Alpha Pro Tech Ltd. (APT) — RQD Stock Rating Cockpit

$5.40 -2.70% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $5.36

Alpha Pro Tech Ltd. (APT) carries a Roarable Rating of C- (Hold) with 61/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.

ROARABLE C- • HOLD / WATCH Cap $55.1M
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As of 2026-11-03, Alpha Pro Tech Ltd. (NYSE: APT) is rated C- (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 61/100 at a spot price of $5.40 (-2.70% 1D, market cap $55.1M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 11/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 8/20, Executive Insider Alignment 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20. Across 1016 tracked Health Care issuers, APT ranks #160 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Health Care sector (Industrial Specialties), APT carries a Roarable C- (61/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 16.2x, gross margin of 38.1%, and ROIC of 6.7%. By comparison, COCH (Envoy Medical Inc. (Class A)) holds a D- grade (36/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $51.3M) and MYO (Myomo Inc.) posts a E grade (31/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $49.1M). Among the 5-stock peer group, APT leads on earnings multiple (16.2x) while APT leads on capital efficiency (6.7% ROIC).

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Per APT's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000884269), Alpha Pro Tech Ltd. generated $59.1M in revenue (+2.3% YoY), $3.5M in net income, and $1.7M in free cash flow against $74.1M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $5.36 (-0.68%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-1.52% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 11/20 (D+) • 2.9% FCF Margin
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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 61/100 (C-) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+0.5% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 53.9% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D+ · Rk B
Cash (11)Whales (8)SEC (16)Macro (13)CEO (13)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+1.3% Base Target
$8 Bull$5 Base$4 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for APT)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±7.7%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (61/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY APT SCORES 61/100 (C-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+16/20 pts (26% of score)

Altman Z-Score 5.59 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 5/9

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Macro Regime Fit+13/20 pts (21% of score)

FRED Regime × Technicals: 34% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 46.9 (NEUTRAL RANGE)

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning8/20 pts (-12 pt drag)

Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-12 pts vs max)

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
69
Grade B-$5.76-3.5% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
66
Grade B-$5.56-2.2% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
64
Grade C+$5.44-0.7% Next Q
Current
61
Grade C-$5.40+0.5% Hist 90D α
Trajectory: B- (69) → C- (61)Full Audit →
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Even with a 61/100 (C-) score, APT faces multiple-compression risk if 16.2x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-1.52% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 35.6% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($5.40) or 200D SMA ($5.20) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($5.47) toward Bear Floor ($4.27).

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Contract: “APT Beats Next Quarter EPS Consensus (Dec 30, 2026) & Holds Above 200D SMA”
RSI-14 MOMENTUMNEUTRAL RANGE
46.930 Oversold · 70 Hot
ALTMAN-Z SHIELDFORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)
5.59>3.0 Fortress Safe
PIOTROSKI F-SCORESOLID CORE (5–6)
5 / 99-Pt Accounting
52-WEEK LASER RANGE34% OF RANGE
L: $4$5.40H: $8
1. Money & Cash Health● MIXED
Are profits real cash in the bank?

Decent core business (38% profit margin), though cash flow growth is moderate rather than explosive right now.

Factor Grade: D+RQD 11 / 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 21 / 40
3. Hidden Risks & Market Weather● ALL CLEAR
SEC fine-print scan & interest-rate fit

Clean SEC fine-print check with low hidden accounting risk and favorable interest-rate weather.

Factor Grade: BRQD 29 / 40
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NEUTRAL (55)

6.7% ROIC with 38.1% gross margin and 3.06% FCF yield.

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

Altman-Z 5.59 and Piotroski 5/9 pass balance-sheet audit.

Whale & Macro Hawk AI
Options Skew, 13F & Fed NetLiq
NEUTRAL (57)

21/40 institutional & smart-money positioning score with 13/20 macro alignment.

