CADL Fundamental Analysis

Fundamental Outlook: CADLSellSource: Massive API
Composite: 35/100 · Confidence: 48%

Looking at the fundamentals, CADL is in a weak position with a 35/100 composite score and a "Sell" outlook. The company has a weak Piotroski F-Score of 0/9, indicating deteriorating operational efficiency. The Altman Z-Score of 5.53 places CADL comfortably in the safe zone, suggesting low default risk. On the momentum front, CADL is trending downward with deteriorating quarterly earnings and margins.

Strong Sell (0)Neutral (50)Strong Buy (100)
Piotroski F-Score
330%
Altman Z-Score
9920%
Earnings Momentum
2330%
Short Sentiment
3920%
Short squeeze candidate
Altman Z-Score: Safe zone
Piotroski F-Score: Weak (0–2)
Piotroski F-Score: 0/9
Weak fundamentals
F1Positive ROA✗ Fail
F3Improving ROA✗ Fail
F5Decreasing Leverage✗ Fail
F6Improving Liquidity✓ Pass
F7No Dilution✗ Fail
F9Improving Asset Turnover✗ Fail
Altman Z-Score: 5.53Safe Zone
Original Z-Score (Manufacturing)
X1 (WC/TA)0.920
X2 (RE/TA)-1.336
X3 (EBIT/TA)-0.346
X4 (MktCap/TL)12.389
X5 (Rev/TA)0.000
Safe > 2.99 · Grey 1.81–2.99 · Distress < 1.81
Earnings Momentum
Aggregate: -0.60 (range: -2 to +2)
EPS Growth▼▼0 consecutive quarters improving
Revenue Growth0 consecutive quarters
Gross MarginStable
Operating MarginStable
Net MarginStable
Short SentimentSqueeze Candidate
Score: 39/100 (higher = more bullish)
SI% of Float4/523.4%
Days to Cover5/510.6 days
SVR Trend1/520d−50d: -789.1pts
SI Trend3/5-1.5%
About This Analysis

Piotroski F-Score is a 9-point scoring system developed by accounting professor Joseph Piotroski to assess the financial strength of a company. It evaluates profitability (ROA, operating cash flow, accruals), leverage and liquidity (debt ratio, current ratio, share dilution), and operating efficiency (gross margin, asset turnover). Scores of 7–9 indicate strong fundamentals, while 0–3 suggest weakness.

Altman Z-Score is a formula developed by professor Edward Altman that predicts the probability of a company entering bankruptcy within two years. It combines five financial ratios — working capital, retained earnings, EBIT, market capitalization, and revenue — all relative to total assets. A score above 2.99 suggests the company is financially safe, while below 1.81 indicates distress. The Z-Score is not applicable to financial-sector companies (banks, insurance).

Earnings Momentum tracks quarter-over-quarter trends in EPS growth, revenue, and profit margins to assess whether a company's financial trajectory is improving or deteriorating. Short Sentiment evaluates bearish market positioning using short interest as a percentage of float, days to cover, and short volume trends — a high score (inverted) indicates bullish sentiment.

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