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AECOM (ACM) carries a Roarable Rating of D+ (Sell) with 58/100 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 2026-11-03, AECOM (NYSE: ACM) is rated D+ (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 58/100 at a spot price of $65.68 (+3.69% 1D, market cap $8.15B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 13/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 9/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 12/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 7/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 17/20. Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, ACM ranks #363 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Military/Government/Technical), ACM carries a Roarable D+ (58/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 14.5x, gross margin of 7.5%, and ROIC of 16.3%. By comparison, STN (Stantec Inc) holds a D+ grade (57/100 RQD, P/E 32.8x, ROIC 9.9%, cap $8.13B) and TTEK (Tetra Tech Inc.) posts a B+ grade (79/100 RQD, P/E 30.6x, ROIC 13.4%, cap $9.90B). Among the 5-stock peer group, ACM leads on earnings multiple (14.5x) while ACM leads on capital efficiency (16.3% ROIC).

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Per ACM's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-09-30, CIK 0000868857), AECOM generated $16.14B in revenue (+0.2% YoY), $561.8M in net income, and $684.9M in free cash flow against $11.94B in total assets and $4.27B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction. 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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πŸ“Š Historical Track Record: Scores of 58/100 (D+) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+0.0% avg 90D alpha vs SPY β€’ 52.7% hit rate β€” wait for RQD β‰₯ 70 breakout).
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Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (58/100 Composite)
πŸ” WHY ACM SCORES 58/100 (D+) β€” TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
β–² #1 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+17/20 pts (29% of score)

SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 85% Net Buy β€’ Cannibal Buyback (-2.64% YoY Shares)

β–² #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+13/20 pts (22% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 4.2% FCF Margin ($684.9M FCF) & 7.5% Gross Margin

β–Ό #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Macro Regime Fit7/20 pts (-13 pt drag)

Macro rate sensitivity & RSI-14 (61) create a -13 pt regime headwind

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Grade C-$58.35+2% Next Q
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Grade C-$59.49+4.7% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
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Grade C$62.27+5.5% Next Q
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Grade D+$65.68+0% Hist 90D Ξ±
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Even with a 58/100 (D+) score, ACM faces multiple-compression risk if 14.5x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

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

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.

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Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($62.03) or 200D SMA ($75.62) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($65.68) toward Bear Floor ($51.23).

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RES: $68.43SUP: $54.31SMA50: $62.03SMA200: $75.62
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6.5%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +0.2% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Consumer Discretionary Rank #363 of 1009 βš”οΈ STN vs ACM Full Matrix β†’

1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (ACM vs. STN, TTEK, VSEC, WLDN)

Industry: Military/Government/Technical (43 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, AECOM (ACM) ranks #363 by composite RQD confidence (58/100, grade D+) and #190 by equity capitalization ($8.15B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, ACM leads on earnings valuation at 14.5x trailing P/E, while ACM leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 16.3% ROIC and 7.5% gross margin. TTEK currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 79/100 (B+) compared with ACM at 58/100 (D+).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
ACM ACTIVE
AECOM
D+ 58/100 14.5x 7.5% 16.3% +3.69% $8.15B Benchmark Subject
STN
Stantec Inc
D+ 57/100 32.8x β€” 9.9% +5.49% $8.13B /stn-vs-acm β†’
TTEK
Tetra Tech Inc.
B+ 79/100 30.6x 17.7% 13.4% +2.38% $9.90B /ttek-vs-acm β†’
VSEC
VSE Corporation
D+ 52/100 β€” β€” 4.3% +8.37% $4.15B /vsec-vs-acm β†’
WLDN
Willdan Group Inc.
C 64/100 22.4x 37.5% 12.2% -2.13% $1.12B /wldn-vs-acm β†’

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K β€’ FILED 2025-09-30 β€’ CIK 0000868857 β†—

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-09-30), AECOM (ACM) reported GAAP revenue of $16.14B (+0.2% vs. FY2024 revenue of $16.11B , and +12.2% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $561.8M, operating cash flow of $821.6M, and free cash flow of $684.9M (-3.2% YoY). On the balance sheet, ACM closed FY2025 with $11.94B in total assets against $4.27B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 2.04, Piotroski F-Score: 6/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-09-30 $16.14B $561.8M $821.6M $684.9M $11.94B $4.27B
FY2024 (FY) 2024-09-30 $16.11B $402.3M $827.5M $707.9M $11.82B $4.24B
FY2023 (FY) 2023-09-30 $14.38B $55.3M $696.0M $48.9M $17.25B $4.04B

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

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

As of 2026-11-03, AECOM (NYSE: ACM) is rated D+ (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 58/100 at a spot price of $65.68 (+3.69% 1D, market cap $8.15B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 13/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 9/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 12/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 7/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 17/20. Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, ACM ranks #363 in composite RQD confidence.

