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American Superconductor Corporation (AMSC) — RQD Stock Rating Cockpit

$27.05 -3.56% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $26.83

American Superconductor Corporation (AMSC) carries a Roarable Rating of D (Sell) with 44/100 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.

ROARABLE D • SELL / AVOID Cap $1.31B
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As of 2026-11-03, American Superconductor Corporation (NASDAQ: AMSC) is rated D (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 44/100 at a spot price of $27.05 (-3.56% 1D, market cap $1.31B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 5/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 6/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 6/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 11/20. Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, AMSC ranks #671 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Metal Fabrications), AMSC carries a Roarable D (44/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 10.2x, gross margin of 30.5%, and ROIC of 2.2%. By comparison, FELE (Franklin Electric Co. Inc.) holds a C- grade (61/100 RQD, P/E 29.1x, ROIC 13.2%, cap $4.21B) and GNRC (Generac Holdlings Inc.) posts a D+ grade (52/100 RQD, P/E 74.3x, ROIC 6.6%, cap $11.68B). Among the 5-stock peer group, AMSC leads on earnings multiple (10.2x) while INIO leads on capital efficiency (18.6% ROIC).

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Per AMSC's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-03-31, CIK 0000880807), American Superconductor Corporation generated $299.2M in revenue (+34.3% YoY), $133.8M in net income, and $18.3M in free cash flow against $719.5M in total assets and $6.1M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $26.83 (-0.83%)🧬 Disciplined Float (+0.24% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 5/20 (E) • 6.1% FCF Margin
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📊 Historical Track Record Warning: Scores below 50 (44/100 · D) historically underperformed SPY in 71% of rolling 90-day windows (-6.5% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 29.0% hit rate).
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D- · Rk D+
Cash (5)Whales (6)SEC (16)Macro (6)CEO (11)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE-6.3% Base Target
$64 Bull$25 Base$20 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for AMSC)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±11.7%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (44/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY AMSC SCORES 44/100 (D) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+16/20 pts (36% of score)

Altman Z-Score 3.46 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 7/9

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+11/20 pts (25% of score)

SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 55% Net Buy • Disciplined Float (+0.24% YoY Shares)

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Cash Engine Quality5/20 pts (-15 pt drag)

Capital intensity & 3.8% operating margin leave 15 pts on the table

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
52
Grade C-$28.71-10.5% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
49
Grade D$25.70+7.5% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
47
Grade D$27.63-2.1% Next Q
Current
44
Grade D$27.05-6.5% Hist 90D α
Trajectory: C- (52) → D (44)Full Audit →
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While AMSC currently carries a cautious 44/100 (D) rating due to Cash Engine Quality (5/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #1

Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #2

Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($28.66) and Max Pain ($28.40) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $64.36.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #3

Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Disciplined Float (+0.24% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.

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RSI-14 MOMENTUMNEUTRAL RANGE
46.430 Oversold · 70 Hot
ALTMAN-Z SHIELDFORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)
3.46>3.0 Fortress Safe
PIOTROSKI F-SCOREHIGH QUALITY (7–9)
7 / 99-Pt Accounting
52-WEEK LASER RANGE8% OF RANGE
L: $24$27.05H: $61
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: D-RQD 17 / 40
3. Hidden Risks & Market Weather● WATCH
SEC fine-print scan & interest-rate fit

No major SEC filing blowups, though current interest rates and Fed liquidity call for normal position sizing.

Factor Grade: D+RQD 22 / 40
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ROIC & Free Cash Flow Model
BEARISH (25)

2.2% ROIC with 30.5% gross margin and 1.34% FCF yield.

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10-K Accruals & Altman-Z Guard
BULLISH (80)

Altman-Z 3.46 and Piotroski 7/9 pass balance-sheet audit.

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Options Skew, 13F & Fed NetLiq
BEARISH (38)

17/40 institutional & smart-money positioning score with 6/20 macro alignment.

