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Birchtech Corp. (BCHT) — RQD Stock Rating Cockpit

$1.09 -3.98% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $1.08

Birchtech Corp. (BCHT) carries a Roarable Rating of E (Strong Sell) with 26/100 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 $29.7M
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As of 2026-11-03, Birchtech Corp. (NYSE: BCHT) is rated E (Strong Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 26/100 at a spot price of $1.09 (-3.98% 1D, market cap $29.7M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 8/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 3/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 8/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 4/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 3/20. Across 486 tracked Industrials issuers, BCHT ranks #439 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Industrials sector (Industrial Machinery/Components), BCHT carries a Roarable E (26/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 42.0%, and ROIC of -35.0%. By comparison, SYPR (Sypris Solutions Inc.) holds a E grade (18/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -29.3%, cap $30.4M) and PPSI (Pioneer Power Solutions Inc.) posts a E grade (27/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -17.8%, cap $28.2M). Among the 5-stock peer group, BCHT leads on earnings multiple (N/A) while AETR leads on capital efficiency (-16.3% ROIC).

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Per BCHT's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000728385), Birchtech Corp. generated $17.6M in revenue (+1.3% YoY), -$3.0M in net income, and -$729.4K in free cash flow against $9.2M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Industrials 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: $1.08 (-0.91%)🧬 Dilution Drag (+2.48% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 8/20 (D-) • 0% FCF Margin
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📊 Historical Track Record Warning: Scores below 50 (26/100 · E) historically underperformed SPY in 71% of rolling 90-day windows (-10.5% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 29.0% hit rate).
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw E · Rk E
Cash (8)Whales (3)SEC (8)Macro (4)CEO (3)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE-14.7% Base Target
$5 Bull$1 Base$1 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for BCHT)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±12.5%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (26/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY BCHT SCORES 26/100 (E) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+8/20 pts (31% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 0% FCF Margin ($0 FCF) & 42% Gross Margin

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+8/20 pts (31% of score)

Altman Z-Score 3.80 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 3/9

▼ #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)
34
Grade E$1.41-16.3% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
31
Grade E$1.18+6.8% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
29
Grade E$1.26-13.5% Next Q
Current
26
Grade E$1.09-10.5% Hist 90D α
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While BCHT currently carries a cautious 26/100 (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 Industrials with deep daily trading liquidity.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #2

Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($1.36) and Max Pain ($1.14) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $5.04.

🚀 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
37.830 Oversold · 70 Hot
ALTMAN-Z SHIELDFORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)
3.80>3.0 Fortress Safe
PIOTROSKI F-SCOREWEAK QUALITY (1–4)
3 / 99-Pt Accounting
52-WEEK LASER RANGE2% OF RANGE
L: $1$1.09H: $5
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: D-RQD 8 / 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 6 / 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 (40)

-35.0% ROIC with 42.0% gross margin and -2.29% FCF yield.

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BEARISH (40)

Altman-Z 4.20 and Piotroski 3/9 pass balance-sheet audit.

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BEARISH (18)

6/40 institutional & smart-money positioning score with 4/20 macro alignment.

Bull Case: Why Buyers Like BCHT
  • ✓Established market leader in Industrials 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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BCHT // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -32.72%🛡️ HOLDING TREND SUPPORT
2026-11-03O $1.21H $1.21L $1.09C $1.09VOL 11.7K
RES: $1.41SUP: $1.08SMA50: $1.36SMA200: $1.88
$3.33$2.72$2.11$1.51$0.90RES $1.41SUP $1.08$1.092026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-182026-11-03
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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. +1.3% 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 (BCHT)

Industrials Rank #439 of 486 ⚔️ SYPR vs BCHT Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Industrials Peer Comparison (BCHT vs. SYPR, PPSI, GAUZ, AETR)

Industry: Industrial Machinery/Components (208 Tracked Issuers)

Across 486 tracked Industrials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Birchtech Corp. (BCHT) ranks #439 by composite RQD confidence (26/100, grade E) and #425 by equity capitalization ($29.7M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, BCHT leads on earnings valuation at N/A trailing P/E, while AETR leads on capital efficiency and profitability with -16.3% ROIC and 11.5% gross margin. AETR currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 31/100 (E) compared with BCHT at 26/100 (E).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
BCHT ACTIVE
Birchtech Corp.
E 26/100 — 42.0% -35.0% -3.98% $29.7M Benchmark Subject
SYPR
Sypris Solutions Inc.
E 18/100 — 7.8% -29.3% -2.27% $30.4M /sypr-vs-bcht →
PPSI
Pioneer Power Solutions Inc.
E 27/100 — 12.4% -17.8% -5.51% $28.2M /ppsi-vs-bcht →
GAUZ
Gauzy Ltd.
E 26/100 — 28.7% -35.0% +9.61% $26.2M /gauz-vs-bcht →
AETR
Aetherion Technologies Inc.
E 31/100 — 11.5% -16.3% -0.53% $35.9M /aetr-vs-bcht →

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0000728385 ↗

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Birchtech Corp. (BCHT) reported GAAP revenue of $17.6M (+1.3% vs. FY2024 revenue of $17.4M , and +0.0% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$3.0M, operating cash flow of -$700.1K, and free cash flow of -$729.4K (+85.2% YoY). On the balance sheet, BCHT closed FY2025 with $9.2M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, 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 $17.6M -$3.0M -$700.1K -$729.4K $9.2M —
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $17.4M -$10.8M -$4.1M -$4.9M $10.3M —
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $17.6M $5.7M $19.2M $19.2M — —

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

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

As of 2026-11-03, Birchtech Corp. (NYSE: BCHT) is rated E (Strong Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 26/100 at a spot price of $1.09 (-3.98% 1D, market cap $29.7M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 8/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 3/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 8/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 4/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 3/20. Across 486 tracked Industrials issuers, BCHT ranks #439 in composite RQD confidence.

