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Why CTS Stock advanced +1.54% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
$63.44 +1.54% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $63.50
CTS Corporation (CTS) carries a Roarable Rating of C+ (Hold) with 66/100 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 $1.81B
INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $63.50 (+0.09%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 15/20 (B) • 18.9% FCF Margin
Verify 90D Bucket Audit →📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 66/100 (C+) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+1.4% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 56.0% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).
Audit Bucket Track Record →RQD QUANT TACHOMETERHOLD / WATCH • C+
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw C · Rk B-
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+3.6% Base Target
WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for CTS)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±6.7%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (66/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY CTS SCORES 66/100 (C+) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+16/20 pts (24% of score)
Altman Z-Score 7.70 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 8/9
▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+15/20 pts (23% of score)
SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 18.9% FCF Margin ($102.1M FCF) & 38.4% Gross Margin
▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning8/20 pts (-12 pt drag)
Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-12 pts vs max)
📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)Grade C$57.25-4% Next Q
58
Q2 (-2Q)Grade C$54.95-3.4% Next Q
61
Q3 (-1Q)Grade C+$53.06+19.6% Next Q
63
CurrentGrade C+$63.44+1.4% Hist 90D α
66
Trajectory: C (58) → C+ (66)Full Audit →
⚔️ ADVERSARIAL OPPOSING CASE & FORENSIC KILL-SWITCH (WHY THE BULL/BEAR THESIS COULD FAIL)GIDEON ASHMERE // FORENSIC SHORT & KILL-SWITCH DOSSIER
⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: Why the CTS Bull Thesis Could Fail
Even with a 66/100 (C+) score, CTS faces multiple-compression risk if 27.7x 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 35.9% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3
Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($57.62) or 200D SMA ($57.37) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($65.72) toward Bear Floor ($51.26).
🎲 LIVE PREDICTION MARKET ODDS TIED TO $CTS• $4.8M Crowd Pool • Kalshi / Polymarket Composite
Contract: “CTS Beats Next Quarterly Revenue & EPS Consensus + Hyperscaler AI CapEx Holds Record Pace”
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Why CTS Stock advanced +1.54% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
CTS Corporation (CTS) advanced +1.54% to $63.44, trading at 79% of its 52-week range ($40.15 – $69.55). Solid 38% profit margin (14% return on capital), mixed timing at 28x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 79% of its 52-week range ($40.15 – $69.55) with RSI-14 at 59.9 (BULLISH MOMENTUM).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±6.7% around $63.44 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable C+ (Hold) backed by 38.4% gross margin and $102.1M annual free cash flow.
Live CTS Headlines & Catalysts
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CTS // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +11.10%▼ DESCENDING CHANNEL
2026-10-30O $62.06H $63.50L $60.54C $63.44VOL 290.7K
RES: $64.92SUP: $52.36SMA50: $57.62SMA200: $57.37
PRIMARY-SOURCE FORENSICS, SECOND-ORDER LINKS & AI ANALYST DESK
CTS 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)
21.2%/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)
No active Ellis Vennor swing setup published on CTS today. View full Setup Ledger →
🦋 Documented & Second-Order Butterfly Connections
Open Graph →
No direct multi-tier Butterfly edges indexed yet for CTS. Explore sector supply chains on /butterfly.
AI Analyst Theses, Washington Policy & Company Video
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DETERMINISTIC MULTI-FACTOR EQUITY AUDIT • SEC EDGAR XBRL × RQD PEER BENCHMARK
📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (CTS)
Technology Rank #161 of 714
⚔️ BHE vs CTS Full Matrix →
1. Head-to-Head Technology Peer Comparison (CTS vs. BHE, OLED, VPG, VSH)
Industry: Electrical Products (35 Tracked Issuers)Across 714 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, CTS Corporation (CTS) ranks #161 by composite RQD confidence (66/100, grade C+) and #307 by equity capitalization ($1.81B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, OLED leads on earnings valuation at 15.8x trailing P/E, while CTS leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 13.9% ROIC and 38.4% gross margin. CTS currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 66/100 (C+).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTS
ACTIVE
CTS Corporation | C+ | 66/100 | 27.7x | 38.4% | 13.9% | +1.54% | $1.81B | Benchmark Subject |
| BHE Benchmark Electronics Inc. | D+ | 55/100 | 104.1x | 9.8% | 7.7% | -1.42% | $2.59B | /bhe-vs-cts → |
| OLED Universal Display Corporation | C | 64/100 | 15.8x | 76.3% | 11.5% | -6.09% | $3.82B | /oled-vs-cts → |
| VPG Vishay Precision Group Inc. | C | 62/100 | 148.9x | 38.9% | 4.1% | -2.55% | $788.0M | /vpg-vs-cts → |
| VSH Vishay Intertechnology Inc. | D- | 43/100 | — | 19.4% | 1.8% | -1.64% | $4.51B | /vsh-vs-cts → |
2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)
SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0000026058In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), CTS Corporation (CTS) reported GAAP revenue of $541.3M (+5.2% vs. FY2024 revenue of $514.8M , and -1.7% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $65.3M, operating cash flow of $102.1M, and free cash flow of $102.1M (+3.9% YoY). On the balance sheet, CTS closed FY2025 with $764.3M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 7.70, Piotroski F-Score: 8/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-12-31 | $541.3M | $65.3M | $102.1M | $102.1M | $764.3M | — |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-12-31 | $514.8M | $55.5M | $98.2M | $98.2M | $765.4M | — |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-12-31 | $550.4M | $60.5M | $88.8M | $88.8M | — | — |
3. CTS Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs CTS stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
As of 2026-11-01, CTS Corporation (NYSE: CTS) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 66/100 at a spot price of $63.44 (+1.54% 1D, market cap $1.81B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 15/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 8/20, Executive Insider Alignment 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 12/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 15/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, CTS ranks #161 in composite RQD confidence.
How does CTS compare to BHE and OLED in the Technology sector?
Within the Technology sector (Electrical Products), CTS carries a Roarable C+ (66/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 27.7x, gross margin of 38.4%, and ROIC of 13.9%. By comparison, BHE (Benchmark Electronics Inc.) holds a D+ grade (55/100 RQD, P/E 104.1x, ROIC 7.7%, cap $2.59B) and OLED (Universal Display Corporation) posts a C grade (64/100 RQD, P/E 15.8x, ROIC 11.5%, cap $3.82B). Among the 5-stock peer group, OLED leads on earnings multiple (15.8x) while CTS leads on capital efficiency (13.9% ROIC).
What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for CTS?
Per CTS's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000026058), CTS Corporation generated $541.3M in revenue (+5.2% YoY), $65.3M in net income, and $102.1M in free cash flow against $764.3M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (38% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. 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 CTS trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?
CTS last traded at $63.44 (+1.54% on volume of 361,670 shares), positioning the stock +10.10% above its 50-day simple moving average ($57.62) and +10.58% above its 200-day simple moving average ($57.37). Across its 52-week range of $40.15 to $69.55, CTS sits at the 79.2% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 59.9 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±6.7% ($59.19 to $67.69).
CTS Investor FAQ & Complete 8-Part Research Index
100% OPEN ACCESS • SEC EDGAR × CBOE × FREDWhy is CTS stock moving today?
Why CTS Stock advanced +1.54% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Solid 38% profit margin (14% return on capital), mixed timing at 28x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.