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ZK International Group Co. Ltd Ordinary Share (ZKIN) Options Positioning, Max Pain & Unusual Sweeps

$1.40 0.00% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $1.40

ZK International Group Co. Ltd Ordinary Share (ZKIN) carries a Roarable Rating of D- (Sell) with 42/100 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 $80.2M
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As of 2026-11-03, ZK International Group Co. Ltd Ordinary Share (NASDAQ: ZKIN) is rated D- (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 42/100 at a spot price of $1.40 (0.00% 1D, market cap $80.2M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 16/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 5/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 8/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 8/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 5/20. Across 486 tracked Industrials issuers, ZKIN ranks #329 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Industrials sector (Metal Fabrications), ZKIN carries a Roarable D- (42/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 5.7%, and ROIC of —. By comparison, VATE (INNOVATE Corp.) holds a D- grade (41/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 85.0%, cap $75.2M) and AIOS (AIOS Tech Inc. (Class A)) posts a D- grade (42/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 29.9%, cap $74.5M). Among the 5-stock peer group, ZKIN leads on earnings multiple (N/A) while VATE leads on capital efficiency (85.0% ROIC).

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Per ZKIN's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-09-30, CIK 0001687451), ZK International Group Co. Ltd Ordinary Share generated $71.2M in revenue (-34.2% YoY), -$4.0M in net income, and $147.8K in free cash flow against $62.9M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (5.7% gross margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks. 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: $1.40 (-0.19%)🧬 Dilution Drag (+1.92% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 16/20 (B+) • 0.2% FCF Margin
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📊 Historical Track Record Warning: Scores below 50 (42/100 · D-) historically underperformed SPY in 71% of rolling 90-day windows (-7.0% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 29.0% hit rate).
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D- · Rk D-
Cash (16)Whales (5)SEC (8)Macro (8)CEO (5)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE-7.1% Base Target
$3 Bull$1 Base$1 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for ZKIN)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±12.5%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (42/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY ZKIN SCORES 42/100 (D-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+16/20 pts (38% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 0.2% FCF Margin ($147.8K FCF) & 5.7% Gross Margin

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+8/20 pts (19% of score)

Altman Z-Score 3.80 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 3/9

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution5/20 pts (-15 pt drag)

Dilution Drag (+1.92% YoY Shares) & executive Form 4 sales trim 15 pts from alignment

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
50
Grade C-$1.74-11.5% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
47
Grade D$1.54-6.5% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
45
Grade D$1.44-2.8% Next Q
Current
42
Grade D-$1.40-7% Hist 90D α
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While ZKIN currently carries a cautious 42/100 (D-) rating due to Insider Conviction & Share Dilution (5/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #1

Strong cash generator (5.7% gross margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #2

Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($1.47) and Max Pain ($1.47) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $3.27.

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Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Dilution Drag (+1.92% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.

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MAX-PAIN EXPIRATION MAGNET
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HISTORICAL 20D VOLATILITY SWING
±12.5%
Derived from 20D OHLCV bars (No Active Options Snapshot)

Active Strike Call vs. Put Concentration Ladder (ZKIN)

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ZKIN // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -2.78%📐 HORIZONTAL RANGE
2026-11-03O $1.40H $1.40L $1.40C $1.40VOL 444
RES: $2.86SUP: $0.73SMA50: $1.47SMA200: $1.46
$2.73$2.26$1.79$1.32$0.85RES $2.86SUP $0.73$1.402026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-182026-11-03
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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. -34.2% 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 (ZKIN)

Industrials Rank #329 of 486 ⚔️ VATE vs ZKIN Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Industrials Peer Comparison (ZKIN vs. VATE, AIOS, ZJK, TPCS)

Industry: Metal Fabrications (47 Tracked Issuers)

Across 486 tracked Industrials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, ZK International Group Co. Ltd Ordinary Share (ZKIN) ranks #329 by composite RQD confidence (42/100, grade D-) and #383 by equity capitalization ($80.2M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, ZKIN leads on earnings valuation at N/A trailing P/E, while VATE leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 85.0% ROIC and 16.0% gross margin. ZJK currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 61/100 (C-) compared with ZKIN at 42/100 (D-).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
ZKIN ACTIVE
ZK International Group Co. Ltd Ordinary Share
D- 42/100 — 5.7% — 0.00% $80.2M Benchmark Subject
VATE
INNOVATE Corp.
D- 41/100 — 16.0% 85.0% -5.00% $75.2M /vate-vs-zkin →
AIOS
AIOS Tech Inc. (Class A)
D- 42/100 — 72.0% 29.9% -4.04% $74.5M /aios-vs-zkin →
ZJK
ZJK Industrial Co. Ltd. (Class A)
C- 61/100 — 43.7% 25.7% -8.00% $88.8M /zjk-vs-zkin →
TPCS
TechPrecision Corporation
E 29/100 — 15.7% -10.6% -3.25% $54.2M /tpcs-vs-zkin →

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-09-30 • CIK 0001687451 ↗

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-09-30), ZK International Group Co. Ltd Ordinary Share (ZKIN) reported GAAP revenue of $71.2M (-34.2% vs. FY2024 revenue of $108.2M , and -36.2% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$4.0M, operating cash flow of $736.4K, and free cash flow of $147.8K (+102.0% YoY). On the balance sheet, ZKIN closed FY2025 with $62.9M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 3/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-09-30 $71.2M -$4.0M $736.4K $147.8K $62.9M —
FY2024 (FY) 2024-09-30 $108.2M -$2.8M -$6.9M -$7.5M — —
FY2023 (FY) 2023-09-30 $111.6M -$61.1M -$1.9M -$1.9M — —

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

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

As of 2026-11-03, ZK International Group Co. Ltd Ordinary Share (NASDAQ: ZKIN) is rated D- (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 42/100 at a spot price of $1.40 (0.00% 1D, market cap $80.2M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 16/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 5/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 8/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 8/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 5/20. Across 486 tracked Industrials issuers, ZKIN ranks #329 in composite RQD confidence.

