Alta Equipment Group Inc. (Class A) (ALTG) 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 2026-11-03, Alta Equipment Group Inc. (Class A) (NYSE: ALTG) 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 $7.38 (-2.89% 1D, market cap $241.1M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 9/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 14/20, Executive Insider Alignment 8/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 9/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 11/20. Across 485 tracked Industrials issuers, ALTG ranks #215 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Industrials sector (Industrial Machinery/Components), ALTG carries a Roarable D (51/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 25.9%, and ROIC of 4.0%. By comparison, CHPT (ChargePoint Holdings Inc.) holds a D- grade (37/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $256.2M) and SERV (Serve Robotics Inc.) posts a E grade (32/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $225.4M). Among the 5-stock peer group, ALTG leads on earnings multiple (N/A) while ALTG leads on capital efficiency (4.0% ROIC).
Per ALTG's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001759824), Alta Equipment Group Inc. (Class A) generated $1.84B in revenue (-2.2% YoY), -$80.3M in net income, and $23.8M in free cash flow against $1.34B in total assets and $484.5M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Industrials with deep daily trading liquidity.. 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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20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±10.8% realized swing band)
SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 55% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-0.96% YoY Shares)
Balance-sheet & 10-K footnote risk deducts 12 pts from forensic ceiling
While ALTG currently carries a cautious 51/100 (D) rating due to SEC 10-K Forensic Risk (8/20), 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 ($6.26) and Max Pain ($7.75) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $9.12.
Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Cannibal Buyback (-0.96% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.
Alta Equipment Group Inc. (Class A) (ALTG) dropped -2.89% to $7.38, trading at 71% of its 52-week range ($4.16 – $8.69). Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (4% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
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LIVONIA, Mich., Oct. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alta Equipment Group Inc. (NYSE: ALTG) (“Alta” or “the Company”), a leading provider of premium material handling, construction and environmental processing equipment and
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
vs. -2.2% 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, Alta Equipment Group Inc. (Class A) (ALTG) ranks #215 by composite RQD confidence (51/100, grade D) and #341 by equity capitalization ($241.1M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, ALTG leads on earnings valuation at N/A trailing P/E, while ALTG leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 4.0% ROIC and 25.9% gross margin. ULBI currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 56/100 (D+) compared with ALTG at 51/100 (D).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALTG
ACTIVE
Alta Equipment Group Inc. (Class A) | D | 51/100 | — | 25.9% | 4.0% | -2.89% | $241.1M | Benchmark Subject |
| CHPT ChargePoint Holdings Inc. | D- | 37/100 | — | 30.5% | -35.0% | +2.91% | $256.2M | /chpt-vs-altg → |
| SERV Serve Robotics Inc. | E | 32/100 | — | -30.0% | -35.0% | -8.45% | $225.4M | /serv-vs-altg → |
| ULBI Ultralife Corporation | D+ | 56/100 | — | 24.1% | -2.8% | 0.00% | $260.3M | /ulbi-vs-altg → |
| ELVA Electrovaya Inc. | D | 44/100 | — | — | — | -6.22% | $264.0M | /elva-vs-altg → |
In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Alta Equipment Group Inc. (Class A) (ALTG) reported GAAP revenue of $1.84B (-2.2% vs. FY2024 revenue of $1.88B , and -2.2% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$80.3M, operating cash flow of $33.0M, and free cash flow of $23.8M (-42.8% YoY). On the balance sheet, ALTG closed FY2025 with $1.34B in total assets against $484.5M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 1.49, Piotroski F-Score: 5/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-12-31 | $1.84B | -$80.3M | $33.0M | $23.8M | $1.34B | $484.5M |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-12-31 | $1.88B | -$62.1M | $57.0M | $41.6M | $1.48B | $480.0M |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-12-31 | $1.88B | $8.9M | $58.4M | $58.4M | — | — |
As of 2026-11-03, Alta Equipment Group Inc. (Class A) (NYSE: ALTG) 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 $7.38 (-2.89% 1D, market cap $241.1M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 9/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 14/20, Executive Insider Alignment 8/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 9/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 11/20. Across 485 tracked Industrials issuers, ALTG ranks #215 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Industrials sector (Industrial Machinery/Components), ALTG carries a Roarable D (51/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 25.9%, and ROIC of 4.0%. By comparison, CHPT (ChargePoint Holdings Inc.) holds a D- grade (37/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $256.2M) and SERV (Serve Robotics Inc.) posts a E grade (32/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $225.4M). Among the 5-stock peer group, ALTG leads on earnings multiple (N/A) while ALTG leads on capital efficiency (4.0% ROIC).
