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NACCO Industries Inc. (NC) — RQD Stock Rating Cockpit

$35.04 -1.93% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $34.85

NACCO Industries Inc. (NC) carries a Roarable Rating of D (Sell) with 47/100 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 D • SELL / AVOID Cap $269.6M

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As of 2026-11-02, NACCO Industries Inc. (NYSE: NC) is rated D (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 47/100 at a spot price of $35.04 (-1.93% 1D, market cap $269.6M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 9/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 5/20, Executive Insider Alignment 12/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 8/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20. Across 211 tracked Energy issuers, NC ranks #152 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Energy sector (Coal Mining), NC carries a Roarable D (47/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 15.3x, gross margin of 13.9%, and ROIC of 4.6%. By comparison, METCB (Ramaco Resources Inc. (Class B)) holds a D grade (46/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $270.7M) and METC (Ramaco Resources Inc. (Class A)) posts a D- grade (43/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $468.1M). Among the 5-stock peer group, NC leads on earnings multiple (15.3x) while NRP leads on capital efficiency (18.4% ROIC).

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Per NC's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000789933), NACCO Industries Inc. generated $277.2M in revenue (+16.6% YoY), $17.6M in net income, and $2.3M in free cash flow against $661.2M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Energy 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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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $34.85 (-0.54%)🧬 Disciplined Float (-0.32% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 9/20 (D) • 0.8% FCF Margin

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📊 Historical Track Record Warning: Scores below 50 (47/100 · D) historically underperformed SPY in 71% of rolling 90-day windows (-5.9% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 29.0% hit rate).

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D · Rk D

Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE-4.9% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for NC)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±6.3%

Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (47/100 Composite)

🔍 WHY NC SCORES 47/100 (D) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag

▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+13/20 pts (28% of score)

SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 65% Net Buy • Disciplined Float (-0.32% YoY Shares)

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+12/20 pts (26% of score)

Altman Z-Score 2.30 (WATCH ZONE (1.8–3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 6/9

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning5/20 pts (-15 pt drag)

Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-15 pts vs max)

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current

Q1 (-3Q)

Grade E$35.01-6.8% Next Q

Q2 (-2Q)

Grade D$32.64+4.5% Next Q

Q3 (-1Q)

Grade D$34.12+2.7% Next Q

Current

Grade D$35.04-5.9% Hist 90D α

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While NC currently carries a cautious 47/100 (D) rating due to Whale & Options Positioning (5/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #1

Established market leader in Energy with deep daily trading liquidity.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #2

Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($37.42) and Max Pain ($36.79) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $62.39.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #3

Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Disciplined Float (-0.32% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.

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RSI-14 MOMENTUMNEUTRAL RANGE

51.230 Oversold · 70 Hot

ALTMAN-Z SHIELDWATCH ZONE (1.8–3.0)

2.30>3.0 Fortress Safe

PIOTROSKI F-SCORESOLID CORE (5–6)

6 / 99-Pt Accounting

52-WEEK LASER RANGE10% OF RANGE

L: $32$35.04H: $59

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: DRQD 9 / 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: DRQD 18 / 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: DRQD 20 / 40

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ROIC & Free Cash Flow Model

BEARISH (45)

4.6% ROIC with 13.9% gross margin and 0.85% FCF yield.

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10-K Accruals & Altman-Z Guard

NEUTRAL (60)

Altman-Z 2.30 and Piotroski 6/9 pass balance-sheet audit.

Whale & Macro Hawk AI

Options Skew, 13F & Fed NetLiq

BEARISH (43)

18/40 institutional & smart-money positioning score with 8/20 macro alignment.

Bull Case: Why Buyers Like NC

✓Established market leader in Energy with deep daily trading liquidity.

Bear Case: What Could Go Wrong

!Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.
!Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.

