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Why BOX Stock slipped -0.48% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
$43.24 -0.48% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $43.31
Box Inc. (BOX) earns a Roarable Rating of B+ (Buy) with 76/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (79.2% gross margin, 14% return on capital) with steady institutional support. The company’s underlying cash engine and institutional positioning keep the composite score in the Green Buy zone.
ROARABLE B+ • BUY
Cap $5.96B
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As of 2026-11-03, Box Inc. (NYSE: BOX) is rated B+ (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 76/100 at a spot price of $43.24 (-0.48% 1D, market cap $5.96B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 16/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 17/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 14/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 16/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 13/20. Across 715 tracked Technology issuers, BOX ranks #35 in composite RQD confidence.
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How does BOX compare to OCTV and DUOL in the Technology sector?
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Within the Technology sector (Computer Software: Prepackaged Software), BOX carries a Roarable B+ (76/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 51.5x, gross margin of 79.2%, and ROIC of 13.8%. By comparison, OCTV (Octave Intelligence plc (Class B)) holds a C- grade (61/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $5.83B) and DUOL (Duolingo Inc.) posts a B grade (75/100 RQD, P/E 15.4x, ROIC 18.4%, cap $6.16B). Among the 5-stock peer group, DUOL leads on earnings multiple (15.4x) while YOU leads on capital efficiency (26.6% ROIC).
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What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for BOX?
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Per BOX's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-01-31, CIK 0001372612), Box Inc. generated $1.18B in revenue (+8.0% YoY), $115.4M in net income, and $350.4M in free cash flow against $1.55B in total assets and $451.0M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (79.2% gross margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks. Primary risk factors monitored: Priced at 52x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $43.30 (+0.15%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-1.52% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 16/20 (B+) • 29.8% FCF Margin
Verify 90D Bucket Audit →📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 76/100 (B+) historically ranked in the Top 11% of excess returns over the next 90 days (+7.6% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 70.0% hit rate).
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5-PILLAR RQD RADARRw B+ · Rk B
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+8.1% Base Target
WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for BOX)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±5.3%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (76/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY BOX SCORES 76/100 (B+) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+17/20 pts (22% of score)
20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±5.3% realized swing band)
▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+16/20 pts (21% of score)
SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 29.8% FCF Margin ($350.4M FCF) & 79.2% Gross Margin
▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution13/20 pts (-7 pt drag)
Cannibal Buyback (-1.52% YoY Shares) & executive Form 4 sales trim 7 pts from alignment
📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)Grade B-$38.07+10.2% Next Q
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Q2 (-2Q)Grade B$41.97+2% Next Q
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Q3 (-1Q)Grade B$42.80+1% Next Q
73
CurrentGrade B+$43.24+7.6% Hist 90D α
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Trajectory: B- (68) → B+ (76)Full Audit →
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⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: Why the BOX Bull Thesis Could Fail
Even with a 76/100 (B+) score, BOX faces multiple-compression risk if 51.5x 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
Priced at 52x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2
Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-1.52% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 76.7% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3
Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($36.89) or 200D SMA ($28.99) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($46.74) toward Bear Floor ($35.46).
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Why BOX Stock slipped -0.48% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
Box Inc. (BOX) slipped -0.48% to $43.24, trading at 97% of its 52-week range ($21.34 – $43.85). High-quality cash engine (79.2% gross margin, 14% return on capital) with steady institutional support.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 97% of its 52-week range ($21.34 – $43.85) with RSI-14 at 80.2 (OVERBOUGHT (>70)).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±5.3% around $43.24 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable B+ (Buy) backed by 79.2% gross margin and $350.4M annual free cash flow.
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BOX // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +71.45%⚡ TESTING RESISTANCE
2026-11-03O $43.34H $43.45L $43.24C $43.24VOL 2.44M
RES: $44.28SUP: $32.97SMA50: $36.89SMA200: $28.99
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BOX Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle
37.2%/yr Implied 5Y Growth
vs. +8.0% 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 (BOX)
Technology Rank #35 of 715
⚔️ OCTV vs BOX Full Matrix →
1. Head-to-Head Technology Peer Comparison (BOX vs. OCTV, DUOL, KVYO, YOU)
Industry: Computer Software: Prepackaged Software (222 Tracked Issuers)Across 715 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Box Inc. (BOX) ranks #35 by composite RQD confidence (76/100, grade B+) and #192 by equity capitalization ($5.96B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, DUOL leads on earnings valuation at 15.4x trailing P/E, while YOU leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 26.6% ROIC and — gross margin. BOX currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 76/100 (B+).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
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Box Inc. | B+ | 76/100 | 51.5x | 79.2% | 13.8% | -0.48% | $5.96B | Benchmark Subject |
| OCTV Octave Intelligence plc (Class B) | C- | 61/100 | — | — | — | -2.53% | $5.83B | /octv-vs-box → |
| DUOL Duolingo Inc. | B | 75/100 | 15.4x | 72.2% | 18.4% | +2.80% | $6.16B | /duol-vs-box → |
| KVYO Klaviyo Inc. (Series A) | C- | 61/100 | — | 74.7% | -11.5% | +8.24% | $5.73B | /kvyo-vs-box → |
| YOU Clear Secure Inc. | C+ | 68/100 | 37.2x | — | 26.6% | +4.26% | $6.22B | /you-vs-box → |
2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)
SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2026-01-31 • CIK 0001372612 ↗In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2026-01-31), Box Inc. (BOX) reported GAAP revenue of $1.18B (+8.0% vs. FY2024 revenue of $1.09B , and +13.4% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $115.4M, operating cash flow of $356.4M, and free cash flow of $350.4M (+6.3% YoY). On the balance sheet, BOX closed FY2025 with $1.55B in total assets against $451.0M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 2.89, Piotroski F-Score: 8/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
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| FY2025 (FY) | 2026-01-31 | $1.18B | $115.4M | $356.4M | $350.4M | $1.55B | $451.0M |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2025-01-31 | $1.09B | $244.6M | $332.3M | $329.7M | $1.67B | $448.6M |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2024-01-31 | $1.04B | $129.0M | $318.7M | $272.0M | $3.27B | $765.3M |
3. BOX Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs BOX stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
As of 2026-11-03, Box Inc. (NYSE: BOX) is rated B+ (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 76/100 at a spot price of $43.24 (-0.48% 1D, market cap $5.96B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 16/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 17/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 14/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 16/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 13/20. Across 715 tracked Technology issuers, BOX ranks #35 in composite RQD confidence.
