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Capstone Energy Plus Inc. (CEPL) — RQD Stock Rating Cockpit

$2.55 -3.04% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $2.53

Capstone Energy Plus Inc. (CEPL) carries a Roarable Rating of D- (Sell) with 39/100 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.

ROARABLE D- • RED ALERT Cap $85.8M
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As of 2026-11-03, Capstone Energy Plus Inc. (NASDAQ: CEPL) is rated D- (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 39/100 at a spot price of $2.55 (-3.04% 1D, market cap $85.8M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 11/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 3/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 3/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 9/20. Active quantitative signal LIQUIDITY_TAILWIND (BULLISH, conviction undefined/100) notes: undefined.

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Within the Industrials sector (Industrial Machinery/Components), CEPL carries a Roarable D- (39/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 32.3x, gross margin of 32.0%, and ROIC of 59.3%. By comparison, CBAT (CBAK Energy Technology Limited) holds a C- grade (59/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $98.4M) and BYRN (Byrna Technologies Inc.) posts a D grade (49/100 RQD, P/E 11.5x, ROIC 18.0%, cap $100.6M). Among the 5-stock peer group, BYRN leads on earnings multiple (11.5x) while CEPL leads on capital efficiency (59.3% ROIC).

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Per CEPL's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-03-31, CIK 0001009759), Capstone Energy Plus Inc. generated $106.0M in revenue (+23.9% YoY), $2.8M in net income, and -$3.4M in free cash flow against $87.7M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Industrials 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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5-PILLAR RQD RADARRw D- · Rk D-
Cash (11)Whales (3)SEC (13)Macro (3)CEO (9)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE-8.6% Base Target
$13 Bull$2 Base$2 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for CEPL)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±12.5%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (39/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY CEPL SCORES 39/100 (D-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+13/20 pts (33% of score)

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

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+11/20 pts (28% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 0% FCF Margin ($0 FCF) & 32% Gross Margin

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Macro Regime Fit4/20 pts (-16 pt drag)

Macro rate sensitivity & RSI-14 (30.7) create a -16 pt regime headwind

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
47
Grade D$3.89-22.1% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
44
Grade D$3.03-7.9% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
42
Grade D$2.79-8.6% Next Q
Current
39
Grade D-$2.55-7.6% Hist 90D α
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While CEPL currently carries a cautious 39/100 (D-) rating due to Macro Regime Fit (4/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #1

Established market leader in Industrials with deep daily trading liquidity.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #2

Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($4.65) and Max Pain ($2.68) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $12.95.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #3

Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Disciplined Float (+0.80% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.

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RSI-14 MOMENTUMOVERSOLD (<32)
30.730 Oversold · 70 Hot
ALTMAN-Z SHIELDFORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)
3.80>3.0 Fortress Safe
PIOTROSKI F-SCOREWEAK QUALITY (1–4)
4 / 99-Pt Accounting
52-WEEK LASER RANGE2% OF RANGE
L: $2$2.55H: $12
1. Money & Cash Health● MIXED
Are profits real cash in the bank?

Decent core business (32.0% gross 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: ERQD 12 / 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: D-RQD 16 / 40
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NEUTRAL (55)

59.3% ROIC with 32.0% gross margin and -3.72% FCF yield.

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NEUTRAL (65)

Altman-Z 4.20 and Piotroski 4/9 pass balance-sheet audit.

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Options Skew, 13F & Fed NetLiq
BEARISH (25)

12/40 institutional & smart-money positioning score with 3/20 macro alignment.

Bull Case: Why Buyers Like CEPL
  • ✓Established market leader in Industrials with deep daily trading liquidity.
Bear Case: What Could Go Wrong
  • !Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.
  • !Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.
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CEPL // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -78.54%🛡️ HOLDING TREND SUPPORT
2026-11-03O $2.77H $2.77L $2.55C $2.55VOL 493.5K
RES: $4.60SUP: $1.96SMA50: $4.65SMA200: $6.24
$13.02$10.15$7.29$4.42$1.55RES $4.60SUP $1.96$2.552026-07-082026-08-052026-09-032026-10-022026-11-03
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle
25.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +23.9% 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 (CEPL)

Industrials Rank #343 of 486 ⚔️ CBAT vs CEPL Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Industrials Peer Comparison (CEPL vs. CBAT, BYRN, CODA, OWLT)

Industry: Industrial Machinery/Components (208 Tracked Issuers)

Across 486 tracked Industrials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Capstone Energy Plus Inc. (CEPL) ranks #343 by composite RQD confidence (39/100, grade D-) and #381 by equity capitalization ($85.8M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, BYRN leads on earnings valuation at 11.5x trailing P/E, while CEPL leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 59.3% ROIC and 32.0% gross margin. CODA currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 63/100 (C) compared with CEPL at 39/100 (D-).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
CEPL ACTIVE
Capstone Energy Plus Inc.
D- 39/100 32.3x 32.0% 59.3% -3.04% $85.8M Benchmark Subject
CBAT
CBAK Energy Technology Limited
C- 59/100 — — — -5.86% $98.4M /cbat-vs-cepl →
BYRN
Byrna Technologies Inc.
D 49/100 11.5x 60.5% 18.0% -4.19% $100.6M /byrn-vs-cepl →
CODA
Coda Octopus Group Inc.
C 63/100 26.1x 66.5% 12.0% -0.72% $102.1M /coda-vs-cepl →
OWLT
Owlet Inc. (Class A)
E 21/100 — 50.9% -35.0% +6.17% $118.3M /owlt-vs-cepl →

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2026-03-31 • CIK 0001009759 ↗

