Pixelworks Inc. (PXLW) Revenue-to-Profit Sankey Flow & SEC XBRL Financials

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Pixelworks Inc. (PXLW) carries a Roarable Rating of E (Strong Sell) with 28/100 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 E β€’ RED ALERT Cap $32.4M
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As of 2026-11-02, Pixelworks Inc. (NASDAQ: PXLW) is rated E (Strong Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 28/100 at a spot price of $5.10 (-4.85% 1D, market cap $32.4M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 6/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 3/20, Executive Insider Alignment 8/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 6/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 5/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, PXLW ranks #640 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Technology sector (Computer Software: Prepackaged Software), PXLW carries a Roarable E (28/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 85.0%, and ROIC of -35.0%. By comparison, ATHR (Aether Holdings Inc.) holds a E grade (25/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $32.4M) and CLPS (CLPS Incorporation) posts a E grade (34/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC β€”, cap $27.2M). Among the 5-stock peer group, PXLW leads on earnings multiple (N/A) while PXLW leads on capital efficiency (-35.0% ROIC).

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Per PXLW's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001040161), Pixelworks Inc. generated $693.0K in revenue (-98.4% YoY), -$22.5M in net income, and -$21.1M in free cash flow against $51.3M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Technology 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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πŸ” WHY PXLW SCORES 28/100 (E) β€” TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
β–² #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+8/20 pts (29% of score)

Altman Z-Score 3.80 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) β€’ Piotroski F-Score 4/9

β–² #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+6/20 pts (21% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 0% FCF Margin ($0 FCF) & 58.9% Gross Margin

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
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36
Grade E$5.78-7.8% Next Q
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33
Grade E$5.33-2.6% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
31
Grade E$5.19-1.7% Next Q
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28
Grade E$5.10-10% Hist 90D Ξ±
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While PXLW currently carries a cautious 28/100 (E) rating due to Whale & Options Positioning (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 Technology with deep daily trading liquidity.

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Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($6.41) and Max Pain ($5.35) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $7.82.

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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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How PXLW Turns Every Dollar of Sales Into Real Bottom-Line Profit

Free Cash Flow:$0 (0% FCF Margin)
Revenue$1.0MGross Profit $589.0K (58.9%)Cost of Sales $411.0KOp Profit $0 (0%)OpEx (R&D/SG&A) $589.0KNet Profit$0 (0%)Tax/Other $0

Multi-Year SEC EDGAR XBRL Revenue, Net Profit & Free Cash Flow Trajectory

β–  Revenueβ–  Net Profitβ–  Free Cash Flow
FY23
Rev $59.7M
FY24
Rev $43.2M
FY25
Rev $693.0K
Fiscal YearRevenueGross MarginOp MarginNet ProfitFree Cash FlowROIC %
FY 2025$693.0K85%-80%-$22.5M-$21.1M-45%
FY 2024$43.2M1.3%-30%-$28.7M-$23.6M-45%
FY 2023$59.7M85%-48%-$26.2M-$18.8M-35%
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
8.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. -65.0% 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 (PXLW)

1. Head-to-Head Technology Peer Comparison (PXLW vs. ATHR, CLPS, ZDGE, RYET)

Industry: Computer Software: Prepackaged Software (222 Tracked Issuers)

Across 714 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Pixelworks Inc. (PXLW) ranks #640 by composite RQD confidence (28/100, grade E) and #587 by equity capitalization ($32.4M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, PXLW leads on earnings valuation at N/A trailing P/E, while PXLW leads on capital efficiency and profitability with -35.0% ROIC and 85.0% gross margin. ZDGE currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 35/100 (D-) compared with PXLW at 28/100 (E).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
PXLW ACTIVE
Pixelworks Inc.
E 28/100 β€” 85.0% -35.0% -4.85% $32.4M Benchmark Subject
ATHR
Aether Holdings Inc.
E 25/100 β€” 70.8% -35.0% 0.00% $32.4M /athr-vs-pxlw β†’
CLPS
CLPS Incorporation
E 34/100 β€” 22.1% β€” +4.40% $27.2M /clps-vs-pxlw β†’
ZDGE
Zedge Inc. (Class B)
D- 35/100 β€” 96.0% -35.0% -6.40% $38.8M /zdge-vs-pxlw β†’
RYET
Ruanyun Edai Technology Inc.
D- 35/100 β€” 25.2% β€” -0.16% $26.1M /ryet-vs-pxlw 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 0001040161

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Pixelworks Inc. (PXLW) reported GAAP revenue of $693.0K (-98.4% vs. FY2024 revenue of $43.2M , and -98.8% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$22.5M, operating cash flow of -$20.6M, and free cash flow of -$21.1M (+10.7% YoY). On the balance sheet, PXLW closed FY2025 with $51.3M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 4/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $693.0K -$22.5M -$20.6M -$21.1M $51.3M β€”
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $43.2M -$28.7M -$19.8M -$23.6M $64.1M β€”
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $59.7M -$26.2M -$18.8M -$18.8M β€” β€”

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

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

As of 2026-11-02, Pixelworks Inc. (NASDAQ: PXLW) is rated E (Strong Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 28/100 at a spot price of $5.10 (-4.85% 1D, market cap $32.4M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 6/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 3/20, Executive Insider Alignment 8/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 6/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 5/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, PXLW ranks #640 in composite RQD confidence.

How does PXLW compare to ATHR and CLPS in the Technology sector?

