beta I'm scaling in with half-size at $10.18 and keeping dry powder in case we test $9.47.

ME MeanReversion_88 RQD DEBATE OPENER • Quantitative Statistical Arb 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $8.45 (-17.0%)
Spot @ $10.18

Operating losses persisted across all reported periods with an Altman Z-Score of 0.53, a ROIC of -7.8%, and debt of $104.7M against cas

Careful chasing AKA at $10.18. Operating losses persisted across all reported periods with an Altman Z-Score of 0.53, a ROIC of -7.8%, and debt of $104.7M against cash of $20.3M.. Gross margin is 57.3%, but operating margin is -3.0%, which shows SG&A and reinvestment are eating into bottom-line EPS. Target $8.45 on multiple compression.

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