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Why VERX Stock surged +3.33% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash

$15.83 +3.33% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $15.89

Vertex Inc. (Class A) (VERX) carries a Roarable Rating of C- (Hold) with 59/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.

ROARABLE C- • HOLD / WATCH Cap $2.49B
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As of 2026-11-03, Vertex Inc. (Class A) (NASDAQ: VERX) is rated C- (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 59/100 at a spot price of $15.83 (+3.33% 1D, market cap $2.49B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 8/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 13/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 14/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 11/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 13/20. Across 715 tracked Technology issuers, VERX ranks #228 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Technology sector (Computer Software: Prepackaged Software), VERX carries a Roarable C- (59/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 64.3%, and ROIC of 0.7%. By comparison, BLKB (Blackbaud Inc.) holds a C- grade (61/100 RQD, P/E 20.6x, ROIC 13.3%, cap $2.41B) and ASAN (Asana Inc. (Class A)) posts a D+ grade (52/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $2.57B). Among the 5-stock peer group, BLKB leads on earnings multiple (20.6x) while BLKB leads on capital efficiency (13.3% ROIC).

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Per VERX's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001806837), Vertex Inc. (Class A) generated $748.4M in revenue (+12.2% YoY), $7.2M in net income, and $165.5M in free cash flow against $1.27B in total assets and $337.5M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Technology with deep daily trading liquidity. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $15.89 (+0.41%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-1.52% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 8/20 (D-) • 22.1% FCF Margin
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5-PILLAR RQD RADARRw D+ · Rk C
Cash (8)Whales (13)SEC (14)Macro (11)CEO (13)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+0.4% Base Target
$24 Bull$16 Base$12 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for VERX)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±8.6%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (59/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY VERX SCORES 59/100 (C-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+14/20 pts (24% of score)

Altman Z-Score 1.96 (WATCH ZONE (1.8–3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 7/9

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+13/20 pts (22% of score)

20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±8.6% realized swing band)

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Cash Engine Quality8/20 pts (-12 pt drag)

Capital intensity & 0.3% operating margin leave 12 pts on the table

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
51
Grade C-$12.72+12.6% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
54
Grade C-$14.32+3.4% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
56
Grade C$14.80+7% Next Q
Current
59
Grade C-$15.83+0.2% Hist 90D α
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Even with a 59/100 (C-) score, VERX faces multiple-compression risk if current valuation multiples re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

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Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-1.52% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 61.8% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($13.21) or 200D SMA ($13.25) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($15.90) toward Bear Floor ($12.40).

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Why VERX Stock surged +3.33% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash

Vertex Inc. (Class A) (VERX) surged +3.33% to $15.83, trading at 44% of its 52-week range ($10.21 – $22.95). Solid 64.3% gross margin (1% return on capital), mixed timing at current multiples—hold if owned, no rush to chase.

  • ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 44% of its 52-week range ($10.21 – $22.95) with RSI-14 at 66.5 (BULLISH MOMENTUM).
  • ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±8.6% around $15.83 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
  • ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable C- (Hold) backed by 64.3% gross margin and $165.5M annual free cash flow.
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VERX // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +18.67%▲ RESISTANCE BREAKOUT
2026-11-03O $14.86H $15.83L $14.86C $15.83VOL 1.43M
RES: $15.74SUP: $11.00SMA50: $13.21SMA200: $13.25
$20.91$18.01$15.11$12.21$9.31RES $15.74SUP $11.00$15.832026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-182026-11-03
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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. +12.2% 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 (VERX)

Technology Rank #228 of 715 ⚔️ BLKB vs VERX Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Technology Peer Comparison (VERX vs. BLKB, ASAN, NCNO, KC)

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

Across 715 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Vertex Inc. (Class A) (VERX) ranks #228 by composite RQD confidence (59/100, grade C-) and #268 by equity capitalization ($2.49B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, BLKB leads on earnings valuation at 20.6x trailing P/E, while BLKB leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 13.3% ROIC and 58.8% gross margin. BLKB currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 61/100 (C-) compared with VERX at 59/100 (C-).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
VERX ACTIVE
Vertex Inc. (Class A)
C- 59/100 — 64.3% 0.7% +3.33% $2.49B Benchmark Subject
BLKB
Blackbaud Inc.
C- 61/100 20.6x 58.8% 13.3% +1.66% $2.41B /blkb-vs-verx →
ASAN
Asana Inc. (Class A)
D+ 52/100 — 89.0% -35.0% -1.51% $2.57B /asan-vs-verx →
NCNO
nCino Inc.
C- 60/100 — 60.6% 0.2% +2.12% $2.40B /ncno-vs-verx →
KC
Kingsoft Cloud Holdings Limited
D- 41/100 — 15.7% -9.7% +2.19% $2.33B /kc-vs-verx →

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001806837 ↗

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Vertex Inc. (Class A) (VERX) reported GAAP revenue of $748.4M (+12.2% vs. FY2024 revenue of $666.8M , and +30.8% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $7.2M, operating cash flow of $165.5M, and free cash flow of $165.5M (+0.4% YoY). On the balance sheet, VERX closed FY2025 with $1.27B in total assets against $337.5M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 1.96, Piotroski F-Score: 7/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $748.4M $7.2M $165.5M $165.5M $1.27B $337.5M
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $666.8M -$52.7M $164.8M $164.8M $1.17B $335.2M
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $572.4M -$13.1M $74.3M $74.3M — —

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

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

As of 2026-11-03, Vertex Inc. (Class A) (NASDAQ: VERX) is rated C- (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 59/100 at a spot price of $15.83 (+3.33% 1D, market cap $2.49B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 8/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 13/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 14/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 11/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 13/20. Across 715 tracked Technology issuers, VERX ranks #228 in composite RQD confidence.

