MarineMax Inc. (FL) (HZO) carries a Roarable Rating of D (Sell) with 51/100 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.
As of 2026-11-02, MarineMax Inc. (FL) (NYSE: HZO) is rated D (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 51/100 at a spot price of $52.76 (+0.32% 1D, market cap $1.16B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 11/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 15/20, Executive Insider Alignment 10/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 10/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 5/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, HZO ranks #543 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Auto & Home Supply Stores), HZO carries a Roarable D (51/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 32.5%, and ROIC of 2.4%. By comparison, AAP (Advance Auto Parts Inc.) holds a E grade (28/100 RQD, P/E 62.8x, ROIC -1.4%, cap $2.76B) and ONEW (OneWater Marine Inc. (Class A)) posts a E grade (31/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -11.2%, cap $159.7M). Among the 5-stock peer group, AZO leads on earnings multiple (20.2x) while AZO leads on capital efficiency (55.8% ROIC).
Per HZO's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-09-30, CIK 0001057060), MarineMax Inc. (FL) generated $2.31B in revenue (-5.0% YoY), -$31.6M in net income, and $11.9M in free cash flow against $2.43B in total assets and $347.5M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side.. 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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20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±1.8% realized swing band)
SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 0.5% FCF Margin ($11.9M FCF) & 32.5% Gross Margin
Dilution Drag (+1.92% YoY Shares) & executive Form 4 sales trim 15 pts from alignment
While HZO currently carries a cautious 51/100 (D) rating due to Insider Conviction & Share Dilution (5/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.
Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side.
Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($52.34) and Max Pain ($55.40) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $60.30.
Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Dilution Drag (+1.92% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.
MarineMax Inc. (FL) (HZO) advanced +0.32% to $52.76, trading at 99% of its 52-week range ($21.42 – $52.76). Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (2% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
OLDSMAR, Fla., October 28, 2026--MarineMax, Inc. (NYSE: HZO) ("MarineMax" or the "Company"), a boat and yacht retailer, marina operator, and superyacht services company, plans to release its fourth quarter and full year
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MarineMax (HZO) has agreed to be acquired by Safe Harbor Marinas in an all cash deal that values the company at $53.00 per share. The transaction could take MarineMax private if completed. See our latest analysis for Mar
Before the U.S. market opened on August 10, Reuters reported that Blackstone Infrastructure’s Safe Harbor Marinas was nearing an agreement to acquire MarineMax, Inc. (NYSE:HZO) for approximately $53 per share in cash. Th
Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
vs. -5.0% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, MarineMax Inc. (FL) (HZO) ranks #543 by composite RQD confidence (51/100, grade D) and #497 by equity capitalization ($1.16B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, AZO leads on earnings valuation at 20.2x trailing P/E, while AZO leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 55.8% ROIC and 52.6% gross margin. AZO currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 67/100 (C+) compared with HZO at 51/100 (D).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HZO
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MarineMax Inc. (FL) | D | 51/100 | — | 32.5% | 2.4% | +0.32% | $1.16B | Benchmark Subject |
| AAP Advance Auto Parts Inc. | E | 28/100 | 62.8x | 43.4% | -1.4% | -1.36% | $2.76B | /aap-vs-hzo → |
| ONEW OneWater Marine Inc. (Class A) | E | 31/100 | — | 22.8% | -11.2% | +0.63% | $159.7M | /onew-vs-hzo → |
| PRTS CarParts.com Inc. | E | 33/100 | — | 32.8% | -35.0% | -19.95% | $69.5M | /prts-vs-hzo → |
| AZO AutoZone Inc. | C+ | 67/100 | 20.2x | 52.6% | 55.8% | +1.05% | $50.49B | /azo-vs-hzo → |
In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-09-30), MarineMax Inc. (FL) (HZO) reported GAAP revenue of $2.31B (-5.0% vs. FY2024 revenue of $2.43B , and -3.6% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$31.6M, operating cash flow of $72.8M, and free cash flow of $11.9M (+113.9% YoY). On the balance sheet, HZO closed FY2025 with $2.43B in total assets against $347.5M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 1.98, Piotroski F-Score: 6/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-09-30 | $2.31B | -$31.6M | $72.8M | $11.9M | $2.43B | $347.5M |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-09-30 | $2.43B | $38.1M | -$25.7M | -$86.1M | $2.63B | $347.3M |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-09-30 | $2.39B | $109.3M | -$222.2M | -$222.2M | — | — |
As of 2026-11-02, MarineMax Inc. (FL) (NYSE: HZO) is rated D (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 51/100 at a spot price of $52.76 (+0.32% 1D, market cap $1.16B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 11/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 15/20, Executive Insider Alignment 10/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 10/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 5/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, HZO ranks #543 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Auto & Home Supply Stores), HZO carries a Roarable D (51/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 32.5%, and ROIC of 2.4%. By comparison, AAP (Advance Auto Parts Inc.) holds a E grade (28/100 RQD, P/E 62.8x, ROIC -1.4%, cap $2.76B) and ONEW (OneWater Marine Inc. (Class A)) posts a E grade (31/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -11.2%, cap $159.7M). Among the 5-stock peer group, AZO leads on earnings multiple (20.2x) while AZO leads on capital efficiency (55.8% ROIC).
