MARKET WIREYahoo Finance • 16h ago
Coupang, Inc. (CPNG) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on ItYahoo Finance report covering Coupang Inc. (CPNG) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
Why CPNG Stock slipped -1.37% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
$14.37 -1.37% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $14.31
Coupang Inc. (CPNG) carries a Roarable Rating of D (Sell) with 47/100 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 • SELL / AVOID
Cap $25.83B
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As of 2026-11-03, Coupang Inc. (NYSE: CPNG) is rated D (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 47/100 at a spot price of $14.37 (-1.37% 1D, market cap $25.83B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 8/20, Executive Insider Alignment 14/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 4/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 9/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, CPNG ranks #607 in composite RQD confidence.
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How does CPNG compare to CDW and W in the Consumer Discretionary sector?
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Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Catalog/Specialty Distribution), CPNG carries a Roarable D (47/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 125.9x, gross margin of 29.4%, and ROIC of 9.7%. By comparison, CDW (CDW Corporation) holds a B grade (72/100 RQD, P/E 19.4x, ROIC 19.8%, cap $19.23B) and W (Wayfair Inc.) posts a C- grade (60/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 1.0%, cap $15.88B). Among the 5-stock peer group, VIPS leads on earnings multiple (5.9x) while VIPS leads on capital efficiency (35.7% ROIC).
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What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for CPNG?
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Per CPNG's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001834584), Coupang Inc. generated $34.53B in revenue (+14.1% YoY), $208.0M in net income, and $522.0M in free cash flow against $17.79B in total assets and $5.92B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Consumer Discretionary 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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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $14.31 (-0.44%)🧬 Disciplined Float (+0.80% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 12/20 (C-) • 1.5% FCF Margin
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D · Rk D
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE-4.9% Base Target
WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for CPNG)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±7.4%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (47/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY CPNG SCORES 47/100 (D) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+14/20 pts (30% of score)
Altman Z-Score 2.93 (WATCH ZONE (1.8–3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 7/9
▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+12/20 pts (26% of score)
SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 1.5% FCF Margin ($522.0M FCF) & 29.4% Gross Margin
▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Macro Regime Fit4/20 pts (-16 pt drag)
Macro rate sensitivity & RSI-14 (48.8) create a -16 pt regime headwind
📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)Grade C$14.40-3.7% Next Q
55
Q2 (-2Q)Grade C-$13.87+1.7% Next Q
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Q3 (-1Q)Grade C-$14.11+1.8% Next Q
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CurrentGrade D$14.37-5.9% Hist 90D α
47
Trajectory: C (55) → D (47)Full Audit →
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⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: What Could Spark a CPNG Turnaround Squeeze
While CPNG currently carries a cautious 47/100 (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 Consumer Discretionary with deep daily trading liquidity.
🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #2
Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($14.67) and Max Pain ($15.09) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $33.75.
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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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Contract: “CPNG Beats Next Quarter EPS Consensus (Dec 30, 2026) & Holds Above 200D SMA”
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Why CPNG Stock slipped -1.37% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
Coupang Inc. (CPNG) slipped -1.37% to $14.37, trading at 5% of its 52-week range ($13.35 – $32.14). Stretched risk/reward at 126x P/E (10% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 5% of its 52-week range ($13.35 – $32.14) with RSI-14 at 48.8 (NEUTRAL RANGE).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±7.4% around $14.37 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable D (Sell) backed by 29.4% gross margin and $522.0M annual free cash flow.
Live CPNG Headlines & Catalysts
MARKET WIREThe Motley Fool • 19h ago
Better E-Commerce Stock: Coupang vs. ShopifyThe Motley Fool report covering Coupang Inc. (CPNG) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIREYahoo Finance • 22h ago
Coupang (CPNG) Stock Could Be Reasonable Following Privacy Fine ChallengeYahoo Finance report covering Coupang Inc. (CPNG) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIREGuruFocus • 1d ago
Coupang Inc (CPNG) Stock Down 3.1% -- Now Undervalued? GF Score: 70/100GuruFocus report covering Coupang Inc. (CPNG) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIREThe Motley Fool • 1d ago
Advance Auto Parts vs. Coupang: Which Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?The Motley Fool report covering Coupang Inc. (CPNG) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIREYahoo Finance • 1d ago
Coupang, Inc. (CPNG) Rises Higher Than Market: Key FactsYahoo Finance report covering Coupang Inc. (CPNG) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIREThe Motley Fool • 1d ago
Coupang vs. MercadoLibre: Which Consumer Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?The Motley Fool report covering Coupang Inc. (CPNG) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
CATALYSTYahoo Finance • 1d ago
Coupang, Inc. (CPNG) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: What You Should KnowYahoo Finance report covering Coupang Inc. (CPNG) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIREYahoo • 1d ago
What to expect from Coupang’s (CPNG) Q3 earningsOnline platform company Coupang (NYSE:CPNG) will be reporting results this Tuesday after the bell. Here’s what investors should know.
