Flexible Solutions International Inc. (CDA) (FSI) Dividend Safety Gauge & 10-Year DRIP Compounder

$6.16 -1.44% NYSE β€’ Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $6.13

Flexible Solutions International Inc. (CDA) (FSI) carries a Roarable Rating of D (Sell) with 49/100 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 $79.8M
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As of 2026-11-02, Flexible Solutions International Inc. (CDA) (NYSE: FSI) is rated D (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 49/100 at a spot price of $6.16 (-1.44% 1D, market cap $79.8M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 11/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 10/20, Executive Insider Alignment 12/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 12/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 4/20. Across 270 tracked Materials issuers, FSI ranks #111 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Materials sector (Major Chemicals), FSI carries a Roarable D (49/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 101.5x, gross margin of 32.6%, and ROIC of 8.5%. By comparison, ARQ (Arq Inc.) holds a E grade (31/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -24.6%, cap $77.3M) and LNZA (LanzaTech Global Inc.) posts a E grade (26/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $73.0M). Among the 5-stock peer group, FSI leads on earnings multiple (101.5x) while FSI leads on capital efficiency (8.5% ROIC).

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Per FSI's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001069394), Flexible Solutions International Inc. (CDA) generated $38.5M in revenue (+0.7% YoY), $786.9K in net income, and -$591.7K in free cash flow against $61.8M in total assets and $4.0M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Materials 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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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $6.13 (-0.45%)🧬 Dilution Drag (+2.20% YoY Shares)βš™οΈ Cash Engine: 11/20 (D+) β€’ 0% FCF Margin
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πŸ“Š Historical Track Record Warning: Scores below 50 (49/100 Β· D) historically underperformed SPY in 71% of rolling 90-day windows (-5.4% avg 90D alpha vs SPY β€’ 29.0% hit rate).
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D- Β· Rk C-
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12M PRICE TARGET CONE-4.1% Base Target
$10 Bull$6 Base$5 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: β€” (No Active Options Snapshot on file for FSI)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: Β±7%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (49/100 Composite)
πŸ” WHY FSI SCORES 49/100 (D) β€” TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
β–² #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+12/20 pts (24% of score)

Altman Z-Score 4.26 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) β€’ Piotroski F-Score 6/9

β–² #2 Bullish Driver: Macro Regime Fit+12/20 pts (24% of score)

FRED Regime Γ— Technicals: 31% of 52W Range β€’ RSI-14 at 54.3 (NEUTRAL RANGE)

β–Ό #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution4/20 pts (-16 pt drag)

Dilution Drag (+2.20% YoY Shares) & executive Form 4 sales trim 16 pts from alignment

πŸ“ˆ PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 β†’ Q2 β†’ Q3 β†’ Current
Q1 (-3Q)
41
Grade D$6.11+3.3% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
44
Grade D$6.31-0.8% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
46
Grade D$6.26-1.6% Next Q
Current
49
Grade D$6.16-5.4% Hist 90D Ξ±
Trajectory: D (41) β†’ D (49)Full Audit β†’
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While FSI currently carries a cautious 49/100 (D) rating due to Insider Conviction & Share Dilution (4/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.

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Established market leader in Materials with deep daily trading liquidity.

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Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($5.97) and Max Pain ($6.47) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $9.58.

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Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Dilution Drag (+2.20% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.

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CASH DIVIDEND + BUYBACK YIELD
2.2% Total Yield
1.6% Cash ($0.10/yr) + 0.6% Buybacks
PAYOUT SAFETY SPEEDOMETER
41/100 β€’ ELEVATED PAYOUT WATCH
FREE CASH FLOW PAYOUT RATIO
96% of FCF
8 consecutive years of payout growth
INTERACTIVE DRIP & SHAREHOLDER-YIELD COMPOUNDER (5.7% EST. ANNUAL)