Bull Case: Why Buyers Like APT
  • ✓Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs.
Bear Case: What Could Go Wrong
  • !Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.
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APT // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +17.39%▲ ASCENDING CHANNEL
2026-11-03O $5.55H $5.55L $5.40C $5.40VOL 29.2K
RES: $6.51SUP: $5.07SMA50: $5.40SMA200: $5.20
$7.71$6.85$6.00$5.15$4.30RES $6.51SUP $5.07$5.402026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-182026-11-03
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APT Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure

Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

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

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
8.8%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +6.0% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

Ellis Vennor Setup Ledger (#33)

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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (APT)

Health Care Rank #160 of 1016 ⚔️ COCH vs APT Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Health Care Peer Comparison (APT vs. COCH, MYO, NTRB, CNXU)

Industry: Industrial Specialties (55 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1016 tracked Health Care securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Alpha Pro Tech Ltd. (APT) ranks #160 by composite RQD confidence (61/100, grade C-) and #728 by equity capitalization ($55.1M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, APT leads on earnings valuation at 16.2x trailing P/E, while APT leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 6.7% ROIC and 38.1% gross margin. APT currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 61/100 (C-).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
APT ACTIVE
Alpha Pro Tech Ltd.
C- 61/100 16.2x 38.1% 6.7% -2.70% $55.1M Benchmark Subject
COCH
Envoy Medical Inc. (Class A)
D- 36/100 — -30.0% -35.0% +2.00% $51.3M /coch-vs-apt →
MYO
Myomo Inc.
E 31/100 — 65.7% -35.0% -4.61% $49.1M /myo-vs-apt →
NTRB
Nutriband Inc.
D- 37/100 — 27.8% -35.0% -5.12% $76.6M /ntrb-vs-apt →
CNXU
Conexeu Sciences Inc.
D- 43/100 — — — -10.25% $77.0M /cnxu-vs-apt →

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0000884269

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Alpha Pro Tech Ltd. (APT) reported GAAP revenue of $59.1M (+2.3% vs. FY2024 revenue of $57.8M ) , GAAP net income of $3.5M, operating cash flow of $2.4M, and free cash flow of $1.7M (-8.5% YoY). On the balance sheet, APT closed FY2025 with $74.1M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 5.59, 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 $59.1M $3.5M $2.4M $1.7M $74.1M —
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $57.8M $3.9M $5.7M $1.9M $73.7M —
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $0 $4.2M $8.5M $8.5M — —

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

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

As of 2026-11-03, Alpha Pro Tech Ltd. (NYSE: APT) is rated C- (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 61/100 at a spot price of $5.40 (-2.70% 1D, market cap $55.1M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 11/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 8/20, Executive Insider Alignment 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20. Across 1016 tracked Health Care issuers, APT ranks #160 in composite RQD confidence.

How does APT compare to COCH and MYO in the Health Care sector?

Within the Health Care sector (Industrial Specialties), APT carries a Roarable C- (61/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 16.2x, gross margin of 38.1%, and ROIC of 6.7%. By comparison, COCH (Envoy Medical Inc. (Class A)) holds a D- grade (36/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $51.3M) and MYO (Myomo Inc.) posts a E grade (31/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $49.1M). Among the 5-stock peer group, APT leads on earnings multiple (16.2x) while APT leads on capital efficiency (6.7% ROIC).

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

Per APT's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000884269), Alpha Pro Tech Ltd. generated $59.1M in revenue (+2.3% YoY), $3.5M in net income, and $1.7M in free cash flow against $74.1M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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

APT last traded at $5.40 (-2.70% on volume of 29,207 shares), positioning the stock 0.00% above its 50-day simple moving average ($5.40) and +3.85% above its 200-day simple moving average ($5.20). Across its 52-week range of $4.34 to $7.50, APT sits at the 33.5% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 46.9 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±7.7% ($4.98 to $5.82).

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

Alpha Pro Tech Ltd. (APT) currently earns a Roarable Rating of C- (Hold — HOLD) with 61/100 RQD Confidence. Solid 38% profit margin (7% return on capital), mixed timing at 16x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.

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

APT's 12-month base price target is $5.47 (range $4.27 to $7.88), backed by transparent SEC XBRL cash-flow, Form 4 insider, and CBOE options flow analysis.

ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 61/100 (C-) ✓ STAGE-C NUMBER FIREWALL VERIFIED

APT — Alpha Pro Tech Ltd.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:46:25Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, APT scores 62 out of 100, a letter grade of C, with the verdict "Roarable Hold — Fair / Balanced Risk-Reward." The five pillars are:

  • Fundamental Cash Engine (11 / 20): Per the Roarable RQD rating, the pillar reflects ROIC of 6.7% and an FCF yield of 3.06%. Modest returns on capital and a low free-cash-flow yield limit this pillar's contribution. For a prospective investor, the valuation case depends on whether cash generation can grow relative to the current market value.
  • Whale 13F Flow (9 / 20): Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar covers institutional accumulation and options positioning. It is the lowest-scoring pillar, suggesting limited evidence of institutional conviction in the source data.
  • Insider Conviction (13 / 20): Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar reflects SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow. It is a moderate score, and the underlying trade-level detail is not included in the source data.
  • Macro Regime Fit (13 / 20): Per the Roarable RQD rating, beta is 1.0 and sector sensitivity is factored in. A beta of 1.0 implies market-level sensitivity to broad moves, neither dampening nor amplifying them.
  • Forensic Balance Sheet (16 / 20): Per the Roarable RQD rating, Altman Z is 5.59, Piotroski F is 5/9, and Debt/Equity is 0.5. This is the strongest pillar and indicates the balance sheet is a relative strength, which can cushion downside if operating results weaken.

Taken together, the balance-sheet strength and moderate valuation (per the market data, P/E TTM 16.2 and Forward P/E 15.1) are offset by weak institutional flow and modest capital returns. Upside drivers would need to come from improving ROIC and cash conversion; valuation tradeoffs center on paying roughly 15–16 times earnings for a business with a 6.5% operating margin.

Snapshot

PriceMarket CapP/E (TTM)Forward P/EEV/EBITDAEPS (TTM)Dividend YieldBeta52-Wk RangeROIC %
$5.55$56.6M16.215.190.340%1.0$4.34 - $7.56.7%

Financial Trend

PeriodRevenueOperating IncomeNet IncomeEPSFCFCashDebt
FY 2025$59.1M$3.8M$3.5MN/A$1.7M$17.0MN/A
FY 2024$57.8M$3.4M$3.9MN/A$1.9M$18.6MN/A
FY 2023$0.0M$4.1M$4.2MN/A$8.5MN/AN/A

Per the SEC financials, revenue rose from $57.8M in FY 2024 to $59.1M in FY 2025 while net income declined from $3.9M to $3.5M. Per the market data, operating margin is 6.5% and net margin is 5.9%, and ROIC is 6.7%. Per the Roarable RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 5.59 and the Piotroski F-Score is 5/9, with Debt/Equity at 0.5. Cash fell from $18.6M to $17.0M across the two most recent reported years.

Open Questions

  • What are the specific products and end markets behind the Industrial Specialties classification, and how is revenue distributed across them?
  • What drove the decline in net income from $3.9M in FY 2024 to $3.5M in FY 2025 while revenue rose?
  • What are the transaction details and size of the Form 4 filing referenced in the news wire?
  • What is the reported debt level, given that the FY debt fields are N/A despite a Debt/Equity of 0.5?
  • What explains the reported FY 2023 revenue of $0.0M alongside $8.5M of free cash flow?

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🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is APT (C • RQD 62/100) a Buy at $5.55?

Welcome to the APT (Alpha Pro Tech Ltd.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 62/100 (Roarable Hold — Fair / Balanced Risk-Reward) in Industrial Specialties. 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.

SK SkepticalCFA Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $4.50 (-18.9%)
Spot @ $5.55

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

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on APT, but look at what you are paying: 16.2x trailing P/E with 38.1% gross margins. Unless Alpha Pro Tech Ltd. 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: $6.77 (+22.0%)
Spot @ $5.55

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

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on APT, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Industrial Specialties and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $5.55 (52-wk range $4.34 - $7.50), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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