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Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (BWMN) — RQD Stock Rating Cockpit

$42.89 -0.02% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $42.81

Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (BWMN) carries a Roarable Rating of C- (Hold) with 60/100 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 $743.7M
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As of 2026-11-03, Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (NASDAQ: BWMN) is rated C- (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 60/100 at a spot price of $42.89 (-0.02% 1D, market cap $743.7M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 10/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 14/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 14/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 10/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 12/20. Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, BWMN ranks #331 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Professional Services), BWMN carries a Roarable C- (60/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 57.8x, gross margin of 53.4%, and ROIC of 6.2%. By comparison, BBSI (Barrett Business Services Inc.) holds a C+ grade (68/100 RQD, P/E 14.4x, ROIC 33.6%, cap $788.4M) and KELYB (Kelly Services Inc. (Class B)) posts a C grade (62/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -5.8%, cap $949.7M). Among the 5-stock peer group, BBSI leads on earnings multiple (14.4x) while BBSI leads on capital efficiency (33.6% ROIC).

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Per BWMN's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001847590), Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. generated $490.0M in revenue (+14.9% YoY), $12.8M in net income, and $33.4M in free cash flow against $579.7M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Consumer Discretionary 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: $42.81 (-0.19%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-1.24% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 10/20 (D) • 6.8% FCF Margin
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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 60/100 (C-) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+0.4% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 53.5% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).
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5-PILLAR RQD RADARRw C- · Rk C-
Cash (10)Whales (14)SEC (14)Macro (10)CEO (12)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+0.9% Base Target
$51 Bull$43 Base$34 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for BWMN)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±1.8%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (60/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY BWMN SCORES 60/100 (C-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+14/20 pts (23% of score)

20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±1.8% realized swing band)

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+14/20 pts (23% of score)

Altman Z-Score 2.33 (WATCH ZONE (1.8–3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 7/9

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Macro Regime Fit10/20 pts (-10 pt drag)

Macro rate sensitivity & RSI-14 (73.6) create a -10 pt regime headwind

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
52
Grade C-$42.74+0.1% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
55
Grade C$42.79+0.2% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
57
Grade C$42.87+0% Next Q
Current
60
Grade C-$42.89+0.4% Hist 90D α
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Even with a 60/100 (C-) score, BWMN faces multiple-compression risk if 57.8x 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

Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Priced at 58x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($42.66) or 200D SMA ($34.41) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($43.28) toward Bear Floor ($33.76).

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73.630 Oversold · 70 Hot
ALTMAN-Z SHIELDWATCH ZONE (1.8–3.0)
2.33>3.0 Fortress Safe
PIOTROSKI F-SCOREHIGH QUALITY (7–9)
7 / 99-Pt Accounting
52-WEEK LASER RANGE89% OF RANGE
L: $25$42.89H: $45
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 10 / 20
2. Big Money & Insiders● NEUTRAL
Are whales & executives buying or selling?

Big funds and company insiders are mostly holding steady without aggressive buying or panic selling.

Factor Grade: CRQD 26 / 40
3. Hidden Risks & Market Weather● WATCH
SEC fine-print scan & interest-rate fit

No major SEC filing blowups, though current interest rates and Fed liquidity call for normal position sizing.

Factor Grade: C-RQD 24 / 40
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BEARISH (50)

6.2% ROIC with 53.4% gross margin and 4.50% FCF yield.

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BULLISH (70)

Altman-Z 2.33 and Piotroski 7/9 pass balance-sheet audit.

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Options Skew, 13F & Fed NetLiq
NEUTRAL (60)

26/40 institutional & smart-money positioning score with 10/20 macro alignment.

Bull Case: Why Buyers Like BWMN
  • ✓Established market leader in Consumer Discretionary with deep daily trading liquidity.
Bear Case: What Could Go Wrong
  • !Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.
  • !Priced at 58x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter.
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BWMN // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +32.09%⚡ TESTING RESISTANCE
2026-11-03O $42.86H $42.90L $42.86C $42.89VOL 312.5K
RES: $42.93SMA50: $42.66SMA200: $34.41
$44.39$39.16$33.92$28.68$23.44RES $42.93$42.892026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-182026-11-03
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle
40.4%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +14.9% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Consumer Discretionary Rank #331 of 1009 ⚔️ BBSI vs BWMN Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (BWMN vs. BBSI, KELYB, KELYA, KFRC)

Industry: Professional Services (48 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (BWMN) ranks #331 by composite RQD confidence (60/100, grade C-) and #544 by equity capitalization ($743.7M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, BBSI leads on earnings valuation at 14.4x trailing P/E, while BBSI leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 33.6% ROIC and 21.0% gross margin. KFRC currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 75/100 (B) compared with BWMN at 60/100 (C-).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
BWMN ACTIVE
Bowman Consulting Group Ltd.
C- 60/100 57.8x 53.4% 6.2% -0.02% $743.7M Benchmark Subject
BBSI
Barrett Business Services Inc.
C+ 68/100 14.4x 21.0% 33.6% +2.67% $788.4M /bbsi-vs-bwmn →
KELYB
Kelly Services Inc. (Class B)
C 62/100 — 20.1% -5.8% -2.58% $949.7M /kelyb-vs-bwmn →
KELYA
Kelly Services Inc. (Class A)
C 63/100 — 20.1% -5.8% +1.51% $576.2M /kelya-vs-bwmn →
KFRC
Kforce Inc.
B 75/100 29.8x 27.2% 32.3% +1.50% $1.03B /kfrc-vs-bwmn →

