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Why VIRC Stock slipped -0.80% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
$6.23 -0.80% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $6.21
Virco Manufacturing Corporation (VIRC) carries a Roarable Rating of D- (Sell) with 41/100 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- • RED ALERT
Cap $98.2M
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As of 2026-11-01, Virco Manufacturing Corporation (NASDAQ: VIRC) is rated D- (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 41/100 at a spot price of $6.23 (-0.80% 1D, market cap $98.2M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 6/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 7/20, Executive Insider Alignment 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 8/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 7/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, VIRC ranks #811 in composite RQD confidence.
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How does VIRC compare to WBX and YDDL in the Consumer Discretionary sector?
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Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Industrial Specialties), VIRC carries a Roarable D- (41/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 38.2x, gross margin of 40.7%, and ROIC of 3.0%. By comparison, WBX (Wallbox N.V. (Class A)) holds a D+ grade (58/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $66.9M) and YDDL (One and One Green Technologies. Inc (Class A)) posts a D grade (49/100 RQD, P/E 5.2x, ROIC 22.9%, cap $61.6M). Among the 5-stock peer group, YDDL leads on earnings multiple (5.2x) while YDDL leads on capital efficiency (22.9% ROIC).
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What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for VIRC?
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Per VIRC's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-01-31, CIK 0000751365), Virco Manufacturing Corporation generated $199.7M in revenue (-25.0% YoY), $2.6M in net income, and -$6.7M in free cash flow against $174.2M in total assets and $3.6M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Consumer Discretionary 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.
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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $6.21 (-0.33%)🧬 Dilution Drag (+1.36% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 6/20 (E) • 0% FCF Margin
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw E · Rk D+
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE-7.7% Base Target
WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for VIRC)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±4.7%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (41/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY VIRC SCORES 41/100 (D-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+13/20 pts (32% of score)
Altman Z-Score 3.80 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 4/9
▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Macro Regime Fit+8/20 pts (20% of score)
FRED Regime × Technicals: 47% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 42.8 (NEUTRAL RANGE)
▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Cash Engine Quality6/20 pts (-14 pt drag)
Capital intensity & 1.8% operating margin leave 14 pts on the table
📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)Grade D$6.48-0.2% Next Q
49
Q2 (-2Q)Grade D$6.47-2.8% Next Q
46
Q3 (-1Q)Grade D$6.29-1% Next Q
44
CurrentGrade D-$6.23-7.2% Hist 90D α
41
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⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: What Could Spark a VIRC Turnaround Squeeze
While VIRC currently carries a cautious 41/100 (D-) rating due to Cash Engine Quality (6/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.
🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #1
Established market leader in Consumer Discretionary with deep daily trading liquidity.
🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #2
Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($6.31) and Max Pain ($6.54) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $7.83.
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Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Dilution Drag (+1.36% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.
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Contract: “VIRC Beats Next Quarter EPS Consensus (Jan 30, 2027) & Holds Above 200D SMA”
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Why VIRC Stock slipped -0.80% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
Virco Manufacturing Corporation (VIRC) slipped -0.80% to $6.23, trading at 47% of its 52-week range ($5.16 – $7.46). Stretched risk/reward at 38x P/E (3% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 47% of its 52-week range ($5.16 – $7.46) with RSI-14 at 42.8 (NEUTRAL RANGE).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±4.7% around $6.23 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable D- (Sell) backed by 40.7% gross margin and $0 annual free cash flow.