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2026-03-31), Capstone Energy Plus Inc. (CEPL) reported GAAP revenue of $106.0M (+23.9% vs. FY2024 revenue of $85.6M , and +16.2% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $2.8M, operating cash flow of -$2.5M, and free cash flow of -$3.4M (-149.4% YoY). On the balance sheet, CEPL closed FY2025 with $87.7M in total assets against $0 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) 2026-03-31 $106.0M $2.8M -$2.5M -$3.4M $87.7M —
FY2024 (FY) 2025-03-31 $85.6M -$7.2M $7.7M $6.8M $78.4M —
FY2023 (FY) 2024-03-31 $91.2M $7.4M -$27.7M -$27.7M — —

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

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

As of 2026-11-03, Capstone Energy Plus Inc. (NASDAQ: CEPL) is rated D- (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 39/100 at a spot price of $2.55 (-3.04% 1D, market cap $85.8M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 11/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 3/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 3/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 9/20. Active quantitative signal LIQUIDITY_TAILWIND (BULLISH, conviction undefined/100) notes: undefined.

How does CEPL compare to CBAT and BYRN in the Industrials sector?

Within the Industrials sector (Industrial Machinery/Components), CEPL carries a Roarable D- (39/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 32.3x, gross margin of 32.0%, and ROIC of 59.3%. By comparison, CBAT (CBAK Energy Technology Limited) holds a C- grade (59/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $98.4M) and BYRN (Byrna Technologies Inc.) posts a D grade (49/100 RQD, P/E 11.5x, ROIC 18.0%, cap $100.6M). Among the 5-stock peer group, BYRN leads on earnings multiple (11.5x) while CEPL leads on capital efficiency (59.3% ROIC).

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

Per CEPL's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-03-31, CIK 0001009759), Capstone Energy Plus Inc. generated $106.0M in revenue (+23.9% YoY), $2.8M in net income, and -$3.4M in free cash flow against $87.7M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Industrials 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 CEPL trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

CEPL last traded at $2.55 (-3.04% on volume of 245,325 shares), positioning the stock -45.16% below its 50-day simple moving average ($4.65) and -59.13% below its 200-day simple moving average ($6.24). Across its 52-week range of $2.44 to $12.33, CEPL sits at the 1.1% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 30.7 (OVERSOLD (<32)) and an implied next-earnings move of ±12.5% ($2.23 to $2.87).

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ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 39/100 (D-) ✓ SEC XBRL & RQD VERIFIED

CEPL — Capstone Energy Plus Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit
Updated: 2026-03-31

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

Capstone Energy Plus Inc. (CEPL) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 39/100, corresponding to a D- letter grade (Roarable Sell) at a spot price of $2.55 (-3.04% 1D, market capitalization $85.8M).

  • Fundamental Cash Engine (11/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 59.3%, gross margin of 32.0%, operating margin of 3.2%, and free cash flow yield of -3.72%.
  • Whale 13F & Options Flow (3/20) + Insider Conviction (9/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
  • Macro Regime Fit (3/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (13/20): Incorporates a 1.00x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of N/A, Piotroski F-Score of 4/9, and Debt/Equity of N/A.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

Capstone Energy Plus Inc. Is a NASDAQ-listed issuer in the Industrials sector, Industrial Machinery/Components industry. Per the financials, the company reported revenue of $106.0M for FY 2025.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2026-03-31), Capstone Energy Plus Inc. (CEPL) reported $106.0M in annual revenue (up from $85.6M in FY2024, +23.9% YoY) and $2.8M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($91.2M revenue, $7.4M net income) through FY2025, CEPL scaled operating cash flow to -$2.5M and free cash flow to -$3.4M, backed by $87.7M in total assets against $0 in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

  • 🐂 Primary Bull Case (D- • RQD 39/100): Established market leader in Industrials with deep daily trading liquidity. Free cash flow yield of -3.72% and institutional whale pillar of 3/20. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 11/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 3/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $2.44 – $12.33 52-week range.
  • 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately. Investors must weigh 32.3x trailing P/E and 22.0x EV/EBITDA against 3.2% operating margins and a 1.00x macro beta.

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

The 2nd-order bottlenecks a prospective investor should monitor cannot be identified from the supplied sources.

  • Key Question #1: Can CEPL sustain or expand its 3.2% operating margin and 59.3% ROIC against Industrial Machinery/Components peers over the next 4 quarters?
  • Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $106.0M and free cash flow of -$3.4M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $0 in total debt?
  • Key Question #3: How sensitive is CEPL's 27.1x forward P/E multiple to Industrials capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.00x)?

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Reported ROIC of 59.3% and an Altman Z-Score of 2.5 indicate strong return on capital and a balance sheet that is not in distress.

The street is overcomplicating Capstone Energy Plus Inc. (CEPL). Reported ROIC of 59.3% and an Altman Z-Score of 2.5 indicate strong return on capital and a balance sheet that is not in distress.. With an RQD score of 39/100 (D-) and Forensic Balance Sheet at 13/20, any positive earnings surprise or guidance raise forces underweight funds to chase above $2.84.

ArenaChamp_24 🐂 BULL

@MacroHawk_NYC Agree on the RQD 39/100 quality, though with 1.0 beta I'm scaling in with half-size at $2.63 and keeping dry powder in case we test $2.45.

MU MultipleCompression RQD DEBATE OPENER • Valuation Discipline 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $2.21 (-16.0%)
Spot @ $2.63

FCF yield of -3.72% and FY 2025 FCF of -$3.4M show negative cash generation, with the RQD rating also scoring institutional flow at 4 /

I respect the product at Capstone Energy Plus Inc., but the stock at $2.63 is a different story. FCF yield of -3.72% and FY 2025 FCF of -$3.4M show negative cash generation, with the RQD rating also scoring institutional flow at 4 / 20.. FCF yield is -3.72% and RQD sits at 39/100 (D-) — why pay up here when you can wait for next quarter's numbers?

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