MARKET WIREBenzinga • 1d ago
Earnings Volatility Watch: 10 Stocks Are Set to Swing More Than 10% This WeekTen stocks carry implied earnings moves above 10% next week, led by Moderna and AppLovin. Five are tech names hit in Friday's chip rout.
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CPNG // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -29.07%▼ DESCENDING CHANNEL
2026-11-03O $14.57H $14.57L $14.37C $14.37VOL 13.53M
RES: $15.49SUP: $12.54SMA50: $14.67SMA200: $17.17
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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)
48.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth
vs. +14.1% 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 (CPNG)
Consumer Discretionary Rank #607 of 1011
⚔️ CDW vs CPNG Full Matrix →
1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (CPNG vs. CDW, W, CHWY, VIPS)
Industry: Catalog/Specialty Distribution (29 Tracked Issuers)Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Coupang Inc. (CPNG) ranks #607 by composite RQD confidence (47/100, grade D) and #78 by equity capitalization ($25.83B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, VIPS leads on earnings valuation at 5.9x trailing P/E, while VIPS leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 35.7% ROIC and 23.1% gross margin. CDW currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 72/100 (B) compared with CPNG at 47/100 (D).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
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Coupang Inc. | D | 47/100 | 125.9x | 29.4% | 9.7% | -1.37% | $25.83B | Benchmark Subject |
| CDW CDW Corporation | B | 72/100 | 19.4x | 21.7% | 19.8% | -6.91% | $19.23B | /cdw-vs-cpng → |
| W Wayfair Inc. | C- | 60/100 | — | 30.2% | 1.0% | -3.50% | $15.88B | /w-vs-cpng → |
| CHWY Chewy Inc. | C | 62/100 | 37.6x | 29.8% | 30.0% | +2.21% | $8.56B | /chwy-vs-cpng → |
| VIPS Vipshop Holdings Limited each representing two | C- | 61/100 | 5.9x | 23.1% | 35.7% | +1.10% | $6.19B | /vips-vs-cpng → |
2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)
SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001834584In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Coupang Inc. (CPNG) reported GAAP revenue of $34.53B (+14.1% vs. FY2024 revenue of $30.27B , and +41.6% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $208.0M, operating cash flow of $1.77B, and free cash flow of $522.0M (-48.2% YoY). On the balance sheet, CPNG closed FY2025 with $17.79B in total assets against $5.92B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 2.93, Piotroski F-Score: 7/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
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| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-12-31 | $34.53B | $208.0M | $1.77B | $522.0M | $17.79B | $5.92B |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-12-31 | $30.27B | $154.0M | $1.89B | $1.01B | $15.34B | $5.03B |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-12-31 | $24.38B | $1.36B | $2.65B | $1.55B | $29.26B | $6.85B |
3. CPNG Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs CPNG stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
As of 2026-11-03, Coupang Inc. (NYSE: CPNG) is rated D (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 47/100 at a spot price of $14.37 (-1.37% 1D, market cap $25.83B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 8/20, Executive Insider Alignment 14/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 4/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 9/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, CPNG ranks #607 in composite RQD confidence.
How does CPNG compare to CDW and W in the Consumer Discretionary sector?
Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Catalog/Specialty Distribution), CPNG carries a Roarable D (47/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 125.9x, gross margin of 29.4%, and ROIC of 9.7%. By comparison, CDW (CDW Corporation) holds a B grade (72/100 RQD, P/E 19.4x, ROIC 19.8%, cap $19.23B) and W (Wayfair Inc.) posts a C- grade (60/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 1.0%, cap $15.88B). Among the 5-stock peer group, VIPS leads on earnings multiple (5.9x) while VIPS leads on capital efficiency (35.7% ROIC).
What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for CPNG?
Per CPNG's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001834584), Coupang Inc. generated $34.53B in revenue (+14.1% YoY), $208.0M in net income, and $522.0M in free cash flow against $17.79B in total assets and $5.92B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Consumer Discretionary 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 CPNG trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?
CPNG last traded at $14.37 (-1.37% on volume of 13,528,915 shares), positioning the stock -2.04% below its 50-day simple moving average ($14.67) and -16.31% below its 200-day simple moving average ($17.17). Across its 52-week range of $13.35 to $32.14, CPNG sits at the 5.4% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 48.8 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±7.4% ($13.31 to $15.43).
CPNG Investor FAQ & Complete 8-Part Research Index
100% OPEN ACCESS • SEC EDGAR × CBOE × FREDWhy is CPNG stock moving today?
