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Why JL Stock advanced +1.97% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
$4.32 +1.97% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $4.35
J-Long Group Limited (Class A) (JL) earns a Roarable Rating of B (Buy) with 72/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (34% profit margin, 34% profit margin) 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 $15.4M
INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $4.35 (+0.59%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.64% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 13/20 (C) • 7.6% FCF Margin
Verify 90D Bucket Audit →📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 72/100 (B) historically ranked in the Top 13% of excess returns over the next 90 days (+7.0% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 68.7% hit rate).
Audit Bucket Track Record →RQD QUANT TACHOMETERBUY • B
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw C+ · Rk B+
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+6.2% Base Target
WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for JL)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±8.1%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (72/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY JL SCORES 72/100 (B) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+17/20 pts (24% of score)
SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 85% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-2.64% YoY Shares)
▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Macro Regime Fit+16/20 pts (22% of score)
FRED Regime × Technicals: 42% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 43.4 (NEUTRAL RANGE)
▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning11/20 pts (-9 pt drag)
Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-9 pts vs max)
📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)Grade A-$4.67-5.1% Next Q
80
Q2 (-2Q)Grade B+$4.43-7.2% Next Q
77
Q3 (-1Q)Grade B+$4.11+5.1% Next Q
75
CurrentGrade B$4.32+7% Hist 90D α
72
Trajectory: A- (80) → B (72)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 JL Bull Thesis Could Fail
Even with a 72/100 (B) score, JL faces multiple-compression risk if 5.6x 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 (-2.64% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 31.5% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3
Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($4.63) or 200D SMA ($5.33) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($4.59) toward Bear Floor ($3.54).
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Contract: “JL Beats Next Quarter EPS Consensus (Dec 29, 2026) & Holds Above 200D SMA”
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Why JL Stock advanced +1.97% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
J-Long Group Limited (Class A) (JL) advanced +1.97% to $4.32, trading at 42% of its 52-week range ($1.5 – $8.22). High-quality cash engine (34% profit margin, 34% profit margin) with steady institutional support.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 42% of its 52-week range ($1.5 – $8.22) with RSI-14 at 43.4 (NEUTRAL RANGE).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±8.1% around $4.32 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable B (Buy) backed by 34% gross margin and $3.2M annual free cash flow.
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JL // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -35.14%▼ DESCENDING CHANNEL
2026-10-30O $4.32H $4.32L $4.32C $4.32
RES: $4.58SUP: $3.08SMA50: $4.63SMA200: $5.33
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JL 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)
-12.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth
vs. +8.1% 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 JL today. View full Setup Ledger →
🦋 Documented & Second-Order Butterfly Connections
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DETERMINISTIC MULTI-FACTOR EQUITY AUDIT • SEC EDGAR XBRL × RQD PEER BENCHMARK
📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (JL)
Consumer Discretionary Rank #137 of 1011
⚔️ PLCE vs JL Full Matrix →
1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (JL vs. PLCE, DXLG, CATO, JEM)
Industry: Clothing/Shoe/Accessory Stores (25 Tracked Issuers)Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, J-Long Group Limited (Class A) (JL) ranks #137 by composite RQD confidence (72/100, grade B) and #899 by equity capitalization ($15.4M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, JL leads on earnings valuation at 5.6x trailing P/E, while CATO leads on capital efficiency and profitability with -7.1% ROIC and 34.0% gross margin. JL currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 72/100 (B).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JL
ACTIVE
J-Long Group Limited (Class A) | B | 72/100 | 5.6x | 34.0% | — | +1.97% | $15.4M | Benchmark Subject |
| PLCE Children's Place Inc. | D- | 40/100 | — | 29.9% | -35.0% | -2.15% | $10.2M | /plce-vs-jl → |
| DXLG Destination XL Group Inc. | D- | 42/100 | — | 43.4% | -17.0% | -8.51% | $25.9M | /dxlg-vs-jl → |
| CATO Cato Corporation (Class A) | D- | 41/100 | — | 34.0% | -7.1% | -0.42% | $47.4M | /cato-vs-jl → |
| JEM 707 Cayman Holdings Limited | D | 46/100 | — | 19.9% | — | +8.90% | $2.2M | /jem-vs-jl → |
2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)
SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2026-03-31 • CIK 0001948436In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2026-03-31), J-Long Group Limited (Class A) (JL) reported GAAP revenue of $42.2M (+8.1% vs. FY2024 revenue of $39.1M , and +48.8% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $2.8M, operating cash flow of $3.9M, and free cash flow of $3.2M (-48.3% YoY). On the balance sheet, JL closed FY2025 with $0 in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 7/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 (FY) | 2026-03-31 | $42.2M | $2.8M | $3.9M | $3.2M | — | — |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2025-03-31 | $39.1M | $2.6M | $7.2M | $6.2M | — | — |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2024-03-31 | $28.4M | $783.7K | -$1.5M | -$1.5M | — | — |
3. JL Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs JL stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
As of 2026-11-01, J-Long Group Limited (Class A) (NASDAQ: JL) is rated B (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 72/100 at a spot price of $4.32 (+1.97% 1D, market cap $15.4M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 13/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 11/20, Executive Insider Alignment 15/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 16/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 17/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, JL ranks #137 in composite RQD confidence.
How does JL compare to PLCE and DXLG in the Consumer Discretionary sector?
Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Clothing/Shoe/Accessory Stores), JL carries a Roarable B (72/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 5.6x, gross margin of 34.0%, and ROIC of —. By comparison, PLCE (Children's Place Inc.) holds a D- grade (40/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $10.2M) and DXLG (Destination XL Group Inc.) posts a D- grade (42/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -17.0%, cap $25.9M). Among the 5-stock peer group, JL leads on earnings multiple (5.6x) while CATO leads on capital efficiency (-7.1% ROIC).
What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for JL?
Per JL's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-03-31, CIK 0001948436), J-Long Group Limited (Class A) generated $42.2M in revenue (+8.1% YoY), $2.8M in net income, and $3.2M in free cash flow against $0 in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.. 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 JL trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?
JL last traded at $4.32 (+1.97% on volume of 552 shares), positioning the stock -6.70% below its 50-day simple moving average ($4.63) and -18.95% below its 200-day simple moving average ($5.33). Across its 52-week range of $1.50 to $8.22, JL sits at the 42.0% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 43.4 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±8.1% ($3.97 to $4.67).
JL Investor FAQ & Complete 8-Part Research Index
100% OPEN ACCESS • SEC EDGAR × CBOE × FREDWhy is JL stock moving today?
Why JL Stock advanced +1.97% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. High-quality cash engine (34% profit margin, 34% profit margin) with steady institutional support.