Public Policy Holding Company Inc. (PPHC) carries a Roarable Rating of D- (Sell) with 42/100 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 2026-11-03, Public Policy Holding Company Inc. (NASDAQ: PPHC) is rated D- (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 42/100 at a spot price of $10.34 (+1.17% 1D, market cap $309.1M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 9/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 7/20, Executive Insider Alignment 8/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 9/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 9/20. Across 485 tracked Industrials issuers, PPHC ranks #325 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Industrials sector (Diversified Equities), PPHC carries a Roarable D- (42/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 10.0%, and ROIC of -29.0%. By comparison, TMS (Teamshares Inc.) holds a E grade (29/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -6.1%, cap $326.3M) and BTQ (BTQ Technologies Corp.) posts a D grade (44/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $291.2M). Among the 5-stock peer group, PPHC leads on earnings multiple (N/A) while TMS leads on capital efficiency (-6.1% ROIC).
Per PPHC's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001903508), Public Policy Holding Company Inc. generated $186.5M in revenue (+24.7% YoY), -$39.0M in net income, and $24.8M in free cash flow against $202.6M in total assets and $37.9M 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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SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 13.3% FCF Margin ($24.8M FCF) & 10% Gross Margin
FRED Regime × Technicals: 41% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 49 (NEUTRAL RANGE)
Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-13 pts vs max)
While PPHC currently carries a cautious 42/100 (D-) rating due to Whale & Options Positioning (7/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.
Established market leader in Industrials with deep daily trading liquidity.
Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($10.86) and Max Pain ($10.86) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $15.91.
Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Disciplined Float (-0.40% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.
Public Policy Holding Company Inc. (PPHC) advanced +1.17% to $10.34, trading at 41% of its 52-week range ($7.01 – $15.15). Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (-29% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
Establishes PPHC as a global leader in litigation and high-stakes strategic communications Acquisition adds market-leading capabilities in litigation support, transactions, shareholder activism and crisis communications
Reevemark, which will keep its name, will operate as a standalone business within PPHC's TrailRunner International ("TrailRunner International" or "TRI") group. Reevemark further strengthens PPHC’s
Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results to be Released After Market Close Monday, November 9, 2026 Management to Participate in Stephens’ Annual Investment Conference in Boston on November 17-19, 2026 WASHINGTON, Oct. 28, 2
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Five-year facility refinances existing borrowings and provides additional capacity to support acquisitions and general corporate purposes WASHINGTON, Nov. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Public Policy Holding Company, Inc.
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Public Policy Holding Co Inc (NASDAQ:PPHC) recently announced a total dividend of $0.12 per share, with the ex-dividend date set for 2026-09-25. This distribution consists of a $
Yahoo Finance coverage on PPHC stock catalysts, institutional flow, and earnings outlook.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Public Policy Holding Company, Inc. ("PPHC", the "Group" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: PPHC) (AIM: PPHC.L) (ISIN: US7444302084), a leading global strategic communications provi
PPHC raises full-year outlook after 16.3% revenue surge, driven by robust government relations segment and successful M&A activity.
Public Policy (NASDAQ:PPHC) raised its full-year 2026 revenue and adjusted EBITDA outlook after reporting first-half revenue growth, citing organic expansion and contributions from recent acquisitions. For the first six
Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
vs. +24.7% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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Across 485 tracked Industrials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Public Policy Holding Company Inc. (PPHC) ranks #325 by composite RQD confidence (42/100, grade D-) and #321 by equity capitalization ($309.1M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, PPHC leads on earnings valuation at N/A trailing P/E, while TMS leads on capital efficiency and profitability with -6.1% ROIC and — gross margin. BTQ currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 44/100 (D) compared with PPHC at 42/100 (D-).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPHC
ACTIVE
Public Policy Holding Company Inc. | D- | 42/100 | — | 10.0% | -29.0% | +1.17% | $309.1M | Benchmark Subject |
| TMS Teamshares Inc. | E | 29/100 | — | — | -6.1% | +8.05% | $326.3M | /tms-vs-pphc → |
| BTQ BTQ Technologies Corp. | D | 44/100 | — | — | — | -8.33% | $291.2M | /btq-vs-pphc → |
| SUPX SuperX AI Technology Limited | E | 28/100 | — | 5.0% | — | -5.51% | $269.6M | /supx-vs-pphc → |
| AUXX Gold X2 Mining Inc. | D- | 41/100 | — | — | — | -2.81% | $385.5M | /auxx-vs-pphc → |
In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Public Policy Holding Company Inc. (PPHC) reported GAAP revenue of $186.5M (+24.7% vs. FY2024 revenue of $149.6M ) , GAAP net income of -$39.0M, operating cash flow of $24.8M, and free cash flow of $24.8M (+51.5% YoY). On the balance sheet, PPHC closed FY2025 with $202.6M in total assets against $37.9M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 0.71, Piotroski F-Score: 6/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-12-31 | $186.5M | -$39.0M | $24.8M | $24.8M | $202.6M | $37.9M |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-12-31 | $149.6M | -$24.0M | $16.4M | $16.3M | $174.5M | $26.0M |
As of 2026-11-03, Public Policy Holding Company Inc. (NASDAQ: PPHC) is rated D- (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 42/100 at a spot price of $10.34 (+1.17% 1D, market cap $309.1M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 9/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 7/20, Executive Insider Alignment 8/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 9/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 9/20. Across 485 tracked Industrials issuers, PPHC ranks #325 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Industrials sector (Diversified Equities), PPHC carries a Roarable D- (42/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 10.0%, and ROIC of -29.0%. By comparison, TMS (Teamshares Inc.) holds a E grade (29/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -6.1%, cap $326.3M) and BTQ (BTQ Technologies Corp.) posts a D grade (44/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $291.2M). Among the 5-stock peer group, PPHC leads on earnings multiple (N/A) while TMS leads on capital efficiency (-6.1% ROIC).
