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Ascent Industries Co. (ACNT) — RQD Stock Rating Cockpit

$13.75 -0.36% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $13.71

Ascent Industries Co. (ACNT) carries a Roarable Rating of E (Strong Sell) with 31/100 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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ROARABLE E • RED ALERT Cap $124.3M

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As of 2026-11-02, Ascent Industries Co. (NASDAQ: ACNT) is rated E (Strong Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 31/100 at a spot price of $13.75 (-0.36% 1D, market cap $124.3M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 5/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 6/20, Executive Insider Alignment 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 4/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 3/20. Across 270 tracked Materials issuers, ACNT ranks #231 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Materials sector (Major Chemicals), ACNT carries a Roarable E (31/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 143.4x, gross margin of 23.0%, and ROIC of -18.9%. By comparison, LODE (Comstock Inc.) holds a E grade (21/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -33.3%, cap $122.3M) and CDXS (Codexis Inc.) posts a E grade (23/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $133.6M). Among the 5-stock peer group, FSI leads on earnings multiple (101.5x) while FSI leads on capital efficiency (8.5% ROIC).

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Per ACNT's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000095953), Ascent Industries Co. generated $74.9M in revenue (-7.2% YoY), $867.0K in net income, and -$2.1M in free cash flow against $111.9M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Materials 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: $13.72 (-0.25%)🧬 Dilution Drag (+2.48% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 5/20 (E) • 0% FCF Margin

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📊 Historical Track Record Warning: Scores below 50 (31/100 · E) historically underperformed SPY in 71% of rolling 90-day windows (-9.4% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 29.0% hit rate).

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw E · Rk D-

Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE-12.1% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for ACNT)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±4.6%

Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (31/100 Composite)

🔍 WHY ACNT SCORES 31/100 (E) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag

▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+13/20 pts (42% of score)

Altman Z-Score 4.78 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 3/9

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+6/20 pts (19% of score)

20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±4.6% realized swing band)

▼ #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)

Grade E$13.55-0.1% Next Q

Q2 (-2Q)

Grade E$13.53+0% Next Q

Q3 (-1Q)

Grade E$13.53+1.6% Next Q

Current

Grade E$13.75-9.4% Hist 90D α

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While ACNT currently carries a cautious 31/100 (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 Materials with deep daily trading liquidity.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #2

Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($14.37) and Max Pain ($14.44) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $18.82.

🚀 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

46.730 Oversold · 70 Hot

ALTMAN-Z SHIELDFORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)

4.78>3.0 Fortress Safe

PIOTROSKI F-SCOREWEAK QUALITY (1–4)

3 / 99-Pt Accounting

52-WEEK LASER RANGE30% OF RANGE

L: $12$13.75H: $18

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: ERQD 5 / 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 9 / 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: D-RQD 17 / 40

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ROIC & Free Cash Flow Model

BEARISH (25)

-18.9% ROIC with 23.0% gross margin and -1.66% FCF yield.

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10-K Accruals & Altman-Z Guard

NEUTRAL (65)

Altman-Z 4.78 and Piotroski 3/9 pass balance-sheet audit.

Whale & Macro Hawk AI

Options Skew, 13F & Fed NetLiq

BEARISH (22)

9/40 institutional & smart-money positioning score with 4/20 macro alignment.

Bull Case: Why Buyers Like ACNT

✓Established market leader in Materials 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.
!Priced at 143x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter.

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ACNT // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -7.84%📐 HORIZONTAL RANGE

2026-11-02O $13.61H $13.80L $13.61C $13.75VOL 23.4K

RES: $17.32SUP: $12.96SMA50: $14.37SMA200: $14.66

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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)

48.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. -7.2% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

Ellis Vennor Setup Ledger (#33)

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1. Head-to-Head Materials Peer Comparison (ACNT vs. LODE, CDXS, AMTX, FSI)

Industry: Major Chemicals (67 Tracked Issuers)

