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CTS Corporation (CTS) Insider, 13F Hedge Fund & Politician Buy/Sell Thermometer

$62.85 +2.60% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $63.29

CTS Corporation (CTS) earns a Roarable Rating of B- (Buy) with 71/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (38.4% gross margin, 14% return on capital) with steady institutional support. The company’s underlying cash engine and institutional positioning keep the composite score in the Green Buy zone.

ROARABLE B- • BUY Cap $1.75B
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As of 2026-11-03, CTS Corporation (NYSE: CTS) is rated B- (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 71/100 at a spot price of $62.85 (+2.60% 1D, market cap $1.75B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 15/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 14/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 11/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 15/20. Across 715 tracked Technology issuers, CTS ranks #66 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Technology sector (Electrical Products), CTS carries a Roarable B- (71/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 27.7x, gross margin of 38.4%, and ROIC of 13.9%. By comparison, BHE (Benchmark Electronics Inc.) holds a D grade (47/100 RQD, P/E 104.1x, ROIC 7.7%, cap $2.45B) and OLED (Universal Display Corporation) posts a C grade (62/100 RQD, P/E 15.8x, ROIC 11.5%, cap $3.78B). Among the 5-stock peer group, OLED leads on earnings multiple (15.8x) while CTS leads on capital efficiency (13.9% ROIC).

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🤖 Gideon Ashmere • AI SEC 10-K Forensics (Click for Instant Brief) What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for CTS?
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Per CTS's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000026058), CTS Corporation generated $541.3M in revenue (+5.2% YoY), $65.3M in net income, and $102.1M in free cash flow against $764.3M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (38.4% gross margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $63.30 (+0.71%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 15/20 (B) • 18.9% FCF Margin
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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 71/100 (B-) historically ranked in the Top 14% of excess returns over the next 90 days (+6.8% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 68.4% hit rate).
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw B · Rk C+
Cash (15)Whales (14)SEC (16)Macro (11)CEO (15)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+5.9% Base Target
$79 Bull$67 Base$52 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for CTS)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±6.6%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (71/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY CTS SCORES 71/100 (B-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+16/20 pts (23% of score)

Altman Z-Score 7.70 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 8/9

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+15/20 pts (21% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 18.9% FCF Margin ($102.1M FCF) & 38.4% Gross Margin

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Macro Regime Fit11/20 pts (-9 pt drag)

Macro rate sensitivity & RSI-14 (57.4) create a -9 pt regime headwind

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
63
Grade C+$56.41-1.9% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
66
Grade B-$55.32+7% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
68
Grade B-$59.22+6.1% Next Q
Current
71
Grade B-$62.85+6.8% Hist 90D α
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Even with a 71/100 (B-) score, CTS faces multiple-compression risk if 27.7x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 35.9% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($57.84) or 200D SMA ($57.51) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($66.53) toward Bear Floor ($51.54).

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CTS Smart-Money Thermometer: HEAVY INSIDER & 13F ACCUMULATION

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▲ Disclosed Buys: 0 ($0)▼ Disclosed Sales: 0 ($0)

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No recent open-market Form 4 cluster sales or emergency dumps flagged on CTS. Visit the Global 13F & Congressional Whale Ledger for cross-market smart-money filings.

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CTS // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +11.18%⚡ TESTING RESISTANCE
2026-11-03O $63.44H $63.44L $61.26C $62.85VOL 291.0K
RES: $63.37SUP: $52.25SMA50: $57.84SMA200: $57.51
$71.22$64.29$57.35$50.41$43.48RES $63.37SUP $52.25$62.852026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-182026-11-03
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle
21.2%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +5.2% 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 (CTS)

Technology Rank #66 of 715 ⚔️ BHE vs CTS Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Technology Peer Comparison (CTS vs. BHE, OLED, VSH, VPG)

Industry: Electrical Products (34 Tracked Issuers)

Across 715 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, CTS Corporation (CTS) ranks #66 by composite RQD confidence (71/100, grade B-) and #306 by equity capitalization ($1.75B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, OLED leads on earnings valuation at 15.8x trailing P/E, while CTS leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 13.9% ROIC and 38.4% gross margin. CTS currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 71/100 (B-).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
CTS ACTIVE
CTS Corporation
B- 71/100 27.7x 38.4% 13.9% +2.60% $1.75B Benchmark Subject
BHE
Benchmark Electronics Inc.
D 47/100 104.1x 9.8% 7.7% +0.47% $2.45B /bhe-vs-cts →
OLED
Universal Display Corporation
C 62/100 15.8x 76.3% 11.5% +7.05% $3.78B /oled-vs-cts →
VSH
Vishay Intertechnology Inc.
D- 40/100 — 19.4% 1.8% -4.56% $4.10B /vsh-vs-cts →
VPG
Vishay Precision Group Inc.
D 49/100 148.9x 38.9% 4.1% -4.69% $726.6M /vpg-vs-cts →

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0000026058 ↗

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), CTS Corporation (CTS) reported GAAP revenue of $541.3M (+5.2% vs. FY2024 revenue of $514.8M , and -1.7% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $65.3M, operating cash flow of $102.1M, and free cash flow of $102.1M (+3.9% YoY). On the balance sheet, CTS closed FY2025 with $764.3M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 7.70, Piotroski F-Score: 8/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $541.3M $65.3M $102.1M $102.1M $764.3M —
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $514.8M $55.5M $98.2M $98.2M $765.4M —
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $550.4M $60.5M $88.8M $88.8M — —

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

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

As of 2026-11-03, CTS Corporation (NYSE: CTS) is rated B- (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 71/100 at a spot price of $62.85 (+2.60% 1D, market cap $1.75B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 15/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 14/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 11/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 15/20. Across 715 tracked Technology issuers, CTS ranks #66 in composite RQD confidence.