$10,000 Compounded Over 10 Years β†’ $17,408

Est. Year-10 Shareholder Yield: $383/yr
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FSI // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -0.81%πŸ›‘οΈ HOLDING TREND SUPPORT
2026-11-02O $6.47H $6.47L $6.16C $6.16VOL 1.4K
RES: $6.51SUP: $6.14SMA50: $5.97SMA200: $5.87
$7.29$6.63$5.97$5.31$4.64RES $6.51SUP $6.14$6.162026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-172026-11-02
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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. +0.7% 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 (FSI)

1. Head-to-Head Materials Peer Comparison (FSI vs. ARQ, LNZA, AMTX, CITR)

Industry: Major Chemicals (67 Tracked Issuers)

Across 270 tracked Materials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Flexible Solutions International Inc. (CDA) (FSI) ranks #111 by composite RQD confidence (49/100, grade D) and #234 by equity capitalization ($79.8M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, FSI leads on earnings valuation at 101.5x trailing P/E, while FSI leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 8.5% ROIC and 32.6% gross margin. FSI currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 49/100 (D).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
FSI ACTIVE
Flexible Solutions International Inc. (CDA)
D 49/100 101.5x 32.6% 8.5% -1.44% $79.8M Benchmark Subject
ARQ
Arq Inc.
E 31/100 β€” β€” -24.6% 0.00% $77.3M /arq-vs-fsi β†’
LNZA
LanzaTech Global Inc.
E 26/100 β€” β€” -35.0% -8.06% $73.0M /lnza-vs-fsi β†’
AMTX
Aemetis Inc.
E 28/100 β€” -0.4% -35.0% -3.10% $93.1M /amtx-vs-fsi β†’
CITR
CitroTech Inc.
E 18/100 β€” 22.3% -35.0% +1.59% $62.9M /citr-vs-fsi 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 0001069394

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Flexible Solutions International Inc. (CDA) (FSI) reported GAAP revenue of $38.5M (+0.7% vs. FY2024 revenue of $38.2M , and +0.5% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $786.9K, operating cash flow of $3.8M, and free cash flow of -$591.7K (-198.0% YoY). On the balance sheet, FSI closed FY2025 with $61.8M in total assets against $4.0M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 4.26, 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 $38.5M $786.9K $3.8M -$591.7K $61.8M $4.0M
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $38.2M $3.0M $5.6M $603.6K $60.0M $6.6M
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $38.3M $2.8M $6.1M $6.1M β€” β€”

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

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

As of 2026-11-02, Flexible Solutions International Inc. (CDA) (NYSE: FSI) is rated D (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 49/100 at a spot price of $6.16 (-1.44% 1D, market cap $79.8M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 11/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 10/20, Executive Insider Alignment 12/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 12/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 4/20. Across 270 tracked Materials issuers, FSI ranks #111 in composite RQD confidence.

How does FSI compare to ARQ and LNZA in the Materials sector?

Within the Materials sector (Major Chemicals), FSI carries a Roarable D (49/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 101.5x, gross margin of 32.6%, and ROIC of 8.5%. By comparison, ARQ (Arq Inc.) holds a E grade (31/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -24.6%, cap $77.3M) and LNZA (LanzaTech Global Inc.) posts a E grade (26/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $73.0M). Among the 5-stock peer group, FSI leads on earnings multiple (101.5x) while FSI leads on capital efficiency (8.5% ROIC).

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

Per FSI's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001069394), Flexible Solutions International Inc. (CDA) generated $38.5M in revenue (+0.7% YoY), $786.9K in net income, and -$591.7K in free cash flow against $61.8M in total assets and $4.0M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Materials 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 FSI trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

FSI last traded at $6.16 (-1.44% on volume of 18,282 shares), positioning the stock +3.18% above its 50-day simple moving average ($5.97) and +4.94% above its 200-day simple moving average ($5.87). Across its 52-week range of $4.85 to $9.12, FSI sits at the 30.7% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 54.3 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of Β±7.0% ($5.73 to $6.59).

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Does FSI pay a dividend and is it safe?

Flexible Solutions International Inc. (CDA) (FSI) offers a 1.6% cash dividend yield ($0.10 annualized) and 2.2% total shareholder yield including buybacks. Roarable rates its payout coverage as ELEVATED PAYOUT WATCH.

