RISK WATCHSeeking Alpha • 1d ago
Standex International Shouldn't Be Trading This High (Rating Downgrade)Seeking Alpha report covering Standex International Corporation (SXI) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
Why SXI Stock surged +4.14% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
$253.64 +4.14% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $255.05
Standex International Corporation (SXI) carries a Roarable Rating of D (Sell) with 50/100 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 $2.99B
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Is SXI stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
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As of 2026-11-03, Standex International Corporation (NYSE: SXI) is rated D (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 50/100 at a spot price of $253.64 (+4.14% 1D, market cap $2.99B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 13/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 4/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 15/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 7/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 11/20. Across 486 tracked Industrials issuers, SXI ranks #226 in composite RQD confidence.
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How does SXI compare to EFXT and KAI in the Industrials sector?
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Within the Industrials sector (Industrial Machinery/Components), SXI carries a Roarable D (50/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 52.8x, gross margin of 39.9%, and ROIC of 6.8%. By comparison, EFXT (Enerflex Ltd) holds a D+ grade (57/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $2.89B) and KAI (Kadant Inc) posts a D grade (51/100 RQD, P/E 31.4x, ROIC 14.4%, cap $3.13B). Among the 5-stock peer group, HAYW leads on earnings multiple (21.4x) while KAI leads on capital efficiency (14.4% ROIC).
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What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for SXI?
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Per SXI's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-06-30, CIK 0000310354), Standex International Corporation generated $790.1M in revenue (+9.6% YoY), $57.7M in net income, and $69.6M in free cash flow against $1.59B in total assets and $518.0M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs. 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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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $255.06 (+0.56%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-0.96% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 13/20 (C) • 8.8% FCF Margin
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5-PILLAR RQD RADARRw D · Rk D+
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE-3.6% Base Target
WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for SXI)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±8.9%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (50/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY SXI SCORES 50/100 (D) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+15/20 pts (30% of score)
Altman Z-Score 3.80 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 7/9
▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+13/20 pts (26% of score)
SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 8.8% FCF Margin ($69.6M FCF) & 39.9% Gross Margin
▼ #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)
📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)Grade C$282.69-7.8% Next Q
58
Q2 (-2Q)Grade C$260.62-6.7% Next Q
55
Q3 (-1Q)Grade C-$243.17+4.3% Next Q
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CurrentGrade D$253.64-1.4% Hist 90D α
50
Trajectory: C (58) → D (50)Full Audit →
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⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: What Could Spark a SXI Turnaround Squeeze
While SXI currently carries a cautious 50/100 (D) rating due to Whale & Options Positioning (4/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.
🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #1
Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs.
🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #2
Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($271.12) and Max Pain ($266.32) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $382.08.
🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #3
Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Cannibal Buyback (-0.96% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.
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Contract: “SXI Beats Next Quarter EPS Consensus (Dec 28, 2026) & Holds Above 200D SMA”
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Why SXI Stock surged +4.14% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
Standex International Corporation (SXI) surged +4.14% to $253.64, trading at 26% of its 52-week range ($215.62 – $363.89). Stretched risk/reward at 53x P/E (7% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 26% of its 52-week range ($215.62 – $363.89) with RSI-14 at 36.7 (NEUTRAL RANGE).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±8.9% around $253.64 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable D (Sell) backed by 39.9% gross margin and $69.6M annual free cash flow.
Live SXI Headlines & Catalysts
MARKET WIREYahoo Finance • 1d ago
Standex International Corp. (SXI): Secular Tailwinds in Grid Infrastructure and Electrification Power Long-Term OutlookYahoo Finance report covering Standex International Corporation (SXI) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
CATALYSTFinviz • 1d ago
Standex Faces Proof Test As Record Orders Meet A 20% Stock Slide And Margin DoubtsFinviz report covering Standex International Corporation (SXI) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIRESeeking Alpha • 1d ago
Standex International Corporation 2027 Q1 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation (NYSE:SXI) 2026-10-30Seeking Alpha report covering Standex International Corporation (SXI) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
RISK WATCHStock Traders Daily • 1d ago
Precision Trading with Standex International Corporation (SXI) Risk ZonesStock Traders Daily report covering Standex International Corporation (SXI) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIREStock Titan • 2d ago
After a 617-share grant, Standex (SXI) director Edwards holds 15,041 shares directly.Stock Titan report covering Standex International Corporation (SXI) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
CATALYSTKalkine Media • 2d ago
Standex International (NYSE:SXI) Slides Despite Record QuarterKalkine Media report covering Standex International Corporation (SXI) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIREStock Titan • 2d ago
