ZW Data Action Technologies Inc. (CNET) Options Positioning, Max Pain & Unusual Sweeps

$0.86 +0.77% NASDAQ β€’ Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $0.86

ZW Data Action Technologies Inc. (CNET) carries a Roarable Rating of E (Strong Sell) with 27/100 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.

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As of 2026-11-03, ZW Data Action Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: CNET) is rated E (Strong Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 27/100 at a spot price of $0.86 (+0.77% 1D, market cap $3.2M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 7/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 4/20, Executive Insider Alignment 5/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 8/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 3/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, CNET ranks #648 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Technology sector (Computer Software: Programming Data Processing), CNET carries a Roarable E (27/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 7.7%, and ROIC of -35.0%. By comparison, YYAI (AiRWA Inc.) holds a E grade (24/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -3.2%, cap $3.2M) and LCFY (Locafy Limited Ordinary Share) posts a D grade (46/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC β€”, cap $2.0M). Among the 5-stock peer group, CNET leads on earnings multiple (N/A) while YYAI leads on capital efficiency (-3.2% ROIC).

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Per CNET's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001376321), ZW Data Action Technologies Inc. generated $4.6M in revenue (-70.1% YoY), -$1.8M in net income, and -$994.0K in free cash flow against $9.7M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Technology 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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πŸ“Š Historical Track Record Warning: Scores below 50 (27/100 Β· E) historically underperformed SPY in 71% of rolling 90-day windows (-10.3% avg 90D alpha vs SPY β€’ 29.0% hit rate).
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: β€” (No Active Options Snapshot on file for CNET)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: Β±12.5%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (27/100 Composite)
πŸ” WHY CNET SCORES 27/100 (E) β€” TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
β–² #1 Bullish Driver: Macro Regime Fit+8/20 pts (30% of score)

FRED Regime Γ— Technicals: 13% of 52W Range β€’ RSI-14 at 31.2 (OVERSOLD (<32))

β–² #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+7/20 pts (26% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 0% FCF Margin ($0 FCF) & 7.7% Gross Margin

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

Dilution Drag (+1.28% YoY Shares) & executive Form 4 sales trim 16 pts from alignment

πŸ“ˆ PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 β†’ Q2 β†’ Q3 β†’ Current
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Grade E$1.47-9.5% Next Q
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Grade E$1.33-37.6% Next Q
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Grade E$0.83+3.6% Next Q
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Grade E$0.86-10.3% Hist 90D Ξ±
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While CNET currently carries a cautious 27/100 (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.

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Established market leader in Technology with deep daily trading liquidity.

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Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($1.34) and Max Pain ($0.90) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $3.01.

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Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Dilution Drag (+1.28% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.

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CNET // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +24.64%πŸ“ HORIZONTAL RANGE
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RES: $3.50SUP: $0.57SMA50: $1.34SMA200: $1.03
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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
8.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. -65.0% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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πŸ“Š Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (CNET)

1. Head-to-Head Technology Peer Comparison (CNET vs. YYAI, LCFY, TWAV, CSAI)

Industry: Computer Software: Programming Data Processing (72 Tracked Issuers)

Across 714 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, ZW Data Action Technologies Inc. (CNET) ranks #648 by composite RQD confidence (27/100, grade E) and #687 by equity capitalization ($3.2M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, CNET leads on earnings valuation at N/A trailing P/E, while YYAI leads on capital efficiency and profitability with -3.2% ROIC and 12.9% gross margin. LCFY currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 46/100 (D) compared with CNET at 27/100 (E).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
CNET ACTIVE
ZW Data Action Technologies Inc.
E 27/100 β€” 7.7% -35.0% +0.77% $3.2M Benchmark Subject
YYAI
AiRWA Inc.
E 24/100 β€” 12.9% -3.2% -2.03% $3.2M /yyai-vs-cnet β†’
LCFY
Locafy Limited Ordinary Share
D 46/100 β€” β€” β€” -2.61% $2.0M /lcfy-vs-cnet β†’
TWAV
TaoWeave Inc.
D- 36/100 β€” β€” -35.0% -9.65% $5.1M /twav-vs-cnet β†’
CSAI
Cloudastructure Inc. (Class A)
E 30/100 β€” 29.4% -35.0% -6.11% $1.9M /csai-vs-cnet β†’

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K β€’ FILED 2025-12-31 β€’ CIK 0001376321

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), ZW Data Action Technologies Inc. (CNET) reported GAAP revenue of $4.6M (-70.1% vs. FY2024 revenue of $15.4M , and -84.9% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$1.8M, operating cash flow of -$929.0K, and free cash flow of -$994.0K (+51.8% YoY). On the balance sheet, CNET closed FY2025 with $9.7M 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 $4.6M -$1.8M -$929.0K -$994.0K $9.7M β€”
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $15.4M -$3.8M -$2.1M -$2.1M $9.7M β€”
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $30.6M -$6.0M -$2.0M -$2.0M β€” β€”

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

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

As of 2026-11-03, ZW Data Action Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: CNET) is rated E (Strong Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 27/100 at a spot price of $0.86 (+0.77% 1D, market cap $3.2M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 7/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 4/20, Executive Insider Alignment 5/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 8/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 3/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, CNET ranks #648 in composite RQD confidence.

How does CNET compare to YYAI and LCFY in the Technology sector?

Within the Technology sector (Computer Software: Programming Data Processing), CNET carries a Roarable E (27/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 7.7%, and ROIC of -35.0%. By comparison, YYAI (AiRWA Inc.) holds a E grade (24/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -3.2%, cap $3.2M) and LCFY (Locafy Limited Ordinary Share) posts a D grade (46/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC β€”, cap $2.0M). Among the 5-stock peer group, CNET leads on earnings multiple (N/A) while YYAI leads on capital efficiency (-3.2% ROIC).