Bull Case: Why Buyers Like AMSC
  • ✓Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs.
Bear Case: What Could Go Wrong
  • !Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.
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AMSC // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -46.22%⚡ TESTING RESISTANCE
2026-11-03O $28.05H $28.05L $27.05C $27.05VOL 856.6K
RES: $28.68SUP: $22.64SMA50: $28.66SMA200: $35.31
$62.71$52.24$41.77$31.30$20.83RES $28.68SUP $22.64$27.052026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-182026-11-03
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Share Count & Dilution Monitor

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

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle
-0.8%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +34.3% 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 (AMSC)

Consumer Discretionary Rank #671 of 1009 ⚔️ FELE vs AMSC Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (AMSC vs. FELE, GNRC, INIO, SCWO)

Industry: Metal Fabrications (47 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, American Superconductor Corporation (AMSC) ranks #671 by composite RQD confidence (44/100, grade D) and #475 by equity capitalization ($1.31B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, AMSC leads on earnings valuation at 10.2x trailing P/E, while INIO leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 18.6% ROIC and — gross margin. FELE currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 61/100 (C-) compared with AMSC at 44/100 (D).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
AMSC ACTIVE
American Superconductor Corporation
D 44/100 10.2x 30.5% 2.2% -3.56% $1.31B Benchmark Subject
FELE
Franklin Electric Co. Inc.
C- 61/100 29.1x 35.5% 13.2% -1.41% $4.21B /fele-vs-amsc →
GNRC
Generac Holdlings Inc.
D+ 52/100 74.3x 38.3% 6.6% -2.67% $11.68B /gnrc-vs-amsc →
INIO
INNIO N.V.
D 45/100 32.8x — 18.6% -6.96% $12.22B /inio-vs-amsc →
SCWO
374Water Inc.
E 26/100 — -30.0% -35.0% -1.20% $43.6M /scwo-vs-amsc →

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2026-03-31 • CIK 0000880807 ↗

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2026-03-31), American Superconductor Corporation (AMSC) reported GAAP revenue of $299.2M (+34.3% vs. FY2024 revenue of $222.8M , and +839.8% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $133.8M, operating cash flow of $23.1M, and free cash flow of $18.3M (-29.4% YoY). On the balance sheet, AMSC closed FY2025 with $719.5M in total assets against $6.1M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 3.46, Piotroski F-Score: 7/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2026-03-31 $299.2M $133.8M $23.1M $18.3M $719.5M $6.1M
FY2024 (FY) 2025-03-31 $222.8M -$133.81B $28.3M $25.9M $310.3M —
FY2023 (FY) 2024-03-31 $31.8M $6.03B $2.1M $2.1M — —

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

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

As of 2026-11-03, American Superconductor Corporation (NASDAQ: AMSC) is rated D (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 44/100 at a spot price of $27.05 (-3.56% 1D, market cap $1.31B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 5/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 6/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 6/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 11/20. Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, AMSC ranks #671 in composite RQD confidence.

How does AMSC compare to FELE and GNRC in the Consumer Discretionary sector?

Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Metal Fabrications), AMSC carries a Roarable D (44/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 10.2x, gross margin of 30.5%, and ROIC of 2.2%. By comparison, FELE (Franklin Electric Co. Inc.) holds a C- grade (61/100 RQD, P/E 29.1x, ROIC 13.2%, cap $4.21B) and GNRC (Generac Holdlings Inc.) posts a D+ grade (52/100 RQD, P/E 74.3x, ROIC 6.6%, cap $11.68B). Among the 5-stock peer group, AMSC leads on earnings multiple (10.2x) while INIO leads on capital efficiency (18.6% ROIC).

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

Per AMSC's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-03-31, CIK 0000880807), American Superconductor Corporation generated $299.2M in revenue (+34.3% YoY), $133.8M in net income, and $18.3M in free cash flow against $719.5M in total assets and $6.1M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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

AMSC last traded at $27.05 (-3.56% on volume of 856,649 shares), positioning the stock -5.62% below its 50-day simple moving average ($28.66) and -23.39% below its 200-day simple moving average ($35.31). Across its 52-week range of $24.08 to $61.30, AMSC sits at the 8.0% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 46.4 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±11.7% ($23.89 to $30.21).

