CONMED Corporation (CNMD) — RQD Stock Rating Cockpit

$45.72 -0.09% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $45.63

CONMED Corporation (CNMD) carries a Roarable Rating of C (Hold) with 65/100 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 $1.36B
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As of 2026-11-02, CONMED Corporation (NYSE: CNMD) is rated C (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 65/100 at a spot price of $45.72 (-0.09% 1D, market cap $1.36B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 13/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 10/20, Executive Insider Alignment 14/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 15/20. Across 1016 tracked Health Care issuers, CNMD ranks #127 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Health Care sector (Biotechnology: Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus), CNMD carries a Roarable C (65/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 28.9x, gross margin of 54.6%, and ROIC of 7.8%. By comparison, CBLL (CeriBell Inc.) holds a D grade (45/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $1.07B) and TMDX (TransMedics Group Inc.) posts a C grade (62/100 RQD, P/E 12.2x, ROIC 18.1%, cap $2.33B). Among the 5-stock peer group, TMDX leads on earnings multiple (12.2x) while TMDX leads on capital efficiency (18.1% ROIC).

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Per CNMD's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000816956), CONMED Corporation generated $1.37B in revenue (+5.2% YoY), $47.1M in net income, and $150.9M in free cash flow against $2.33B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.. 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: $45.62 (-0.21%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 13/20 (C) • 11% FCF Margin
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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 65/100 (C) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+1.3% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 55.6% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw C · Rk C+
Cash (13)Whales (10)SEC (14)Macro (13)CEO (15)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+3.1% Base Target
$56 Bull$47 Base$37 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for CNMD)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±8.9%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (65/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY CNMD SCORES 65/100 (C) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+15/20 pts (23% of score)

SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 75% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares)

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+14/20 pts (22% of score)

Altman Z-Score 1.91 (WATCH ZONE (1.8–3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 7/9

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning10/20 pts (-10 pt drag)

Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-10 pts vs max)

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
57
Grade C$45.36+1.5% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
60
Grade C$46.05+3.5% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
62
Grade C+$47.68-4.1% Next Q
Current
65
Grade C$45.72+1.3% Hist 90D α
Trajectory: C (57) → C (65)Full Audit →
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Even with a 65/100 (C) score, CNMD faces multiple-compression risk if 28.9x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

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

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 52.1% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($46.97) or 200D SMA ($41.43) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($47.16) toward Bear Floor ($36.78).

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Contract: “CNMD Beats Next Quarter EPS Consensus (Dec 30, 2026) & Holds Above 200D SMA”
RSI-14 MOMENTUMNEUTRAL RANGE
47.130 Oversold · 70 Hot
ALTMAN-Z SHIELDWATCH ZONE (1.8–3.0)
1.91>3.0 Fortress Safe
PIOTROSKI F-SCOREHIGH QUALITY (7–9)
7 / 99-Pt Accounting
52-WEEK LASER RANGE64% OF RANGE
L: $31$45.72H: $54
1. Money & Cash Health● MIXED
Are profits real cash in the bank?

Decent core business (55% profit margin), though cash flow growth is moderate rather than explosive right now.

Factor Grade: CRQD 13 / 20
2. Big Money & Insiders● NEUTRAL
Are whales & executives buying or selling?

Big funds and company insiders are mostly holding steady without aggressive buying or panic selling.

Factor Grade: CRQD 25 / 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: C+RQD 27 / 40
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NEUTRAL (65)

7.8% ROIC with 54.6% gross margin and 11.07% FCF yield.

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10-K Accruals & Altman-Z Guard
BULLISH (70)

Altman-Z 1.91 and Piotroski 7/9 pass balance-sheet audit.

Whale & Macro Hawk AI
Options Skew, 13F & Fed NetLiq
NEUTRAL (63)

25/40 institutional & smart-money positioning score with 13/20 macro alignment.

