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Why GRND Stock slipped -0.54% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
$12.90 -0.54% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $12.92
Grindr Inc. (GRND) earns a Roarable Rating of B+ (Buy) with 76/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (steady margins, 30% return on capital) with steady institutional support. The company’s underlying cash engine and institutional positioning keep the composite score in the Green Buy zone.
ROARABLE B+ • BUY
Cap $2.24B
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As of 2026-11-01, Grindr Inc. (NYSE: GRND) is rated B+ (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 76/100 at a spot price of $12.90 (-0.54% 1D, market cap $2.24B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 19/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 10/20, Executive Insider Alignment 14/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 14/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 19/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, GRND ranks #38 in composite RQD confidence.
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How does GRND compare to DV and CSQR in the Technology sector?
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Within the Technology sector (Computer Software: Programming Data Processing), GRND carries a Roarable B+ (76/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 23.7x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 29.7%. By comparison, DV (DoubleVerify Holdings Inc.) holds a B- grade (70/100 RQD, P/E 41.5x, ROIC 7.2%, cap $2.10B) and CSQR (Csquare Inc.) posts a D grade (49/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $2.49B). Among the 5-stock peer group, GRND leads on earnings multiple (23.7x) while GRND leads on capital efficiency (29.7% ROIC).
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What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for GRND?
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Per GRND's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001820144), Grindr Inc. generated $439.9M in revenue (+27.6% YoY), $94.8M in net income, and $140.8M in free cash flow against $531.0M in total assets and $375.9M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (steady margins)—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.
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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $12.92 (+0.14%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-3.20% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 19/20 (A+) • 32% FCF Margin
Verify 90D Bucket Audit →📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 76/100 (B+) historically ranked in the Top 11% of excess returns over the next 90 days (+7.6% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 70.0% hit rate).
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw B+ · Rk B-
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+8.1% Base Target
WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for GRND)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±9.3%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (76/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY GRND SCORES 76/100 (B+) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+19/20 pts (25% of score)
SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 32% FCF Margin ($140.8M FCF) & 52% Gross Margin
▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+19/20 pts (25% of score)
SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 86% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-3.20% YoY Shares)
▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning10/20 pts (-10 pt drag)
Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-10 pts vs max)
📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)Grade A$15.03-6.3% Next Q
84
Q2 (-2Q)Grade A-$14.09-2.9% Next Q
81
Q3 (-1Q)Grade A-$13.68-5.7% Next Q
79
CurrentGrade B+$12.90+7.6% Hist 90D α
76
Trajectory: A (84) → B+ (76)Full Audit →
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⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: Why the GRND Bull Thesis Could Fail
Even with a 76/100 (B+) score, GRND faces multiple-compression risk if 23.7x 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 (-3.20% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 49.5% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3
Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($14.88) or 200D SMA ($13.63) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($13.94) toward Bear Floor ($10.58).
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Why GRND Stock slipped -0.54% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
Grindr Inc. (GRND) slipped -0.54% to $12.90, trading at 36% of its 52-week range ($9.73 – $18.5). High-quality cash engine (steady margins, 30% return on capital) with steady institutional support.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 36% of its 52-week range ($9.73 – $18.5) with RSI-14 at 31 (OVERSOLD (<32)).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±9.3% around $12.90 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable B+ (Buy) backed by 52% gross margin and $140.8M annual free cash flow.
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GRND // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -3.52%🛡️ HOLDING TREND SUPPORT
2026-10-30O $12.92H $12.97L $12.56C $12.90VOL 1.30M
RES: $15.29SUP: $12.27SMA50: $14.88SMA200: $13.63
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GRND 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)
17.5%/yr Implied 5Y Growth
vs. +27.6% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (GRND)
Technology Rank #38 of 714
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1. Head-to-Head Technology Peer Comparison (GRND vs. DV, CSQR, PPLI, RUM)
Industry: Computer Software: Programming Data Processing (72 Tracked Issuers)Across 714 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Grindr Inc. (GRND) ranks #38 by composite RQD confidence (76/100, grade B+) and #283 by equity capitalization ($2.24B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, GRND leads on earnings valuation at 23.7x trailing P/E, while GRND leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 29.7% ROIC and — gross margin. GRND currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 76/100 (B+).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
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| GRND
ACTIVE
Grindr Inc. | B+ | 76/100 | 23.7x | — | 29.7% | -0.54% | $2.24B | Benchmark Subject |
| DV DoubleVerify Holdings Inc. | B- | 70/100 | 41.5x | 82.2% | 7.2% | +0.30% | $2.10B | /dv-vs-grnd → |
| CSQR Csquare Inc. | D | 49/100 | — | — | — | -2.86% | $2.49B | /csqr-vs-grnd → |
| PPLI People Incorporated | D | 47/100 | — | 66.2% | -1.5% | +0.36% | $2.67B | /ppli-vs-grnd → |
| RUM RUM Group Inc. (Class A) | D- | 38/100 | — | -6.7% | -35.0% | -3.11% | $2.78B | /rum-vs-grnd → |
2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)
SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001820144In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Grindr Inc. (GRND) reported GAAP revenue of $439.9M (+27.6% vs. FY2024 revenue of $344.6M , and +69.4% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $94.8M, operating cash flow of $141.5M, and free cash flow of $140.8M (+49.7% YoY). On the balance sheet, GRND closed FY2025 with $531.0M in total assets against $375.9M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 4.32, Piotroski F-Score: 8/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
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| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-12-31 | $439.9M | $94.8M | $141.5M | $140.8M | $531.0M | $375.9M |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-12-31 | $344.6M | -$131.0M | $95.0M | $94.0M | $479.1M | $275.6M |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-12-31 | $259.7M | -$55.8M | $36.1M | $36.1M | — | — |
3. GRND Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs GRND stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
As of 2026-11-01, Grindr Inc. (NYSE: GRND) is rated B+ (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 76/100 at a spot price of $12.90 (-0.54% 1D, market cap $2.24B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 19/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 10/20, Executive Insider Alignment 14/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 14/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 19/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, GRND ranks #38 in composite RQD confidence.
How does GRND compare to DV and CSQR in the Technology sector?
Within the Technology sector (Computer Software: Programming Data Processing), GRND carries a Roarable B+ (76/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 23.7x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 29.7%. By comparison, DV (DoubleVerify Holdings Inc.) holds a B- grade (70/100 RQD, P/E 41.5x, ROIC 7.2%, cap $2.10B) and CSQR (Csquare Inc.) posts a D grade (49/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $2.49B). Among the 5-stock peer group, GRND leads on earnings multiple (23.7x) while GRND leads on capital efficiency (29.7% ROIC).
What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for GRND?
Per GRND's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001820144), Grindr Inc. generated $439.9M in revenue (+27.6% YoY), $94.8M in net income, and $140.8M in free cash flow against $531.0M in total assets and $375.9M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (steady margins)—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 GRND trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?
GRND last traded at $12.90 (-0.54% on volume of 2,687,121 shares), positioning the stock -13.31% below its 50-day simple moving average ($14.88) and -5.36% below its 200-day simple moving average ($13.63). Across its 52-week range of $9.73 to $18.50, GRND sits at the 36.1% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 31.0 (OVERSOLD (<32)) and an implied next-earnings move of ±9.3% ($11.70 to $14.10).
GRND Investor FAQ & Complete 8-Part Research Index
100% OPEN ACCESS • SEC EDGAR × CBOE × FREDWhy is GRND stock moving today?
Why GRND Stock slipped -0.54% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. High-quality cash engine (steady margins, 30% return on capital) with steady institutional support.