MarketWise Inc. (Class A) (MKTW) Revenue-to-Profit Sankey Flow & SEC XBRL Financials

$19.97 -1.04% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $19.89

MarketWise Inc. (Class A) (MKTW) carries a Roarable Rating of D+ (Sell) with 58/100 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.

ROARABLE D+ • SELL / AVOID Cap $315.0M
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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $19.89 (-0.38%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-1.80% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 17/20 (A-) • 13.9% FCF Margin
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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 58/100 (D+) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+0.0% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 52.7% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw C- · Rk D+
Cash (17)Whales (5)SEC (10)Macro (12)CEO (14)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+0% Base Target
$24 Bull$20 Base$16 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for MKTW)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±9.1%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (58/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY MKTW SCORES 58/100 (D+) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+17/20 pts (29% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 13.9% FCF Margin ($45.6M FCF) & 86.5% Gross Margin

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+14/20 pts (24% of score)

SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 70% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-1.80% YoY Shares)

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning5/20 pts (-15 pt drag)

Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-15 pts vs max)

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
50
Grade C-$19.25-6.4% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
53
Grade C-$18.01+4.6% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
55
Grade C$18.83+6.1% Next Q
Current
58
Grade D+$19.97+0% Hist 90D α
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Even with a 58/100 (D+) score, MKTW faces multiple-compression risk if 56.1x 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

Priced at 56x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($18.80) or 200D SMA ($17.66) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($19.97) toward Bear Floor ($15.58).

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VISUAL REVENUE-TO-PROFIT SANKEY WATERFALL • FY 2025 (10-K)

How MKTW Turns Every Dollar of Sales Into Real Bottom-Line Profit

Free Cash Flow:$45.6M (13.9% FCF Margin)
Revenue$328.1MGross Profit $283.8M (86.5%)Cost of Sales $44.3MOp Profit $62.6M (19.1%)OpEx (R&D/SG&A) $221.2MNet Profit$5.6M (1.7%)Tax/Other $57.0M

Multi-Year SEC EDGAR XBRL Revenue, Net Profit & Free Cash Flow Trajectory

■ Revenue■ Net Profit■ Free Cash Flow
FY23
Rev $448.2M
FY24
Rev $408.7M
FY25
Rev $328.1M
Fiscal YearRevenueGross MarginOp MarginNet ProfitFree Cash FlowROIC %
FY 2025$328.1M86.5%19.1%$5.6M$45.6M95%
FY 2024$408.7M87.6%21.8%$7.1M-$22.3M95%
FY 2023$448.2M86.5%11.6%$1.8M$62.4M85%
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MKTW // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +18.73%▲ ASCENDING CHANNEL
2026-10-30O $20.16H $20.21L $19.54C $19.97VOL 10.1K
RES: $24.31SUP: $17.93SMA50: $18.80SMA200: $17.66
$23.30$21.36$19.42$17.48$15.54RES $24.31SUP $17.93$19.972026-04-302026-06-152026-07-312026-09-162026-10-30
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MKTW 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)
39.5%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. -19.7% 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 (MKTW)

Technology Rank #281 of 714 ⚔️ ARQQ vs MKTW Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Technology Peer Comparison (MKTW vs. ARQQ, LAW, CMRC, CRNC)

Industry: Computer Software: Prepackaged Software (222 Tracked Issuers)

Across 714 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, MarketWise Inc. (Class A) (MKTW) ranks #281 by composite RQD confidence (58/100, grade D+) and #442 by equity capitalization ($315.0M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, MKTW leads on earnings valuation at 56.1x trailing P/E, while MKTW leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 85.0% ROIC and 86.5% gross margin. MKTW currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 58/100 (D+).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
MKTW ACTIVE
MarketWise Inc. (Class A)
D+ 58/100 56.1x 86.5% 85.0% -1.04% $315.0M Benchmark Subject
ARQQ
Arqit Quantum Inc.
D 48/100 — — — -4.71% $306.3M /arqq-vs-mktw →
LAW
CS Disco Inc.
D- 35/100 — 74.9% -35.0% +0.95% $344.1M /law-vs-mktw →
CMRC
Commerce.com Inc. Series 1
D- 39/100 — 78.7% -35.0% -0.86% $285.0M /cmrc-vs-mktw →
CRNC
Cerence Inc.
D 45/100 — 72.7% -0.6% -3.42% $370.4M /crnc-vs-mktw →

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001805651

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), MarketWise Inc. (Class A) (MKTW) reported GAAP revenue of $328.1M (-19.7% vs. FY2024 revenue of $408.7M , and -26.8% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $5.6M, operating cash flow of $46.0M, and free cash flow of $45.6M (+304.5% YoY). On the balance sheet, MKTW closed FY2025 with $218.4M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 1.59, Piotroski F-Score: 5/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $328.1M $5.6M $46.0M $45.6M $218.4M —
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $408.7M $7.1M -$22.1M -$22.3M $259.5M —
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $448.2M $1.8M $62.4M $62.4M — —

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

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

As of 2026-11-01, MarketWise Inc. (Class A) (NASDAQ: MKTW) is rated D+ (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 58/100 at a spot price of $19.97 (-1.04% 1D, market cap $315.0M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 17/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 5/20, Executive Insider Alignment 10/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 12/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 14/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, MKTW ranks #281 in composite RQD confidence.

How does MKTW compare to ARQQ and LAW in the Technology sector?

Within the Technology sector (Computer Software: Prepackaged Software), MKTW carries a Roarable D+ (58/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 56.1x, gross margin of 86.5%, and ROIC of 85.0%. By comparison, ARQQ (Arqit Quantum Inc.) holds a D grade (48/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $306.3M) and LAW (CS Disco Inc.) posts a D- grade (35/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $344.1M). Among the 5-stock peer group, MKTW leads on earnings multiple (56.1x) while MKTW leads on capital efficiency (85.0% ROIC).

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

Per MKTW's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001805651), MarketWise Inc. (Class A) generated $328.1M in revenue (-19.7% YoY), $5.6M in net income, and $45.6M in free cash flow against $218.4M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (87% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Priced at 56x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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

MKTW last traded at $19.97 (-1.04% on volume of 15,771 shares), positioning the stock +6.22% above its 50-day simple moving average ($18.80) and +13.08% above its 200-day simple moving average ($17.66). Across its 52-week range of $13.49 to $22.83, MKTW sits at the 69.4% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 57.4 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±9.1% ($18.15 to $21.79).

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How profitable is MarketWise Inc. (Class A) (MKTW)?

In FY 2025 (10-K), MKTW converted $328.1M of revenue into a 86.5% gross margin, 19.1% operating margin, and $45.6M in free cash flow (13.9% FCF margin).

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