How does BOX compare to OCTV and DUOL in the Technology sector?
Within the Technology sector (Computer Software: Prepackaged Software), BOX carries a Roarable B+ (76/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 51.5x, gross margin of 79.2%, and ROIC of 13.8%. By comparison, OCTV (Octave Intelligence plc (Class B)) holds a C- grade (61/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $5.83B) and DUOL (Duolingo Inc.) posts a B grade (75/100 RQD, P/E 15.4x, ROIC 18.4%, cap $6.16B). Among the 5-stock peer group, DUOL leads on earnings multiple (15.4x) while YOU leads on capital efficiency (26.6% ROIC).
What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for BOX?
Per BOX's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-01-31, CIK 0001372612), Box Inc. generated $1.18B in revenue (+8.0% YoY), $115.4M in net income, and $350.4M in free cash flow against $1.55B in total assets and $451.0M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (79.2% gross margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks. Primary risk factors monitored: Priced at 52x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
Where is BOX trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?
BOX last traded at $43.24 (-0.48% on volume of 3,204,160 shares), positioning the stock +17.21% above its 50-day simple moving average ($36.89) and +49.15% above its 200-day simple moving average ($28.99). Across its 52-week range of $21.34 to $43.85, BOX sits at the 97.3% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 80.2 (OVERBOUGHT (>70)) and an implied next-earnings move of ±5.3% ($40.95 to $45.53).
ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 76/100 (B+)
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BOX — Box Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor
Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit
Updated: 2026-01-31
1. Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor
Box Inc. (BOX) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 76/100, corresponding to a B+ letter grade (Roarable Buy) at a spot price of $43.24 (-0.48% 1D, market capitalization $5.96B).
- Fundamental Cash Engine (16/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 13.8%, gross margin of 79.2%, operating margin of 7.1%, and free cash flow yield of 5.89%.
- Whale 13F & Options Flow (17/20) + Insider Conviction (13/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
- Macro Regime Fit (16/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (14/20): Incorporates a 1.29x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of 2.89, Piotroski F-Score of 8/9, and Debt/Equity of 0.85x.
2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory
Box Inc. Is a NYSE-listed issuer in the Technology sector, operating in the Computer Software: Prepackaged Software industry..9B. Per the market data, gross margin is 79.2%, operating margin is 7.1%, and net margin is 9.8%.
In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2026-01-31), Box Inc. (BOX) reported $1.18B in annual revenue (up from $1.09B in FY2024, +8.0% YoY) and $115.4M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($1.04B revenue, $129.0M net income) through FY2025, BOX scaled operating cash flow to $356.4M and free cash flow to $350.4M, backed by $1.55B in total assets against $451.0M in total debt.
3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff
- 🐂 Primary Bull Case (B+ • RQD 76/100): Strong cash generator (79.2% gross margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks. Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 16/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 17/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $21.34 – $43.85 52-week range.
- 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Priced at 52x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter. Investors must weigh 51.5x trailing P/E and 68.2x EV/EBITDA against 7.1% operating margins and a 1.29x macro beta.
4. 2nd-Order Butterfly Ripples & Key Questions to Watch
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- Key Question #1: Can BOX sustain or expand its 7.1% operating margin and 13.8% ROIC against Computer Software: Prepackaged Software peers over the next 4 quarters?
- Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $1.18B and free cash flow of $350.4M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $451.0M in total debt?
- Key Question #3: How sensitive is BOX's 47.9x forward P/E multiple to Technology capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.29x)?
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BOX Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $43.24?
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QU QuantViper RQD DEBATE OPENER • Systematic Momentum Desk 🐂 BULLISH
🎯 Target: $57.35 (+32.0%)
📌 Pinned Debate Per the Roarable RQD rating, the 17/20 whale 13F flow pillar and 13.8% ROIC support a high-scoring cash-and-institutional profile.
Long BOX at $43.45 targeting $57.35. Per the Roarable RQD rating, the 17/20 whale 13F flow pillar and 13.8% ROIC support a high-scoring cash-and-institutional profile.. Institutional whale score is 17/20 and the risk/reward vs. the $21.34 52-week low is skewed heavily in favor of bulls.
EarningsSniper 🐂 BULL
@ShortSeller_Dan Shorting a 17/20 institutional whale-flow stock at $43.45 is dangerous when funds are rotating into Technology.
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🎯 Target: $33.02 (-24.0%)
Spot @ $43.45 Per the market data, a 51.5 TTM P/E and 68.2 EV/EBITDA leave little valuation cushion if cash generation slows.
Here is the bear case nobody on the bull side wants to address on BOX: Per the market data, a 51.5 TTM P/E and 68.2 EV/EBITDA leave little valuation cushion if cash generation slows.. At 51.5x trailing P/E, even a small guidance miss in Computer Software: Prepackaged Software triggers a 12-15% air pocket.