Niagen Bioscience Inc. (NAGE) — RQD Stock Rating Cockpit

$2.50 -1.57% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $2.49

Niagen Bioscience Inc. (NAGE) carries a Roarable Rating of C (Hold) with 63/100 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 $197.8M
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As of 2026-11-01, Niagen Bioscience Inc. (NASDAQ: NAGE) is rated C (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 63/100 at a spot price of $2.50 (-1.57% 1D, market cap $197.8M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 13/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 6/20, Executive Insider Alignment 14/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 12/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 18/20. Across 1016 tracked Health Care issuers, NAGE ranks #160 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Health Care sector (Medicinal Chemicals and Botanical Products), NAGE carries a Roarable C (63/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 11.4x, gross margin of 64.3%, and ROIC of 16.8%. By comparison, GLAS (Glass House Brands Inc. Subordinate Voting Shares) holds a E grade (25/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -9.2%, cap $200.6M) and MDWD (MediWound Ltd.) posts a C- grade (60/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $178.9M). Among the 5-stock peer group, NAGE leads on earnings multiple (11.4x) while NAGE leads on capital efficiency (16.8% ROIC).

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🤖 Gideon Ashmere • AI SEC 10-K Forensics (Click for Instant Brief) What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for NAGE?
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Per NAGE's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001386570), Niagen Bioscience Inc. generated $129.4M in revenue (+29.9% YoY), $17.4M in net income, and $13.5M in free cash flow against $106.4M 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: $2.49 (-0.47%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.92% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 13/20 (C) • 10.4% FCF Margin
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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 63/100 (C) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+0.9% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 54.8% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).
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RQD QUANT TACHOMETERHOLD / WATCH • C
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw C · Rk C
Cash (13)Whales (6)SEC (14)Macro (12)CEO (18)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+2.4% Base Target
$8 Bull$3 Base$2 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for NAGE)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±7.5%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (63/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY NAGE SCORES 63/100 (C) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+18/20 pts (29% of score)

SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 86% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-2.92% YoY Shares)

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

Altman Z-Score 4.40 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 7/9

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning6/20 pts (-14 pt drag)

Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-14 pts vs max)

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
71
Grade B$2.69-7.4% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
68
Grade B-$2.49-2.4% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
66
Grade B-$2.43+2.9% Next Q
Current
63
Grade C$2.50+0.9% Hist 90D α
Trajectory: B (71) → C (63)Full Audit →
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⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: Why the NAGE Bull Thesis Could Fail

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Even with a 63/100 (C) score, NAGE faces multiple-compression risk if 11.4x 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 (-2.92% 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 ($2.86) or 200D SMA ($3.92) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($2.56) toward Bear Floor ($2.00).

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Contract: “NAGE Beats Next Quarter EPS Consensus (Dec 30, 2026) & Holds Above 200D SMA”
RSI-14 MOMENTUMOVERSOLD (<32)
30.230 Oversold · 70 Hot
ALTMAN-Z SHIELDFORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)
4.40>3.0 Fortress Safe
PIOTROSKI F-SCOREHIGH QUALITY (7–9)
7 / 99-Pt Accounting
52-WEEK LASER RANGE3% OF RANGE
L: $2$2.50H: $8
1. Money & Cash Health● MIXED
Are profits real cash in the bank?

Decent core business (64% 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: C-RQD 24 / 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: CRQD 26 / 40
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Cash & Moat Bull AI
ROIC & Free Cash Flow Model
NEUTRAL (65)

16.8% ROIC with 64.3% gross margin and 6.83% FCF yield.

SEC Forensic Auditor AI
10-K Accruals & Altman-Z Guard
BULLISH (70)

Altman-Z 4.40 and Piotroski 7/9 pass balance-sheet audit.

Whale & Macro Hawk AI
Options Skew, 13F & Fed NetLiq
NEUTRAL (60)

24/40 institutional & smart-money positioning score with 12/20 macro alignment.

