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Why TLF Stock advanced +1.36% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash

$2.23 +1.36% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $2.23

Tandy Leather Factory Inc. (TLF) carries a Roarable Rating of D- (Sell) with 35/100 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, Tandy Leather Factory Inc. (NASDAQ: TLF) is rated D- (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 35/100 at a spot price of $2.23 (+1.36% 1D, market cap $18.0M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 4/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 3/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 8/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 7/20. Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, TLF ranks #795 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Apparel), TLF carries a Roarable D- (35/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 57.0%, and ROIC of -2.1%. By comparison, PASW (Ping An Biomedical Co. Ltd. (Class A)) holds a E grade (33/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $16.0M) and BIRD (Smartbird Inc. (Class A)) posts a E grade (34/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $23.0M). Among the 5-stock peer group, NCI leads on earnings multiple (153.8x) while NCI leads on capital efficiency (2.6% ROIC).

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Per TLF's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000909724), Tandy Leather Factory Inc. generated $76.3M in revenue (+2.6% YoY), $9.1M in net income, and -$8.1M in free cash flow against $86.6M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Consumer Discretionary 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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🔍 WHY TLF SCORES 35/100 (D-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+13/20 pts (37% of score)

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

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Macro Regime Fit+8/20 pts (23% of score)

FRED Regime × Technicals: 11% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 30.6 (OVERSOLD (<32))

▼ #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)

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While TLF currently carries a cautious 35/100 (D-) rating due to Whale & Options Positioning (4/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.

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Why TLF Stock advanced +1.36% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash

Tandy Leather Factory Inc. (TLF) advanced +1.36% to $2.23, trading at 11% of its 52-week range ($2.09 – $3.36). Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (-2% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.

  • ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 11% of its 52-week range ($2.09 – $3.36) with RSI-14 at 30.6 (OVERSOLD (<32)).
  • ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±9.1% around $2.23 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
  • ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable D- (Sell) backed by 57% gross margin and $0 annual free cash flow.
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RES: $2.83SUP: $2.07SMA50: $2.49SMA200: $2.48
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Consumer Discretionary Rank #795 of 1009 ⚔️ PASW vs TLF Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (TLF vs. PASW, BIRD, BRIA, NCI)

Industry: Apparel (27 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Tandy Leather Factory Inc. (TLF) ranks #795 by composite RQD confidence (35/100, grade D-) and #890 by equity capitalization ($18.0M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, NCI leads on earnings valuation at 153.8x trailing P/E, while NCI leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 2.6% ROIC and 36.9% gross margin. BRIA currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 49/100 (D) compared with TLF at 35/100 (D-).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
TLF ACTIVE
Tandy Leather Factory Inc.
D- 35/100 — 57.0% -2.1% +1.36% $18.0M Benchmark Subject
PASW
Ping An Biomedical Co. Ltd. (Class A)
E 33/100 — 2.8% — -8.59% $16.0M /pasw-vs-tlf →
BIRD
Smartbird Inc. (Class A)
E 34/100 — 41.0% -35.0% -16.92% $23.0M /bird-vs-tlf →
BRIA
BrilliA Inc (Class A)
D 49/100 — — — +2.17% $42.3M /bria-vs-tlf →
NCI
Neo-Concept International Group Holdings Limited (Class A)
E 33/100 153.8x 36.9% 2.6% -2.86% $6.4M /nci-vs-tlf →

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0000909724 ↗

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Tandy Leather Factory Inc. (TLF) reported GAAP revenue of $76.3M (+2.6% vs. FY2024 revenue of $74.4M , and +0.1% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $9.1M, operating cash flow of -$556.0K, and free cash flow of -$8.1M (-617.1% YoY). On the balance sheet, TLF closed FY2025 with $86.6M 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 $76.3M $9.1M -$556.0K -$8.1M $86.6M —
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $74.4M $827.0K $4.5M $1.6M $74.9M —
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $76.2M $3.8M $4.5M $4.5M — —

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

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

As of 2026-11-03, Tandy Leather Factory Inc. (NASDAQ: TLF) is rated D- (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 35/100 at a spot price of $2.23 (+1.36% 1D, market cap $18.0M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 4/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 3/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 8/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 7/20. Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, TLF ranks #795 in composite RQD confidence.

How does TLF compare to PASW and BIRD in the Consumer Discretionary sector?

Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Apparel), TLF carries a Roarable D- (35/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 57.0%, and ROIC of -2.1%. By comparison, PASW (Ping An Biomedical Co. Ltd. (Class A)) holds a E grade (33/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $16.0M) and BIRD (Smartbird Inc. (Class A)) posts a E grade (34/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $23.0M). Among the 5-stock peer group, NCI leads on earnings multiple (153.8x) while NCI leads on capital efficiency (2.6% ROIC).

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

Per TLF's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000909724), Tandy Leather Factory Inc. generated $76.3M in revenue (+2.6% YoY), $9.1M in net income, and -$8.1M in free cash flow against $86.6M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Consumer Discretionary 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 TLF trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

TLF last traded at $2.23 (+1.36% on volume of 32,995 shares), positioning the stock -10.44% below its 50-day simple moving average ($2.49) and -10.08% below its 200-day simple moving average ($2.48). Across its 52-week range of $2.09 to $3.36, TLF sits at the 11.0% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 30.6 (OVERSOLD (<32)) and an implied next-earnings move of ±9.1% ($2.03 to $2.43).

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TLF — Tandy Leather Factory Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit
Updated: 2025-12-31

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

Tandy Leather Factory Inc. (TLF) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 35/100, corresponding to a D- letter grade (Roarable Sell) at a spot price of $2.23 (+1.36% 1D, market capitalization $18.0M).

  • Fundamental Cash Engine (4/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of -2.1%, gross margin of 57.0%, operating margin of -1.3%, and free cash flow yield of —.
  • Whale 13F & Options Flow (3/20) + Insider Conviction (7/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
  • Macro Regime Fit (8/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (13/20): Incorporates a 1.00x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of N/A, Piotroski F-Score of 4/9, and Debt/Equity of N/A.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

Tandy Leather Factory Inc. (TLF) is a NASDAQ-listed issuer in the Consumer Discretionary sector, operating within the Apparel industry. The company reported revenue of $76.3M for FY 2025, $74.4M for FY 2024, and $76.2M for FY 2023.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-12-31), Tandy Leather Factory Inc. (TLF) reported $76.3M in annual revenue (up from $74.4M in FY2024, +2.6% YoY) and $9.1M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($76.2M revenue, $3.8M net income) through FY2025, TLF scaled operating cash flow to -$556.0K and free cash flow to -$8.1M, backed by $86.6M in total assets against $0 in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

  • 🐂 Primary Bull Case (D- • RQD 35/100): Established market leader in Consumer Discretionary with deep daily trading liquidity. Free cash flow yield of — and institutional whale pillar of 3/20. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 4/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 3/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $2.09 – $3.36 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 -1.3% operating margins and a 1.00x macro beta.

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

Operating in Apparel (Consumer Discretionary), TLF carries a macro regime beta of 1.00 and gross margin of 57.0%.

  • Key Question #1: Can TLF sustain or expand its -1.3% operating margin and -2.1% ROIC against Apparel peers over the next 4 quarters?
  • Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $76.3M and free cash flow of -$8.1M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $0 in total debt?
  • Key Question #3: How sensitive is TLF's equity valuation to Consumer Discretionary capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.00x)?

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Forensic Balance Sheet pillar (13/20) is the strongest score, with Altman Z 2.5 and Debt/Equity 0.5, and cash rose to $16.1M in FY 2025

Long TLF at $2.20 targeting $2.64. Forensic Balance Sheet pillar (13/20) is the strongest score, with Altman Z 2.5 and Debt/Equity 0.5, and cash rose to $16.1M in FY 2025.. Institutional whale score is 3/20 and the risk/reward vs. the $2.09 52-week low is skewed heavily in favor of bulls.

SectorRotator 🐂 BULL

@MultipleCompression Fair point on current EV/EBITDA multiples, but you're ignoring the forward operating leverage in Apparel. If gross margin (57.0%) holds, EPS grows into the multiple faster than bears think.

MU MultipleCompression RQD DEBATE OPENER • Valuation Discipline 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $1.78 (-19.1%)
Spot @ $2.20

Negative operating income of -$1.0M and FCF of -$8.1M in FY 2025, with ROIC at -2.1% and FCF yield at 0%, leave the cash engine pillar

I respect the product at Tandy Leather Factory Inc., but the stock at $2.20 is a different story. Negative operating income of -$1.0M and FCF of -$8.1M in FY 2025, with ROIC at -2.1% and FCF yield at 0%, leave the cash engine pillar at 4/20.. FCF yield is 0.0% and RQD sits at 35/100 (D-) — why pay up here when you can wait for next quarter's numbers?

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