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Innospec Inc. (IOSP) — RQD Stock Rating Cockpit

$99.55 -0.34% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $99.30

Innospec Inc. (IOSP) carries a Roarable Rating of C+ (Hold) with 69/100 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 $2.46B
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As of 2026-11-03, Innospec Inc. (NASDAQ: IOSP) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 69/100 at a spot price of $99.55 (-0.34% 1D, market cap $2.46B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 14/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 16/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 14/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 12/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 13/20. Across 270 tracked Materials issuers, IOSP ranks #11 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Materials sector (Major Chemicals), IOSP carries a Roarable C+ (69/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 27.7%, and ROIC of 9.9%. By comparison, NGVT (Ingevity Corporation) holds a C+ grade (66/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 85.0%, cap $2.55B) and ROG (Rogers Corporation) posts a D grade (48/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -3.6%, cap $2.37B). Among the 5-stock peer group, WDFC leads on earnings multiple (32.3x) while NGVT leads on capital efficiency (85.0% ROIC).

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Per IOSP's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001054905), Innospec Inc. generated $1.78B in revenue (-3.7% YoY), $0 in net income, and $138.3M in free cash flow against $1.83B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $99.30 (-0.25%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-1.52% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 14/20 (B-) • 7.8% FCF Margin
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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 69/100 (C+) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+2.0% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 57.3% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).
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RQD QUANT TACHOMETERHOLD / WATCH • C+
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Impersonal quantitative research (0–100 RQD rubric) — not individualized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Full Disclaimer

5-PILLAR RQD RADARRw B · Rk C
Cash (14)Whales (16)SEC (14)Macro (12)CEO (13)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+5% Base Target
$123 Bull$104 Base$81 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for IOSP)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±3.9%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (69/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY IOSP SCORES 69/100 (C+) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+16/20 pts (23% of score)

20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±3.9% realized swing band)

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+14/20 pts (20% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 7.8% FCF Margin ($138.3M FCF) & 27.7% Gross Margin

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Macro Regime Fit12/20 pts (-8 pt drag)

Macro rate sensitivity & RSI-14 (57) create a -8 pt regime headwind

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
61
Grade C$97.43+1.8% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
64
Grade C+$99.16+0.8% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
66
Grade B-$99.92-0.4% Next Q
Current
69
Grade C+$99.55+2% Hist 90D α
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⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: Why the IOSP Bull Thesis Could Fail

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Even with a 69/100 (C+) score, IOSP faces multiple-compression risk if current valuation multiples re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-1.52% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 25.2% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($96.29) or 200D SMA ($84.57) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($104.48) toward Bear Floor ($81.49).

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RSI-14 MOMENTUMBULLISH MOMENTUM
5730 Oversold · 70 Hot
ALTMAN-Z SHIELDFORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)
5.47>3.0 Fortress Safe
PIOTROSKI F-SCOREWEAK QUALITY (1–4)
4 / 99-Pt Accounting
52-WEEK LASER RANGE93% OF RANGE
L: $66$99.55H: $102
1. Money & Cash Health● MIXED
Are profits real cash in the bank?

Decent core business (27.7% gross margin), though cash flow growth is moderate rather than explosive right now.

Factor Grade: B-RQD 14 / 20
2. Big Money & Insiders● BUYING
Are whales & executives buying or selling?

Hedge funds and options traders are leaning bullish, showing strong institutional appetite.

Factor Grade: BRQD 29 / 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: CRQD 26 / 40
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Cash & Moat Bull AI
ROIC & Free Cash Flow Model
BULLISH (70)

9.9% ROIC with 27.7% gross margin and 5.54% FCF yield.

SEC Forensic Auditor AI
10-K Accruals & Altman-Z Guard
BULLISH (70)

Altman-Z 5.47 and Piotroski 4/9 pass balance-sheet audit.

Whale & Macro Hawk AI
Options Skew, 13F & Fed NetLiq
BULLISH (68)

29/40 institutional & smart-money positioning score with 12/20 macro alignment.

Bull Case: Why Buyers Like IOSP
  • ✓Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side.
Bear Case: What Could Go Wrong
  • !Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.
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IOSP // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +30.16%▲ ASCENDING CHANNEL
2026-11-03O $101.4H $101.4L $99.55C $99.55VOL 216.5K
RES: $105.1SUP: $87.59SMA50: $96.29SMA200: $84.57
$104.0$95.77$87.56$79.34$71.13RES $105.1SUP $87.59$99.552026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-182026-11-03
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle
14.9%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. -3.7% 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 (IOSP)

Materials Rank #11 of 270 ⚔️ NGVT vs IOSP Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Materials Peer Comparison (IOSP vs. NGVT, ROG, KWR, WDFC)

Industry: Major Chemicals (67 Tracked Issuers)

Across 270 tracked Materials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Innospec Inc. (IOSP) ranks #11 by composite RQD confidence (69/100, grade C+) and #103 by equity capitalization ($2.46B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, WDFC leads on earnings valuation at 32.3x trailing P/E, while NGVT leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 85.0% ROIC and 39.5% gross margin. WDFC currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 73/100 (B) compared with IOSP at 69/100 (C+).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
IOSP ACTIVE
Innospec Inc.
C+ 69/100 — 27.7% 9.9% -0.34% $2.46B Benchmark Subject
NGVT
Ingevity Corporation
C+ 66/100 — 39.5% 85.0% -0.82% $2.55B /ngvt-vs-iosp →
ROG
Rogers Corporation
D 48/100 — 31.7% -3.6% -3.53% $2.37B /rog-vs-iosp →
KWR
Quaker Houghton
D 46/100 — 36.0% 2.1% -1.92% $2.60B /kwr-vs-iosp →
WDFC
WD-40 Company
B 73/100 32.3x 55.1% 27.2% +3.27% $2.95B /wdfc-vs-iosp →

