CTW (Class A) (CTW) — RQD Stock Rating Cockpit

$1.81 +2.26% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $1.81

CTW (Class A) (CTW) carries a Roarable Rating of D (Sell) with 50/100 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 $110.7M
📤 Share Live RQD Speedometer Card: 𝕏 Post Reddit StockTwits ⬇ Live SVG Card
⚡ INSTANT AI QUANT PREVIEW • $0 FREE TIER Click Any Pre-Computed AI Quant Specialist Briefing on CTW Below — or Connect Your Own ChatGPT / Claude
🤖 Mara Quenwick • AI Quant Lead (Click for Instant Brief) Is CTW stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
▼

As of 2026-11-02, CTW (Class A) (NASDAQ: CTW) is rated D (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 50/100 at a spot price of $1.81 (+2.26% 1D, market cap $110.7M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 10/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 10/20, Executive Insider Alignment 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 10/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 7/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, CTW ranks #360 in composite RQD confidence.

✓ Pre-computed one-to-many AI Quant brief
🤖 Ellis Vennor • AI Peer & Flow Quant (Click for Instant Brief) How does CTW compare to MRLN and TCX in the Technology sector?
▼

Within the Technology sector (EDP Services), CTW carries a Roarable D (50/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 28.9x, gross margin of 75.6%, and ROIC of —. By comparison, MRLN (Merlin Inc.) holds a E grade (31/100 RQD, P/E 17.7x, ROIC -35.0%, cap $106.1M) and TCX (Tucows Inc. (Class A)) posts a D- grade (42/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $116.6M). Among the 5-stock peer group, MRLN leads on earnings multiple (17.7x) while MRLN leads on capital efficiency (-35.0% ROIC).

✓ Pre-computed one-to-many AI Quant brief
🤖 Gideon Ashmere • AI SEC 10-K Forensics (Click for Instant Brief) What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for CTW?
▼

Per CTW's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-07-31, CIK 0002047148), CTW (Class A) generated $90.4M in revenue (+32.1% YoY), $3.8M in net income, and -$473.3K in free cash flow against $0 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.

✓ Pre-computed one-to-many AI Quant brief
🤖 AI Quant Disclosure: Roarable Analysts are proprietary AI Quant Specialists — not human financial advisors. Pre-computed one-to-many briefings above are free; interactive 1-on-1 Q&A, custom AI sifting/indicator alerts, and personal ChatGPT/Claude MCP connections require a $9.95/mo Pro account (currently waitlist-only).
INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
🛡️ Portfolio Crash X-Ray
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $1.81 (+0.22%)🧬 Dilution Drag (+1.36% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 10/20 (D) • 0% FCF Margin
Verify 90D Bucket Audit →
📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 50/100 (D) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (-1.4% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 49.3% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).
Audit Bucket Track Record →
RQD QUANT TACHOMETERSELL / AVOID • D
025507510050
2-of-3 JEV AI Jury Bearish Warning
Cash
SEC
Whale

Impersonal quantitative research (0–100 RQD rubric) — not individualized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Full Disclaimer

5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D · Rk D+
Cash (10)Whales (10)SEC (13)Macro (10)CEO (7)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE-3.9% Base Target
$3 Bull$2 Base$1 Bear
📬 FREE CTW RATING-CHANGE & BRIEFING ALERTSManage / Unsubscribe
WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for CTW)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±12.5%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (50/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY CTW SCORES 50/100 (D) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+13/20 pts (26% of score)

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

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+10/20 pts (20% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 0% FCF Margin ($0 FCF) & 75.6% Gross Margin

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution7/20 pts (-13 pt drag)

Dilution Drag (+1.36% YoY Shares) & executive Form 4 sales trim 13 pts from alignment

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
58
Grade C$2.30-18.7% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
55
Grade C$1.87-6.4% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
53
Grade C-$1.75+3.4% Next Q
Current
50
Grade D$1.81-1.4% Hist 90D α
Trajectory: C (58) → D (50)Full Audit →
⚔️ ADVERSARIAL OPPOSING CASE & FORENSIC KILL-SWITCH (WHY THE BULL/BEAR THESIS COULD FAIL)CONTRARIAN TURNAROUND & SHORT-SQUEEZE DOSSIER

⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: What Could Spark a CTW Turnaround Squeeze

Gideon Ashmere Forensic Desk →

While CTW currently carries a cautious 50/100 (D) rating due to Insider Conviction & Share Dilution (7/20), 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 ($2.18) and Max Pain ($1.90) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $3.30.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #3

Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Dilution Drag (+1.36% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.

