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Apimeds Pharmaceuticals US Inc. (APUS) Options Positioning, Max Pain & Unusual Sweeps

$2.89 -3.99% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $2.86

Apimeds Pharmaceuticals US Inc. (APUS) carries a Roarable Rating of D- (Sell) with 37/100 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 D- • RED ALERT Cap $4.6M
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As of 2026-11-03, Apimeds Pharmaceuticals US Inc. (NYSE: APUS) is rated D- (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 37/100 at a spot price of $2.89 (-3.99% 1D, market cap $4.6M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 8/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 3/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 10/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 11/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 5/20. Across 1015 tracked Health Care issuers, APUS ranks #552 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Health Care sector (Biotechnology: Pharmaceutical Preparations), APUS carries a Roarable D- (37/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of —, and ROIC of -6.2%. By comparison, AZTR (Azitra Inc) holds a E grade (33/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $4.7M) and TRAW (Traws Pharma Inc.) posts a E grade (31/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $4.5M). Among the 5-stock peer group, APUS leads on earnings multiple (N/A) while APUS leads on capital efficiency (-6.2% ROIC).

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Per APUS's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001894525), Apimeds Pharmaceuticals US Inc. generated $33.4M in revenue (+834.2% YoY), -$6.0M in net income, and -$9.0M in free cash flow against $164.2M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Health Care 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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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw E · Rk D+
Cash (8)Whales (3)SEC (10)Macro (11)CEO (5)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE-9.3% Base Target
$63 Bull$3 Base$2 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for APUS)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±12.5%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (37/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY APUS SCORES 37/100 (D-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Macro Regime Fit+11/20 pts (30% of score)

FRED Regime × Technicals: 2% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 42.9 (NEUTRAL RANGE)

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+10/20 pts (27% of score)

Altman Z-Score 3.80 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 1/9

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning4/20 pts (-16 pt drag)

Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-16 pts vs max)

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
45
Grade D$4.62-26.2% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
42
Grade D$3.41-10.6% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
40
Grade D$3.05-5.2% Next Q
Current
37
Grade D-$2.89-8.1% Hist 90D α
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While APUS currently carries a cautious 37/100 (D-) rating due to Whale & Options Positioning (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 Health Care with deep daily trading liquidity.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #2

Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($3.63) and Max Pain ($3.03) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $62.69.

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Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Disciplined Float (+0.72% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.

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Contract: “APUS Beats Next Quarter EPS Consensus (Dec 30, 2026) & Holds Above 200D SMA”
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HISTORICAL 20D VOLATILITY SWING
±12.5%
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APUS // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -84.63%🛡️ HOLDING TREND SUPPORT
2026-11-03O $3.21H $3.21L $2.89C $2.89VOL 21.5K
RES: $12.46SUP: $-1.30SMA50: $3.63SMA200: $10.76
$63.77$46.90$30.02$13.15$-3.73RES $12.46SUP $-1.30$2.892026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-182026-11-03
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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. +834.2% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Health Care Rank #552 of 1015 ⚔️ AZTR vs APUS Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Health Care Peer Comparison (APUS vs. AZTR, TRAW, XBIO, CANF)

Industry: Biotechnology: Pharmaceutical Preparations (489 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1015 tracked Health Care securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Apimeds Pharmaceuticals US Inc. (APUS) ranks #552 by composite RQD confidence (37/100, grade D-) and #951 by equity capitalization ($4.6M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, APUS leads on earnings valuation at N/A trailing P/E, while APUS leads on capital efficiency and profitability with -6.2% ROIC and — gross margin. APUS currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 37/100 (D-).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
APUS ACTIVE
Apimeds Pharmaceuticals US Inc.
D- 37/100 — — -6.2% -3.99% $4.6M Benchmark Subject
AZTR
Azitra Inc
E 33/100 — — -35.0% +8.72% $4.7M /aztr-vs-apus →
TRAW
Traws Pharma Inc.
E 31/100 — — -35.0% +1.45% $4.5M /traw-vs-apus →
XBIO
Xenetic Biosciences Inc.
E 32/100 — — -30.3% +0.49% $4.8M /xbio-vs-apus →
CANF
Can-Fite Biopharma Ltd each representing two (2)
E 25/100 — — -35.0% +0.62% $4.9M /canf-vs-apus →

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001894525 ↗

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Apimeds Pharmaceuticals US Inc. (APUS) reported GAAP revenue of $33.4M (+834.2% vs. FY2024 revenue of $3.6M , and +1493.8% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$6.0M, operating cash flow of -$8.9M, and free cash flow of -$9.0M (-1124.6% YoY). On the balance sheet, APUS closed FY2025 with $164.2M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 1/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $33.4M -$6.0M -$8.9M -$9.0M $164.2M —
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $3.6M -$1.4M -$733.5K -$733.5K $13.1K —
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $2.1M -$777.7K -$627.8K -$627.8K — —

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

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

As of 2026-11-03, Apimeds Pharmaceuticals US Inc. (NYSE: APUS) is rated D- (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 37/100 at a spot price of $2.89 (-3.99% 1D, market cap $4.6M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 8/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 3/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 10/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 11/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 5/20. Across 1015 tracked Health Care issuers, APUS ranks #552 in composite RQD confidence.