Per HZO's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-09-30, CIK 0001057060), MarineMax Inc. (FL) generated $2.31B in revenue (-5.0% YoY), -$31.6M in net income, and $11.9M in free cash flow against $2.43B in total assets and $347.5M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side.. 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.
HZO last traded at $52.76 (+0.32% on volume of 987,636 shares), positioning the stock +0.80% above its 50-day simple moving average ($52.34) and +40.81% above its 200-day simple moving average ($37.47). Across its 52-week range of $21.42 to $52.76, HZO sits at the 100.0% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 61.4 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±1.8% ($51.81 to $53.71).
Why HZO Stock advanced +0.32% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (2% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
Per the Roarable RQD rating, HZO scores 51 out of 100, a D grade labeled "Roarable Sell — Underperform / Distribution Warning." The five pillars are: Fundamental Cash Engine at 11/20 (ROIC 2.4%; FCF yield 1.03%); Whale 13F Flow at 15/20 (institutional accumulation and options positioning); Insider Conviction at 5/20 (SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow); Macro Regime Fit at 10/20 (beta 1.0; sector sensitivity); and Forensic Balance Sheet at 10/20 (Altman Z 1.98; Piotroski F 6/9; Debt/Equity 0.37). For a prospective investor, the weakest pillar is insider conviction, and the cash-return pillars are thin: a 1.03% FCF yield and 2.4% ROIC leave little margin of safety at the current price. The whale-flow pillar is the strongest relative score, indicating some institutional interest, but the overall rating signals underperformance risk rather than an attractive entry point.
MarineMax Inc. (FL) is a NYSE-listed issuer classified under the Consumer Discretionary sector and the Auto & Home Supply Stores industry, per the company profile. The source data does not describe its products, customers, or revenue model beyond this classification. Reported revenue of $2309.3M in FY 2025 is recorded in the SEC financials, but the source data does not state its sources of revenue or how it earns money.
| Period | Revenue | Operating Income | Net Income | EPS | FCF | Cash | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $2309.3M | $34.0M | $-31.6M | N/A | $11.9M | $164.6M | $347.5M |
| FY 2024 | $2431.0M | $128.2M | $38.1M | N/A | $-86.1M | $145.0M | $347.3M |
| FY 2023 | $2394.7M | $200.8M | $109.3M | N/A | $-222.2M | N/A | N/A |
Per the SEC financials, revenue declined from $2431.0M in FY 2024 to $2309.3M in FY 2025, and the company moved from a net income of $38.1M to a net loss of $-31.6M. Per the Roarable RQD rating, the company's gross margin is 32.5%, operating margin 1.5%, and net margin -1.4%, with ROIC at 2.4%. The Altman Z-Score is 1.98 and the Piotroski F-Score is 6/9, per the RQD forensic pillar, while Debt/Equity is 0.37. Cash of $164.6M against debt of $347.5M in FY 2025 reflects a leveraged-but-manageable balance sheet posture per the SEC financials.
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OLDSMAR, Fla., October 28, 2026--MarineMax, Inc. (NYSE: HZO) ("MarineMax" or the "Company"), a boat and yacht retailer, marina operator, and superyacht services company, plans to release its fourth quarter and full year
Fed policy is back in the spotlight as investors weigh a likely pause in October against the risk of another hike while inflation sits at 3.7%. Rate sensitive, domestically focused consumer stocks feel that push and pull
Not all profitable companies are built to last - some rely on outdated models or unsustainable advantages. Just because a business is in the green today doesn’t mean it will thrive tomorrow.
The stocks in this article are all trading near their 52-week highs. This strength often reflects positive developments such as new product launches, favorable industry trends, or improved financial performance.
Generating cash is essential for any business, but not all cash-rich companies are great investments. Some produce plenty of cash but fail to allocate it effectively, leading to missed opportunities.
As the Q2 earnings season comes to a close, it’s time to take stock of this quarter’s best and worst performers in the automotive and marine retail industry, including MarineMax (NYSE:HZO) and its peers.
Investors looking for hidden gems should keep an eye on small-cap stocks because they’re frequently overlooked by Wall Street. Many opportunities exist in this part of the market, but it is also a high-risk, high-reward
The past six months have been a windfall for MarineMax’s shareholders. The company’s stock price has jumped 79.7%, hitting $52.16 per share. This run-up might have investors contemplating their next move.
Welcome to the HZO (MarineMax Inc. (FL)) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 51/100 (Roarable Sell — Underperform / Distribution Warning) in Auto & Home Supply Stores. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.
Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on HZO, but look at what you are paying: current EV/EBITDA multiples with 32.5% gross margins. Unless MarineMax Inc. (FL) expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.
Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on HZO, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Auto & Home Supply Stores and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $52.59 (52-wk range $21.42 - $52.76), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.
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