🎲 LIVE PREDICTION MARKET ODDS TIED TO $CTW• $4.8M Crowd Pool • Kalshi / Polymarket Composite
Contract: “CTW Beats Next Quarterly Revenue & EPS Consensus + Hyperscaler AI CapEx Holds Record Pace”
RSI-14 MOMENTUMNEUTRAL RANGE
42.230 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 RANGE35% OF RANGE
L: $1$1.81H: $3
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: DRQD 10 / 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: D-RQD 17 / 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: D+RQD 23 / 40
MULTI-MODEL JEV QUANT JURY DELIBERATION

2-of-3 JEV AI Jury Bearish Warning on CTW

Cash & Moat Bull AI
ROIC & Free Cash Flow Model
BEARISH (50)

14.0% ROIC with 75.6% gross margin and -0.43% FCF yield.

SEC Forensic Auditor AI
10-K Accruals & Altman-Z Guard
NEUTRAL (65)

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

Whale & Macro Hawk AI
Options Skew, 13F & Fed NetLiq
BEARISH (45)

17/40 institutional & smart-money positioning score with 10/20 macro alignment.

Bull Case: Why Buyers Like CTW
  • ✓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.
ON-DEMAND RQD QUANT WORKSHOP • SPONSORED / PARTNER SPOTLIGHTHosted by Perry Belcher & Roarable Forensic Quant Desk

Red-Light Warning Desk: Spotting SEC Cash-Flow & Dilution Risks Before Downgrades (Featuring CTW)

  • ✓Walkthrough of CTW's RQD Radar, SEC cash-conversion gap & downside invalidation levels
  • ✓3 asymmetric Bear/Hedge frameworks when 10-year Treasury yields stay elevated
  • ✓Includes nightly RQD rating-change & forensic signal email alerts on your tracked stocks
RQD INSIDER CLUB WAITLIST$49/YR PLANNED
Want Custom AI PineScript / Python Indicators & Priority Rating-Change Alerts?
CTW // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -32.21%▼ DESCENDING CHANNEL
2026-10-30O $1.64H $1.99L $1.58C $1.81VOL 30.3K
RES: $2.47SUP: $1.47SMA50: $2.18SMA200: $2.22
$3.21$2.75$2.28$1.82$1.36RES $2.47SUP $1.47$1.812026-04-302026-06-152026-07-312026-09-162026-10-30
PRIMARY-SOURCE FORENSICS, SECOND-ORDER LINKS & AI ANALYST DESK

CTW 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. +32.1% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

Ellis Vennor Setup Ledger (#33)

No active Ellis Vennor swing setup published on CTW today. View full Setup Ledger →

🦋 Documented & Second-Order Butterfly Connections Open Graph →

No direct multi-tier Butterfly edges indexed yet for CTW. Explore sector supply chains on /butterfly.

AI Analyst Theses, Washington Policy & Company Video
🎬 No recent verified company-specific video clip queued for CTW today (we never pad ticker pages with unrelated generic clips). Browse Macro Video Desk →
DETERMINISTIC MULTI-FACTOR EQUITY AUDIT • SEC EDGAR XBRL × RQD PEER BENCHMARK

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

Technology Rank #360 of 714 ⚔️ MRLN vs CTW Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Technology Peer Comparison (CTW vs. MRLN, TCX, WQEY, QMLS)

Industry: EDP Services (163 Tracked Issuers)

Across 714 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, CTW (Class A) (CTW) ranks #360 by composite RQD confidence (50/100, grade D) and #514 by equity capitalization ($110.7M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, MRLN leads on earnings valuation at 17.7x trailing P/E, while MRLN leads on capital efficiency and profitability with -35.0% ROIC and — gross margin. QMLS currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 52/100 (D+) compared with CTW at 50/100 (D).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
CTW ACTIVE
CTW (Class A)
D 50/100 28.9x 75.6% — +2.26% $110.7M Benchmark Subject
MRLN
Merlin Inc.
E 31/100 17.7x — -35.0% -10.31% $106.1M /mrln-vs-ctw →
TCX
Tucows Inc. (Class A)
D- 42/100 — 24.1% -35.0% +5.37% $116.6M /tcx-vs-ctw →
WQEY
WISeQey Corp
D 50/100 — — — -4.92% $96.9M /wqey-vs-ctw →
QMLS
QumulusAI Inc.
D+ 52/100 — — — -8.03% $127.1M /qmls-vs-ctw →