How does VERX compare to BLKB and ASAN in the Technology sector?

Within the Technology sector (Computer Software: Prepackaged Software), VERX carries a Roarable C- (59/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 64.3%, and ROIC of 0.7%. By comparison, BLKB (Blackbaud Inc.) holds a C- grade (61/100 RQD, P/E 20.6x, ROIC 13.3%, cap $2.41B) and ASAN (Asana Inc. (Class A)) posts a D+ grade (52/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $2.57B). Among the 5-stock peer group, BLKB leads on earnings multiple (20.6x) while BLKB leads on capital efficiency (13.3% ROIC).

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

Per VERX's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001806837), Vertex Inc. (Class A) generated $748.4M in revenue (+12.2% YoY), $7.2M in net income, and $165.5M in free cash flow against $1.27B in total assets and $337.5M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Technology with deep daily trading liquidity. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is VERX trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

VERX last traded at $15.83 (+3.33% on volume of 1,513,820 shares), positioning the stock +19.83% above its 50-day simple moving average ($13.21) and +19.47% above its 200-day simple moving average ($13.25). Across its 52-week range of $10.21 to $22.95, VERX sits at the 44.1% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 66.5 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±8.6% ($14.47 to $17.19).

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VERX — Vertex Inc. (Class A): 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

Vertex Inc. (Class A) (VERX) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 59/100, corresponding to a C- letter grade (Roarable Hold) at a spot price of $15.83 (+3.33% 1D, market capitalization $2.49B).

  • Fundamental Cash Engine (8/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 0.7%, gross margin of 64.3%, operating margin of 0.3%, and free cash flow yield of 6.87%.
  • Whale 13F & Options Flow (13/20) + Insider Conviction (13/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
  • Macro Regime Fit (11/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (14/20): Incorporates a 1.00x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of 1.96, Piotroski F-Score of 7/9, and Debt/Equity of 1.30x.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

Vertex Inc. (Class A) (VERX) is a NASDAQ-listed issuer in the Technology sector, operating in the Computer Software: Prepackaged Software industry, . Gross margin is 64.3%, per the Market Data section, indicating software-style gross economics.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-12-31), Vertex Inc. (Class A) (VERX) reported $748.4M in annual revenue (up from $666.8M in FY2024, +12.2% YoY) and $7.2M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($572.4M revenue, -$13.1M net income) through FY2025, VERX scaled operating cash flow to $165.5M and free cash flow to $165.5M, backed by $1.27B in total assets against $337.5M in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

  • 🐂 Primary Bull Case (C- • RQD 59/100): Established market leader in Technology with deep daily trading liquidity. Free cash flow yield of 6.87% and institutional whale pillar of 13/20. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 8/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 13/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $10.21 – $22.95 52-week range.
  • 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. Investors must weigh current valuation against 0.3% operating margins and a 1.00x macro beta.

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

Supply_chain is NONE, with no upstream or downstream butterfly links and no proprietary signals.

  • Key Question #1: Can VERX sustain or expand its 0.3% operating margin and 0.7% ROIC against Computer Software: Prepackaged Software peers over the next 4 quarters?
  • Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $748.4M and free cash flow of $165.5M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $337.5M in total debt?
  • Key Question #3: How sensitive is VERX's equity valuation to Technology capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.00x)?

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VERX Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $15.83?

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SI SiliconVal_Bull RQD DEBATE OPENER • Growth & Tech Investor 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $19.15 (+25.0%)
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Revenue rose from $572.4M to $748.4M over FY 2023–FY 2025 while FCF held at $165.5M, and the stock trades with a 6.87% FCF yield.

Don't sleep on VERX's setup in Technology. Revenue rose from $572.4M to $748.4M over FY 2023–FY 2025 while FCF held at $165.5M, and the stock trades with a 6.87% FCF yield.. Beta of 1.0 means it moves fast when momentum turns, and the 5-pillar RQD gauge (59/100) backs up the fundamental quality.

CapAlloc_Nerd 🐂 BULL

@RedlineAuditor Fair point on current EV/EBITDA multiples, but you're ignoring the forward operating leverage in Computer Software: Prepackaged Software. If gross margin (64.3%) holds, EPS grows into the multiple faster than bears think.

RE RedlineAuditor RQD DEBATE OPENER • Accounting Quality Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $11.95 (-22.0%)
Spot @ $15.32

ROIC of 0.7%, operating margin of 0.3%, and a net margin of 1% leave the business earning little on invested capital despite its scale.

Here is the bear case nobody on the bull side wants to address on VERX: ROIC of 0.7%, operating margin of 0.3%, and a net margin of 1% leave the business earning little on invested capital despite its scale.. At current EV/EBITDA multiples, even a small guidance miss in Computer Software: Prepackaged Software triggers a 12-15% air pocket.

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