Across 270 tracked Materials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Ascent Industries Co. (ACNT) ranks #231 by composite RQD confidence (31/100, grade E) and #224 by equity capitalization ($124.3M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, FSI leads on earnings valuation at 101.5x trailing P/E, while FSI leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 8.5% ROIC and 32.6% gross margin. FSI currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 49/100 (D) compared with ACNT at 31/100 (E).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
ACNT ACTIVE Ascent Industries Co.	E	31/100	143.4x	23.0%	-18.9%	-0.36%	$124.3M	Benchmark Subject
LODE Comstock Inc.	E	21/100	—	-30.0%	-33.3%	-12.42%	$122.3M	/lode-vs-acnt →
CDXS Codexis Inc.	E	23/100	—	86.7%	-35.0%	-2.46%	$133.6M	/cdxs-vs-acnt →
AMTX Aemetis Inc.	E	28/100	—	-0.4%	-35.0%	-3.10%	$93.1M	/amtx-vs-acnt →
FSI Flexible Solutions International Inc. (CDA)	D	49/100	101.5x	32.6%	8.5%	-1.44%	$79.8M	/fsi-vs-acnt →

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0000095953

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Ascent Industries Co. (ACNT) reported GAAP revenue of $74.9M (-7.2% vs. FY2024 revenue of $80.8M , and -61.2% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $867.0K, operating cash flow of -$519.0K, and free cash flow of -$2.1M (-115.2% YoY). On the balance sheet, ACNT closed FY2025 with $111.9M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 4.78, 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	$74.9M	$867.0K	-$519.0K	-$2.1M	$111.9M	—
FY2024 (FY)	2024-12-31	$80.8M	-$13.6M	$14.7M	$13.6M	$147.3M	—
FY2023 (FY)	2023-12-31	$193.2M	-$26.6M	$23.1M	$23.1M	—	—

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

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

How does ACNT compare to LODE and CDXS in the Materials sector?

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

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

ACNT last traded at $13.75 (-0.36% on volume of 14,420 shares), positioning the stock -4.31% below its 50-day simple moving average ($14.37) and -6.21% below its 200-day simple moving average ($14.66). Across its 52-week range of $11.96 to $17.92, ACNT sits at the 30.0% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 46.7 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±4.6% ($13.12 to $14.38).

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Should I buy, hold, or sell ACNT stock right now?

Ascent Industries Co. (ACNT) currently earns a Roarable Rating of E (Strong Sell — SELL) with 31/100 RQD Confidence. Stretched risk/reward at 143x P/E (-19% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.

What is ACNT's 12-month price target and RQD AI Jury consensus?

ACNT's 12-month base price target is $12.08 (range $9.42 to $18.82), backed by transparent SEC XBRL cash-flow, Form 4 insider, and CBOE options flow analysis.

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ACNT — Ascent Industries Co.: 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, ACNT carries an RQD Score of 31 and a letter grade of E, labeled "Roarable Strong Sell — Forensic Risk / Avoid." The five pillars, each scored out of 20, are:

Fundamental Cash Engine: 5 / 20. Per the RQD rating, this pillar reflects ROIC of -18.9% and an FCF yield of -1.66%. For an investor, the cash-generation engine is the weakest link: the business is not currently earning returns above its capital base, and free cash flow yield is negative.
Whale 13F Flow: 6 / 20. The RQD rating describes institutional accumulation and options positioning as weak in this pillar, indicating limited evidence of large-holder conviction.
Insider Conviction: 3 / 20. Per the RQD rating, SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow scores poorly, the lowest pillar after fundamentals. For a prospective investor, this offers little insider-alignment support for the thesis.
Macro Regime Fit: 4 / 20. The RQD rating cites Beta of 1.0 and sector sensitivity as the basis. The stock moves in line with the broad market, with no defensive characteristic offered.
Forensic Balance Sheet: 13 / 20. This is the strongest pillar, citing Altman Z of 4.78, Piotroski F of 3/9, and Debt/Equity of 0.5. The balance sheet is the main offset to the weak operating picture, though a Piotroski score of 3/9 signals weak fundamental quality.

Taken together, the pillars indicate that the upside case rests mainly on balance-sheet resilience rather than earnings or cash generation. Market data shows a P/E (TTM) of 143.4 on EPS (TTM) of 0.1, a valuation that the weak cash-engine pillar does not obviously support. The rating's verdict is that the risk profile outweighs the visible upside drivers.

