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Why HUDI Stock dropped -2.37% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash

$0.51 -2.37% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $0.51

Huadi International Group Co. Ltd. (HUDI) carries a Roarable Rating of D- (Sell) with 36/100 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.

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As of 2026-11-03, Huadi International Group Co. Ltd. (NASDAQ: HUDI) is rated D- (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 36/100 at a spot price of $0.51 (-2.37% 1D, market cap $7.3M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 8/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 8/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 8/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 7/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 5/20. Across 270 tracked Materials issuers, HUDI ranks #213 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Materials sector (Steel/Iron Ore), HUDI carries a Roarable D- (36/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 10.8%, and ROIC of —. By comparison, INHD (Inno Holdings Inc.) holds a D- grade (36/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -34.4%, cap $9.3M) and GDC (GD Culture Group Limited) posts a D- grade (36/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -1.0%, cap $5.3M). Among the 5-stock peer group, LUD leads on earnings multiple (158.9x) while TWI leads on capital efficiency (5.3% ROIC).

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Per HUDI's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-09-30, CIK 0001791725), Huadi International Group Co. Ltd. generated $62.9M in revenue (-15.3% YoY), -$1.4M in net income, and -$9.9M in free cash flow against $109.5M in total assets and $0 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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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D- · Rk D-
Cash (8)Whales (8)SEC (8)Macro (7)CEO (5)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE-9.8% Base Target
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for HUDI)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±12.5%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (36/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY HUDI SCORES 36/100 (D-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+8/20 pts (22% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 0% FCF Margin ($0 FCF) & 10.8% Gross Margin

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+8/20 pts (22% of score)

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

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution5/20 pts (-15 pt drag)

Disciplined Float (+0.72% YoY Shares) & executive Form 4 sales trim 15 pts from alignment

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
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Grade D$0.67-13.4% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
41
Grade D$0.58-15.5% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
39
Grade E$0.49+4.1% Next Q
Current
36
Grade D-$0.51-8.3% Hist 90D α
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While HUDI currently carries a cautious 36/100 (D-) rating due to Insider Conviction & Share Dilution (5/20), 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 ($0.69) and Max Pain ($0.54) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $1.75.

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Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Disciplined Float (+0.72% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.

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Why HUDI Stock dropped -2.37% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash

Huadi International Group Co. Ltd. (HUDI) dropped -2.37% to $0.51, trading at 13% of its 52-week range ($0.34 – $1.67). Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (10.8% gross margin) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.

  • ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 13% of its 52-week range ($0.34 – $1.67) with RSI-14 at 35 (NEUTRAL RANGE).
  • ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±12.5% around $0.51 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
  • ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable D- (Sell) backed by 10.8% gross margin and $0 annual free cash flow.
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HUDI // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -58.20%▼ DESCENDING CHANNEL
2026-11-03O $0.52H $0.52L $0.51C $0.51VOL 31.8K
RES: $0.83SUP: $0.27SMA50: $0.69SMA200: $0.98
$1.76$1.38$0.99$0.61$0.22RES $0.83SUP $0.27$0.512026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-182026-11-03
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle
8.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. -15.3% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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1. Head-to-Head Materials Peer Comparison (HUDI vs. INHD, GDC, LUD, TWI)

Industry: Steel/Iron Ore (26 Tracked Issuers)

Across 270 tracked Materials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Huadi International Group Co. Ltd. (HUDI) ranks #213 by composite RQD confidence (36/100, grade D-) and #263 by equity capitalization ($7.3M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, LUD leads on earnings valuation at 158.9x trailing P/E, while TWI leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 5.3% ROIC and 13.9% gross margin. HUDI currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 36/100 (D-).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
HUDI ACTIVE
Huadi International Group Co. Ltd.
D- 36/100 — 10.8% — -2.37% $7.3M Benchmark Subject
INHD
Inno Holdings Inc.
D- 36/100 — 2.0% -34.4% -4.43% $9.3M /inhd-vs-hudi →
GDC
GD Culture Group Limited
D- 36/100 — — -1.0% -5.93% $5.3M /gdc-vs-hudi →
LUD
Luda Technology Group Limited
E 27/100 158.9x 17.7% -4.7% -7.05% $82.3M /lud-vs-hudi →
TWI
Titan International Inc.
E 19/100 — 13.9% 5.3% -5.29% $300.4M /twi-vs-hudi →

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-09-30 • CIK 0001791725 ↗

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-09-30), Huadi International Group Co. Ltd. (HUDI) reported GAAP revenue of $62.9M (-15.3% vs. FY2024 revenue of $74.3M , and +5059.4% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$1.4M, operating cash flow of -$8.5M, and free cash flow of -$9.9M (-178.3% YoY). On the balance sheet, HUDI closed FY2025 with $109.5M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 1/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-09-30 $62.9M -$1.4M -$8.5M -$9.9M $109.5M —
FY2024 (FY) 2024-09-30 $74.3M $137.4K $13.0M $12.7M — —
FY2023 (FY) 2023-09-30 $1.2M $3.3M -$2.4M -$2.4M — —

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

As of 2026-11-03, Huadi International Group Co. Ltd. (NASDAQ: HUDI) is rated D- (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 36/100 at a spot price of $0.51 (-2.37% 1D, market cap $7.3M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 8/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 8/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 8/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 7/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 5/20. Across 270 tracked Materials issuers, HUDI ranks #213 in composite RQD confidence.