Per PPHC's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001903508), Public Policy Holding Company Inc. generated $186.5M in revenue (+24.7% YoY), -$39.0M in net income, and $24.8M in free cash flow against $202.6M in total assets and $37.9M 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.
PPHC last traded at $10.34 (+1.17% on volume of 111,570 shares), positioning the stock -4.79% below its 50-day simple moving average ($10.86) and -8.50% below its 200-day simple moving average ($11.30). Across its 52-week range of $7.01 to $15.15, PPHC sits at the 40.9% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 49.0 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±11.2% ($9.18 to $11.50).
Why PPHC Stock advanced +1.17% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (-29% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
Per the Roarable RQD rating, PPHC scores 41 out of 100, graded D- and labeled "Roarable Sell — Vulnerable Balance Sheet & Flow." The five pillars are:
For a prospective investor evaluating the stock today, the composite picture is one of cash generation coexisting with operating losses, weak institutional interest, and a stretched balance sheet. The RQD framework treats this combination as a reason for caution rather than an entry signal. Upside would depend on operating losses narrowing and returns on capital turning positive; neither is demonstrated in the reported periods.
| Period | Revenue | Operating Income | Net Income | EPS | FCF | Cash | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $186.5M | $-33.9M | $-39.0M | N/A | $24.8M | $20.4M | $37.9M |
| FY 2024 | $149.6M | $-18.2M | $-24.0M | N/A | $16.3M | $14.5M | $26.0M |
Per the SEC financials, revenue grew from $149.6M in FY 2024 to $186.5M in FY 2025, while operating and net losses widened. Per the market data, operating margin is -18.2% and net margin is -20.9%, with ROIC at -29%. Per the RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 0.71 and the Piotroski F-Score is 6/9, a combination that points to financial distress risk alongside some fundamental strength. Per the SEC financials, debt rose from $26.0M to $37.9M and cash from $14.5M to $20.4M, leaving the balance sheet more leveraged year over year. Debt/Equity is 0.51 per the RQD rating.
Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, the supply chain is listed as NONE, with no butterfly links and no proprietary signals. Upstream and downstream dependencies cannot be mapped from source data. Sector correlations and 2nd-order bottlenecks are not available in source data.
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Establishes PPHC as a global leader in litigation and high-stakes strategic communications Acquisition adds market-leading capabilities in litigation support, transactions, shareholder activism and crisis communications
Reevemark, which will keep its name, will operate as a standalone business within PPHC's TrailRunner International ("TrailRunner International" or "TRI") group. Reevemark further strengthens PPHC’s
Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results to be Released After Market Close Monday, November 9, 2026 Management to Participate in Stephens’ Annual Investment Conference in Boston on November 17-19, 2026 WASHINGTON, Oct. 28, 2
Twenty years ago today, Seven Letter began as a sole proprietorship in Washington, D.C. with a straightforward but – at the time – uncommon belief: that the best communications work happens when the most experienced peop
Five-year facility refinances existing borrowings and provides additional capacity to support acquisitions and general corporate purposes WASHINGTON, Nov. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Public Policy Holding Company, Inc.
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Public Policy Holding Co Inc (NASDAQ:PPHC) recently announced a total dividend of $0.12 per share, with the ex-dividend date set for 2026-09-25. This distribution consists of a $
Yahoo Finance coverage on PPHC stock catalysts, institutional flow, and earnings outlook.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Public Policy Holding Company, Inc. ("PPHC", the "Group" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: PPHC) (AIM: PPHC.L) (ISIN: US7444302084), a leading global strategic communications provi
Welcome to the PPHC (Public Policy Holding Company Inc.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 41/100 (Roarable Sell — Vulnerable Balance Sheet & Flow) in Diversified Equities. 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 PPHC, but look at what you are paying: current EV/EBITDA multiples with 10.0% gross margins. Unless Public Policy Holding Company 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.
Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on PPHC, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Diversified Equities and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $10.22 (52-wk range $7.01 - $15.15), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.
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