ROARABLE RATING BRIEF β€’ RQD 49/100 (D) βœ“ STAGE-C NUMBER FIREWALL VERIFIED

FSI β€” Flexible Solutions International Inc. (CDA): What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:45:04Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, FSI scores 49 out of 100, a letter grade of D, with the verdict "Roarable Sell β€” Underperform / Distribution Warning." The five pillars are: Fundamental Cash Engine at 11/20 (ROIC 8.5%; FCF yield -0.74%), Whale 13F Flow at 10/20 (institutional accumulation and options positioning), Insider Conviction at 4/20 (SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow), Macro Regime Fit at 12/20 (Beta 1.0; sector sensitivity), and Forensic Balance Sheet at 12/20 (Altman Z 4.26; Piotroski F 6/9; Debt/Equity 0.1). For a prospective investor, the weakest pillar is insider conviction, and the cash engine is weak because free cash flow yield is negative. The balance sheet pillar is the strongest offset, with low leverage and a Piotroski score of 6/9. Upside depends on whether earnings and cash generation recover; the rating implies that the current evidence does not yet support that recovery.

Snapshot

PriceMarket CapP/E (TTM)Forward P/EEV/EBITDAEPS (TTM)Dividend YieldBeta52-Wk RangeROIC %
$6.25$79.8M101.594.410.10.061.6%1.0$4.85 - $9.128.5%

Business

Per the profile, FSI is a NYSE-listed issuer in the Materials sector, operating in the Major Chemicals industry. Not available in source data for product detail, customer base, or revenue mix. Per the market data, the company reports a gross margin of 32.6% and an operating margin of 11.9%, indicating that revenue is earned at those margin levels. Not available in source data for how the company sells or to whom.

Financial Trend

PeriodRevenueOperating IncomeNet IncomeEPSFCFCashDebt
FY 2025$38.5M$4.6M$0.8MN/A$-0.6MN/A$4.0M
FY 2024$38.2M$5.5M$3.0MN/A$0.6M$7.6M$6.6M
FY 2023$38.3M$3.5M$2.8MN/A$6.1MN/AN/A

Per the SEC financials, revenue was roughly flat across the three periods while net income fell from $2.8M to $0.8M and free cash flow turned negative in FY 2025. Per the market data, the net margin is 2% and ROIC is 8.5%. Per the Roarable RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 4.26 and the Piotroski F-Score is 6/9, and debt-to-equity is 0.1. The balance sheet is low-leveraged, but the earnings and cash trend is declining.

Open Questions

  • What is the company's product mix and customer concentration, given that the source data includes no business description beyond sector and industry?
  • Why did net income decline from $3.0M in FY 2024 to $0.8M in FY 2025 while revenue stayed near $38M?
  • What is the cash balance for FY 2025 and FY 2023, which the source data reports as N/A?
  • What drove the negative free cash flow in FY 2025, and is it expected to persist?
  • What institutional, insider, or analyst activity exists, given that the holders and analyst sections are empty?

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FSI ANNOUNCES THIRD QUARTER 2026 REVENUE

TABER, ALBERTA, Oct. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FLEXIBLE SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL, INC. (NYSE-AMERICAN: FSI), is the developer and manufacturer of biodegradable polymers for oil extraction, detergent ingredients and wat

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πŸ”₯ Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is FSI (D β€’ RQD 49/100) a Buy at $6.25?

Welcome to the FSI (Flexible Solutions International Inc. (CDA)) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 49/100 (Roarable Sell β€” Underperform / Distribution Warning) in Major Chemicals. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on valuation multiple compression (101.5x trailing P/E). Pick your side (πŸ‚ Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

FO ForensicBear Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $5.06 (-19.0%)
Spot @ $6.25

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

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on FSI, but look at what you are paying: 101.5x trailing P/E with 32.6% gross margins. Unless Flexible Solutions International Inc. (CDA) expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

QU QuantViper Verified K Arena Trader πŸ‚ BULLISH 🎯 Target: $7.94 (+27.0%)
Spot @ $6.25

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

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on FSI, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Major Chemicals and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $6.25 (52-wk range $4.85 - $9.12), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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