Bull Case: Why Buyers Like CNMD
  • ✓Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.
Bear Case: What Could Go Wrong
  • !Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.
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CNMD // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +27.42%🛡️ HOLDING TREND SUPPORT
2026-11-02O $45.76H $45.76L $45.72C $45.72VOL 482.2K
RES: $49.40SUP: $43.77SMA50: $46.97SMA200: $41.43
$55.22$48.77$42.33$35.88$29.44RES $49.40SUP $43.77$45.722026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-172026-11-02
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CNMD Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure

Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
22.2%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +5.2% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

Ellis Vennor Setup Ledger (#33)

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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (CNMD)

Health Care Rank #127 of 1016 ⚔️ CBLL vs CNMD Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Health Care Peer Comparison (CNMD vs. CBLL, TMDX, INMD, AXGN)

Industry: Biotechnology: Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (26 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1016 tracked Health Care securities in the Roarable RQD universe, CONMED Corporation (CNMD) ranks #127 by composite RQD confidence (65/100, grade C) and #318 by equity capitalization ($1.36B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, TMDX leads on earnings valuation at 12.2x trailing P/E, while TMDX leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 18.1% ROIC and 59.9% gross margin. CNMD currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 65/100 (C).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
CNMD ACTIVE
CONMED Corporation
C 65/100 28.9x 54.6% 7.8% -0.09% $1.36B Benchmark Subject
CBLL
CeriBell Inc.
D 45/100 — 87.9% -35.0% +2.20% $1.07B /cbll-vs-cnmd →
TMDX
TransMedics Group Inc.
C 62/100 12.2x 59.9% 18.1% +0.33% $2.33B /tmdx-vs-cnmd →
INMD
InMode Ltd.
D+ 58/100 — 78.5% 17.7% +1.05% $776.6M /inmd-vs-cnmd →
AXGN
Axogen Inc.
D+ 54/100 — 74.3% -2.6% +0.77% $2.96B /axgn-vs-cnmd →

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0000816956

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), CONMED Corporation (CNMD) reported GAAP revenue of $1.37B (+5.2% vs. FY2024 revenue of $1.31B , and +10.4% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $47.1M, operating cash flow of $170.7M, and free cash flow of $150.9M (-2.0% YoY). On the balance sheet, CNMD closed FY2025 with $2.33B in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 1.91, 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 $1.37B $47.1M $170.7M $150.9M $2.33B —
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $1.31B $132.4M $167.0M $153.9M $2.31B —
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $1.24B $64.5M $125.3M $125.3M — —

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

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

As of 2026-11-02, CONMED Corporation (NYSE: CNMD) is rated C (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 65/100 at a spot price of $45.72 (-0.09% 1D, market cap $1.36B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 13/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 10/20, Executive Insider Alignment 14/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 15/20. Across 1016 tracked Health Care issuers, CNMD ranks #127 in composite RQD confidence.

How does CNMD compare to CBLL and TMDX in the Health Care sector?

Within the Health Care sector (Biotechnology: Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus), CNMD carries a Roarable C (65/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 28.9x, gross margin of 54.6%, and ROIC of 7.8%. By comparison, CBLL (CeriBell Inc.) holds a D grade (45/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $1.07B) and TMDX (TransMedics Group Inc.) posts a C grade (62/100 RQD, P/E 12.2x, ROIC 18.1%, cap $2.33B). Among the 5-stock peer group, TMDX leads on earnings multiple (12.2x) while TMDX leads on capital efficiency (18.1% ROIC).

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

Per CNMD's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000816956), CONMED Corporation generated $1.37B in revenue (+5.2% YoY), $47.1M in net income, and $150.9M in free cash flow against $2.33B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.. 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 CNMD trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

CNMD last traded at $45.72 (-0.09% on volume of 482,213 shares), positioning the stock -2.66% below its 50-day simple moving average ($46.97) and +10.35% above its 200-day simple moving average ($41.43). Across its 52-week range of $31.44 to $53.66, CNMD sits at the 64.3% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 47.1 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±8.9% ($41.65 to $49.79).

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

CONMED Corporation (CNMD) currently earns a Roarable Rating of C (Hold — HOLD) with 65/100 RQD Confidence. Solid 55% profit margin (8% return on capital), mixed timing at 29x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.

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

CNMD's 12-month base price target is $47.16 (range $36.78 to $56.34), backed by transparent SEC XBRL cash-flow, Form 4 insider, and CBOE options flow analysis.

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