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001054905 ↗

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Innospec Inc. (IOSP) reported GAAP revenue of $1.78B (-3.7% vs. FY2024 revenue of $1.85B , and -8.8% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $0, operating cash flow of $138.3M, and free cash flow of $138.3M (-25.0% YoY). On the balance sheet, IOSP closed FY2025 with $1.83B in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 5.47, 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 $1.78B $0 $138.3M $138.3M $1.83B —
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $1.85B $0 $184.5M $184.5M $1.73B —
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $1.95B $0 $207.3M $207.3M — —

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

✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLED

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

As of 2026-11-03, Innospec Inc. (NASDAQ: IOSP) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 69/100 at a spot price of $99.55 (-0.34% 1D, market cap $2.46B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 14/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 16/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 14/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 12/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 13/20. Across 270 tracked Materials issuers, IOSP ranks #11 in composite RQD confidence.

How does IOSP compare to NGVT and ROG in the Materials sector?

Within the Materials sector (Major Chemicals), IOSP carries a Roarable C+ (69/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 27.7%, and ROIC of 9.9%. By comparison, NGVT (Ingevity Corporation) holds a C+ grade (66/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 85.0%, cap $2.55B) and ROG (Rogers Corporation) posts a D grade (48/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -3.6%, cap $2.37B). Among the 5-stock peer group, WDFC leads on earnings multiple (32.3x) while NGVT leads on capital efficiency (85.0% ROIC).

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

Per IOSP's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001054905), Innospec Inc. generated $1.78B in revenue (-3.7% YoY), $0 in net income, and $138.3M in free cash flow against $1.83B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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

IOSP last traded at $99.55 (-0.34% on volume of 207,843 shares), positioning the stock +3.39% above its 50-day simple moving average ($96.29) and +17.71% above its 200-day simple moving average ($84.57). Across its 52-week range of $65.51 to $102.00, IOSP sits at the 93.3% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 57.0 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±3.9% ($95.67 to $103.43).

Direct Sub-Reports: IOSP RQD Cockpit IOSP 12M Forecast IOSP Earnings & Move IOSP Dividends & DRIP IOSP Insiders & 13F IOSP Whale Options IOSP Profit Sankey IOSP News & Why
ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 69/100 (C+) ✓ SEC XBRL & RQD VERIFIED

IOSP — Innospec Inc.: 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

Innospec Inc. (IOSP) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 69/100, corresponding to a C+ letter grade (Roarable Hold) at a spot price of $99.55 (-0.34% 1D, market capitalization $2.46B).

  • Fundamental Cash Engine (14/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 9.9%, gross margin of 27.7%, operating margin of 7.3%, and free cash flow yield of 5.54%.
  • Whale 13F & Options Flow (16/20) + Insider Conviction (13/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
  • Macro Regime Fit (12/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (14/20): Incorporates a 1.00x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of 5.47, Piotroski F-Score of 4/9, and Debt/Equity of N/A.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

Innospec Inc. Is a NASDAQ-listed issuer in the Materials sector, operating within the Major Chemicals industry, . The Snapshot and Financial Trend sections show reported revenue of $1.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-12-31), Innospec Inc. (IOSP) reported $1.78B in annual revenue (up from $1.85B in FY2024, -3.7% YoY) and $0 in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($1.95B revenue, $0 net income) through FY2025, IOSP scaled operating cash flow to $138.3M and free cash flow to $138.3M, backed by $1.83B in total assets against $0 in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

  • 🐂 Primary Bull Case (C+ • RQD 69/100): Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side. Free cash flow yield of 5.54% and institutional whale pillar of 16/20. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 14/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 16/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $65.51 – $102.00 52-week range.
  • 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. Investors must weigh current valuation and 17.0x EV/EBITDA against 7.3% operating margins and a 1.00x macro beta.

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

There are no upstream or downstream dependencies recorded (supply chain: NONE; butterfly links: none). No sector correlations or 2nd-order bottlenecks are specified in the source data.

  • Key Question #1: Can IOSP sustain or expand its 7.3% operating margin and 9.9% ROIC against Major Chemicals peers over the next 4 quarters?
  • Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $1.78B and free cash flow of $138.3M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $0 in total debt?
  • Key Question #3: How sensitive is IOSP's equity valuation to Materials capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.00x)?

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TA TapeReader_Pro RQD DEBATE OPENER • Price Action & Volume Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $123.86 (+24.0%)
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Per the RQD rating, institutional accumulation (16/20) and a 5.54% FCF yield support the cash-generation case.

Here is why I am bullish on IOSP here at $99.89: Per the RQD rating, institutional accumulation (16/20) and a 5.54% FCF yield support the cash-generation case.. Compare IOSP's 7.3% operating margin and 9.9% ROIC against the rest of Major Chemicals. As long as cash conversion holds up, dips toward $94.90 are getting bought.

CapAlloc_Nerd 🐂 BULL

@TapeReader_Pro Agree on the RQD 69/100 quality, though with 1.0 beta I'm scaling in with half-size at $99.89 and keeping dry powder in case we test $92.90.

SK SkepticalCFA RQD DEBATE OPENER • Fundamental Contrarian 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $75.92 (-24.0%)
Spot @ $99.89

Reported revenue and operating income declined each year from FY 2023 to FY 2025, with net income at $0.0M.

Sitting on the sidelines or leaning short IOSP above $99.89. Reported revenue and operating income declined each year from FY 2023 to FY 2025, with net income at $0.0M.. Until Fundamental Cash Engine (14/20) and FCF yield (5.54%) inflect higher, upside is capped near $102.00.

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