Why CPNG Stock slipped -1.37% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Stretched risk/reward at 126x P/E (10% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 47/100 (D)
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CPNG — Coupang Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor
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Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor
Per the Roarable RQD rating, CPNG scores 47 out of 100, a D grade, with the verdict "Roarable Sell — Underperform / Distribution Warning." The five pillars are: Fundamental Cash Engine at 12/20 (ROIC 9.7%; FCF yield 1.99%), Whale 13F Flow at 8/20 (institutional accumulation and options positioning), Insider Conviction at 9/20 (SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow), Macro Regime Fit at 4/20 (Beta 0.94; sector sensitivity), and Forensic Balance Sheet at 14/20 (Altman Z 2.93; Piotroski F 7/9; Debt/Equity 1.2). The weakest pillar is Macro Regime Fit, and the strongest relative score is Forensic Balance Sheet. For a prospective investor, the rating frames a stock with a sub-2% FCF yield and a trailing P/E of 125.9 against a rating that flags underperformance and distribution risk. The forensic pillar offers some balance-sheet comfort, while the low cash-engine and institutional-flow scores suggest the valuation rests on expectations the rating does not see being met. This is an analytical reading of the scores, not a recommendation.
Snapshot
Business
Coupang Inc. is a NYSE-listed issuer in the Consumer Discretionary sector, operating in the Catalog/Specialty Distribution industry. Per the company profile, it carries a market capitalization of $26.2B. The source data does not describe specific products, customer segments, or revenue model details beyond the sector and industry classification. Gross margin is reported at 29.4%, operating margin at 1.4%, and net margin at 0.6%.
Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis
- Yahoo Finance headline on CPNG market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts (trending stock coverage).
- The Motley Fool comparison piece versus Shopify on e-commerce positioning.
- Yahoo Finance coverage headlined around a privacy fine challenge, suggesting the stock could be reasonable after that challenge.
- GuruFocus coverage noting a 3.1% decline and a GF Score of 70/100, framed as possibly undervalued.
- The Motley Fool comparison with Advance Auto Parts on relative buy-case positioning.
- Yahoo Finance coverage noting CPNG rising above the market.
All six items are tagged YELLOW with the "MARKET WIRE" impact label. Risk watch items per the news wire include the privacy fine matter referenced in the Yahoo Finance headline. The Butterfly supply-chain graph reports no supply-chain links and no proprietary signals.
Butterfly Effect: 2nd-Order Supply-Chain & Sector Ripples
Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, the supply chain is listed as NONE, with no butterfly links and no proprietary signals. Upstream and downstream dependencies, sector correlations, and second-order bottlenecks cannot be identified from the source data. The only sector-level information available is the Consumer Discretionary classification and the Catalog/Specialty Distribution industry label. Not available in source data for supplier, customer, or correlation mapping beyond these labels.
Open Questions
- What drove the gap between FY 2023 net income of $1360.0M and FY 2025 net income of $208.0M, and is operating income stability reflecting a different cost structure?
- Why does reported FCF decline across the three periods while revenue grows, and what is driving the difference?
- What is the status and potential financial exposure of the privacy fine matter referenced in news coverage?
- Why is EPS unavailable for every reported fiscal year when TTM EPS is listed at 0.12?
- What business lines and customer segments generate the revenue shown in the financials, given the source describes only the sector classification?
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🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo Finance • 16h ago
Coupang, Inc. (CPNG) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It Yahoo Finance report covering Coupang Inc. (CPNG) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟡 MARKET WIRE The Motley Fool • 19h ago
Better E-Commerce Stock: Coupang vs. Shopify The Motley Fool report covering Coupang Inc. (CPNG) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo Finance • 22h ago
Coupang (CPNG) Stock Could Be Reasonable Following Privacy Fine Challenge Yahoo Finance report covering Coupang Inc. (CPNG) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟡 MARKET WIRE GuruFocus • 1d ago
Coupang Inc (CPNG) Stock Down 3.1% -- Now Undervalued? GF Score: 70/100 GuruFocus report covering Coupang Inc. (CPNG) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟡 MARKET WIRE The Motley Fool • 1d ago
Advance Auto Parts vs. Coupang: Which Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026? The Motley Fool report covering Coupang Inc. (CPNG) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo Finance • 1d ago
Coupang, Inc. (CPNG) Rises Higher Than Market: Key Facts Yahoo Finance report covering Coupang Inc. (CPNG) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟡 MARKET WIRE The Motley Fool • 1d ago
Coupang vs. MercadoLibre: Which Consumer Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026? The Motley Fool report covering Coupang Inc. (CPNG) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟢 CATALYST Yahoo Finance • 1d ago
Coupang, Inc. (CPNG) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: What You Should Know Yahoo Finance report covering Coupang Inc. (CPNG) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
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📌 Pinned Debate 🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is CPNG (D • RQD 47/100) a Buy at $14.57?
Welcome to the CPNG (Coupang Inc.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 47/100 (Roarable Sell — Underperform / Distribution Warning) in Catalog/Specialty Distribution. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on valuation multiple compression (125.9x trailing P/E). Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.
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🎯 Target: $11.66 (-20.0%)
Spot @ $14.57 Pump the brakes on CPNG — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds
Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on CPNG, but look at what you are paying: 125.9x trailing P/E with 29.4% gross margins. Unless Coupang 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.
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🎯 Target: $17.19 (+18.0%)
Spot @ $14.57 CPNG cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here
Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on CPNG, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Catalog/Specialty Distribution and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $14.57 (52-wk range $13.35 - $32.31), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.