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

Per CNET's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001376321), ZW Data Action Technologies Inc. generated $4.6M in revenue (-70.1% YoY), -$1.8M in net income, and -$994.0K in free cash flow against $9.7M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Technology 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 CNET trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

CNET last traded at $0.86 (+0.77% on volume of 9,694 shares), positioning the stock -35.82% below its 50-day simple moving average ($1.34) and -16.50% below its 200-day simple moving average ($1.03). Across its 52-week range of $0.57 to $2.87, CNET sits at the 12.6% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 31.2 (OVERSOLD (<32)) and an implied next-earnings move of Β±12.5% ($1.00 to $0.97).

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What is CNET's options positioning and volatility profile?

Roarable tracks verified CBOE unusual options sweeps, put/call ratios, and OHLCV realized volatility bands for CNET.

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CNET β€” ZW Data Action Technologies Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, CNET scores 27 out of 100, a letter grade of E, with the verdict label "Roarable Strong Sell β€” Forensic Risk / Avoid." The five pillars break down as follows:

  • Fundamental Cash Engine: 7 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, ROIC is -35% and FCF yield is 0%. For a prospective investor, this means the business is not currently generating a return on invested capital or free cash flow to support its valuation from operations.
  • Whale 13F Flow: 4 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, institutional accumulation and options positioning score weakly. The <holders> section contains no 13F detail, so the underlying institutional activity cannot be verified here.
  • Insider Conviction: 3 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow score weakly. No insider transaction detail is provided in the source data.
  • Macro Regime Fit: 8 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, beta is 1.0 with a sector-sensitivity read. A beta of 1.0 implies market-level sensitivity, but the score reflects weak fit with the prevailing regime.
  • Forensic Balance Sheet: 5 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, Altman Z is 2.5, Piotroski F is 3/9, and Debt/Equity is 0.5. These figures signal balance-sheet stress relative to healthier peers.

Investor implications: the sharpest upside driver is the possibility of a sustained turnaround in gross margin (7.7%) that the company has not yet demonstrated in the reported periods. Valuation tradeoffs are severe: with a market capitalization of $3.1M and a 52-week range of $0.57 to $2.87, the stock trades in a very wide band against negative operating economics. The rating itself is an analytical read on risk and is not personalized financial advice.

Business

Per the profile, ZW Data Action Technologies Inc. is a NASDAQ-listed issuer in the Technology sector, within the Computer Software: Programming Data Processing industry. The profile does not describe its products, customers, or revenue model. Per the SEC financials, the company reported revenue of $4.6M for FY 2025 and $15.4M for FY 2024, indicating a sharp contraction in the top line. Not available in source data for detailed product and customer information.

Financial Trend

PeriodRevenueOperating IncomeNet IncomeEPSFCFCashDebt
FY 2025$4.6M$-2.0M$-1.8MN/A$-1.0M$1.0MN/A
FY 2024$15.4M$-3.8M$-3.8MN/A$-2.1M$0.8MN/A
FY 2023$30.6M$-6.0M$-6.0MN/A$-2.0MN/AN/A

Per the market data, gross margin is 7.7%, operating margin is -42.3%, and net margin is -38.4%, with ROIC at -35%. Per the Roarable RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 2.5, the Piotroski F-Score is 3/9, and Debt/Equity is 0.5. Revenue declined from $30.6M to $4.6M across the reported periods while losses persisted in each. The balance sheet posture is weak, with cash of $1.0M against negative free cash flow of $-1.0M in FY 2025.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

Per the recent news and catalysts section, the items are mostly general market-wire coverage: a Benzinga pre-market mention, a GuruFocus stock list, a TradingKey top-losers list, and a Benzinga intraday mention. One item is flagged as a "CATALYST" with a green light, a headline referencing a price slip to $1.42 and a gamma-squeeze reference; this item's source text is not verifiable and conflicts with the $0.86 price in the market data. The most significant risk item is flagged "RISK WATCH" with a red light and references a Q3 2011 earnings miss, which predates the reported financial periods and cannot be reconciled with the current filings. Per the butterfly supply-chain graph, the supply chain is "NONE" with no butterfly links and no proprietary signals.

Analyst View & Smart Money Ownership

Per the analyst data section, no analyst coverage is provided. Per the holders section, no holder data is provided. Not available in source data for consensus rating, price targets, SEC Form 4 insider trades, 13F whale positions, or Congressional trades.

Open Questions

  • What are the company's actual products, customers, and revenue drivers, given that the profile does not describe them?
  • Why did revenue fall from $30.6M in FY 2023 to $4.6M in FY 2025, and is the decline structural or temporary?
  • What is the company's current debt position, since the debt field is N/A across all periods?
  • Which news items reflect verified events, given the conflicting price reference and the 2011 earnings reference?
  • What is the path to positive free cash flow, given cash of $1.0M against FCF of $-1.0M?

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πŸ”₯ Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is CNET (E β€’ RQD 27/100) a Buy at $0.86?

Welcome to the CNET (ZW Data Action Technologies Inc.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 27/100 (Roarable Strong Sell β€” Forensic Risk / Avoid) in Computer Software: Programming Data Processing. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (πŸ‚ Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

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Spot @ $0.86

Pump the brakes on CNET β€” check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on CNET, but look at what you are paying: current EV/EBITDA multiples with 7.7% gross margins. Unless ZW Data Action Technologies Inc. expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

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Spot @ $0.86

CNET cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on CNET, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Computer Software: Programming Data Processing and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $0.86 (52-wk range $0.57 - $2.87), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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