How does HUDI compare to INHD and GDC in the Materials sector?

Within the Materials sector (Steel/Iron Ore), HUDI carries a Roarable D- (36/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 10.8%, and ROIC of —. By comparison, INHD (Inno Holdings Inc.) holds a D- grade (36/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -34.4%, cap $9.3M) and GDC (GD Culture Group Limited) posts a D- grade (36/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -1.0%, cap $5.3M). Among the 5-stock peer group, LUD leads on earnings multiple (158.9x) while TWI leads on capital efficiency (5.3% ROIC).

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

Per HUDI's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-09-30, CIK 0001791725), Huadi International Group Co. Ltd. generated $62.9M in revenue (-15.3% YoY), -$1.4M in net income, and -$9.9M in free cash flow against $109.5M in total assets and $0 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 HUDI trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

HUDI last traded at $0.51 (-2.37% on volume of 31,829 shares), positioning the stock -26.09% below its 50-day simple moving average ($0.69) and -47.96% below its 200-day simple moving average ($0.98). Across its 52-week range of $0.34 to $1.67, HUDI sits at the 12.8% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 35.0 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±12.5% ($1.00 to $0.57).

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HUDI — Huadi International Group Co. Ltd.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit
Updated: 2025-09-30

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

Huadi International Group Co. Ltd. (HUDI) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 36/100, corresponding to a D- letter grade (Roarable Sell) at a spot price of $0.51 (-2.37% 1D, market capitalization $7.3M).

  • Fundamental Cash Engine (8/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of —, gross margin of 10.8%, operating margin of -4.6%, and free cash flow yield of —.
  • Whale 13F & Options Flow (8/20) + Insider Conviction (5/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
  • Macro Regime Fit (7/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (8/20): Incorporates a 1.00x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of N/A, Piotroski F-Score of 1/9, and Debt/Equity of N/A.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

Huadi International Group Co. Ltd. Is a NASDAQ-listed issuer in the Materials sector, operating within the Steel/Iron Ore industry. Its market capitalization is $0.0B. Reported revenue was $62.9M for FY 2025, down from $74.3M in FY 2024.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-09-30), Huadi International Group Co. Ltd. (HUDI) reported $62.9M in annual revenue (up from $74.3M in FY2024, -15.3% YoY) and -$1.4M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($1.2M revenue, $3.3M net income) through FY2025, HUDI scaled operating cash flow to -$8.5M and free cash flow to -$9.9M, backed by $109.5M in total assets against $0 in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

  • 🐂 Primary Bull Case (D- • RQD 36/100): Established market leader in Materials with deep daily trading liquidity. Free cash flow yield of — and institutional whale pillar of 8/20. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 8/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 8/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $0.34 – $1.67 52-week range.
  • 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately. Investors must weigh current valuation against -4.6% operating margins and a 1.00x macro beta.

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

Operating in Steel/Iron Ore (Materials), HUDI carries a macro regime beta of 1.00 and gross margin of 10.8%.

  • Key Question #1: Can HUDI sustain or expand its -4.6% operating margin and — ROIC against Steel/Iron Ore peers over the next 4 quarters?
  • Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $62.9M and free cash flow of -$9.9M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $0 in total debt?
  • Key Question #3: How sensitive is HUDI's equity valuation to Materials capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.00x)?

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BR BreakoutHunter RQD DEBATE OPENER • Swing & Catalyst Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $0.64 (+25.5%)
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The stock trades at $0.52 with a 52-week range of $0.34 to $1.67 and a Beta of 1.0, and the RQD macro regime pillar and Altman Z of 2.5

Long HUDI at $0.51 targeting $0.64. The stock trades at $0.52 with a 52-week range of $0.34 to $1.67 and a Beta of 1.0, and the RQD macro regime pillar and Altman Z of 2.5 indicate the balance sheet is not in a distress zone.. Institutional whale score is 8/20 and the risk/reward vs. the $0.34 52-week low is skewed heavily in favor of bulls.

VolSurface_Trader 🐂 BULL

Both sides have a point here — HUDI's 8/20 balance sheet score keeps downside contained, so the real swing factor next earnings call is backlog and FCF conversion.

BE BearTrap_Alert RQD DEBATE OPENER • Cycle Peak Watcher 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $0.42 (-17.6%)
Spot @ $0.51

Negative FY 2025 net income of -$1.4M, 0% ROIC, a Piotroski F of 1/9, and a -$9.9M FCF point to weak cash generation and poor financial

Here is the bear case nobody on the bull side wants to address on HUDI: Negative FY 2025 net income of -$1.4M, 0% ROIC, a Piotroski F of 1/9, and a -$9.9M FCF point to weak cash generation and poor financial health.. At current EV/EBITDA multiples, even a small guidance miss in Steel/Iron Ore triggers a 12-15% air pocket.

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