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Deswell Industries Inc. (DSWL) Options Positioning, Max Pain & Unusual Sweeps

$2.85 -1.72% NASDAQ β€’ Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $2.84

Deswell Industries Inc. (DSWL) carries a Roarable Rating of D (Sell) with 44/100 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 $46.1M
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As of 2026-11-03, Deswell Industries Inc. (NASDAQ: DSWL) is rated D (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 44/100 at a spot price of $2.85 (-1.72% 1D, market cap $46.1M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 8/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 4/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 10/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 8/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 14/20. Across 486 tracked Industrials issuers, DSWL ranks #311 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Industrials sector (Plastic Products), DSWL carries a Roarable D (44/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 4.4x, gross margin of 22.4%, and ROIC of β€”. By comparison, CMT (Core Molding Technologies Inc) holds a D grade (48/100 RQD, P/E 17.8x, ROIC 8.2%, cap $198.2M) and SWIM (Latham Group Inc.) posts a D+ grade (57/100 RQD, P/E 76.8x, ROIC 3.5%, cap $860.0M). Among the 5-stock peer group, DSWL leads on earnings multiple (4.4x) while KRT leads on capital efficiency (29.3% ROIC).

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Per DSWL's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-03-31, CIK 0000946936), Deswell Industries Inc. generated $61.3M in revenue (-9.3% YoY), $10.6M in net income, and $4.7M in free cash flow against $0 in total assets and $0 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 Warning: Scores below 50 (44/100 Β· D) historically underperformed SPY in 71% of rolling 90-day windows (-6.5% avg 90D alpha vs SPY β€’ 29.0% hit rate).
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5-PILLAR RQD RADARRw D- Β· Rk D
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12M PRICE TARGET CONE-6.3% Base Target
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: β€” (No Active Options Snapshot on file for DSWL)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: Β±5.8%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (44/100 Composite)
πŸ” WHY DSWL SCORES 44/100 (D) β€” TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
β–² #1 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+14/20 pts (32% of score)

SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 70% Net Buy β€’ Cannibal Buyback (-1.80% YoY Shares)

β–² #2 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+10/20 pts (23% of score)

Altman Z-Score 3.80 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) β€’ Piotroski F-Score 3/9

β–Ό #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning4/20 pts (-16 pt drag)

Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-16 pts vs max)

πŸ“ˆ PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 β†’ Q2 β†’ Q3 β†’ Current
Q1 (-3Q)
52
Grade C-$3.19-6% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
49
Grade D$3.00-0.7% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
47
Grade D$2.98-4.4% Next Q
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44
Grade D$2.85-6.5% Hist 90D Ξ±
Trajectory: C- (52) β†’ D (44)Full Audit β†’
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While DSWL currently carries a cautious 44/100 (D) rating due to Whale & Options Positioning (4/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.

πŸš€ Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #1

Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.

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Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($3.06) and Max Pain ($2.99) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $4.26.

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Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Cannibal Buyback (-1.80% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.

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Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle
-15.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. -9.3% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Industrials Rank #311 of 486 βš”οΈ CMT vs DSWL Full Matrix β†’

1. Head-to-Head Industrials Peer Comparison (DSWL vs. CMT, SWIM, KRT, MYE)

Industry: Plastic Products (9 Tracked Issuers)

Across 486 tracked Industrials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Deswell Industries Inc. (DSWL) ranks #311 by composite RQD confidence (44/100, grade D) and #408 by equity capitalization ($46.1M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, DSWL leads on earnings valuation at 4.4x trailing P/E, while KRT leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 29.3% ROIC and 36.8% gross margin. KRT currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 78/100 (B+) compared with DSWL at 44/100 (D).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
DSWL ACTIVE
Deswell Industries Inc.
D 44/100 4.4x 22.4% β€” -1.72% $46.1M Benchmark Subject
CMT
Core Molding Technologies Inc
D 48/100 17.8x 17.4% 8.2% +0.89% $198.2M /cmt-vs-dswl β†’
SWIM
Latham Group Inc.
D+ 57/100 76.8x 33.4% 3.5% +2.05% $860.0M /swim-vs-dswl β†’
KRT
Karat Packaging Inc.
B+ 78/100 34.4x 36.8% 29.3% -1.72% $1.08B /krt-vs-dswl β†’
MYE
Myers Industries Inc.
C- 61/100 32.7x 33.4% 10.4% -2.20% $1.11B /mye-vs-dswl β†’

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K β€’ FILED 2026-03-31 β€’ CIK 0000946936 β†—

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2026-03-31), Deswell Industries Inc. (DSWL) reported GAAP revenue of $61.3M (-9.3% vs. FY2024 revenue of $67.6M , and -11.6% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $10.6M, operating cash flow of $5.2M, and free cash flow of $4.7M (-64.3% YoY). On the balance sheet, DSWL closed FY2025 with $0 in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 3/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2026-03-31 $61.3M $10.6M $5.2M $4.7M β€” β€”
FY2024 (FY) 2025-03-31 $67.6M $11.1M $13.5M $13.2M β€” β€”
FY2023 (FY) 2024-03-31 $69.4M $7.7M $13.2M $13.2M β€” β€”

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

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

As of 2026-11-03, Deswell Industries Inc. (NASDAQ: DSWL) is rated D (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 44/100 at a spot price of $2.85 (-1.72% 1D, market cap $46.1M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 8/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 4/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 10/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 8/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 14/20. Across 486 tracked Industrials issuers, DSWL ranks #311 in composite RQD confidence.

