Vroom Inc. (VRM) — RQD Stock Rating Cockpit

$7.46 -5.45% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $7.37

Vroom Inc. (VRM) carries a Roarable Rating of D (Sell) with 44/100 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 $39.0M
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As of 2026-11-03, Vroom Inc. (NASDAQ: VRM) is rated D (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 44/100 at a spot price of $7.46 (-5.45% 1D, market cap $39.0M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 3/20, Executive Insider Alignment 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 9/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 7/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, VRM ranks #679 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Retail-Auto Dealers and Gas Stations), VRM carries a Roarable D (44/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of —, and ROIC of -35.0%. By comparison, NXXT (NextNRG Inc.) holds a E grade (29/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $46.2M) and JZXN (Jiuzi Holdings Inc.) posts a D- grade (35/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $56.1M). Among the 5-stock peer group, VRM leads on earnings multiple (N/A) while VRM leads on capital efficiency (-35.0% ROIC).

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Per VRM's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001580864), Vroom Inc. generated $0 in revenue, -$53.0M in net income, and $68.1M in free cash flow against $937.4M 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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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $7.37 (-1.17%)🧬 Disciplined Float (+0.16% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 12/20 (C-) • 1.7% FCF Margin
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📊 Historical Track Record Warning: Scores below 50 (44/100 · D) historically underperformed SPY in 71% of rolling 90-day windows (-6.5% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 29.0% hit rate).
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D- · Rk D+
Cash (12)Whales (3)SEC (13)Macro (9)CEO (7)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE-6.3% Base Target
$29 Bull$7 Base$5 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for VRM)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±12.5%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (44/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY VRM SCORES 44/100 (D) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+13/20 pts (30% of score)

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

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+12/20 pts (27% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 1.7% FCF Margin ($68.1M FCF) & 52% 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)
52
Grade C-$8.81-6.6% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
49
Grade D$8.23+0.9% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
47
Grade D$8.30-10.1% Next Q
Current
44
Grade D$7.46-6.5% Hist 90D α
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While VRM currently carries a cautious 44/100 (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

Established market leader in Consumer Discretionary with deep daily trading liquidity.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #2

Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($9.19) and Max Pain ($7.83) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $29.14.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #3

Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Disciplined Float (+0.16% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.

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Contract: “VRM Beats Next Quarter EPS Consensus (Dec 30, 2026) & Holds Above 200D SMA”
RSI-14 MOMENTUMNEUTRAL RANGE
36.430 Oversold · 70 Hot
ALTMAN-Z SHIELDFORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)
3.80>3.0 Fortress Safe
PIOTROSKI F-SCOREWEAK QUALITY (1–4)
4 / 99-Pt Accounting
52-WEEK LASER RANGE3% OF RANGE
L: $7$7.46H: $28
1. Money & Cash Health● MIXED
Are profits real cash in the bank?

Decent core business (steady margins), though cash flow growth is moderate rather than explosive right now.

Factor Grade: C-RQD 12 / 20
2. Big Money & Insiders● TRIMMING
Are whales & executives buying or selling?

Insiders and big institutional desks have been trimming shares rather than stepping up to buy.

Factor Grade: ERQD 10 / 40
3. Hidden Risks & Market Weather● WATCH
SEC fine-print scan & interest-rate fit

No major SEC filing blowups, though current interest rates and Fed liquidity call for normal position sizing.

Factor Grade: D+RQD 22 / 40
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NEUTRAL (60)

-35.0% ROIC with 42.0% gross margin and 2.80% FCF yield.

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NEUTRAL (65)

Altman-Z 4.20 and Piotroski 4/9 pass balance-sheet audit.

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BEARISH (32)

10/40 institutional & smart-money positioning score with 9/20 macro alignment.