Bull Case: Why Buyers Like NAGE
  • ✓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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NAGE // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -47.15%⚡ TESTING RESISTANCE
2026-10-30O $2.49H $2.50L $2.32C $2.50VOL 523.9K
RES: $2.70SUP: $2.14SMA50: $2.86SMA200: $3.92
$7.33$5.97$4.61$3.26$1.90RES $2.70SUP $2.14$2.502026-04-302026-06-152026-07-312026-09-162026-10-30
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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)
1.5%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +29.9% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

Ellis Vennor Setup Ledger (#33)

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Health Care Rank #160 of 1016 ⚔️ GLAS vs NAGE Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Health Care Peer Comparison (NAGE vs. GLAS, MDWD, ACB, USNA)

Industry: Medicinal Chemicals and Botanical Products (24 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1016 tracked Health Care securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Niagen Bioscience Inc. (NAGE) ranks #160 by composite RQD confidence (63/100, grade C) and #580 by equity capitalization ($197.8M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, NAGE leads on earnings valuation at 11.4x trailing P/E, while NAGE leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 16.8% ROIC and 64.3% gross margin. NAGE currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 63/100 (C).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
NAGE ACTIVE
Niagen Bioscience Inc.
C 63/100 11.4x 64.3% 16.8% -1.57% $197.8M Benchmark Subject
GLAS
Glass House Brands Inc. Subordinate Voting Shares
E 25/100 — 42.3% -9.2% +1.33% $200.6M /glas-vs-nage →
MDWD
MediWound Ltd.
C- 60/100 — — — +2.21% $178.9M /mdwd-vs-nage →
ACB
Aurora Cannabis Inc.
D+ 58/100 — — — 0.00% $252.8M /acb-vs-nage →
USNA
USANA Health Sciences Inc.
C- 61/100 24.6x 78.3% 7.9% -1.91% $265.0M /usna-vs-nage →

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001386570

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Niagen Bioscience Inc. (NAGE) reported GAAP revenue of $129.4M (+29.9% vs. FY2024 revenue of $99.6M , and +54.9% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $17.4M, operating cash flow of $13.5M, and free cash flow of $13.5M (+11.5% YoY). On the balance sheet, NAGE closed FY2025 with $106.4M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 4.40, 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 $129.4M $17.4M $13.5M $13.5M $106.4M —
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $99.6M $8.6M $12.1M $12.1M $68.3M —
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $83.6M -$4.9M $7.1M $7.1M — —

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

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

As of 2026-11-01, Niagen Bioscience Inc. (NASDAQ: NAGE) is rated C (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 63/100 at a spot price of $2.50 (-1.57% 1D, market cap $197.8M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 13/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 6/20, Executive Insider Alignment 14/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 12/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 18/20. Across 1016 tracked Health Care issuers, NAGE ranks #160 in composite RQD confidence.

How does NAGE compare to GLAS and MDWD in the Health Care sector?

Within the Health Care sector (Medicinal Chemicals and Botanical Products), NAGE carries a Roarable C (63/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 11.4x, gross margin of 64.3%, and ROIC of 16.8%. By comparison, GLAS (Glass House Brands Inc. Subordinate Voting Shares) holds a E grade (25/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -9.2%, cap $200.6M) and MDWD (MediWound Ltd.) posts a C- grade (60/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $178.9M). Among the 5-stock peer group, NAGE leads on earnings multiple (11.4x) while NAGE leads on capital efficiency (16.8% ROIC).

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

Per NAGE's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001386570), Niagen Bioscience Inc. generated $129.4M in revenue (+29.9% YoY), $17.4M in net income, and $13.5M in free cash flow against $106.4M 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 NAGE trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

NAGE last traded at $2.50 (-1.57% on volume of 348,392 shares), positioning the stock -12.59% below its 50-day simple moving average ($2.86) and -36.22% below its 200-day simple moving average ($3.92). Across its 52-week range of $2.32 to $7.95, NAGE sits at the 3.2% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 30.2 (OVERSOLD (<32)) and an implied next-earnings move of ±7.5% ($2.31 to $2.69).

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

Niagen Bioscience Inc. (NAGE) currently earns a Roarable Rating of C (Hold — HOLD) with 63/100 RQD Confidence. Solid 64% profit margin (17% return on capital), mixed timing at 11x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.

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

NAGE's 12-month base price target is $2.56 (range $2 to $8.35), backed by transparent SEC XBRL cash-flow, Form 4 insider, and CBOE options flow analysis.

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