How does APUS compare to AZTR and TRAW in the Health Care sector?

Within the Health Care sector (Biotechnology: Pharmaceutical Preparations), APUS carries a Roarable D- (37/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of —, and ROIC of -6.2%. By comparison, AZTR (Azitra Inc) holds a E grade (33/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $4.7M) and TRAW (Traws Pharma Inc.) posts a E grade (31/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $4.5M). Among the 5-stock peer group, APUS leads on earnings multiple (N/A) while APUS leads on capital efficiency (-6.2% ROIC).

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

Per APUS's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001894525), Apimeds Pharmaceuticals US Inc. generated $33.4M in revenue (+834.2% YoY), -$6.0M in net income, and -$9.0M in free cash flow against $164.2M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Health Care 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 APUS trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

APUS last traded at $2.89 (-3.99% on volume of 38,452 shares), positioning the stock -20.39% below its 50-day simple moving average ($3.63) and -73.14% below its 200-day simple moving average ($10.76). Across its 52-week range of $1.51 to $59.70, APUS sits at the 2.4% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 42.9 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±12.5% ($2.53 to $3.25).

ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 37/100 (D-) ✓ SEC XBRL & RQD VERIFIED

APUS — Apimeds Pharmaceuticals US Inc.: 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

Apimeds Pharmaceuticals US Inc. (APUS) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 37/100, corresponding to a D- letter grade (Roarable Sell) at a spot price of $2.89 (-3.99% 1D, market capitalization $4.6M).

  • Fundamental Cash Engine (8/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of -6.2%, gross margin of —, operating margin of —, and free cash flow yield of —.
  • Whale 13F & Options Flow (3/20) + Insider Conviction (5/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
  • Macro Regime Fit (11/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (10/20): Incorporates a 1.00x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of N/A, Piotroski F-Score of 1/9, and Debt/Equity of N/A.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

Apimeds Pharmaceuticals US Inc. Is listed on the NYSE and classified in the Health Care sector, Biotechnology: Pharmaceutical Preparations industry. The issuer's market capitalization is $0.0B on a rounded basis, which conflicts with the $5.0M figure in market data.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-12-31), Apimeds Pharmaceuticals US Inc. (APUS) reported $33.4M in annual revenue (up from $3.6M in FY2024, +834.2% YoY) and -$6.0M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($2.1M revenue, -$777.7K net income) through FY2025, APUS scaled operating cash flow to -$8.9M and free cash flow to -$9.0M, backed by $164.2M in total assets against $0 in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

  • 🐂 Primary Bull Case (D- • RQD 37/100): Established market leader in Health Care with deep daily trading liquidity. Free cash flow yield of — and institutional whale pillar of 3/20. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 8/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 3/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $1.51 – $59.70 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 — operating margins and a 1.00x macro beta.

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

Operating in Biotechnology: Pharmaceutical Preparations (Health Care), APUS carries a macro regime beta of 1.00 and gross margin of —.

  • Key Question #1: Can APUS sustain or expand its — operating margin and -6.2% ROIC against Biotechnology: Pharmaceutical Preparations peers over the next 4 quarters?
  • Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $33.4M and free cash flow of -$9.0M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $0 in total debt?
  • Key Question #3: How sensitive is APUS's equity valuation to Health Care capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.00x)?

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The stock rose 4.56% on 50,074 shares of volume, with news flow describing a sharp recent move that could attract short-term momentum t

Picked up a starter position in APUS in my $100K Virtual Cash book at $3.01. The stock rose 4.56% on 50,074 shares of volume, with news flow describing a sharp recent move that could attract short-term momentum traders.. Trading inside a $1.51–$59.70 52-week range with 0.0% FCF yield gives solid downside support if Biotechnology: Pharmaceutical Preparations multiples expand this quarter.

RetailWhale_TX 🐂 BULL

Both sides have a point here — APUS's 10/20 balance sheet score keeps downside contained, so the real swing factor next earnings call is backlog and FCF conversion.

FA FadeTheHype RQD DEBATE OPENER • Contrarian Tape Reader 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $2.56 (-15.0%)
Spot @ $3.01

With -$9.0M of FY 2025 free cash flow against $1.6M of cash, and a Piotroski F-Score of 1/9, the balance sheet shows limited capacity t

Fading this rally in APUS at $3.01. With -$9.0M of FY 2025 free cash flow against $1.6M of cash, and a Piotroski F-Score of 1/9, the balance sheet shows limited capacity to fund operations without new capital.. With a beta of 1.0 and the stock sitting at $3.01 (52-wk range $1.51–$59.70), the easy multiple expansion is already priced in.

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