How does ZKIN compare to VATE and AIOS in the Industrials sector?

Within the Industrials sector (Metal Fabrications), ZKIN carries a Roarable D- (42/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 5.7%, and ROIC of —. By comparison, VATE (INNOVATE Corp.) holds a D- grade (41/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 85.0%, cap $75.2M) and AIOS (AIOS Tech Inc. (Class A)) posts a D- grade (42/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 29.9%, cap $74.5M). Among the 5-stock peer group, ZKIN leads on earnings multiple (N/A) while VATE leads on capital efficiency (85.0% ROIC).

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

Per ZKIN's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-09-30, CIK 0001687451), ZK International Group Co. Ltd Ordinary Share generated $71.2M in revenue (-34.2% YoY), -$4.0M in net income, and $147.8K in free cash flow against $62.9M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (5.7% gross margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks. 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 ZKIN trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

ZKIN last traded at $1.40 (0.00% on volume of 444 shares), positioning the stock -4.76% below its 50-day simple moving average ($1.47) and -4.11% below its 200-day simple moving average ($1.46). Across its 52-week range of $1.00 to $3.11, ZKIN sits at the 19.0% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 42.2 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±12.5% ($1.23 to $1.57).

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ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 42/100 (D-) ✓ SEC XBRL & RQD VERIFIED

ZKIN — ZK International Group Co. Ltd Ordinary Share: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit
Updated: 2025-09-30

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

ZK International Group Co. Ltd Ordinary Share (ZKIN) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 42/100, corresponding to a D- letter grade (Roarable Sell) at a spot price of $1.40 (0.00% 1D, market capitalization $80.2M).

  • Fundamental Cash Engine (16/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of —, gross margin of 5.7%, operating margin of -6.0%, and free cash flow yield of 0.18%.
  • Whale 13F & Options Flow (5/20) + Insider Conviction (5/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
  • Macro Regime Fit (8/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (8/20): Incorporates a 1.00x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of N/A, Piotroski F-Score of 3/9, and Debt/Equity of N/A.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

ZK International Group Co. Ltd Ordinary Share (ZKIN) is a NASDAQ-listed issuer classified in the Industrials sector and the Metal Fabrications industry,..1B.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-09-30), ZK International Group Co. Ltd Ordinary Share (ZKIN) reported $71.2M in annual revenue (up from $108.2M in FY2024, -34.2% YoY) and -$4.0M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($111.6M revenue, -$61.1M net income) through FY2025, ZKIN scaled operating cash flow to $736.4K and free cash flow to $147.8K, backed by $62.9M in total assets against $0 in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

  • 🐂 Primary Bull Case (D- • RQD 42/100): Strong cash generator (5.7% gross margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks. Free cash flow yield of 0.18% and institutional whale pillar of 5/20. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 16/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 5/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $1.00 – $3.11 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 -6.0% operating margins and a 1.00x macro beta.

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

Sector is Industrials and industry is Metal Fabrications.

  • Key Question #1: Can ZKIN sustain or expand its -6.0% operating margin and — ROIC against Metal Fabrications peers over the next 4 quarters?
  • Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $71.2M and free cash flow of $147.8K, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $0 in total debt?
  • Key Question #3: How sensitive is ZKIN's equity valuation to Industrials capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.00x)?

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Fundamental cash engine scores 16 of 20 despite a 0% ROIC, the strongest pillar in the rating.

Don't sleep on ZKIN's setup in Industrials. Fundamental cash engine scores 16 of 20 despite a 0% ROIC, the strongest pillar in the rating.. Beta of 1.0 means it moves fast when momentum turns, and the 5-pillar RQD gauge (42/100) backs up the fundamental quality.

RetailWhale_TX 🐂 BULL

@RiskArb_Desk Shorting a 5/20 institutional whale-flow stock at $1.40 is dangerous when funds are rotating into Industrials.

RI RiskArb_Desk RQD DEBATE OPENER • Hedged Event Driven 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $1.16 (-17.1%)
Spot @ $1.40

Insider and whale flow pillars score 5 of 20 each, indicating weak sponsorship alongside a Piotroski F-Score of 3/9.

I respect the product at ZK International Group Co. Ltd Ordinary Share, but the stock at $1.40 is a different story. Insider and whale flow pillars score 5 of 20 each, indicating weak sponsorship alongside a Piotroski F-Score of 3/9.. FCF yield is 0.18% and RQD sits at 42/100 (D-) — why pay up here when you can wait for next quarter's numbers?

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