Stock grant brings Standex (SXI) director Thomas E. Chorman’s direct holdings to 12,883 shares.Stock Titan report covering Standex International Corporation (SXI) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
CATALYSTYahoo • 2d ago
Standex International (SXI) Stock Could Be 24% Overvalued After Earnings BeatStandex International has climbed 113.7% over the past 5 years, putting a lot of faith in the business baked into the current US$243.55 share price. With investors now focused on what its cash flows can justify, the key
CATALYSTYahoo • 3d ago
SXI Q3 deep dive: electronics segment drives growth, management outlines multi-pronged expansionIndustrial manufacturer Standex (NYSE:SXI) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in calendar Q3 2026 (fiscal Q1 2027), with sales up 7% year on year to $232.6 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.41 per share was 3.2% ab
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SXI // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +0.84%▼ DESCENDING CHANNEL
2026-11-03O $248.2H $253.6L $243.6C $253.6VOL 223.2K
RES: $276.7SUP: $223.8SMA50: $271.1SMA200: $277.5
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle
37.9%/yr Implied 5Y Growth
vs. +9.6% 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 (SXI)
Industrials Rank #226 of 486
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1. Head-to-Head Industrials Peer Comparison (SXI vs. EFXT, KAI, DXPE, HAYW)
Industry: Industrial Machinery/Components (208 Tracked Issuers)Across 486 tracked Industrials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Standex International Corporation (SXI) ranks #226 by composite RQD confidence (50/100, grade D) and #183 by equity capitalization ($2.99B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, HAYW leads on earnings valuation at 21.4x trailing P/E, while KAI leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 14.4% ROIC and 45.2% gross margin. HAYW currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 68/100 (C+) compared with SXI at 50/100 (D).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
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Standex International Corporation | D | 50/100 | 52.8x | 39.9% | 6.8% | +4.14% | $2.99B | Benchmark Subject |
| EFXT Enerflex Ltd | D+ | 57/100 | — | — | — | -5.92% | $2.89B | /efxt-vs-sxi → |
| KAI Kadant Inc | D | 51/100 | 31.4x | 45.2% | 14.4% | +6.92% | $3.13B | /kai-vs-sxi → |
| DXPE DXP Enterprises Inc. | C- | 60/100 | 30.8x | 31.5% | 13.8% | -0.10% | $2.71B | /dxpe-vs-sxi → |
| HAYW Hayward Holdings Inc. | C+ | 68/100 | 21.4x | 48.0% | 9.6% | +4.28% | $3.36B | /hayw-vs-sxi → |
2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)
SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-06-30 • CIK 0000310354 ↗In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-06-30), Standex International Corporation (SXI) reported GAAP revenue of $790.1M (+9.6% vs. FY2024 revenue of $720.6M , and +64.9% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $57.7M, operating cash flow of $69.6M, and free cash flow of $69.6M (-24.9% YoY). On the balance sheet, SXI closed FY2025 with $1.59B in total assets against $518.0M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, 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) | 2025-06-30 | $790.1M | $57.7M | $69.6M | $69.6M | $1.59B | $518.0M |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-06-30 | $720.6M | $73.1M | $92.7M | $92.7M | $1.48B | $534.3M |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-06-30 | $479.0M | $139.0M | $90.8M | $90.8M | — | — |
3. SXI Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs SXI stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
As of 2026-11-03, Standex International Corporation (NYSE: SXI) is rated D (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 50/100 at a spot price of $253.64 (+4.14% 1D, market cap $2.99B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 13/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 4/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 15/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 7/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 11/20. Across 486 tracked Industrials issuers, SXI ranks #226 in composite RQD confidence.
How does SXI compare to EFXT and KAI in the Industrials sector?
Within the Industrials sector (Industrial Machinery/Components), SXI carries a Roarable D (50/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 52.8x, gross margin of 39.9%, and ROIC of 6.8%. By comparison, EFXT (Enerflex Ltd) holds a D+ grade (57/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $2.89B) and KAI (Kadant Inc) posts a D grade (51/100 RQD, P/E 31.4x, ROIC 14.4%, cap $3.13B). Among the 5-stock peer group, HAYW leads on earnings multiple (21.4x) while KAI leads on capital efficiency (14.4% ROIC).
What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for SXI?
Per SXI's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-06-30, CIK 0000310354), Standex International Corporation generated $790.1M in revenue (+9.6% YoY), $57.7M in net income, and $69.6M in free cash flow against $1.59B in total assets and $518.0M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs. 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 SXI trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?
SXI last traded at $253.64 (+4.14% on volume of 142,714 shares), positioning the stock -6.45% below its 50-day simple moving average ($271.12) and -8.60% below its 200-day simple moving average ($277.51). Across its 52-week range of $215.62 to $363.89, SXI sits at the 25.6% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 36.7 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±8.9% ($231.07 to $276.21).
ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 50/100 (D)
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SXI — Standex International Corporation: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor
Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit
Updated: 2025-06-30
1. Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor
Standex International Corporation (SXI) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 50/100, corresponding to a D letter grade (Roarable Sell) at a spot price of $253.64 (+4.14% 1D, market capitalization $2.99B).
- Fundamental Cash Engine (13/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 6.8%, gross margin of 39.9%, operating margin of 11.8%, and free cash flow yield of 2.28%.
- Whale 13F & Options Flow (4/20) + Insider Conviction (11/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
- Macro Regime Fit (7/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (15/20): Incorporates a 1.00x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of N/A, Piotroski F-Score of 7/9, and Debt/Equity of 0.69x.