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NC // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -27.02%▼ DESCENDING CHANNEL

2026-11-02O $35.01H $35.73L $35.01C $35.04VOL 24.9K

RES: $38.39SUP: $30.85SMA50: $37.42SMA200: $46.78

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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)

7.6%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +16.6% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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1. Head-to-Head Energy Peer Comparison (NC vs. METCB, METC, AREC, NRP)

Industry: Coal Mining (10 Tracked Issuers)

Across 211 tracked Energy securities in the Roarable RQD universe, NACCO Industries Inc. (NC) ranks #152 by composite RQD confidence (47/100, grade D) and #169 by equity capitalization ($269.6M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, NC leads on earnings valuation at 15.3x trailing P/E, while NRP leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 18.4% ROIC and — gross margin. NRP currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 70/100 (B-) compared with NC at 47/100 (D).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
NC ACTIVE NACCO Industries Inc.	D	47/100	15.3x	13.9%	4.6%	-1.93%	$269.6M	Benchmark Subject
METCB Ramaco Resources Inc. (Class B)	D	46/100	—	—	-35.0%	-2.82%	$270.7M	/metcb-vs-nc →
METC Ramaco Resources Inc. (Class A)	D-	43/100	—	—	-35.0%	-4.08%	$468.1M	/metc-vs-nc →
AREC American Resources Corporation (Class A)	D-	38/100	—	—	-14.0%	-4.31%	$136.4M	/arec-vs-nc →
NRP Natural Resource Partners LP	B-	70/100	—	—	18.4%	-0.75%	$1.54B	/nrp-vs-nc →

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0000789933

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), NACCO Industries Inc. (NC) reported GAAP revenue of $277.2M (+16.6% vs. FY2024 revenue of $237.7M , and +29.1% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $17.6M, operating cash flow of $50.9M, and free cash flow of $2.3M (+107.0% YoY). On the balance sheet, NC closed FY2025 with $661.2M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 2.30, Piotroski F-Score: 6/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2025-12-31	$277.2M	$17.6M	$50.9M	$2.3M	$661.2M	—
FY2024 (FY)	2024-12-31	$237.7M	$33.7M	$22.3M	-$32.4M	$631.7M	—
FY2023 (FY)	2023-12-31	$214.8M	-$39.6M	$54.5M	$54.5M	—	—

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

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

How does NC compare to METCB and METC in the Energy sector?

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

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

NC last traded at $35.04 (-1.93% on volume of 31,336 shares), positioning the stock -6.36% below its 50-day simple moving average ($37.42) and -25.10% below its 200-day simple moving average ($46.78). Across its 52-week range of $32.32 to $59.42, NC sits at the 10.0% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 51.2 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±6.3% ($32.83 to $37.25).

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

NACCO Industries Inc. (NC) currently earns a Roarable Rating of D (Sell — SELL) with 47/100 RQD Confidence. Stretched risk/reward at 15x P/E (5% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.

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

NC's 12-month base price target is $33.31 (range $25.98 to $62.39), backed by transparent SEC XBRL cash-flow, Form 4 insider, and CBOE options flow analysis.

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NC — NACCO Industries Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:39:32Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, NC scores 47 out of 100, grade D, with the verdict "Roarable Sell — Underperform / Distribution Warning." The five pillars are:

Fundamental Cash Engine: 9 / 20 (ROIC 4.6%; FCF yield 0.85%). This is the weakest economic signal: returns on invested capital and free cash yield are both low, meaning the business currently generates limited cash relative to the capital deployed and the price paid.
Whale / 13F Flow: 5 / 20 (institutional accumulation and options positioning). Institutional signal is the lowest-scoring pillar; the source data contains no holder detail, so the score is not explained further.
Insider Conviction: 13 / 20 (SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow). This is a relative strength within the rating, though the underlying trade detail is not provided.
Macro Regime Fit: 8 / 20 (Beta 1.0; sector sensitivity). A beta of 1.0 means the stock moves in line with the market, and the low score reflects sector sensitivity rather than a stock-specific edge.
Forensic Balance Sheet: 12 / 20 (Altman Z 2.3; Piotroski F 6/9; Debt/Equity 0.5). This is the strongest pillar, indicating a balance sheet that is more stable than the cash-generation and flow signals.

For a prospective investor evaluating the stock today, the rating points to a valuation that looks inexpensive on earnings multiples (P/E TTM 15.3, forward P/E 12.9, EV/EBITDA 3.5) but a business whose cash returns are thin (ROIC 4.6%, FCF yield 0.85%). The upside case rests on earnings-based valuation and the 2.72% dividend yield; the downside case rests on weak free-cash conversion, low institutional support, and a rating that signals distribution risk. The forensic balance sheet provides some offset but does not overcome the cash-engine and flow weaknesses.

