Flexible Solutions International Inc. (CDA) (FSI) carries a Roarable Rating of D (Sell) with 48/100 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.
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FRED Regime × Technicals: 33% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 51 (NEUTRAL RANGE)
Altman Z-Score 4.26 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 6/9
Dilution Drag (+2.20% YoY Shares) & executive Form 4 sales trim 16 pts from alignment
While FSI currently carries a cautious 48/100 (D) rating due to Insider Conviction & Share Dilution (4/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.
Established market leader in Materials with deep daily trading liquidity.
Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($5.95) and Max Pain ($6.56) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $9.58.
Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Dilution Drag (+2.20% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.
Flexible Solutions International Inc. (CDA) (FSI) dropped -3.40% to $6.25, trading at 33% of its 52-week range ($4.85 – $9.12). Stretched risk/reward at 102x P/E (9% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
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TABER, ALBERTA, Oct. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FLEXIBLE SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL, INC. (NYSE-AMERICAN: FSI), is the developer and manufacturer of biodegradable polymers for oil extraction, detergent ingredients and wat
FLEXIBLE SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL, INC. (NYSE-AMERICAN: FSI), is the developer and manufacturer of biodegradable polymers for oil extraction, detergent ingredients and water treatment as well as crop nutrient
Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
vs. +0.7% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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Across 270 tracked Materials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Flexible Solutions International Inc. (CDA) (FSI) ranks #185 by composite RQD confidence (48/100, grade D) and #234 by equity capitalization ($79.8M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, FSI leads on earnings valuation at 101.5x trailing P/E, while FSI leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 8.5% ROIC and 32.6% gross margin. FSI currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 48/100 (D).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FSI
ACTIVE
Flexible Solutions International Inc. (CDA) | D | 48/100 | 101.5x | 32.6% | 8.5% | -3.40% | $79.8M | Benchmark Subject |
| ARQ Arq Inc. | D- | 41/100 | — | — | -24.6% | -4.32% | $77.3M | /arq-vs-fsi → |
| LNZA LanzaTech Global Inc. | D- | 41/100 | — | — | -35.0% | +7.72% | $73.0M | /lnza-vs-fsi → |
| AMTX Aemetis Inc. | E | 34/100 | — | -0.4% | -35.0% | -0.77% | $93.1M | /amtx-vs-fsi → |
| CITR CitroTech Inc. | E | 21/100 | — | 22.3% | -35.0% | -5.97% | $62.9M | /citr-vs-fsi → |
In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Flexible Solutions International Inc. (CDA) (FSI) reported GAAP revenue of $38.5M (+0.7% vs. FY2024 revenue of $38.2M , and +0.5% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $786.9K, operating cash flow of $3.8M, and free cash flow of -$591.7K (-198.0% YoY). On the balance sheet, FSI closed FY2025 with $61.8M in total assets against $4.0M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 4.26, Piotroski F-Score: 6/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-12-31 | $38.5M | $786.9K | $3.8M | -$591.7K | $61.8M | $4.0M |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-12-31 | $38.2M | $3.0M | $5.6M | $603.6K | $60.0M | $6.6M |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-12-31 | $38.3M | $2.8M | $6.1M | $6.1M | — | — |
As of 2026-11-01, Flexible Solutions International Inc. (CDA) (NYSE: FSI) is rated D (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 48/100 at a spot price of $6.25 (-3.40% 1D, market cap $79.8M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 11/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 7/20, Executive Insider Alignment 12/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 14/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 4/20. Across 270 tracked Materials issuers, FSI ranks #185 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Materials sector (Major Chemicals), FSI carries a Roarable D (48/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 101.5x, gross margin of 32.6%, and ROIC of 8.5%. By comparison, ARQ (Arq Inc.) holds a D- grade (41/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -24.6%, cap $77.3M) and LNZA (LanzaTech Global Inc.) posts a D- grade (41/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $73.0M). Among the 5-stock peer group, FSI leads on earnings multiple (101.5x) while FSI leads on capital efficiency (8.5% ROIC).
Per FSI's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001069394), Flexible Solutions International Inc. (CDA) generated $38.5M in revenue (+0.7% YoY), $786.9K in net income, and -$591.7K in free cash flow against $61.8M in total assets and $4.0M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Materials 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.
FSI last traded at $6.25 (-3.40% on volume of 1,364 shares), positioning the stock +5.04% above its 50-day simple moving average ($5.95) and +6.47% above its 200-day simple moving average ($5.87). Across its 52-week range of $4.85 to $9.12, FSI sits at the 32.8% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 51.0 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±7.0% ($5.81 to $6.69).
Why FSI Stock dropped -3.40% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Stretched risk/reward at 102x P/E (9% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
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