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Capstone Energy Plus Inc. (CEPL) Dividend Safety Gauge & 10-Year DRIP Compounder

Q: Does CEPL pay a dividend and is it safe?

Capstone Energy Plus Inc. (CEPL) offers a 0% cash dividend yield ($0.00 annualized) and 0.6% total shareholder yield including buybacks. Roarable rates its payout coverage as REINVESTING IN GROWTH + BUYBACKS.

$2.63 -5.05% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $2.60

Capstone Energy Plus Inc. (CEPL) carries a Roarable Rating of D- (Sell) with 43/100 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 (43/100 · D-) historically underperformed SPY in 71% of rolling 90-day windows →

ROARABLE D- • SELL / AVOID Cap $90.3M

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As of 2026-11-02, Capstone Energy Plus Inc. (NASDAQ: CEPL) is rated D- (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 43/100 at a spot price of $2.63 (-5.05% 1D, market cap $90.3M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 11/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 4/20, Executive Insider Alignment 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 6/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 9/20. Across 485 tracked Industrials issuers, CEPL ranks #322 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Industrials sector (Industrial Machinery/Components), CEPL carries a Roarable D- (43/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 32.3x, gross margin of 32.0%, and ROIC of 59.3%. By comparison, CBAT (CBAK Energy Technology Limited) holds a C grade (62/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $86.9M) and CODA (Coda Octopus Group Inc.) posts a B+ grade (78/100 RQD, P/E 26.1x, ROIC 12.0%, cap $108.0M). Among the 5-stock peer group, BYRN leads on earnings multiple (11.5x) while CEPL leads on capital efficiency (59.3% 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 CEPL?

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Per CEPL's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-03-31, CIK 0001009759), Capstone Energy Plus Inc. generated $106.0M in revenue (+23.9% YoY), $2.8M in net income, and -$3.4M in free cash flow against $87.7M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Industrials 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.

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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $2.60 (-1.10%)🧬 Disciplined Float (+0.80% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 11/20 (D+) • 0% FCF Margin

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📊 Historical Track Record Warning: Scores below 50 (43/100 · D-) historically underperformed SPY in 71% of rolling 90-day windows (-6.7% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 29.0% hit rate).

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D- · Rk D

Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE-6.8% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for CEPL)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±12.5%

Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (43/100 Composite)

🔍 WHY CEPL SCORES 43/100 (D-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag

▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+13/20 pts (30% of score)

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

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+11/20 pts (26% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 0% FCF Margin ($0 FCF) & 32% Gross Margin

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning4/20 pts (-16 pt drag)

Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-16 pts vs max)

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

Q1 (-3Q)

Grade C-$4.36-31.4% Next Q

Q2 (-2Q)

Grade D$2.99-11.7% Next Q

Q3 (-1Q)

Grade D$2.64-0.4% Next Q

Current

Grade D-$2.63-6.7% Hist 90D α

Trajectory: C- (51) → D- (43)Full Audit →

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While CEPL currently carries a cautious 43/100 (D-) rating due to Whale & Options Positioning (4/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #1

Established market leader in Industrials with deep daily trading liquidity.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #2

Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($4.73) and Max Pain ($2.76) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $12.95.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #3

Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Disciplined Float (+0.80% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.

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Contract: “CEPL Beats Next Quarter EPS Consensus (Dec 29, 2026) & Holds Above 200D SMA”

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CASH DIVIDEND + BUYBACK YIELD

0.6% Total Yield

0% Cash ($0.00/yr) + 0.6% Buybacks

PAYOUT SAFETY SPEEDOMETER

74/100 • REINVESTING IN GROWTH + BUYBACKS

FREE CASH FLOW PAYOUT RATIO

0% (100% Reinvested)

Retains cash flow for R&D and share repurchases

INTERACTIVE DRIP & SHAREHOLDER-YIELD COMPOUNDER (13.7% EST. ANNUAL)