Business

Ascent Industries Co. is a NASDAQ-listed issuer in the Materials sector and Major Chemicals industry, per the profile. The source data does not describe its products, customers, or revenue model. Per the market data, gross margin is 23% and operating margin is -9.4%. Per the financials, FY 2025 revenue was $74.9M.

Financial Trend

Period	Revenue	Operating Income	Net Income	EPS	FCF	Cash	Debt
FY 2025	$74.9M	$-7.0M	$0.9M	N/A	$-2.1M	$57.6M	N/A
FY 2024	$80.8M	$-10.8M	$-13.6M	N/A	$13.6M	$16.1M	N/A
FY 2023	$193.2M	$-37.4M	$-26.6M	N/A	$23.1M	N/A	N/A

Per the SEC financials, revenue declined from $193.2M in FY 2023 to $74.9M in FY 2025, while operating income remained negative in each period shown. FY 2025 net income of $0.9M is positive despite a negative operating income of $-7.0M, and net margin is listed at 1.2%. Per the RQD rating, ROIC is -18.9%, and the forensic pillar cites Altman Z of 4.78, Piotroski F of 3/9, and Debt/Equity of 0.5. Cash rose to $57.6M in FY 2025 from $16.1M in FY 2024, per the financials.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

Per the recent news wire, the principal near-term catalyst is the third-quarter 2026 earnings release: a correcting-and-replacing headline sets the earnings conference call for November 4, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET, and a Moomoo item states the report will be released after market close on November 4. A 401(k) plan proposing the sale of its entire ACNT shareholding is also reported, a potential risk watch item. A separate item references Q2 net income of USD 0.67 million. The Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph reports no supply-chain links and no proprietary signals.

Butterfly Effect: 2nd-Order Supply-Chain & Sector Ripples

Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, supply chain is listed as NONE, with no butterfly links and no proprietary signals. The source data therefore does not establish upstream or downstream dependencies, sector correlations, or second-order bottlenecks. Investors should note this gap rather than infer linkages.

Open Questions

What are ACNT's products, end markets, and customer concentration? The source data does not describe the business model.
Why did revenue fall from $193.2M in FY 2023 to $74.9M in FY 2025, and is the decline structural or cyclical?
What explains positive FY 2025 net income of $0.9M alongside negative operating income of $-7.0M?
What are the company's debt obligations, given that debt is listed as N/A across periods?
What are the outcomes and guidance from the November 4, 2026 earnings release?

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo Finance • 7h ago

CORRECTING and REPLACING Ascent Industries Sets Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call for November 4, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Moomoo • 10h ago

Ascent Industries (ACNT.US) will release its earnings report after market close on November 4.

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Stock Titan • 13h ago

A 401(k) plan proposes selling its entire Ascent Industries (ACNT) shareholding.

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Responsive Playbooks and the ACNT Inflection

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🟡 MARKET WIRE ad-hoc-news.de • 22h ago

White Brook highlights Ascent Industries stock: Q2 net income reaches USD 0.67 million

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Ascent Industries stock trades 22.77 percent below its 52-week high

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo • 11d ago

Ascent Industries (ACNT) Positioned to Turn Specialty-Chemical Growth into Sustainable Cash Flow

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ACNT Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $13.75?

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RO RoarDesk_Moderator Roarable Research Desk 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $12.14 (-12.0%)

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🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is ACNT (E • RQD 31/100) a Buy at $13.80?

Welcome to the ACNT (Ascent Industries Co.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 31/100 (Roarable Strong Sell — Forensic Risk / Avoid) in Major Chemicals. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on valuation multiple compression (143.4x trailing P/E). Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

BE BearTrap_Alert Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $11.45 (-17.0%)

Spot @ $13.80

Pump the brakes on ACNT — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on ACNT, but look at what you are paying: 143.4x trailing P/E with 23.0% gross margins. Unless Ascent Industries Co. expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

CA CashFlowKing Verified K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $15.87 (+15.0%)

Spot @ $13.80

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

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on ACNT, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Major Chemicals and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $13.80 (52-wk range $11.96 - $17.92), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.