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Pixelworks Inc. (PXLW) — RQD Stock Rating Cockpit

$5.36 -3.60% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $5.32

Pixelworks Inc. (PXLW) carries a Roarable Rating of E (Strong Sell) with 33/100 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.

📊 Historical Track Record Warning: Scores below 50 (33/100 · E) historically underperformed SPY in 71% of rolling 90-day windows →

ROARABLE E • RED ALERT Cap $32.4M

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $5.31 (-0.84%)🧬 Disciplined Float (+0.72% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 6/20 (E) • 0% FCF Margin

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📊 Historical Track Record Warning: Scores below 50 (33/100 · E) historically underperformed SPY in 71% of rolling 90-day windows (-8.9% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 29.0% hit rate).

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw E · Rk D-

Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE-11.2% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for PXLW)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±10.5%

Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (33/100 Composite)

🔍 WHY PXLW SCORES 33/100 (E) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag

▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+8/20 pts (24% of score)

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

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Macro Regime Fit+8/20 pts (24% of score)

FRED Regime × Technicals: 20% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 34.1 (NEUTRAL RANGE)

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

Disciplined Float (+0.72% YoY Shares) & executive Form 4 sales trim 15 pts from alignment

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current

Q1 (-3Q)

Grade D$5.94-9.6% Next Q

Q2 (-2Q)

Grade E$5.37+0.6% Next Q

Q3 (-1Q)

Grade E$5.40-0.7% Next Q

Current

Grade E$5.36-8.9% Hist 90D α

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While PXLW currently carries a cautious 33/100 (E) 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

Established market leader in Technology with deep daily trading liquidity.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #2

Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($6.43) and Max Pain ($5.63) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $7.82.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #3

Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Disciplined Float (+0.72% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.

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RSI-14 MOMENTUMNEUTRAL RANGE

34.130 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 RANGE20% OF RANGE

L: $5$5.36H: $7

1. Money & Cash Health● WEAK

Are profits real cash in the bank?

Weak cash conversion or heavy valuation strain compared to actual cash earned.

Factor Grade: ERQD 6 / 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 11 / 40

3. Hidden Risks & Market Weather● WARNING

SEC fine-print scan & interest-rate fit

High sensitivity to tight interest rates or new risk warnings added to recent SEC annual filings.

Factor Grade: D-RQD 16 / 40

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ROIC & Free Cash Flow Model

BEARISH (30)

-35.0% ROIC with 85.0% gross margin and 2.80% FCF yield.

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10-K Accruals & Altman-Z Guard

BEARISH (40)

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

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Options Skew, 13F & Fed NetLiq

BEARISH (32)

11/40 institutional & smart-money positioning score with 8/20 macro alignment.

Bull Case: Why Buyers Like PXLW

✓Established market leader in Technology 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.
!Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.

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PXLW // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -7.59%📐 HORIZONTAL RANGE

2026-10-30O $5.30H $5.36L $5.04C $5.36VOL 19.9K

RES: $7.41SUP: $4.44SMA50: $6.43SMA200: $6.18

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PXLW Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure

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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. -65.0% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

Ellis Vennor Setup Ledger (#33)

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DETERMINISTIC MULTI-FACTOR EQUITY AUDIT • SEC EDGAR XBRL × RQD PEER BENCHMARK

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

Technology Rank #644 of 714 ⚔️ ATHR vs PXLW Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Technology Peer Comparison (PXLW vs. ATHR, CLPS, ZDGE, RYET)

Industry: Computer Software: Prepackaged Software (222 Tracked Issuers)

Across 714 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Pixelworks Inc. (PXLW) ranks #644 by composite RQD confidence (33/100, grade E) and #587 by equity capitalization ($32.4M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, PXLW leads on earnings valuation at N/A trailing P/E, while PXLW leads on capital efficiency and profitability with -35.0% ROIC and 85.0% gross margin. RYET currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 47/100 (D) compared with PXLW at 33/100 (E).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
PXLW ACTIVE Pixelworks Inc.	E	33/100	—	85.0%	-35.0%	-3.60%	$32.4M	Benchmark Subject
ATHR Aether Holdings Inc.	E	28/100	—	70.8%	-35.0%	-2.93%	$32.4M	/athr-vs-pxlw →
CLPS CLPS Incorporation	D-	38/100	—	22.1%	—	-1.09%	$27.2M	/clps-vs-pxlw →
ZDGE Zedge Inc. (Class B)	D-	38/100	—	96.0%	-35.0%	-4.94%	$38.8M	/zdge-vs-pxlw →
RYET Ruanyun Edai Technology Inc.	D	47/100	—	25.2%	—	0.00%	$26.1M	/ryet-vs-pxlw →

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001040161

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Pixelworks Inc. (PXLW) reported GAAP revenue of $693.0K (-98.4% vs. FY2024 revenue of $43.2M , and -98.8% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$22.5M, operating cash flow of -$20.6M, and free cash flow of -$21.1M (+10.7% YoY). On the balance sheet, PXLW closed FY2025 with $51.3M 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	$693.0K	-$22.5M	-$20.6M	-$21.1M	$51.3M	—
FY2024 (FY)	2024-12-31	$43.2M	-$28.7M	-$19.8M	-$23.6M	$64.1M	—
FY2023 (FY)	2023-12-31	$59.7M	-$26.2M	-$18.8M	-$18.8M	—	—

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

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

As of 2026-11-01, Pixelworks Inc. (NASDAQ: PXLW) is rated E (Strong Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 33/100 at a spot price of $5.36 (-3.60% 1D, market cap $32.4M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 6/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 6/20, Executive Insider Alignment 8/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 8/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 5/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, PXLW ranks #644 in composite RQD confidence.

How does PXLW compare to ATHR and CLPS in the Technology sector?

Within the Technology sector (Computer Software: Prepackaged Software), PXLW carries a Roarable E (33/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 85.0%, and ROIC of -35.0%. By comparison, ATHR (Aether Holdings Inc.) holds a E grade (28/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $32.4M) and CLPS (CLPS Incorporation) posts a D- grade (38/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $27.2M). Among the 5-stock peer group, PXLW leads on earnings multiple (N/A) while PXLW leads on capital efficiency (-35.0% ROIC).

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

Per PXLW's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001040161), Pixelworks Inc. generated $693.0K in revenue (-98.4% YoY), -$22.5M in net income, and -$21.1M in free cash flow against $51.3M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Technology 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 PXLW trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

PXLW last traded at $5.36 (-3.60% on volume of 9,716 shares), positioning the stock -16.64% below its 50-day simple moving average ($6.43) and -13.27% below its 200-day simple moving average ($6.18). Across its 52-week range of $4.84 to $7.45, PXLW sits at the 19.9% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 34.1 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±10.5% ($4.80 to $5.92).

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

Pixelworks Inc. (PXLW) currently earns a Roarable Rating of E (Strong Sell — SELL) with 33/100 RQD Confidence. Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (-35% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.

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

PXLW's 12-month base price target is $4.76 (range $3.71 to $7.82), backed by transparent SEC XBRL cash-flow, Form 4 insider, and CBOE options flow analysis.

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