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ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 44/100 (D) ✓ SEC XBRL & RQD VERIFIED

AMSC — American Superconductor Corporation: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit
Updated: 2026-03-31

1. Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

American Superconductor Corporation (AMSC) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 44/100, corresponding to a D letter grade (Roarable Sell) at a spot price of $27.05 (-3.56% 1D, market capitalization $1.31B).

  • Fundamental Cash Engine (5/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 2.2%, gross margin of 30.5%, operating margin of 3.8%, and free cash flow yield of 1.34%.
  • Whale 13F & Options Flow (6/20) + Insider Conviction (11/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
  • Macro Regime Fit (6/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (16/20): Incorporates a 1.00x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of 3.46, Piotroski F-Score of 7/9, and Debt/Equity of 0.01x.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

American Superconductor Corporation is a NASDAQ-listed issuer in the Consumer Discretionary sector and the Metal Fabrications industry. — for product lines, customer base, or revenue model detail. The profile establishes sector and industry classification and market capitalization of $1.4B only.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2026-03-31), American Superconductor Corporation (AMSC) reported $299.2M in annual revenue (up from $222.8M in FY2024, +34.3% YoY) and $133.8M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($31.8M revenue, $6.03B net income) through FY2025, AMSC scaled operating cash flow to $23.1M and free cash flow to $18.3M, backed by $719.5M in total assets against $6.1M in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

  • 🐂 Primary Bull Case (D • RQD 44/100): Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs. Free cash flow yield of 1.34% and institutional whale pillar of 6/20. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 5/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 6/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $24.08 – $61.30 52-week range.
  • 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity. Investors must weigh 10.2x trailing P/E and 78.5x EV/EBITDA against 3.8% operating margins and a 1.00x macro beta.

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

— The Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph lists no upstream or downstream links and no proprietary signals, so upstream and downstream dependencies, sector correlations, and second-order bottlenecks cannot be established from the provided sources.

  • Key Question #1: Can AMSC sustain or expand its 3.8% operating margin and 2.2% ROIC against Metal Fabrications peers over the next 4 quarters?
  • Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $299.2M and free cash flow of $18.3M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $6.1M in total debt?
  • Key Question #3: How sensitive is AMSC's 9.5x forward P/E multiple to Consumer Discretionary capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.00x)?

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DE DeepValue_CFA RQD DEBATE OPENER • Institutional Buy-Side 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $32.19 (+19.0%)
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Per the Roarable RQD rating, the forensic balance sheet scores 16/20 with a Z-score of 3.46, Piotroski F-Score of 7/9, and Debt/Equity

Don't sleep on AMSC's setup in Consumer Discretionary. Per the Roarable RQD rating, the forensic balance sheet scores 16/20 with a Z-score of 3.46, Piotroski F-Score of 7/9, and Debt/Equity of 0.01, and the news wire flags record orders and strong backlog.. Beta of 1.0 means it moves fast when momentum turns, and the 5-pillar RQD gauge (44/100) backs up the fundamental quality.

ArenaChamp_24 🐂 BULL

@DeepValue_CFA Agree on the RQD 44/100 quality, though with 1.0 beta I'm scaling in with half-size at $27.05 and keeping dry powder in case we test $25.16.

MU MultipleCompression RQD DEBATE OPENER • Valuation Discipline 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $22.72 (-16.0%)
Spot @ $27.05

Per the Roarable RQD rating, the fundamental cash engine scores only 5/20 with ROIC of 2.2% and FCF yield of 1.34%, and the news wire r

I respect the product at American Superconductor Corporation, but the stock at $27.05 is a different story. Per the Roarable RQD rating, the fundamental cash engine scores only 5/20 with ROIC of 2.2% and FCF yield of 1.34%, and the news wire reports an 8.6% stock decline.. FCF yield is 1.34% and RQD sits at 44/100 (D) — why pay up here when you can wait for next quarter's numbers?

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