$10,000 Compounded Over 10 Years → $36,108

Est. Year-10 Shareholder Yield: $217/yr

Starting Investment: $10,000

Compounding Horizon: 10 Years

$11.4K

Yr 1

$12.9K

Yr 2

$14.7K

Yr 3

$16.7K

Yr 4

$19.0K

Yr 5

$21.6K

Yr 6

$24.6K

Yr 7

$27.9K

Yr 8

$31.8K

Yr 9

$36.1K

Yr 10

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CEPL // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -77.86%🛡️ HOLDING TREND SUPPORT

2026-10-30O $2.61H $2.73L $2.44C $2.63VOL 492.5K

RES: $4.68SUP: $2.04SMA50: $4.73SMA200: $6.29

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CEPL 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)

25.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +23.9% 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 (CEPL)

Industrials Rank #322 of 485 ⚔️ CBAT vs CEPL Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Industrials Peer Comparison (CEPL vs. CBAT, CODA, BYRN, TGEN)

Industry: Industrial Machinery/Components (208 Tracked Issuers)

Across 485 tracked Industrials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Capstone Energy Plus Inc. (CEPL) ranks #322 by composite RQD confidence (43/100, grade D-) and #378 by equity capitalization ($90.3M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, BYRN leads on earnings valuation at 11.5x trailing P/E, while CEPL leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 59.3% ROIC and 32.0% gross margin. CODA currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 78/100 (B+) compared with CEPL at 43/100 (D-).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
CEPL ACTIVE Capstone Energy Plus Inc.	D-	43/100	32.3x	32.0%	59.3%	-5.05%	$90.3M	Benchmark Subject
CBAT CBAK Energy Technology Limited	C	62/100	—	—	—	+13.18%	$86.9M	/cbat-vs-cepl →
CODA Coda Octopus Group Inc.	B+	78/100	26.1x	66.5%	12.0%	-5.49%	$108.0M	/coda-vs-cepl →
BYRN Byrna Technologies Inc.	D+	58/100	11.5x	60.5%	18.0%	-9.66%	$111.4M	/byrn-vs-cepl →
TGEN Tecogen Inc.	E	24/100	—	36.3%	-35.0%	-14.59%	$70.3M	/tgen-vs-cepl →

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2026-03-31 • CIK 0001009759

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2026-03-31), Capstone Energy Plus Inc. (CEPL) reported GAAP revenue of $106.0M (+23.9% vs. FY2024 revenue of $85.6M , and +16.2% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $2.8M, operating cash flow of -$2.5M, and free cash flow of -$3.4M (-149.4% YoY). On the balance sheet, CEPL closed FY2025 with $87.7M 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)	2026-03-31	$106.0M	$2.8M	-$2.5M	-$3.4M	$87.7M	—
FY2024 (FY)	2025-03-31	$85.6M	-$7.2M	$7.7M	$6.8M	$78.4M	—
FY2023 (FY)	2024-03-31	$91.2M	$7.4M	-$27.7M	-$27.7M	—	—

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

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

How does CEPL compare to CBAT and CODA in the Industrials sector?

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

Where is CEPL trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

CEPL last traded at $2.63 (-5.05% on volume of 493,545 shares), positioning the stock -44.40% below its 50-day simple moving average ($4.73) and -58.19% below its 200-day simple moving average ($6.29). Across its 52-week range of $2.44 to $12.33, CEPL sits at the 1.9% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 30.7 (OVERSOLD (<32)) and an implied next-earnings move of ±12.5% ($2.30 to $2.96).

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Does CEPL pay a dividend and is it safe?

Capstone Energy Plus Inc. (CEPL) offers a 0% cash dividend yield ($0.00 annualized) and 0.6% total shareholder yield including buybacks. Roarable rates its payout coverage as REINVESTING IN GROWTH + BUYBACKS.

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ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 43/100 (D-) ✓ STAGE-C NUMBER FIREWALL VERIFIED

CEPL — Capstone Energy Plus Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Engine: Haiku 5.5 Dossier Pipeline

As of: 2026-11-02T14:24Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD 5-pillar rating engine, Capstone Energy Plus Inc. (CEPL) carries a composite score of 43/100 (D- — Roarable Sell — Vulnerable Balance Sheet & Flow) at a current price of $2.63 (-5.05%). Fundamental cash generation scores 11/20 (ROIC 59.3%, FCF yield -3.72%), institutional 13F whale accumulation scores 4/20, insider conviction scores 9/20, macro regime alignment scores 6/20 (Beta 1.00), and forensic balance-sheet protection scores 13/20 (Altman Z-Score N/A, Piotroski F-Score 4/9).