Within the Technology sector (Computer Software: Prepackaged Software), PXLW carries a Roarable E (28/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 85.0%, and ROIC of -35.0%. By comparison, ATHR (Aether Holdings Inc.) holds a E grade (25/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $32.4M) and CLPS (CLPS Incorporation) posts a E grade (34/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC β€”, cap $27.2M). Among the 5-stock peer group, PXLW leads on earnings multiple (N/A) while PXLW leads on capital efficiency (-35.0% ROIC).

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

Per PXLW's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001040161), Pixelworks Inc. generated $693.0K in revenue (-98.4% YoY), -$22.5M in net income, and -$21.1M in free cash flow against $51.3M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Technology 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 PXLW trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

PXLW last traded at $5.10 (-4.85% on volume of 22,144 shares), positioning the stock -20.44% below its 50-day simple moving average ($6.41) and -17.34% below its 200-day simple moving average ($6.17). Across its 52-week range of $4.84 to $7.45, PXLW sits at the 10.0% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 40.9 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of Β±10.5% ($4.56 to $5.64).

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How profitable is Pixelworks Inc. (PXLW)?

In FY 2025 (10-K), PXLW converted $1.0M of revenue into a 58.9% gross margin, 0% operating margin, and $0 in free cash flow (0% FCF margin).

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PXLW β€” Pixelworks 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, PXLW carries an RQD Score of 28 out of 100, a letter grade of E, and the verdict "Roarable Strong Sell β€” Forensic Risk / Avoid." The five pillars break down as follows. Fundamental cash engine scores 6/20, reflecting ROIC of -35% and an FCF yield of 0%; for a prospective investor, this means the business is not currently generating returns on capital or free cash for shareholders. Whale 13F flow scores 3/20, the lowest pillar, indicating weak institutional accumulation and options positioning; the source data contains no 13F detail beyond this score. Insider conviction scores 5/20, reflecting SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow that the rating characterizes as weak. Macro regime fit scores 6/20 on a Beta of 1.0 and sector sensitivity, meaning the stock moves in line with the market without a defensive offset. Forensic balance sheet scores 8/20, with an Altman Z of 2.5, a Piotroski F of 4/9, and Debt/Equity of 0.5. Taken together, the upside case depends on a turnaround in cash generation that the reported figures do not yet show, while the valuation tradeoff is that the market cap of $32.4M sits against negative operating margin of -60% and negative net margin of -60%. A prospective investor should weigh the 85% gross margin as the one structural positive against the absence of earnings or cash flow to anchor value.

Business

Pixelworks Inc. is a NASDAQ-listed issuer in the Technology sector, within the Computer Software: Prepackaged Software industry, per the company profile. The source data does not describe its products, customers, or revenue model beyond sector and industry classification. Reported gross margin of 85% per the market data section suggests a high-margin revenue profile, but the source does not specify how the company earns revenue. The profile references a market capitalization of $0.0B, which conflicts with the $32.4M market cap in the market data section.

Financial Trend

PeriodRevenueOperating IncomeNet IncomeEPSFCFCashDebt
FY 2025$0.7M$-11.6M$-22.5MN/A$-21.1M$11.2MN/A
FY 2024$43.2M$-13.0M$-28.7MN/A$-23.6M$5.5MN/A
FY 2023$59.7M$-28.6M$-26.2MN/A$-18.8MN/AN/A

Per the SEC financials, revenue declined from $59.7M in FY 2023 to $43.2M in FY 2024 and to $0.7M in FY 2025, while net losses persisted in every reported period. Per the market data, operating margin is -60%, net margin is -60%, and ROIC is -35%. Per the Roarable RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 2.5 and the Piotroski F-Score is 4/9, with Debt/Equity of 0.5. The reported cash balance rose to $11.2M in FY 2025 from $5.5M in FY 2024, while free cash flow remained negative in all three periods.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

Per the recent news and catalysts feed, the headlines cover market commentary and earnings scheduling rather than fundamental change. A RISK WATCH item (light: RED) from Stock Titan notes that Pixelworks executives will discuss the quarter at 2 p.m. Pacific on Nov. 11. A MarketScreener item and a MarketBeat item both reference the Q3 2026 financial results date of November 11. A Stocktwits item and a StockInvest.us item carry YELLOW lights and are general market commentary. Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, the supply chain field is NONE, with no butterfly links and no proprietary signals recorded.

Open Questions

  • What does Pixelworks sell and to which customers, given that the source data provides no product or revenue description?
  • Why did revenue fall from $59.7M in FY 2023 to $0.7M in FY 2025, and what drove the decline?
  • What is the company's debt position, since the Debt field is N/A in every reported period while Debt/Equity is listed as 0.5?
  • What were the results and guidance in the Q3 2026 report scheduled for November 11?
  • Why does the profile list market cap as $0.0B while the market data lists $32.4M?

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πŸ”₯ Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is PXLW (E β€’ RQD 28/100) a Buy at $5.36?

Welcome to the PXLW (Pixelworks Inc.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 28/100 (Roarable Strong Sell β€” Forensic Risk / Avoid) in Computer Software: Prepackaged Software. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (πŸ‚ Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

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Spot @ $5.36

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

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on PXLW, but look at what you are paying: current EV/EBITDA multiples with 85.0% gross margins. Unless Pixelworks 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.

CA CashFlowKing Verified K Arena Trader πŸ‚ BULLISH 🎯 Target: $6.43 (+20.0%)
Spot @ $5.36

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

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on PXLW, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Computer Software: Prepackaged Software and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $5.36 (52-wk range $4.84 - $7.45), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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