DMC Global Inc. (BOOM) Options Positioning, Max Pain & Unusual Sweeps

$9.35 +10.26% NASDAQ β€’ Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $9.50

DMC Global Inc. (BOOM) carries a Roarable Rating of D+ (Sell) with 52/100 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+ β€’ SELL / AVOID Cap $174.2M
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As of 2026-11-02, DMC Global Inc. (NASDAQ: BOOM) is rated D+ (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 52/100 at a spot price of $9.35 (+10.26% 1D, market cap $174.2M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 7/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 15/20, Executive Insider Alignment 8/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 9/20. Across 485 tracked Industrials issuers, BOOM ranks #229 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Industrials sector (Industrial Specialties), BOOM carries a Roarable D+ (52/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 22.2%, and ROIC of 0.0%. By comparison, AMRO (Amaero Inc.) holds a D grade (50/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC β€”, cap $137.8M) and OFLX (Omega Flex Inc.) posts a C+ grade (67/100 RQD, P/E 18.0x, ROIC 43.2%, cap $266.9M). Among the 5-stock peer group, OFLX leads on earnings multiple (18.0x) while OFLX leads on capital efficiency (43.2% ROIC).

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Per BOOM's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000034067), DMC Global Inc. generated $609.8M in revenue (-5.1% YoY), -$13.5M in net income, and $37.0M in free cash flow against $635.8M in total assets and $47.2M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side.. 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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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $9.51 (+1.66%)🧬 Disciplined Float (-0.40% YoY Shares)βš™οΈ Cash Engine: 7/20 (D-) β€’ 6.1% FCF Margin
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πŸ“Š Historical Track Record: Scores of 52/100 (D+) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (-1.1% avg 90D alpha vs SPY β€’ 50.1% hit rate β€” wait for RQD β‰₯ 70 breakout).
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D+ Β· Rk D+
Cash (7)Whales (15)SEC (8)Macro (13)CEO (9)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE-2.7% Base Target
$11 Bull$9 Base$7 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: β€” (No Active Options Snapshot on file for BOOM)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: Β±12.5%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (52/100 Composite)
πŸ” WHY BOOM SCORES 52/100 (D+) β€” TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
β–² #1 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+15/20 pts (29% of score)

20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (Β±12.5% realized swing band)

β–² #2 Bullish Driver: Macro Regime Fit+13/20 pts (25% of score)

FRED Regime Γ— Technicals: 97% of 52W Range β€’ RSI-14 at 70.5 (OVERBOUGHT (>70))

β–Ό #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Cash Engine Quality7/20 pts (-13 pt drag)

Capital intensity & 0% operating margin leave 13 pts on the table

πŸ“ˆ PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 β†’ Q2 β†’ Q3 β†’ Current
Q1 (-3Q)
44
Grade D$5.60-5.5% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
47
Grade D$5.29+1.5% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
49
Grade D$5.37+74.1% Next Q
Current
52
Grade D+$9.35-1.1% Hist 90D Ξ±
Trajectory: D (44) β†’ D+ (52)Full Audit β†’
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While BOOM currently carries a cautious 52/100 (D+) rating due to Cash Engine Quality (7/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.

πŸš€ Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #1

Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side.

πŸš€ Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #2

Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($6.25) and Max Pain ($9.82) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $10.74.

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Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Disciplined Float (-0.40% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.

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HISTORICAL 20D VOLATILITY SWING
Β±12.5%
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BOOM // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +20.49%β–² RESISTANCE BREAKOUT
2026-11-02O $7.73H $9.35L $7.73C $9.35VOL 2.13M
RES: $8.84SUP: $4.98SMA50: $6.25SMA200: $6.57
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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

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. -5.1% 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 (BOOM)

1. Head-to-Head Industrials Peer Comparison (BOOM vs. AMRO, OFLX, MEC, NTIC)

Industry: Industrial Specialties (55 Tracked Issuers)

Across 485 tracked Industrials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, DMC Global Inc. (BOOM) ranks #229 by composite RQD confidence (52/100, grade D+) and #356 by equity capitalization ($174.2M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, OFLX leads on earnings valuation at 18.0x trailing P/E, while OFLX leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 43.2% ROIC and 60.0% gross margin. OFLX currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 67/100 (C+) compared with BOOM at 52/100 (D+).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
BOOM ACTIVE
DMC Global Inc.
D+ 52/100 β€” 22.2% 0.0% +10.26% $174.2M Benchmark Subject
AMRO
Amaero Inc.
D 50/100 β€” β€” β€” -3.81% $137.8M /amro-vs-boom β†’
OFLX
Omega Flex Inc.
C+ 67/100 18.0x 60.0% 43.2% -0.38% $266.9M /oflx-vs-boom β†’
MEC
Mayville Engineering Company Inc.
D- 39/100 β€” 9.9% -1.3% -0.60% $385.3M /mec-vs-boom β†’
NTIC
Northern Technologies International Corporation
D 45/100 β€” 37.6% 3.1% +0.53% $71.1M /ntic-vs-boom 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 0000034067

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), DMC Global Inc. (BOOM) reported GAAP revenue of $609.8M (-5.1% vs. FY2024 revenue of $642.9M , and -15.2% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$13.5M, operating cash flow of $53.5M, and free cash flow of $37.0M (+26.3% YoY). On the balance sheet, BOOM closed FY2025 with $635.8M in total assets against $47.2M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 1.76, Piotroski F-Score: 6/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $609.8M -$13.5M $53.5M $37.0M $635.8M $47.2M
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $642.9M -$94.5M $46.6M $29.3M $671.3M $68.3M
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $719.2M $26.3M $65.9M $65.9M β€” β€”

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

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

As of 2026-11-02, DMC Global Inc. (NASDAQ: BOOM) is rated D+ (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 52/100 at a spot price of $9.35 (+10.26% 1D, market cap $174.2M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 7/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 15/20, Executive Insider Alignment 8/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 9/20. Across 485 tracked Industrials issuers, BOOM ranks #229 in composite RQD confidence.

