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GigaMedia Limited (GIGM) Options Positioning, Max Pain & Unusual Sweeps

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

GIGM last traded at $1.35 (-4.25% on volume of 20,770 shares), positioning the stock -0.74% below its 50-day simple moving average ($1.36) and -6.25% below its 200-day simple moving average ($1.44). Across its 52-week range of $1.11 to $1.66, GIGM sits at the 43.6% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 56.1 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±10.6% ($1.21 to $1.49).

$1.35 -4.25% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $1.34

GigaMedia Limited (GIGM) carries a Roarable Rating of E (Strong Sell) with 29/100 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 $15.6M

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As of 2026-11-03, GigaMedia Limited (NASDAQ: GIGM) is rated E (Strong Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 29/100 at a spot price of $1.35 (-4.25% 1D, market cap $15.6M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 3/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 11/20, Executive Insider Alignment 8/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 5/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 3/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, GIGM ranks #609 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Technology sector (Computer Software: Programming Data Processing), GIGM carries a Roarable E (29/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 52.4%, and ROIC of -34.2%. By comparison, JF (J and Friends Holdings Limited) holds a D grade (44/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -32.2%, cap $16.7M) and IPM (Intelligent Protection Management Corp.) posts a D- grade (38/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -29.6%, cap $14.0M). Among the 5-stock peer group, GIGM leads on earnings multiple (N/A) while SST leads on capital efficiency (-28.5% ROIC).

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Per GIGM's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001105101), GigaMedia Limited generated $3.5M in revenue (+17.0% YoY), -$1.6M in net income, and -$2.0M in free cash flow against $39.2M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Technology 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: $1.34 (-0.96%)🧬 Dilution Drag (+2.48% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 3/20 (E) • 0% FCF Margin

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw E · Rk E

Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE-13.3% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for GIGM)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±10.6%

Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (29/100 Composite)

🔍 WHY GIGM SCORES 29/100 (E) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag

▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+11/20 pts (38% of score)

20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±10.6% realized swing band)

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+8/20 pts (28% of score)

Altman Z-Score 0.20 (DISTRESS RISK (<1.8)) • Piotroski F-Score 4/9

▼ #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

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Grade E$1.26+1.6% Next Q

Q2 (-2Q)

Grade E$1.28-1.6% Next Q

Q3 (-1Q)

Grade E$1.26+7.1% Next Q

Current

Grade E$1.35-9.8% Hist 90D α

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While GIGM currently carries a cautious 29/100 (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.

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Established market leader in Technology with deep daily trading liquidity.

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Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($1.36) and Max Pain ($1.42) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $1.74.

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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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MAX-PAIN EXPIRATION MAGNET

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HISTORICAL 20D VOLATILITY SWING

±10.6%

Derived from 20D OHLCV bars (No Active Options Snapshot)

Active Strike Call vs. Put Concentration Ladder (GIGM)

— (No Active Options Snapshot) — No unusual CBOE strike concentration anomalies recorded in the current database snapshot for GIGM.

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GIGM // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -2.17%▼ DESCENDING CHANNEL

2026-11-03O $1.23H $1.41L $1.23C $1.35VOL 95.6K

RES: $1.45SUP: $0.94SMA50: $1.36SMA200: $1.44

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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)

8.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +17.0% 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 (GIGM)

Technology Rank #609 of 714 ⚔️ JF vs GIGM Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Technology Peer Comparison (GIGM vs. JF, IPM, SST, GMM)

Industry: Computer Software: Programming Data Processing (72 Tracked Issuers)

Across 714 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, GigaMedia Limited (GIGM) ranks #609 by composite RQD confidence (29/100, grade E) and #620 by equity capitalization ($15.6M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, GIGM leads on earnings valuation at N/A trailing P/E, while SST leads on capital efficiency and profitability with -28.5% ROIC and 37.7% gross margin. GMM currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 47/100 (D) compared with GIGM at 29/100 (E).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
GIGM ACTIVE GigaMedia Limited	E	29/100	—	52.4%	-34.2%	-4.25%	$15.6M	Benchmark Subject
JF J and Friends Holdings Limited	D	44/100	—	71.5%	-32.2%	+3.30%	$16.7M	/jf-vs-gigm →
IPM Intelligent Protection Management Corp.	D-	38/100	—	52.3%	-29.6%	+7.10%	$14.0M	/ipm-vs-gigm →
SST System1 Inc. (Class A)	E	17/100	—	37.7%	-28.5%	-0.59%	$17.8M	/sst-vs-gigm →
GMM Global Mofy AI Limited (Class A)	D	47/100	—	40.2%	—	+5.77%	$13.3M	/gmm-vs-gigm →

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001105101

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), GigaMedia Limited (GIGM) reported GAAP revenue of $3.5M (+17.0% vs. FY2024 revenue of $3.0M , and -19.1% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$1.6M, operating cash flow of -$2.0M, and free cash flow of -$2.0M (+15.2% YoY). On the balance sheet, GIGM closed FY2025 with $39.2M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 0.20, Piotroski F-Score: 4/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2025-12-31	$3.5M	-$1.6M	-$2.0M	-$2.0M	$39.2M	—
FY2024 (FY)	2024-12-31	$3.0M	-$2.3M	-$2.3M	-$2.4M	$42.4M	—
FY2023 (FY)	2023-12-31	$4.3M	-$3.4M	-$1.2M	-$1.2M	—	—

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

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

How does GIGM compare to JF and IPM in the Technology sector?