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-07-31 • CIK 0002047148

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-07-31), CTW (Class A) (CTW) reported GAAP revenue of $90.4M (+32.1% vs. FY2024 revenue of $68.4M , and +43.6% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $3.8M, operating cash flow of $111.4K, and free cash flow of -$473.3K (-154.0% YoY). On the balance sheet, CTW closed FY2025 with $0 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) 2025-07-31 $90.4M $3.8M $111.4K -$473.3K — —
FY2024 (FY) 2024-07-31 $68.4M $6.0M $1.6M $877.2K — —
FY2023 (FY) 2023-07-31 $62.9M $3.4M $2.6M $2.6M — —

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

✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLED

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

As of 2026-11-02, CTW (Class A) (NASDAQ: CTW) is rated D (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 50/100 at a spot price of $1.81 (+2.26% 1D, market cap $110.7M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 10/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 10/20, Executive Insider Alignment 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 10/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 7/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, CTW ranks #360 in composite RQD confidence.

How does CTW compare to MRLN and TCX in the Technology sector?

Within the Technology sector (EDP Services), CTW carries a Roarable D (50/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 28.9x, gross margin of 75.6%, and ROIC of —. By comparison, MRLN (Merlin Inc.) holds a E grade (31/100 RQD, P/E 17.7x, ROIC -35.0%, cap $106.1M) and TCX (Tucows Inc. (Class A)) posts a D- grade (42/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $116.6M). Among the 5-stock peer group, MRLN leads on earnings multiple (17.7x) while MRLN leads on capital efficiency (-35.0% ROIC).

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

Per CTW's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-07-31, CIK 0002047148), CTW (Class A) generated $90.4M in revenue (+32.1% YoY), $3.8M in net income, and -$473.3K in free cash flow against $0 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 CTW trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

CTW last traded at $1.81 (+2.26% on volume of 30,252 shares), positioning the stock -16.97% below its 50-day simple moving average ($2.18) and -18.47% below its 200-day simple moving average ($2.22). Across its 52-week range of $1.10 to $3.14, CTW sits at the 34.8% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 42.2 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±12.5% ($1.58 to $2.04).

CTW Investor FAQ & Complete 8-Part Research Index

100% OPEN ACCESS • SEC EDGAR × CBOE × FRED

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

CTW (Class A) (CTW) currently earns a Roarable Rating of D (Sell — SELL) with 50/100 RQD Confidence. Stretched risk/reward at 29x P/E (76% profit margin) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.

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

CTW's 12-month base price target is $1.74 (range $1.36 to $3.3), backed by transparent SEC XBRL cash-flow, Form 4 insider, and CBOE options flow analysis.

ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 50/100 (D) ✓ STAGE-C NUMBER FIREWALL VERIFIED

CTW — CTW (Class A): What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Engine: anthropic/claude-haiku-5.5
As of: 2026-11-02T15:43:43Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, CTW scores 50 out of 100, grade D, verdict "Roarable Sell — Underperform / Distribution Warning." The five pillars are: Fundamental Cash Engine 10/20 (ROIC 0%; FCF yield -0.43%), Whale 13F Flow 10/20 (institutional accumulation and options positioning), Insider Conviction 7/20 (SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow), Macro Regime Fit 10/20 (Beta 1.0; sector sensitivity), and Forensic Balance Sheet 13/20 (Altman Z 2.5; Piotroski F 4/9; Debt/Equity 0.5). For a prospective investor, the weakest pillar is insider conviction, and the cash engine is also weak: a 0% ROIC and negative FCF yield indicate the business is not currently generating returns on invested capital or free cash for shareholders. The balance sheet is the strongest pillar, with an Altman Z of 2.5 and Debt/Equity of 0.5, which reduces near-term solvency concern but does not offset weak cash generation. The valuation of P/E 28.9 (TTM) against Forward P/E 24.3 implies the market is pricing in earnings improvement that the rating's cash metrics do not yet confirm. Upside would require evidence that earnings translate into free cash flow; the current data does not show that.