Bull Case: Why Buyers Like VRM
  • ✓Established market leader in Consumer Discretionary with deep daily trading liquidity.
Bear Case: What Could Go Wrong
  • !Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.
  • !Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.
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VRM // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -44.12%🛡️ HOLDING TREND SUPPORT
2026-11-03O $7.89H $7.89L $7.46C $7.46VOL 10.1K
RES: $9.06SUP: $7.28SMA50: $9.19SMA200: $11.59
$22.33$18.12$13.91$9.70$5.49RES $9.06SUP $7.28$7.462026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-182026-11-03
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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

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. +6.0% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Consumer Discretionary Rank #679 of 1011 ⚔️ NXXT vs VRM Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (VRM vs. NXXT, JZXN, KXIN, CRMT)

Industry: Retail-Auto Dealers and Gas Stations (20 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Vroom Inc. (VRM) ranks #679 by composite RQD confidence (44/100, grade D) and #837 by equity capitalization ($39.0M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, VRM leads on earnings valuation at N/A trailing P/E, while VRM leads on capital efficiency and profitability with -35.0% ROIC and — gross margin. CRMT currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 46/100 (D) compared with VRM at 44/100 (D).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
VRM ACTIVE
Vroom Inc.
D 44/100 — — -35.0% -5.45% $39.0M Benchmark Subject
NXXT
NextNRG Inc.
E 29/100 — 8.4% -35.0% -12.48% $46.2M /nxxt-vs-vrm →
JZXN
Jiuzi Holdings Inc.
D- 35/100 — 0.7% — -5.22% $56.1M /jzxn-vs-vrm →
KXIN
Kaixin Holdings
E 34/100 — 96.0% -35.0% -5.26% $89.7M /kxin-vs-vrm →
CRMT
America's Car-Mart Inc
D 46/100 — 35.4% — -1.89% $8.7M /crmt-vs-vrm →

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001580864

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Vroom Inc. (VRM) reported GAAP revenue of $0 (N/A vs. FY2024 revenue of $0 , and -100.0% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$53.0M, operating cash flow of $75.2M, and free cash flow of $68.1M (+167.7% YoY). On the balance sheet, VRM closed FY2025 with $937.4M 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 $0 -$53.0M $75.2M $68.1M $937.4M —
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $0 -$165.1M -$97.0M -$100.5M $1.07B —
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $893.2M -$364.6M -$533.7M -$533.7M — —

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

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

As of 2026-11-03, Vroom Inc. (NASDAQ: VRM) is rated D (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 44/100 at a spot price of $7.46 (-5.45% 1D, market cap $39.0M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 3/20, Executive Insider Alignment 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 9/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 7/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, VRM ranks #679 in composite RQD confidence.

How does VRM compare to NXXT and JZXN in the Consumer Discretionary sector?

Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Retail-Auto Dealers and Gas Stations), VRM carries a Roarable D (44/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of —, and ROIC of -35.0%. By comparison, NXXT (NextNRG Inc.) holds a E grade (29/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $46.2M) and JZXN (Jiuzi Holdings Inc.) posts a D- grade (35/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $56.1M). Among the 5-stock peer group, VRM leads on earnings multiple (N/A) while VRM leads on capital efficiency (-35.0% ROIC).

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

Per VRM's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001580864), Vroom Inc. generated $0 in revenue, -$53.0M in net income, and $68.1M in free cash flow against $937.4M 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 VRM trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

VRM last traded at $7.46 (-5.45% on volume of 10,146 shares), positioning the stock -18.82% below its 50-day simple moving average ($9.19) and -35.63% below its 200-day simple moving average ($11.59). Across its 52-week range of $6.80 to $27.75, VRM sits at the 3.2% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 36.4 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±12.5% ($6.53 to $8.39).

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Should I buy, hold, or sell VRM stock right now?

Vroom Inc. (VRM) currently earns a Roarable Rating of D (Sell — SELL) with 44/100 RQD Confidence. Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (-35% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.

What is VRM's 12-month price target and RQD AI Jury consensus?

VRM's 12-month base price target is $6.99 (range $5.45 to $29.14), backed by transparent SEC XBRL cash-flow, Form 4 insider, and CBOE options flow analysis.

ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 44/100 (D) ✓ STAGE-C NUMBER FIREWALL VERIFIED

VRM — Vroom Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:47:36Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

The Roarable RQD rating is 44 out of 100, a letter grade of D, with the verdict "Roarable Sell — Underperform / Distribution Warning" (per the Roarable RQD rating). Across the five pillars, the fundamental cash engine scores 12 of 20, citing ROIC of -35% and FCF yield of 0% (per the Roarable RQD rating). Whale 13F flow scores 3 of 20 for institutional accumulation and options positioning. Insider conviction scores 7 of 20 on SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow. Macro regime fit scores 9 of 20 with a beta of 1.0. Forensic balance sheet scores 13 of 20, reflecting an Altman Z of 2.5, a Piotroski F of 4/9, and a Debt/Equity of 0.5. For a prospective investor, the upside case rests on balance-sheet resilience and a Debt/Equity of 0.5, while the cash-generation and institutional-flow pillars are weak, and the market data show a price of 7.89 against a 52-week range of $6.8 - $27.75 (per the market data). Any valuation tradeoff must be assessed without P/E or EV/EBITDA, which are not available in source data.

Financial Trend

PeriodRevenueOperating IncomeNet IncomeEPSFCFCashDebt
FY 2025$0.0M$0.0M$-53.0MN/A$68.1M$10.4MN/A
FY 2024$0.0M$0.0M$-165.1MN/A$-100.5M$29.3MN/A
FY 2023$893.2M$0.0M$-364.6MN/A$-533.7MN/AN/A

Gross, operating, and net margins are each reported as 0% (per the market data), and ROIC is -35% (per the market data). The Altman Z-Score of 2.5, Piotroski F-Score of 4/9, and Debt/Equity of 0.5 are cited within the Roarable RQD rating's forensic balance sheet pillar. Net losses are reported in each period shown, and FY 2025 reports positive FCF of $68.1M alongside net income of $-53.0M.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

  • Auto ABS pricing: A headline reports Vroom prices $234.2 Million Auto ABS and expands 2032 Convertible Notes commitments to $60 Million (per the news wire, TradingView). Both are financing-related items.
  • ABS amendment: A weekly recap references an ABS and a 1st amendment to an Exchange and Subscription Agreement (per the news wire, TradingView).
  • Insider filing: A Form 4 filing lists Mudrick Capital Management, L.P. as a Director and 10% Owner for 14 October (per the news wire, Investing.com UK).
  • Price action: A headline reports VRM down -1.29% (per the news wire, dars.gov.et), while the market data show change of -6.18% (per the market data).
  • Risk watch: Net losses across the reported periods, a -35% ROIC, and a 0% FCF yield (per the market data and RQD rating) are the principal risk items.
  • Proprietary signals: The Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph reports no proprietary signals and no butterfly links.

Open Questions

  • What is the company's revenue and business model, given that revenue is reported as $0.0M for FY 2025 and FY 2024?
  • Why does the profile report market capitalization as $0.0B while the market data report $41.3M?
  • What are the terms and maturity of the 2032 Convertible Notes and the Auto ABS, and how do they affect liquidity?
  • What are the EPS, P/E, and EV/EBITDA figures, which are absent from the source data?
  • What is the FY 2025 debt level, since the debt field is N/A?

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VRM Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $7.46?

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🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is VRM (D • RQD 44/100) a Buy at $7.89?

Welcome to the VRM (Vroom Inc.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 44/100 (Roarable Sell — Underperform / Distribution Warning) in Retail-Auto Dealers and Gas Stations. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

MU MultipleCompression Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $6.63 (-16.0%)
Spot @ $7.89

Pump the brakes on VRM — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on VRM, but look at what you are paying: current EV/EBITDA multiples with tightening sector spreads. Unless Vroom 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 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $9.39 (+19.0%)
Spot @ $7.89

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

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on VRM, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Retail-Auto Dealers and Gas Stations and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $7.89 (52-wk range $6.80 - $27.75), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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