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

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

GIGM last traded at $1.35 (-4.25% on volume of 20,770 shares), positioning the stock -0.74% below its 50-day simple moving average ($1.36) and -6.25% below its 200-day simple moving average ($1.44). Across its 52-week range of $1.11 to $1.66, GIGM sits at the 43.6% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 56.1 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±10.6% ($1.21 to $1.49).

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GIGM — GigaMedia Limited: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:50:56Z

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

GIGM scores 21 out of 100 with a letter grade of E, labeled "Roarable Strong Sell — Forensic Risk / Avoid." Across the five pillars: Fundamental Cash Engine scores 2/20 (ROIC of -34.2% and FCF yield of -14.84%); Whale 13F Flow scores 3/20 (institutional accumulation and options positioning); Insider Conviction scores 3/20 (SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow); Macro Regime Fit scores 5/20 (beta of 1.0 and sector sensitivity); and Forensic Balance Sheet scores 8/20 (Altman Z of 0.2, Piotroski F of 4/9, Debt/Equity of 0.5).

For a prospective investor, the cash-engine pillar is the most consequential: negative ROIC and negative free-cash-flow yield indicate the business is not currently generating returns on capital or cash to shareholders. The forensic pillar's low Altman Z-Score sits in the distress zone of that model, a signal the rating treats as elevated balance-sheet risk. Upside drivers are limited in the source data; the rating's weakest pillars (fundamentals, insider and institutional flow) offer little offsetting evidence. This is an analytical summary of the rating, not personalized financial advice.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

GigaMedia Limited (GIGM) is a NASDAQ-listed issuer classified in the Technology sector, within the Computer Software: Programming Data Processing industry..0B, though the market data section lists $13.6M. —: product lines, customer base, and revenue model detail.

Per the market data, gross margin is 52.4%, operating margin is -60%, and net margin is -44.7%, with ROIC of -34.2%. The Altman Z-Score is 0.2, the Piotroski F-Score is 4/9, and Debt/Equity is 0.5. Reported cash declined from $34.8M (FY 2024) to $28.7M (FY 2025) while operating losses persisted in each reported year. —: reported debt figures and a standalone Altman or Piotroski computation.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

🐂 Primary Bull Case: Q3 2026 results reported net income of $1.93M on revenue of $3.16M, with a 245% revenue surge headline and $28.7M in reported cash. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 2/20 (ROIC -34.2%, FCF yield -14.84%) and Institutional Whale Flow at 11/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the top of the $1.11 – $1.66 52-week range.
🐻 Primary Bear Case: The RQD rating's cash engine (ROIC -34.2%, FCF yield -14.84%) and Altman Z of 0.2 signal persistent cash burn and distress-zone balance-sheet risk. Investors must weigh current valuation against -60.0% operating margins and a 1.00 macro beta if sector demand softens.

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

— The Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph lists no upstream or downstream dependencies, no sector correlations, and no proprietary signals. The market data's beta of 1.0 is the only sector-sensitivity datapoint provided.

Key Question #1: What drove the one-time gain referenced in Q3 results, and how much of the reported Q3 net income it accounts for?
Key Question #2: Reported debt is listed as N/A for every period; what is the actual debt load behind the 0.5 Debt/Equity figure?
Key Question #3: Given cash declined from $34.8M to $28.7M, what is the company's cash runway at the current operating loss rate?

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🟢 CATALYST TradingView • 20h ago

GigaMedia Limited (GIGM) Q3 Revenue $3.16M, Net $1.93M; One-Time Gain Aids Results

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🟡 MARKET WIRE www.marketscreener.com • 23h ago

GigaMedia Limited Reports Earnings Results for the Third Quarter and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2026

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GigaMedia Q3 2026 Earnings Results and Report

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GigaMedia Announces Third-Quarter 2026 Financial Results

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Should You Sell GigaMedia (GIGM) After -3.15% Drop? 2026-10-27 - OBV Breakout

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🟢 CATALYST Kalkine Media • 1d ago

GigaMedia Reports 245% Revenue Surge in Q3 2026 with $1.93M Net Income

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🔴 RISK WATCH Benzinga • 4d ago

GigaMedia Q3 EPS $0.17 Up From $(0.09) YoY, Sales $3.164M Up From $916.000K YoY

GigaMedia (NASDAQ:GIGM) reported quarterly earnings of $0.17 per share. This is a 288.89 percent increase over losses of $(0.09) per share from the same period last year. The company reported $3.164 million in sales

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GIGM Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $1.35?

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📌 Pinned Debate

Q3 2026 results reported net income of $1.93M on revenue of $3.16M, with a 245% revenue surge headline and $28.7M in reported cash.

Don't sleep on GIGM's setup in Technology. Q3 2026 results reported net income of $1.93M on revenue of $3.16M, with a 245% revenue surge headline and $28.7M in reported cash.. Beta of 1.0 means it moves fast when momentum turns, and the 5-pillar RQD gauge (29/100) backs up the fundamental quality.

EarningsSniper 🐂 BULL

Both sides have a point here — GIGM's 8/20 balance sheet score keeps downside contained, so the real swing factor next earnings call is backlog and FCF conversion.

BE BearTrap_Alert Cycle Peak Watcher 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $1.10 (-22.0%)

Spot @ $1.41

The RQD rating's cash engine (ROIC -34.2%, FCF yield -14.84%) and Altman Z of 0.2 signal persistent cash burn and distress-zone balance

I respect the product at GigaMedia Limited, but the stock at $1.41 is a different story. The RQD rating's cash engine (ROIC -34.2%, FCF yield -14.84%) and Altman Z of 0.2 signal persistent cash burn and distress-zone balance-sheet risk.. FCF yield is -14.84% and RQD sits at 29/100 (E) — why pay up here when you can wait for next quarter's numbers?