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VIRC // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +2.81%🛡️ HOLDING TREND SUPPORT
2026-10-30O $6.21H $6.23L $6.20C $6.23VOL 11.0K
RES: $7.04SUP: $6.11SMA50: $6.31SMA200: $6.19
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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)
Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
29.2%/yr Implied 5Y Growth
vs. -25.0% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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Consumer Discretionary Rank #811 of 1011
⚔️ WBX vs VIRC Full Matrix →
1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (VIRC vs. WBX, YDDL, HDSN, ASLE)
Industry: Industrial Specialties (55 Tracked Issuers)Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Virco Manufacturing Corporation (VIRC) ranks #811 by composite RQD confidence (41/100, grade D-) and #760 by equity capitalization ($98.2M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, YDDL leads on earnings valuation at 5.2x trailing P/E, while YDDL leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 22.9% ROIC and 23.9% gross margin. WBX currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 58/100 (D+) compared with VIRC at 41/100 (D-).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
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| VIRC
ACTIVE
Virco Manufacturing Corporation | D- | 41/100 | 38.2x | 40.7% | 3.0% | -0.80% | $98.2M | Benchmark Subject |
| WBX Wallbox N.V. (Class A) | D+ | 58/100 | — | — | — | 0.00% | $66.9M | /wbx-vs-virc → |
| YDDL One and One Green Technologies. Inc (Class A) | D | 49/100 | 5.2x | 23.9% | 22.9% | -1.79% | $61.6M | /yddl-vs-virc → |
| HDSN Hudson Technologies Inc. | D- | 35/100 | 11.2x | 25.2% | 7.2% | -15.49% | $186.0M | /hdsn-vs-virc → |
| ASLE AerSale Corporation | D- | 43/100 | 26.1x | 31.5% | 2.3% | +2.40% | $223.8M | /asle-vs-virc → |
2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)
SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2026-01-31 • CIK 0000751365In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2026-01-31), Virco Manufacturing Corporation (VIRC) reported GAAP revenue of $199.7M (-25.0% vs. FY2024 revenue of $266.2M , and -25.8% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $2.6M, operating cash flow of -$841.0K, and free cash flow of -$6.7M (-125.0% YoY). On the balance sheet, VIRC closed FY2025 with $174.2M in total assets against $3.6M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 4/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
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| FY2025 (FY) | 2026-01-31 | $199.7M | $2.6M | -$841.0K | -$6.7M | $174.2M | $3.6M |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2025-01-31 | $266.2M | $21.6M | $33.1M | $26.8M | $191.9M | $3.9M |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2024-01-31 | $269.1M | $21.9M | $27.0M | $27.0M | — | — |
3. VIRC Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs VIRC stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
As of 2026-11-01, Virco Manufacturing Corporation (NASDAQ: VIRC) is rated D- (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 41/100 at a spot price of $6.23 (-0.80% 1D, market cap $98.2M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 6/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 7/20, Executive Insider Alignment 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 8/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 7/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, VIRC ranks #811 in composite RQD confidence.
How does VIRC compare to WBX and YDDL in the Consumer Discretionary sector?
Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Industrial Specialties), VIRC carries a Roarable D- (41/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 38.2x, gross margin of 40.7%, and ROIC of 3.0%. By comparison, WBX (Wallbox N.V. (Class A)) holds a D+ grade (58/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $66.9M) and YDDL (One and One Green Technologies. Inc (Class A)) posts a D grade (49/100 RQD, P/E 5.2x, ROIC 22.9%, cap $61.6M). Among the 5-stock peer group, YDDL leads on earnings multiple (5.2x) while YDDL leads on capital efficiency (22.9% ROIC).
What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for VIRC?
Per VIRC's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-01-31, CIK 0000751365), Virco Manufacturing Corporation generated $199.7M in revenue (-25.0% YoY), $2.6M in net income, and -$6.7M in free cash flow against $174.2M in total assets and $3.6M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Consumer Discretionary 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.
Where is VIRC trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?
VIRC last traded at $6.23 (-0.80% on volume of 6,094 shares), positioning the stock -1.27% below its 50-day simple moving average ($6.31) and +0.65% above its 200-day simple moving average ($6.19). Across its 52-week range of $5.16 to $7.46, VIRC sits at the 46.5% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 42.8 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±4.7% ($5.94 to $6.52).
VIRC Investor FAQ & Complete 8-Part Research Index
100% OPEN ACCESS • SEC EDGAR × CBOE × FREDWhy is VIRC stock moving today?
Why VIRC Stock slipped -0.80% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Stretched risk/reward at 38x P/E (3% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.