Business

CTW (Class A) is a NASDAQ-listed issuer in the Technology sector, within the EDP Services industry, per the company profile. Per the SEC financials, the company reported revenue of $90.4M for FY 2025, up from $68.4M in FY 2024 and $62.9M in FY 2023. The source data does not describe specific products, customers, or revenue model beyond the sector and industry classification.

Financial Trend

PeriodRevenueOperating IncomeNet IncomeEPSFCFCashDebt
FY 2025$90.4M$-1.1M$3.8MN/A$-0.5MN/AN/A
FY 2024$68.4M$6.7M$6.0MN/A$0.9MN/AN/A
FY 2023$62.9M$5.6M$3.4MN/A$2.6MN/AN/A

Per the market data, operating margin is -1.2%, net margin is 4.2%, and gross margin is 75.6%, with ROIC at 0%. Net income in FY 2025 ($3.8M) was positive while operating income was negative ($-1.1M), a divergence the source data does not explain. The Altman Z-Score is 2.5 and the Piotroski F-Score is 4/9, per the Roarable RQD rating. Debt/Equity is 0.5; Cash and Debt amounts are not available in source data.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

  • Earnings event (MARKET WIRE): A headline states CTW will announce fiscal year 2026 results on October 15 and host an earnings webinar on October 16.
  • Negative trend (RISK WATCH): A kalkine.ca headline reports the stock sliding 12% following a fiscal 2026 net loss.
  • Revenue decline (RISK WATCH): An Investing.com Canada headline reports fiscal 2026 revenue falling 8.7%, describing a continuing strategic reset.
  • Market coverage (MARKET WIRE): Yahoo Finance, TradingView, and Benzinga items reference CTW market action and pre-market moves without additional quantitative detail.
  • Proprietary signals: None; the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph lists no links or signals.

Open Questions

  • What drove the divergence between FY 2025 positive net income ($3.8M) and negative operating income ($-1.1M)?
  • What are the cash and debt balances, and how do they support the Debt/Equity of 0.5?
  • Does the reported fiscal 2026 revenue decline and net loss persist once the October 15 results are published?
  • What products and customers generate the $90.4M revenue base?
  • Why is FCF negative in FY 2025 while the Piotroski F-Score is 4/9?

CTW Live News Feed, Press Releases & Catalyst Wire

Real-time company headlines, analyst actions, and sector developments for CTW (Class A) (CTW) • Click "Debate This Headline" to argue it in the Roar Pit below

💬 Jump to CTW Debate Forum (3) ↓
🔥 THE ROAR PIT • LIVE COMMUNITY DEBATE 3 Active Posts & Replies

CTW Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $1.81?

🐂 50% BULLISH CONVICTION COMMUNITY TUG-OF-WAR ON CTW 🐻 50% BEARISH CONVICTION
1. Pick Your Side on CTW:
💡 Tip: Back up your call with a price target or RQD metric to get upvoted to the top.
RO RoarDesk_Moderator Roarable Research Desk ⚖️ DEBATE HOST 🎯 Target: $1.95 (+7.7%)
📌 Pinned Debate

🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is CTW (D • RQD 50/100) a Buy at $1.81?

Welcome to the CTW (CTW (Class A)) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 50/100 (Roarable Sell — Underperform / Distribution Warning) in EDP Services. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

VA ValDiscipline Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $1.48 (-18.2%)
Spot @ $1.81

Pump the brakes on CTW — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on CTW, but look at what you are paying: 28.9x trailing P/E with 75.6% gross margins. Unless CTW (Class A) expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

MI MidwestValue Verified K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $2.28 (+26.0%)
Spot @ $1.81

CTW cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on CTW, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in EDP Services and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $1.81 (52-wk range $1.10 - $3.14), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

LIVE TAPE SPY $755.72 -0.38% QQQ $690.49 -1.44% DIA $517.13 -0.37% IWM $279.33 +0.96% NVDA $204.64 -4.22% AAPL $344.63 -1.23% MSFT $521.91 -1.55% TSLA $399.81 -0.86% PLTR $184.11 -6.27% SOFI $16.76 -4.83% IBIT $43.36 -0.94% GLD $355.78 -1.34%