People Incorporated (PPLI) Revenue-to-Profit Sankey Flow & SEC XBRL Financials

$35.62 -0.72% NASDAQ β€’ Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $35.51

People Incorporated (PPLI) carries a Roarable Rating of E (Strong Sell) with 32/100 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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As of 2026-11-02, People Incorporated (NASDAQ: PPLI) is rated E (Strong Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 32/100 at a spot price of $35.62 (-0.72% 1D, market cap $2.67B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 5/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 5/20, Executive Insider Alignment 11/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 6/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 5/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, PPLI ranks #573 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Technology sector (Computer Software: Programming Data Processing), PPLI carries a Roarable E (32/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 66.2%, and ROIC of -1.5%. By comparison, RUM (RUM Group Inc. (Class A)) holds a E grade (27/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $2.78B) and CSQR (Csquare Inc.) posts a D- grade (42/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC β€”, cap $2.49B). Among the 5-stock peer group, MGNI leads on earnings multiple (22.2x) while GRND leads on capital efficiency (29.7% ROIC).

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Per PPLI's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001800227), People Incorporated generated $2.39B in revenue (-8.7% YoY), -$104.0M in net income, and $0 in free cash flow against $7.19B in total assets and $1.40B 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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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: β€” (No Active Options Snapshot on file for PPLI)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: Β±5.9%
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πŸ” WHY PPLI SCORES 32/100 (E) β€” TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
β–² #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+11/20 pts (34% of score)

Altman Z-Score 3.80 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) β€’ Piotroski F-Score 4/9

β–² #2 Bullish Driver: Macro Regime Fit+6/20 pts (19% of score)

FRED Regime Γ— Technicals: 32% of 52W Range β€’ RSI-14 at 33.8 (NEUTRAL RANGE)

β–Ό #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution5/20 pts (-15 pt drag)

Disciplined Float (+0.72% YoY Shares) & executive Form 4 sales trim 15 pts from alignment

πŸ“ˆ PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 β†’ Q2 β†’ Q3 β†’ Current
Q1 (-3Q)
40
Grade D$40.86-5.9% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
37
Grade E$38.44-0.7% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
35
Grade E$38.19-6.7% Next Q
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32
Grade E$35.62-9.2% Hist 90D Ξ±
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While PPLI currently carries a cautious 32/100 (E) rating due to Insider Conviction & Share Dilution (5/20), 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 ($38.78) and Max Pain ($37.40) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $50.74.

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Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Disciplined Float (+0.72% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.

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How PPLI Turns Every Dollar of Sales Into Real Bottom-Line Profit

Free Cash Flow:$74.8M (3.1% FCF Margin)
Revenue$2.39BGross Profit $1.58B (66.2%)Cost of Sales $809.8MOp Profit $0 (0%)OpEx (R&D/SG&A) $1.58BNet Profit$0 (0%)Tax/Other $0

Multi-Year SEC EDGAR XBRL Revenue, Net Profit & Free Cash Flow Trajectory

β–  Revenueβ–  Net Profitβ–  Free Cash Flow
FY23
Rev $2.92B
FY24
Rev $2.62B
FY25
Rev $2.39B
Fiscal YearRevenueGross MarginOp MarginNet ProfitFree Cash FlowROIC %
FY 2025$2.39B66.2%-4.1%-$104.0M-$98.8M-1.5%
FY 2024$2.62B61.8%-1.1%-$539.9M$339.5M-0.4%
FY 2023$2.92B66.2%-8.1%$265.9M$189.5M-1.5%
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PPLI // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -21.14%β–Ό DESCENDING CHANNEL
2026-11-02O $35.75H $35.88L $35.62C $35.62VOL 1.11M
RES: $40.50SUP: $33.34SMA50: $38.78SMA200: $40.48
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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. -8.7% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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πŸ“Š Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (PPLI)

1. Head-to-Head Technology Peer Comparison (PPLI vs. RUM, CSQR, GRND, MGNI)

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

Across 714 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, People Incorporated (PPLI) ranks #573 by composite RQD confidence (32/100, grade E) and #266 by equity capitalization ($2.67B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, MGNI leads on earnings valuation at 22.2x trailing P/E, while GRND leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 29.7% ROIC and β€” gross margin. GRND currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 65/100 (C) compared with PPLI at 32/100 (E).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
PPLI ACTIVE
People Incorporated
E 32/100 β€” 66.2% -1.5% -0.72% $2.67B Benchmark Subject
RUM
RUM Group Inc. (Class A)
E 27/100 β€” -6.7% -35.0% -5.00% $2.78B /rum-vs-ppli β†’
CSQR
Csquare Inc.
D- 42/100 β€” β€” β€” -11.10% $2.49B /csqr-vs-ppli β†’
GRND
Grindr Inc.
C 65/100 23.7x β€” 29.7% -1.94% $2.24B /grnd-vs-ppli β†’
MGNI
Magnite Inc.
C- 60/100 22.2x 62.7% 10.8% -4.19% $3.22B /mgni-vs-ppli β†’

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K β€’ FILED 2025-12-31 β€’ CIK 0001800227

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), People Incorporated (PPLI) reported GAAP revenue of $2.39B (-8.7% vs. FY2024 revenue of $2.62B , and -18.0% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$104.0M, operating cash flow of $0, and free cash flow of $0 . On the balance sheet, PPLI closed FY2025 with $7.19B in total assets against $1.40B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, 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 $2.39B -$104.0M β€” β€” $7.19B $1.40B
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $2.62B -$539.9M $354.5M $339.5M $9.69B $1.44B
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $2.92B $265.9M $189.5M $189.5M β€” β€”

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

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

As of 2026-11-02, People Incorporated (NASDAQ: PPLI) is rated E (Strong Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 32/100 at a spot price of $35.62 (-0.72% 1D, market cap $2.67B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 5/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 5/20, Executive Insider Alignment 11/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 6/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 5/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, PPLI ranks #573 in composite RQD confidence.