How does BCHT compare to SYPR and PPSI in the Industrials sector?

Within the Industrials sector (Industrial Machinery/Components), BCHT carries a Roarable E (26/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 42.0%, and ROIC of -35.0%. By comparison, SYPR (Sypris Solutions Inc.) holds a E grade (18/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -29.3%, cap $30.4M) and PPSI (Pioneer Power Solutions Inc.) posts a E grade (27/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -17.8%, cap $28.2M). Among the 5-stock peer group, BCHT leads on earnings multiple (N/A) while AETR leads on capital efficiency (-16.3% ROIC).

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

Per BCHT's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000728385), Birchtech Corp. generated $17.6M in revenue (+1.3% YoY), -$3.0M in net income, and -$729.4K in free cash flow against $9.2M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Industrials 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 BCHT trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

BCHT last traded at $1.09 (-3.98% on volume of 169,649 shares), positioning the stock -19.85% below its 50-day simple moving average ($1.36) and -42.02% below its 200-day simple moving average ($1.88). Across its 52-week range of $1.10 to $4.80, BCHT sits at the 0.0% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 37.8 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±12.5% ($1.00 to $1.23).

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ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 26/100 (E) ✓ SEC XBRL & RQD VERIFIED

BCHT — Birchtech 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

Birchtech Corp. (BCHT) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 26/100, corresponding to a E letter grade (Roarable Strong Sell) at a spot price of $1.09 (-3.98% 1D, market capitalization $29.7M).

  • Fundamental Cash Engine (8/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of -35.0%, gross margin of 42.0%, operating margin of -17.2%, and free cash flow yield of -2.29%.
  • Whale 13F & Options Flow (3/20) + 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 N/A, Piotroski F-Score of 3/9, and Debt/Equity of N/A.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

Birchtech Corp. Is a NYSE-listed issuer in the Industrials sector, Industrial Machinery/Components industry (and profile). Revenue is reported at $17.6M for FY 2025 ().

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-12-31), Birchtech Corp. (BCHT) reported $17.6M in annual revenue (up from $17.4M in FY2024, +1.3% YoY) and -$3.0M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($17.6M revenue, $5.7M net income) through FY2025, BCHT scaled operating cash flow to -$700.1K and free cash flow to -$729.4K, backed by $9.2M in total assets against $0 in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

  • 🐂 Primary Bull Case (E • RQD 26/100): Established market leader in Industrials with deep daily trading liquidity. Free cash flow yield of -2.29% 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 $1.10 – $4.80 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 -17.2% operating margins and a 1.00x macro beta.

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

Sector correlation and 2nd-order bottlenecks cannot be determined from supplied material. The investor should watch whether the patent judgment and the compliance-scrutiny item produce any measurable effect on revenue or margins in the upcoming earnings report.

  • Key Question #1: Can BCHT sustain or expand its -17.2% operating margin and -35.0% ROIC against Industrial Machinery/Components peers over the next 4 quarters?
  • Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $17.6M and free cash flow of -$729.4K, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $0 in total debt?
  • Key Question #3: How sensitive is BCHT's equity valuation to Industrials capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.00x)?

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BCHT Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $1.09?

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MI MidwestValue RQD DEBATE OPENER • Fundamental Long-Only 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $1.41 (+24.8%)
📌 Pinned Debate

A $78 million patent infringement judgment, with the company filing in support of it at the Federal Circuit, could become a meaningful

Don't sleep on BCHT's setup in Industrials. A $78 million patent infringement judgment, with the company filing in support of it at the Federal Circuit, could become a meaningful recovery source for a $31.8M market-cap company.. Beta of 1.0 means it moves fast when momentum turns, and the 5-pillar RQD gauge (26/100) backs up the fundamental quality.

VolSurface_Trader 🐂 BULL

Both sides have a point here — BCHT's 8/20 balance sheet score keeps downside contained, so the real swing factor next earnings call is backlog and FCF conversion.

SH ShortSeller_Dan RQD DEBATE OPENER • Forensic Short Bias 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $0.92 (-18.6%)
Spot @ $1.13

ROIC of -35% and FCF yield of -2.29% show the business is destroying capital, and the RQD rating sits at 26 with a Strong Sell verdict.

I respect the product at Birchtech Corp., but the stock at $1.13 is a different story. ROIC of -35% and FCF yield of -2.29% show the business is destroying capital, and the RQD rating sits at 26 with a Strong Sell verdict.. FCF yield is -2.29% and RQD sits at 26/100 (E) — why pay up here when you can wait for next quarter's numbers?

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