How does BOOM compare to AMRO and OFLX in the Industrials sector?

Within the Industrials sector (Industrial Specialties), BOOM carries a Roarable D+ (52/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 22.2%, and ROIC of 0.0%. By comparison, AMRO (Amaero Inc.) holds a D grade (50/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC β€”, cap $137.8M) and OFLX (Omega Flex Inc.) posts a C+ grade (67/100 RQD, P/E 18.0x, ROIC 43.2%, cap $266.9M). Among the 5-stock peer group, OFLX leads on earnings multiple (18.0x) while OFLX leads on capital efficiency (43.2% ROIC).

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

Per BOOM's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000034067), DMC Global Inc. generated $609.8M in revenue (-5.1% YoY), -$13.5M in net income, and $37.0M in free cash flow against $635.8M in total assets and $47.2M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side.. 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 BOOM trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

BOOM last traded at $9.35 (+10.26% on volume of 1,330,161 shares), positioning the stock +49.60% above its 50-day simple moving average ($6.25) and +42.31% above its 200-day simple moving average ($6.57). Across its 52-week range of $4.69 to $9.47, BOOM sits at the 97.5% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 70.5 (OVERBOUGHT (>70)) and an implied next-earnings move of Β±12.5% ($8.18 to $10.52).

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What is BOOM's options positioning and volatility profile?

Roarable tracks verified CBOE unusual options sweeps, put/call ratios, and OHLCV realized volatility bands for BOOM.

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BOOM β€” DMC Global Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:42:02Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

The Roarable RQD rating is 52 out of 100, a letter grade of D+, with the verdict "Roarable Sell β€” Weak Fundamentals / Trim," per the Roarable RQD rating. The five pillars are:

  • Fundamental Cash Engine: 7 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this reflects ROIC of 0% and an FCF yield of 21.26%. The high FCF yield sits alongside a 0% ROIC, so cash generation relative to market value is strong while capital returns on the business are not visible in the source data. Investors weighing the FCF yield should note that FCF in the SEC financials was $37.0M for FY 2025 against net income of $-13.5M.
  • Whale / 13F Flow: 15 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar reflects institutional accumulation and options positioning. The underlying 13F and options detail is not itemized in the source data.
  • Insider Conviction: 9 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this reflects SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow. Individual transactions are not itemized in the source data.
  • Macro Regime Fit: 13 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, beta is 1.0 with a sector sensitivity component. A beta of 1.0 implies market-like volatility relative to the broad market.
  • Forensic Balance Sheet: 8 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, Altman Z is 1.76, Piotroski F is 6/9, and Debt/Equity is 0.2. The Altman figure is in the range the rating treats as weaker, while the Piotroski score is moderately healthy and leverage is low.

Taken together, the rating points to a cash-generating business with weak earnings quality and weak return on capital. The valuation tradeoff is that a low market capitalization and high FCF yield may appeal to value-oriented readers, but the rating's conclusion is to trim rather than accumulate, reflecting the 0% ROIC and negative net margin. This is an analytical reading of the rating, not personalized advice.

Financial Trend

PeriodRevenueOperating IncomeNet IncomeEPSFCFCashDebt
FY 2025$609.8M$-0.1M$-13.5MN/A$37.0M$31.9M$47.2M
FY 2024$642.9M$-131.3M$-94.5MN/A$29.3M$14.3M$68.3M
FY 2023$719.2M$61.2M$26.3MN/A$65.9MN/AN/A

Per the SEC financials, revenue declined across the three reported periods, from $719.2M to $609.8M, and the company moved from positive operating and net income in FY 2023 to losses in FY 2024 and FY 2025. Net margin is -2.2% and operating margin is 0%, per the market data. ROIC is 0%, per the market data. Per the Roarable RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 1.76 and the Piotroski F-Score is 6/9. Debt/Equity is 0.2 per the Roarable RQD rating, and reported debt declined from $68.3M in FY 2024 to $47.2M in FY 2025 while cash rose from $14.3M to $31.9M.

Open Questions

  • What are the company's products, end markets, and largest customers, given that the source data does not describe the business beyond its sector classification?
  • What drove the decline in revenue from $719.2M to $609.8M and the swing from positive operating income in FY 2023 to losses in FY 2024 and FY 2025?
  • What were the actual Q3 2026 earnings and revenue figures relative to estimates, and what guidance accompanied them?
  • What are the P/E, EV/EBITDA, and EPS figures, which the source data marks as unavailable, and how does valuation compare to peers?
  • What are the specific 13F, Form 4, and options positioning details behind the institutional and insider pillar scores?

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πŸ”₯ Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is BOOM (D+ β€’ RQD 52/100) a Buy at $8.48?

Welcome to the BOOM (DMC Global Inc.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 52/100 (Roarable Sell β€” Weak Fundamentals / Trim) in Industrial Specialties. 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.

RE RedlineAuditor Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $6.61 (-22.1%)
Spot @ $8.48

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

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on BOOM, but look at what you are paying: current EV/EBITDA multiples with 22.2% gross margins. Unless DMC Global Inc. expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

MI MidwestValue Verified K Arena Trader πŸ‚ BULLISH 🎯 Target: $10.18 (+20.0%)
Spot @ $8.48

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

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on BOOM, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Industrial Specialties and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $8.48 (52-wk range $4.69 - $9.47), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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