Investor Implication: At 32.3x trailing P/E and 27.1x forward P/E within Industrial Machinery/Components, upside depends on sustained operating margin expansion (3.2%) and free cash flow conversion relative to the 52-week range of $2.44 – $12.33.

Butterfly Effect: Supply-Chain, Sector & Catalyst Ripples

Operating in Industrial Machinery/Components (Industrials), CEPL is sensitive to 2nd-order capital expenditure cycles, input cost spreads (gross margin 32.0%), and institutional positioning across its peer cohort. Prospective investors should monitor quarterly order backlog conversion, sector capex guidance, and Form 4 insider cluster activity (0 recent filings tracked).

Open Questions to Watch: (1) Margin trajectory vs. peer median; (2) FCF conversion sustainability over the next 4 quarters; (3) Institutional 13F rebalancing around upcoming earnings.

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo • 4d ago

Capstone Energy+ to Host Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2027 Earnings Conference Call and Webcast on November 12, 2026

LOS ANGELES, October 29, 2026--Capstone Energy+, Inc. (NASDAQ: CEPL) ("Capstone" or the "Company"), a leading provider of clean gas turbine energy solutions for industrial and commercial businesses, as well as solutions

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🟢 CATALYST Yahoo • 4d ago

Capstone Green (CEPL) Upgraded to Buy: Here's What You Should Know

Capstone Green (CEPL) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

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🔴 RISK WATCH Yahoo • 7d ago

Capstone Energy+ Appoints Energy Infrastructure Executive Brandon Schwertner to Board of Directors

LOS ANGELES, October 26, 2026--Capstone Energy+, Inc. (NASDAQ: CEPL) ("Capstone" or the "Company"), a leading provider of gas turbine energy solutions for industrial and commercial businesses, including emerging data cen

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo • 8d ago

Capstone Energy+ Eyes Data Centers With ‘Energy Certainty’ Push

Capstone Energy+ (NASDAQ:CEPL) is positioning its distributed energy technology as a way to provide “energy certainty” for customers facing grid constraints, permitting delays and growing power needs, President and CEO V

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo • 19d ago

Capstone Energy+ to Present at the 20th Annual LD Micro Main Event

LOS ANGELES, October 14, 2026--Capstone Energy+, Inc. (NASDAQ: CEPL) ("Capstone" or the "Company"), a leading provider of behind-the-meter clean microturbine energy solutions for industrial and commercial businesses, as

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo Finance • 41d ago

Capstone Energy+ to Participate in Upcoming Data Center Industry Events

LOS ANGELES, September 22, 2026--Capstone Energy+, Inc. (NASDAQ: CEPL) ("Capstone" or the "Company"), a leading provider of behind-the-meter clean gas turbine energy solutions for industrial and commercial operations, as

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo Finance • 48d ago

Capstone Energy+ Delivers Additional 2 MW for Major U.S. Natural Gas Infrastructure Project

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo Finance • 76d ago

Capstone Energy+ to Participate in 15th Annual Needham Virtual Industrial Tech, Robotics, & Power 1x1 Conference

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CEPL Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $2.63?

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RO RoarDesk_Moderator Roarable Research Desk 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $2.31 (-12.2%)

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🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is CEPL (D- • RQD 43/100) a Buy at $2.63?

Welcome to the CEPL (Capstone Energy Plus Inc.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 43/100 (Roarable Sell — Vulnerable Balance Sheet & Flow) in Industrial Machinery/Components. Bulls point to capital efficiency (59.3% ROIC), while bears focus on valuation multiple compression (32.3x trailing P/E). Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

MU MultipleCompression Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $2.05 (-22.1%)

Spot @ $2.63

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

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on CEPL, but look at what you are paying: 32.3x trailing P/E with 32.0% gross margins. Unless Capstone Energy Plus Inc. 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: $3.29 (+25.1%)

Spot @ $2.63

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

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on CEPL, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Industrial Machinery/Components and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $2.63 (52-wk range $2.44 - $12.33), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.