How does PPLI compare to RUM and CSQR in the Technology sector?

Within the Technology sector (Computer Software: Programming Data Processing), PPLI carries a Roarable E (32/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 66.2%, and ROIC of -1.5%. By comparison, RUM (RUM Group Inc. (Class A)) holds a E grade (27/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $2.78B) and CSQR (Csquare Inc.) posts a D- grade (42/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC β€”, cap $2.49B). Among the 5-stock peer group, MGNI leads on earnings multiple (22.2x) while GRND leads on capital efficiency (29.7% ROIC).

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

Per PPLI's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001800227), People Incorporated generated $2.39B in revenue (-8.7% YoY), -$104.0M in net income, and $0 in free cash flow against $7.19B in total assets and $1.40B 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.

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

PPLI last traded at $35.62 (-0.72% on volume of 888,579 shares), positioning the stock -8.15% below its 50-day simple moving average ($38.78) and -12.01% below its 200-day simple moving average ($40.48). Across its 52-week range of $29.56 to $48.32, PPLI sits at the 32.3% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 33.8 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of Β±5.9% ($33.52 to $37.72).

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How profitable is People Incorporated (PPLI)?

In FY 2025 (10-K), PPLI converted $2.4B of revenue into a 66.2% gross margin, 0% operating margin, and $74.8M in free cash flow (3.1% FCF margin).

ROARABLE RATING BRIEF β€’ RQD 32/100 (E) βœ“ STAGE-C NUMBER FIREWALL VERIFIED

PPLI β€” People Incorporated: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:25:14Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, PPLI carries an RQD score of 32 out of 100, letter grade E, labeled "Roarable Strong Sell β€” Forensic Risk / Avoid." The fundamental cash engine pillar scores 5 of 20, reflecting ROIC of -1.5% and an FCF yield of 0%; for a prospective investor, this means the source data shows no current return on invested capital and no free cash yield to anchor valuation. The whale 13F flow pillar scores 5 of 20 on institutional accumulation and options positioning, indicating weak smart-money support in the rating's inputs. The insider conviction pillar also scores 5 of 20 on SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow, signaling limited insider conviction. The macro regime fit pillar scores 6 of 20, with beta of 1.0 and sector sensitivity that the rating treats as a modest drag. The forensic balance sheet pillar scores 11 of 20, drawing on Altman Z of 2.5, Piotroski F of 4/9, and Debt/Equity of 0.3, the strongest of the five but still mid-range. Taken together, the rating frames the stock's upside drivers as limited in the current data, its valuation as unsupported by reported earnings or cash yield, and its forensic risk as the central concern. Analytically, a prospective investor would need evidence of a turn in operating margin and cash generation before the rating's core pillars could improve.

Financial Trend

PeriodRevenueOperating IncomeNet IncomeEPSFCFCashDebt
FY 2025$2393.2M$-97.4M$-104.0MN/AN/A$941.3M$1401.3M
FY 2024$2622.1M$-28.7M$-539.9MN/A$339.5M$1363.5M$1435.0M
FY 2023$2919.4M$-237.8M$265.9MN/A$189.5MN/AN/A

Per the SEC financials, revenue declined from $2919.4M in FY 2023 to $2393.2M in FY 2025, and operating income was negative in each reported period. Per the market data section, operating margin is -4.1% and net margin is -4.3%, with ROIC at -1.5%. Per the Roarable RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 2.5 and the Piotroski F-Score is 4/9. Debt exceeded cash in both FY 2025 and FY 2024, and the Debt/Equity ratio is listed as 0.3 in the forensic pillar.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

Per the recent news section, six items were reported, all from Yahoo Finance, TradingView, MarketBeat, and Timothy Sykes, each tagged YELLOW and MARKET WIRE. Headlines reference "Solid Quarterly Earnings Highlight Ongoing Corporate Simplification," a Q3 2026 earnings conference call scheduled for November 3rd, and an average price target of $56.08 per MarketBeat. Summaries are generic and do not provide the underlying figures. Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, the supply chain is listed as NONE, with no butterfly links and no proprietary signals.

Open Questions

  • What are the company's specific products, customers, and revenue drivers behind the decline from $2919.4M to $2393.2M?
  • What drove the net loss of $-539.9M in FY 2024 when operating income was $-28.7M?
  • What do the Q3 2026 earnings and the "corporate simplification" referenced in news disclose about the path back to positive operating income?
  • What are the EPS and free cash flow figures for FY 2025, which the source lists as N/A?
  • What is the consensus analyst rating and the basis for the $56.08 average price target cited in news?

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πŸ”₯ Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is PPLI (E β€’ RQD 32/100) a Buy at $35.88?

Welcome to the PPLI (People Incorporated) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 32/100 (Roarable Strong Sell β€” Forensic Risk / Avoid) in Computer Software: Programming Data Processing. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (πŸ‚ Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

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Spot @ $35.88

Pump the brakes on PPLI β€” check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on PPLI, but look at what you are paying: current EV/EBITDA multiples with 66.2% gross margins. Unless People Incorporated expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

DE DeltaGamma_99 Verified K Arena Trader πŸ‚ BULLISH 🎯 Target: $45.93 (+28.0%)
Spot @ $35.88

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

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on PPLI, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Computer Software: Programming Data Processing and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $35.88 (52-wk range $29.56 - $48.32), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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