How does ACM compare to STN and TTEK in the Consumer Discretionary sector?

Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Military/Government/Technical), ACM carries a Roarable D+ (58/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 14.5x, gross margin of 7.5%, and ROIC of 16.3%. By comparison, STN (Stantec Inc) holds a D+ grade (57/100 RQD, P/E 32.8x, ROIC 9.9%, cap $8.13B) and TTEK (Tetra Tech Inc.) posts a B+ grade (79/100 RQD, P/E 30.6x, ROIC 13.4%, cap $9.90B). Among the 5-stock peer group, ACM leads on earnings multiple (14.5x) while ACM leads on capital efficiency (16.3% ROIC).

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

Per ACM's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-09-30, CIK 0000868857), AECOM generated $16.14B in revenue (+0.2% YoY), $561.8M in net income, and $684.9M in free cash flow against $11.94B in total assets and $4.27B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction. 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 ACM trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

ACM last traded at $65.68 (+3.69% on volume of 1,204,155 shares), positioning the stock +5.88% above its 50-day simple moving average ($62.03) and -13.14% below its 200-day simple moving average ($75.62). Across its 52-week range of $56.39 to $135.52, ACM sits at the 11.7% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 61.0 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of Β±5.0% ($62.40 to $68.96).

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ROARABLE RATING BRIEF β€’ RQD 58/100 (D+) βœ“ SEC XBRL & RQD VERIFIED

ACM β€” AECOM: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit
Updated: 2025-09-30

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

AECOM (ACM) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 58/100, corresponding to a D+ letter grade (Roarable Sell) at a spot price of $65.68 (+3.69% 1D, market capitalization $8.15B).

  • Fundamental Cash Engine (13/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 16.3%, gross margin of 7.5%, operating margin of 6.4%, and free cash flow yield of 8.38%.
  • Whale 13F & Options Flow (9/20) + Insider Conviction (17/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
  • Macro Regime Fit (7/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (12/20): Incorporates a 0.99x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of 2.04, Piotroski F-Score of 6/9, and Debt/Equity of 1.79x.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

AECOM (ACM) is a NYSE-listed issuer classified under the Consumer Discretionary sector and the Military/Government/Technical industry (and profile). The profile describes the company as operating in Military/Government/Technical with a market capitalization of $8.2B. β€”: specific product lines, customer base, or revenue-generation model beyond the sector and industry classification.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-09-30), AECOM (ACM) reported $16.14B in annual revenue (up from $16.11B in FY2024, +0.2% YoY) and $561.8M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($14.38B revenue, $55.3M net income) through FY2025, ACM scaled operating cash flow to $821.6M and free cash flow to $684.9M, backed by $11.94B in total assets against $4.27B in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

  • πŸ‚ Primary Bull Case (D+ β€’ RQD 58/100): Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction. Free cash flow yield of 8.38% and institutional whale pillar of 9/20. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 13/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 9/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $56.39 – $135.52 52-week range.
  • 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity. Investors must weigh 14.5x trailing P/E and 9.6x EV/EBITDA against 6.4% operating margins and a 0.99x macro beta.

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

Accordingly, the dossier cannot document upstream suppliers, downstream customers, or specific second-order bottlenecks. β€”: sector correlation coefficients or named peer dependencies. A prospective investor should note that the news feed's references to peer stocks trading down (in a StockStory headline) and to transportation leadership changes are the only ripple-type information available, and neither is quantified in the source data.

  • Key Question #1: Can ACM sustain or expand its 6.4% operating margin and 16.3% ROIC against Military/Government/Technical peers over the next 4 quarters?
  • Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $16.14B and free cash flow of $684.9M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $4.27B in total debt?
  • Key Question #3: How sensitive is ACM's 13.5x forward P/E multiple to Consumer Discretionary capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 0.99x)?

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Strong insider-conviction signal (17/20) alongside a 16.3% ROIC and 8.38% FCF yield.

Don't sleep on ACM's setup in Consumer Discretionary. Strong insider-conviction signal (17/20) alongside a 16.3% ROIC and 8.38% FCF yield.. Beta of 0.99 means it moves fast when momentum turns, and the 5-pillar RQD gauge (58/100) backs up the fundamental quality.

CapAlloc_Nerd πŸ‚ BULL

@MeanReversion_88 Fair point on 14.5x trailing P/E, but you're ignoring the forward operating leverage in Military/Government/Technical. If gross margin (7.5%) holds, EPS grows into the multiple faster than bears think.

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Weak macro-regime fit (7/20) and thin margins (3.5% net) leave the rating in Sell territory.

Here is the bear case nobody on the bull side wants to address on ACM: Weak macro-regime fit (7/20) and thin margins (3.5% net) leave the rating in Sell territory.. At 14.5x trailing P/E, even a small guidance miss in Military/Government/Technical triggers a 12-15% air pocket.

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