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001847590 ↗

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (BWMN) reported GAAP revenue of $490.0M (+14.9% vs. FY2024 revenue of $426.6M , and +41.5% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $12.8M, operating cash flow of $35.8M, and free cash flow of $33.4M (+41.2% YoY). On the balance sheet, BWMN closed FY2025 with $579.7M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 2.33, Piotroski F-Score: 7/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $490.0M $12.8M $35.8M $33.4M $579.7M —
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $426.6M $3.0M $24.3M $23.7M $505.9M —
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $346.3M -$6.6M $11.7M $11.7M — —

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

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

As of 2026-11-03, Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (NASDAQ: BWMN) is rated C- (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 60/100 at a spot price of $42.89 (-0.02% 1D, market cap $743.7M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 10/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 14/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 14/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 10/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 12/20. Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, BWMN ranks #331 in composite RQD confidence.

How does BWMN compare to BBSI and KELYB in the Consumer Discretionary sector?

Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Professional Services), BWMN carries a Roarable C- (60/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 57.8x, gross margin of 53.4%, and ROIC of 6.2%. By comparison, BBSI (Barrett Business Services Inc.) holds a C+ grade (68/100 RQD, P/E 14.4x, ROIC 33.6%, cap $788.4M) and KELYB (Kelly Services Inc. (Class B)) posts a C grade (62/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -5.8%, cap $949.7M). Among the 5-stock peer group, BBSI leads on earnings multiple (14.4x) while BBSI leads on capital efficiency (33.6% ROIC).

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

Per BWMN's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001847590), Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. generated $490.0M in revenue (+14.9% YoY), $12.8M in net income, and $33.4M in free cash flow against $579.7M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Consumer Discretionary 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.

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

BWMN last traded at $42.89 (-0.02% on volume of 306,494 shares), positioning the stock +0.54% above its 50-day simple moving average ($42.66) and +24.64% above its 200-day simple moving average ($34.41). Across its 52-week range of $25.07 to $45.00, BWMN sits at the 89.4% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 73.6 (OVERBOUGHT (>70)) and an implied next-earnings move of ±1.8% ($42.12 to $43.66).

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BWMN — Bowman Consulting Group Ltd.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit
Updated: 2025-12-31

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

Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (BWMN) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 60/100, corresponding to a C- letter grade (Roarable Hold) at a spot price of $42.89 (-0.02% 1D, market capitalization $743.7M).

  • Fundamental Cash Engine (10/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 6.2%, gross margin of 53.4%, operating margin of 4.0%, and free cash flow yield of 4.50%.
  • Whale 13F & Options Flow (14/20) + Insider Conviction (12/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
  • Macro Regime Fit (10/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (14/20): Incorporates a 1.00x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of 2.33, Piotroski F-Score of 7/9, and Debt/Equity of N/A.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. Is listed on NASDAQ under the ticker BWMN..

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-12-31), Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (BWMN) reported $490.0M in annual revenue (up from $426.6M in FY2024, +14.9% YoY) and $12.8M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($346.3M revenue, -$6.6M net income) through FY2025, BWMN scaled operating cash flow to $35.8M and free cash flow to $33.4M, backed by $579.7M in total assets against $0 in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

  • 🐂 Primary Bull Case (C- • RQD 60/100): Established market leader in Consumer Discretionary with deep daily trading liquidity. Free cash flow yield of 4.50% and institutional whale pillar of 14/20. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 10/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 14/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $25.07 – $45.00 52-week range.
  • 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity. Investors must weigh 57.8x trailing P/E and 33.7x EV/EBITDA against 4.0% operating margins and a 1.00x macro beta.

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

Operating in Professional Services (Consumer Discretionary), BWMN carries a macro regime beta of 1.00 and gross margin of 53.4%.

  • Key Question #1: Can BWMN sustain or expand its 4.0% operating margin and 6.2% ROIC against Professional Services peers over the next 4 quarters?
  • Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $490.0M and free cash flow of $33.4M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $0 in total debt?
  • Key Question #3: How sensitive is BWMN's 48.6x forward P/E multiple to Consumer Discretionary capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.00x)?

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BWMN Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $42.89?

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📌 Pinned Debate

Revenue grew from $346.3M in FY 2023 to $490.0M in FY 2025 while operating income swung to $19.7M.

Here is why I am bullish on BWMN here at $42.90: Revenue grew from $346.3M in FY 2023 to $490.0M in FY 2025 while operating income swung to $19.7M.. Compare BWMN's 4.0% operating margin and 6.2% ROIC against the rest of Professional Services. As long as cash conversion holds up, dips toward $40.75 are getting bought.

VolSurface_Trader 🐂 BULL

Both sides have a point here — BWMN's 14/20 balance sheet score keeps downside contained, so the real swing factor next earnings call is backlog and FCF conversion.

MU MultipleCompression RQD DEBATE OPENER • Valuation Discipline 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $34.75 (-19.0%)
Spot @ $42.90

A trailing P/E of 57.8 and EV/EBITDA of 33.7 sit against a 6.2% ROIC and 4.5% FCF yield.

I respect the product at Bowman Consulting Group Ltd., but the stock at $42.90 is a different story. A trailing P/E of 57.8 and EV/EBITDA of 33.7 sit against a 6.2% ROIC and 4.5% FCF yield.. FCF yield is 4.5% and RQD sits at 60/100 (C-) — why pay up here when you can wait for next quarter's numbers?

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