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Why PSHG Stock Traded Steady Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
$1.64 0.00% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $1.64
Performance Shipping Inc. (PSHG) carries a Roarable Rating of D+ (Sell) with 56/100 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 $20.4M
INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $1.64 (-0.19%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-0.96% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 13/20 (C) • 59.5% FCF Margin
Verify 90D Bucket Audit →📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 56/100 (D+) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (-0.4% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 51.8% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D+ · Rk C-
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE-0.6% Base Target
WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for PSHG)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±7.7%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (56/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY PSHG SCORES 56/100 (D+) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+13/20 pts (23% of score)
SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 59.5% FCF Margin ($50.1M FCF) & 52% Gross Margin
▲ #2 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+12/20 pts (21% of score)
Altman Z-Score 3.80 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 7/9
▼ #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+$1.66-7.8% Next Q
64
Q2 (-2Q)Grade C$1.53+6.5% Next Q
61
Q3 (-1Q)Grade C$1.63+0.6% Next Q
59
CurrentGrade D+$1.64-0.4% Hist 90D α
56
Trajectory: C+ (64) → D+ (56)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 PSHG Bull Thesis Could Fail
Even with a 56/100 (D+) score, PSHG faces multiple-compression risk if current valuation multiples re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1
Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2
Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-0.96% 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 ($1.70) or 200D SMA ($1.83) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($1.63) toward Bear Floor ($1.27).
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Contract: “PSHG Beats Next Quarter EPS Consensus (Dec 30, 2026) & Holds Above 200D SMA”
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Why PSHG Stock Traded Steady Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
Performance Shipping Inc. (PSHG) slipped 0.00% to $1.64, trading at 13% of its 52-week range ($1.5 – $2.58). Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (15% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 13% of its 52-week range ($1.5 – $2.58) with RSI-14 at 45.5 (NEUTRAL RANGE).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±7.7% around $1.64 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable D+ (Sell) backed by 52% gross margin and $50.1M annual free cash flow.
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PSHG // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -11.83%📐 HORIZONTAL RANGE
2026-10-30O $1.67H $1.67L $1.61C $1.64VOL 30.0K
RES: $2.00SUP: $1.46SMA50: $1.70SMA200: $1.83
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PSHG 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)
8.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth
vs. -3.7% 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 PSHG today. View full Setup Ledger →
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DETERMINISTIC MULTI-FACTOR EQUITY AUDIT • SEC EDGAR XBRL × RQD PEER BENCHMARK
📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (PSHG)
Consumer Discretionary Rank #525 of 1011
⚔️ USEA vs PSHG Full Matrix →
1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (PSHG vs. USEA, CTRM, OMEX, EHLD)
Industry: Marine Transportation (67 Tracked Issuers)Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Performance Shipping Inc. (PSHG) ranks #525 by composite RQD confidence (56/100, grade D+) and #886 by equity capitalization ($20.4M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, PSHG leads on earnings valuation at N/A trailing P/E, while EHLD leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 33.1% ROIC and — gross margin. EHLD currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 68/100 (C+) compared with PSHG at 56/100 (D+).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSHG
ACTIVE
Performance Shipping Inc. | D+ | 56/100 | — | — | 14.9% | 0.00% | $20.4M | Benchmark Subject |
| USEA United Maritime Corporation | D | 51/100 | — | — | -0.5% | +1.98% | $24.5M | /usea-vs-pshg → |
| CTRM Castor Maritime Inc. | D+ | 53/100 | — | — | -3.9% | -1.27% | $15.0M | /ctrm-vs-pshg → |
| OMEX Odyssey Marine Exploration Inc. | D | 45/100 | — | — | -35.0% | -3.03% | $30.8M | /omex-vs-pshg → |
| EHLD Euroholdings Ltd. | C+ | 68/100 | — | — | 33.1% | +2.17% | $33.1M | /ehld-vs-pshg → |
2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)
SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001481241In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Performance Shipping Inc. (PSHG) reported GAAP revenue of $84.2M (-3.7% vs. FY2024 revenue of $87.4M , and -22.7% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $50.0M, operating cash flow of $50.1M, and free cash flow of $50.1M (-16.4% YoY). On the balance sheet, PSHG closed FY2025 with $559.9M 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) | 2025-12-31 | $84.2M | $50.0M | $50.1M | $50.1M | $559.9M | — |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-12-31 | $87.4M | $43.7M | $59.9M | $59.9M | $330.4M | — |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-12-31 | $108.9M | $69.4M | $68.0M | $68.0M | — | — |
3. PSHG Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs PSHG stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
As of 2026-11-01, Performance Shipping Inc. (NASDAQ: PSHG) is rated D+ (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 56/100 at a spot price of $1.64 (0.00% 1D, market cap $20.4M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 13/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 8/20, Executive Insider Alignment 12/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 12/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 11/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, PSHG ranks #525 in composite RQD confidence.
How does PSHG compare to USEA and CTRM in the Consumer Discretionary sector?
Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Marine Transportation), PSHG carries a Roarable D+ (56/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 14.9%. By comparison, USEA (United Maritime Corporation) holds a D grade (51/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -0.5%, cap $24.5M) and CTRM (Castor Maritime Inc.) posts a D+ grade (53/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -3.9%, cap $15.0M). Among the 5-stock peer group, PSHG leads on earnings multiple (N/A) while EHLD leads on capital efficiency (33.1% ROIC).
What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for PSHG?
Per PSHG's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001481241), Performance Shipping Inc. generated $84.2M in revenue (-3.7% YoY), $50.0M in net income, and $50.1M in free cash flow against $559.9M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Consumer Discretionary with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
Where is PSHG trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?
PSHG last traded at $1.64 (0.00% on volume of 20,011 shares), positioning the stock -3.53% below its 50-day simple moving average ($1.70) and -10.38% below its 200-day simple moving average ($1.83). Across its 52-week range of $1.50 to $2.58, PSHG sits at the 13.0% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 45.5 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±7.7% ($1.51 to $1.77).
PSHG Investor FAQ & Complete 8-Part Research Index
100% OPEN ACCESS • SEC EDGAR × CBOE × FREDWhy is PSHG stock moving today?
Why PSHG Stock Traded Steady Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (15% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.