Per ALTG's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001759824), Alta Equipment Group Inc. (Class A) generated $1.84B in revenue (-2.2% YoY), -$80.3M in net income, and $23.8M in free cash flow against $1.34B in total assets and $484.5M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Industrials with deep daily trading liquidity.. 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.
ALTG last traded at $7.38 (-2.89% on volume of 149,801 shares), positioning the stock +17.89% above its 50-day simple moving average ($6.26) and +13.02% above its 200-day simple moving average ($6.53). Across its 52-week range of $4.16 to $8.69, ALTG sits at the 71.1% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 62.9 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±10.8% ($6.58 to $8.18).
Why ALTG Stock dropped -2.89% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (4% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
Per the Roarable RQD rating, ALTG scores 51 out of 100, earning a letter grade of D and the verdict label "Roarable Sell — Underperform / Distribution Warning." The five pillars are:
Investor implications: The primary upside driver is the cash-flow yield combined with institutional interest; the primary downside risks are thin margins, negative net income, and a leveraged balance sheet. The 23x EV/EBITDA per the market data is a rich valuation relative to the weak operating profitability, which is a tradeoff a prospective investor should consider carefully. The composite score signals more distribution risk than accumulation support.
Alta Equipment Group Inc. (Class A) is a NYSE-listed issuer in the Industrials sector, specifically the Industrial Machinery/Components industry, per the company profile. The source data does not itemize its specific products, customer segments, or revenue streams beyond reported financial totals. Per the SEC financials, FY 2025 revenue was $1835.9M, indicating a sizable operating base. The source data does not describe the detailed business model.
| Period | Revenue | Operating Income | Net Income | EPS | FCF | Cash | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $1835.9M | $23.2M | $-80.3M | N/A | $23.8M | $18.6M | $484.5M |
| FY 2024 | $1876.6M | $18.6M | $-62.1M | N/A | $41.6M | $13.4M | $480.0M |
| FY 2023 | $1876.8M | $54.4M | $8.9M | N/A | $58.4M | N/A | N/A |
Per the SEC financials, revenue was broadly flat across the three periods while operating income declined from $54.4M in FY 2023 to $23.2M in FY 2025, and net income moved from $8.9M to $-80.3M. Per the market data, ROIC is 4%, the operating margin is 1.3%, and the net margin is -4.4%. Per the Roarable RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 1.49, the Piotroski F-Score is 5/9, and Debt/Equity is 0.5. Debt rose from $480.0M to $484.5M while cash moved from $13.4M to $18.6M, a posture that the source data describes as leveraged with thin liquidity.
The news feed contains six items, all tagged as market wire and rated yellow, with no bullish or bearish directional content in the headlines. Key catalysts:
Risk watch items: the thin operating and net margins and the negative FY 2025 net income are the principal risks. Proprietary signals from the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph: none are listed.
Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, the supply chain is recorded as NONE, with no butterfly links and no proprietary signals. Therefore upstream and downstream dependencies, sector correlations, and second-order bottlenecks are not available in source data. The only sector context is the Industrials / Industrial Machinery/Components classification. A prospective investor should note that the absence of mapped links means ripple effects cannot be traced from this dataset.
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Welcome to the ALTG (Alta Equipment Group Inc. (Class A)) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 51/100 (Roarable Sell — Underperform / Distribution Warning) in Industrial Machinery/Components. 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 ALTG, but look at what you are paying: current EV/EBITDA multiples with 25.9% gross margins. Unless Alta Equipment Group Inc. (Class A) 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 ALTG, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Industrial Machinery/Components and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $7.60 (52-wk range $4.16 - $8.69), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.
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