How does DSWL compare to CMT and SWIM in the Industrials sector?

Within the Industrials sector (Plastic Products), DSWL carries a Roarable D (44/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 4.4x, gross margin of 22.4%, and ROIC of β€”. By comparison, CMT (Core Molding Technologies Inc) holds a D grade (48/100 RQD, P/E 17.8x, ROIC 8.2%, cap $198.2M) and SWIM (Latham Group Inc.) posts a D+ grade (57/100 RQD, P/E 76.8x, ROIC 3.5%, cap $860.0M). Among the 5-stock peer group, DSWL leads on earnings multiple (4.4x) while KRT leads on capital efficiency (29.3% ROIC).

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

Per DSWL's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-03-31, CIK 0000946936), Deswell Industries Inc. generated $61.3M in revenue (-9.3% YoY), $10.6M in net income, and $4.7M in free cash flow against $0 in total assets and $0 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 DSWL trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

DSWL last traded at $2.85 (-1.72% on volume of 12,106 shares), positioning the stock -6.86% below its 50-day simple moving average ($3.06) and -13.64% below its 200-day simple moving average ($3.30). Across its 52-week range of $2.84 to $4.06, DSWL sits at the 0.8% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 39.1 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of Β±5.8% ($2.68 to $3.02).

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DSWL β€” Deswell Industries Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit
Updated: 2026-03-31

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

Deswell Industries Inc. (DSWL) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 44/100, corresponding to a D letter grade (Roarable Sell) at a spot price of $2.85 (-1.72% 1D, market capitalization $46.1M).

  • Fundamental Cash Engine (8/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of β€”, gross margin of 22.4%, operating margin of 3.2%, and free cash flow yield of 10.06%.
  • Whale 13F & Options Flow (4/20) + Insider Conviction (14/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
  • Macro Regime Fit (8/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (10/20): Incorporates a 1.00x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of N/A, Piotroski F-Score of 3/9, and Debt/Equity of N/A.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

Deswell Industries Inc. (DSWL) is a NASDAQ-listed operating company in the Plastic Products industry (Industrials sector) with an equity market capitalization of $46.1M. The business operates with a gross margin of 22.4%, an operating margin of 3.2%, and a return on invested capital (ROIC) of 0% (free cash flow yield of 10.06%). Within the Plastic Products peer group, investor evaluation centers on operating leverage, unit margin durability, and capital allocation efficiency across market cycles.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2026-03-31), Deswell Industries Inc. (DSWL) reported $61.3M in annual revenue (up from $67.6M in FY2024, -9.3% YoY) and $10.6M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($69.4M revenue, $7.7M net income) through FY2025, DSWL scaled operating cash flow to $5.2M and free cash flow to $4.7M, backed by $0 in total assets against $0 in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

  • πŸ‚ Primary Bull Case (D β€’ RQD 44/100): Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction. Free cash flow yield of 10.06% and institutional whale pillar of 4/20. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 8/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 4/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $2.84 – $4.06 52-week range.
  • 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity. Investors must weigh 4.4x trailing P/E and 19.6x EV/EBITDA against 3.2% operating margins and a 1.00x macro beta.

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

The sector and industry classification (Industrials / Plastic Products) is the only available context for ripple analysis.

  • Key Question #1: Can DSWL sustain or expand its 3.2% operating margin and β€” ROIC against Plastic Products peers over the next 4 quarters?
  • Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $61.3M and free cash flow of $4.7M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $0 in total debt?
  • Key Question #3: How sensitive is DSWL's 4.1x forward P/E multiple to Industrials capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.00x)?

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Earnings multiples are very low (P/E TTM 4.4, Forward P/E 4.1) and the FCF yield is 10.06%, with insider flow scoring 14 of 20.

Picked up a starter position in DSWL in my $100K Virtual Cash book at $2.90. Earnings multiples are very low (P/E TTM 4.4, Forward P/E 4.1) and the FCF yield is 10.06%, with insider flow scoring 14 of 20.. Trading inside a $2.84–$4.06 52-week range with 10.06% FCF yield gives solid downside support if Plastic Products multiples expand this quarter.

RetailWhale_TX πŸ‚ BULL

Both sides have a point here β€” DSWL's 10/20 balance sheet score keeps downside contained, so the real swing factor next earnings call is backlog and FCF conversion.

FO ForensicBear RQD DEBATE OPENER β€’ 10-K Footnote Auditor 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $2.49 (-14.1%)
Spot @ $2.90

ROIC is 0%, institutional flow scores only 4 of 20, and revenue fell from $69.4M to $61.3M across the reported periods.

Careful chasing DSWL at $2.90. ROIC is 0%, institutional flow scores only 4 of 20, and revenue fell from $69.4M to $61.3M across the reported periods.. Gross margin is 22.4%, but operating margin is 3.2%, which shows SG&A and reinvestment are eating into bottom-line EPS. Target $2.49 on multiple compression.

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