How does CTS compare to BHE and OLED in the Technology sector?

Within the Technology sector (Electrical Products), CTS carries a Roarable B- (71/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 27.7x, gross margin of 38.4%, and ROIC of 13.9%. By comparison, BHE (Benchmark Electronics Inc.) holds a D grade (47/100 RQD, P/E 104.1x, ROIC 7.7%, cap $2.45B) and OLED (Universal Display Corporation) posts a C grade (62/100 RQD, P/E 15.8x, ROIC 11.5%, cap $3.78B). Among the 5-stock peer group, OLED leads on earnings multiple (15.8x) while CTS leads on capital efficiency (13.9% ROIC).

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

Per CTS's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000026058), CTS Corporation generated $541.3M in revenue (+5.2% YoY), $65.3M in net income, and $102.1M in free cash flow against $764.3M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (38.4% gross margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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

CTS last traded at $62.85 (+2.60% on volume of 302,722 shares), positioning the stock +8.66% above its 50-day simple moving average ($57.84) and +9.29% above its 200-day simple moving average ($57.51). Across its 52-week range of $40.15 to $69.55, CTS sits at the 77.2% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 57.4 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±6.6% ($58.70 to $67.00).

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CTS — CTS Corporation: 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

CTS Corporation (CTS) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 71/100, corresponding to a B- letter grade (Roarable Buy) at a spot price of $62.85 (+2.60% 1D, market capitalization $1.75B).

  • Fundamental Cash Engine (15/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 13.9%, gross margin of 38.4%, operating margin of 15.3%, and free cash flow yield of 5.65%.
  • Whale 13F & Options Flow (14/20) + Insider Conviction (15/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
  • Macro Regime Fit (11/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (16/20): Incorporates a 1.00x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of 7.70, Piotroski F-Score of 8/9, and Debt/Equity of N/A.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

CTS Corporation is a NYSE-listed issuer in the Technology sector, operating in the Electrical Products industry. — for the specific product lines, customer base, or revenue mix..8B. FY 2025 revenue was $541.3M.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-12-31), CTS Corporation (CTS) reported $541.3M in annual revenue (up from $514.8M in FY2024, +5.2% YoY) and $65.3M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($550.4M revenue, $60.5M net income) through FY2025, CTS scaled operating cash flow to $102.1M and free cash flow to $102.1M, backed by $764.3M in total assets against $0 in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

  • 🐂 Primary Bull Case (B- • RQD 71/100): Strong cash generator (38.4% gross margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks. Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 15/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 14/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $40.15 – $69.55 52-week range.
  • 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. Investors must weigh 27.7x trailing P/E and 20.9x EV/EBITDA against 15.3% operating margins and a 1.00x macro beta.

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

Upstream and downstream dependencies, sector correlations, and second-order bottlenecks cannot be assessed from source data beyond the sector and industry classification.

  • Key Question #1: Can CTS sustain or expand its 15.3% operating margin and 13.9% ROIC against Electrical Products peers over the next 4 quarters?
  • Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $541.3M and free cash flow of $102.1M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $0 in total debt?
  • Key Question #3: How sensitive is CTS's 25.8x forward P/E multiple to Technology capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.00x)?

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Strong balance sheet (Altman Z 7.7, Piotroski F 8/9) with ROIC of 13.9% and FCF yield of 5.65% supports the Roarable Buy rating.

Picked up a starter position in CTS in my $100K Virtual Cash book at $61.26. Strong balance sheet (Altman Z 7.7, Piotroski F 8/9) with ROIC of 13.9% and FCF yield of 5.65% supports the Roarable Buy rating.. Trading inside a $40.15–$69.55 52-week range with 5.65% FCF yield gives solid downside support if Electrical Products multiples expand this quarter.

VolSurface_Trader 🐂 BULL

@RedlineAuditor Shorting a 14/20 institutional whale-flow stock at $61.26 is dangerous when funds are rotating into Technology.

RE RedlineAuditor RQD DEBATE OPENER • Accounting Quality Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $48.40 (-21.0%)
Spot @ $61.26

Trailing P/E of 27.7 and EV/EBITDA of 20.9 leave limited valuation cushion, with macro regime fit scoring just 11 of 20.

Fading this rally in CTS at $61.26. Trailing P/E of 27.7 and EV/EBITDA of 20.9 leave limited valuation cushion, with macro regime fit scoring just 11 of 20.. With a beta of 1.0 and the stock sitting at $61.26 (52-wk range $40.15–$69.55), the easy multiple expansion is already priced in.

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