2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory
Standex International Corporation operates in the Industrials sector, Industrial Machinery/Components industry, and is listed on the NYSE..0B. Per the financials, its reported revenue, operating income, and gross margin of 39.9% indicate an operating business with revenue of $790.1M in FY 2025.
In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-06-30), Standex International Corporation (SXI) reported $790.1M in annual revenue (up from $720.6M in FY2024, +9.6% YoY) and $57.7M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($479.0M revenue, $139.0M net income) through FY2025, SXI scaled operating cash flow to $69.6M and free cash flow to $69.6M, backed by $1.59B in total assets against $518.0M in total debt.
3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff
- 🐂 Primary Bull Case (D • RQD 50/100): Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs. Free cash flow yield of 2.28% and institutional whale pillar of 4/20. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 13/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 4/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $215.62 – $363.89 52-week range.
- 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity. Investors must weigh 52.8x trailing P/E and 36.2x EV/EBITDA against 11.8% operating margins and a 1.00x macro beta.
4. 2nd-Order Butterfly Ripples & Key Questions to Watch
Operating in Industrial Machinery/Components (Industrials), SXI carries a macro regime beta of 1.00 and gross margin of 39.9%.
- Key Question #1: Can SXI sustain or expand its 11.8% operating margin and 6.8% ROIC against Industrial Machinery/Components peers over the next 4 quarters?
- Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $790.1M and free cash flow of $69.6M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $518.0M in total debt?
- Key Question #3: How sensitive is SXI's 49.1x forward P/E multiple to Industrials capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.00x)?
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🔴 RISK WATCH Seeking Alpha • 1d ago
Standex International Shouldn't Be Trading This High (Rating Downgrade) Seeking Alpha report covering Standex International Corporation (SXI) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo Finance • 1d ago
Standex International Corp. (SXI): Secular Tailwinds in Grid Infrastructure and Electrification Power Long-Term Outlook Yahoo Finance report covering Standex International Corporation (SXI) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟢 CATALYST Finviz • 1d ago
Standex Faces Proof Test As Record Orders Meet A 20% Stock Slide And Margin Doubts Finviz report covering Standex International Corporation (SXI) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟡 MARKET WIRE Seeking Alpha • 1d ago
Standex International Corporation 2027 Q1 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation (NYSE:SXI) 2026-10-30 Seeking Alpha report covering Standex International Corporation (SXI) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🔴 RISK WATCH Stock Traders Daily • 1d ago
Precision Trading with Standex International Corporation (SXI) Risk Zones Stock Traders Daily report covering Standex International Corporation (SXI) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟡 MARKET WIRE Stock Titan • 2d ago
After a 617-share grant, Standex (SXI) director Edwards holds 15,041 shares directly. Stock Titan report covering Standex International Corporation (SXI) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟢 CATALYST Kalkine Media • 2d ago
Standex International (NYSE:SXI) Slides Despite Record Quarter Kalkine Media report covering Standex International Corporation (SXI) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟡 MARKET WIRE Stock Titan • 2d ago
Stock grant brings Standex (SXI) director Thomas E. Chorman’s direct holdings to 12,883 shares. Stock Titan report covering Standex International Corporation (SXI) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
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SXI Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $253.64?
🐂 67% BULLISH CONVICTION COMMUNITY TUG-OF-WAR ON SXI 🐻 33% BEARISH CONVICTION
SI SiliconVal_Bull RQD DEBATE OPENER • Growth & Tech Investor 🐂 BULLISH
🎯 Target: $299.57 (+23.0%)
📌 Pinned Debate The balance sheet is the strongest pillar at 15/20, with Altman Z 2.5, Piotroski F 7/9, and Debt/Equity 0.69, providing a stable base i
The street is overcomplicating Standex International Corporation (SXI). The balance sheet is the strongest pillar at 15/20, with Altman Z 2.5, Piotroski F 7/9, and Debt/Equity 0.69, providing a stable base if cash conversion improves.. With an RQD score of 50/100 (D) and Forensic Balance Sheet at 15/20, any positive earnings surprise or guidance raise forces underweight funds to chase above $263.03.
RetailWhale_TX 🐂 BULL
Both sides have a point here — SXI's 15/20 balance sheet score keeps downside contained, so the real swing factor next earnings call is backlog and FCF conversion.
FA FadeTheHype RQD DEBATE OPENER • Contrarian Tape Reader 🐻 BEARISH
🎯 Target: $207.02 (-15.0%)
Spot @ $243.55 A trailing P/E of 52.8 against ROIC of 6.8% and FCF yield of 2.28%, with weak institutional flow at 5/20, leaves the stock exposed to m
A trailing P/E of 52.8 against ROIC of 6.8% and FCF yield of 2.28%, with weak institutional flow at 5/20, leaves the stock exposed to multiple compression.. Look at the math on SXI: paying 52.8x trailing P/E for 6.8% ROIC and 11.8% operating margins leaves zero margin of safety if Industrial Machinery/Components demand softens. I'd wait for a retest of $214.32 before getting long.