Snapshot

Price	Market Cap	P/E (TTM)	Forward P/E	EV/EBITDA	EPS (TTM)	Dividend Yield	Beta	52-Wk Range	ROIC %
$35.73	$269.6M	15.3	12.9	3.5	2.33	2.72%	1.0	$32.32 - $59.42	4.6%

Business

NACCO Industries Inc. is a NYSE-listed issuer classified in the Energy sector and Coal Mining industry, per the company profile. Its market capitalization is $0.3B per the profile. The source data does not describe its specific products, customers, or revenue model. Gross margin is 13.9%, operating margin 7.9%, and net margin 6.3%, per the market data section.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

Per the recent news section, five items reference NC:

A TradingView estimates report (YELLOW light, Market Wire).
A MarketBeat report that the stock crossed below its 200-day moving average (YELLOW, Market Wire).
A Stock Titan notice that a live call will discuss third-quarter results on Nov. 5 (YELLOW, Market Wire).
An Investing.com Australia Form 4 filing referencing director Alfred M. Rankin (YELLOW, Market Wire).
A Stock Traders Daily setup article (RED light, Risk Watch), the only item flagged as risk.

The Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph reports supply chain as NONE, with no butterfly links and no proprietary signals.

Open Questions

What products and customers generate NACCO's revenue, and what drove the swing from the FY 2023 operating loss to FY 2025 operating income?
Why are EPS and total debt marked N/A across all reported periods, and what is the actual debt load?
What did the Form 4 filing by director Alfred M. Rankin involve, and does the insider cluster signal reflect buying or selling?
What specifically caused the FY 2024 negative free cash flow of $-32.4M, and is the FY 2025 FCF of $2.3M a sustainable run rate?
What do the third-quarter results expected on Nov. 5 need to show to address the low ROIC and FCF yield?

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🟡 MARKET WIRE TradingView • 6h ago

NACCO Industries, Inc. Estimates – NYSE:NC

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🟡 MARKET WIRE MarketBeat • 9h ago

NACCO Industries (NYSE:NC) Stock Crosses Below 200-Day Moving Average - Should You Sell?

MarketBeat report covering NACCO Industries Inc. (NC) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Stock Titan • 12h ago

A live call will discuss NACCO’s third-quarter results on Nov. 5.

Stock Titan report covering NACCO Industries Inc. (NC) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Investing.com Australia • 15h ago

Form 4 NACCO Industries Inc: Alfred M. ET AL Rankin (Director, Group Member) For: 1 October

Investing.com Australia report covering NACCO Industries Inc. (NC) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.

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🟡 MARKET WIRE MarketBeat • 18h ago

NACCO Industries (NYSE:NC) Stock Crosses Below 200 Day Moving Average - Should You Sell?

MarketBeat report covering NACCO Industries Inc. (NC) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.

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🔴 RISK WATCH Stock Traders Daily • 21h ago

Understanding the Setup: (NC) and Scalable Risk

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🔴 RISK WATCH www.dars.gov.et • 1d ago

NC Q2 2026 Earnings: Per-Share Loss of $0.13 as Shares Slip 2.77% - Special Dividend Alert

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo • 6d ago

NACCO INDUSTRIES ANNOUNCES DATES OF 2026 THIRD QUARTER EARNINGS RELEASE AND CONFERENCE CALL

NACCO Industries® (NYSE:NC) will release its 2026 Third Quarter financial results after the close of the market on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.

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NC Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $35.04?

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RO RoarDesk_Moderator Roarable Research Desk ⚖️ DEBATE HOST 🎯 Target: $38.59 (+8.0%)

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🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is NC (D • RQD 47/100) a Buy at $35.73?

Welcome to the NC (NACCO Industries Inc.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 47/100 (Roarable Sell — Underperform / Distribution Warning) in Coal Mining. 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.

RI RiskArb_Desk Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $28.58 (-20.0%)

Spot @ $35.73

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

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on NC, but look at what you are paying: 15.3x trailing P/E with 13.9% gross margins. Unless NACCO Industries Inc. expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

SI SiliconVal_Bull Verified K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $42.16 (+18.0%)

Spot @ $35.73

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

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on NC, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Coal Mining and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $35.73 (52-wk range $32.32 - $59.42), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.