Varex Imaging Corporation (VREX) — RQD Stock Rating Cockpit

$18.44 -0.05% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)

Varex Imaging Corporation (VREX) carries a Roarable Rating of D+ (Sell) with 52/100 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 $776.3M
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12M PRICE TARGET CONE-2.7% Base Target
$21 Bull$18 Base$14 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for VREX)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±1.8%
RSI-14 MOMENTUMBULLISH MOMENTUM
59.730 Oversold · 70 Hot
ALTMAN-Z SHIELDWATCH ZONE (1.8–3.0)
1.96>3.0 Fortress Safe
PIOTROSKI F-SCOREHIGH QUALITY (7–9)
7 / 99-Pt Accounting
52-WEEK LASER RANGE98% OF RANGE
L: $9$18.44H: $19
1. Money & Cash Health● WEAK
Are profits real cash in the bank?

Weak cash conversion or heavy valuation strain compared to actual cash earned.

Factor Grade: DRQD 10 / 20
2. Big Money & Insiders● TRIMMING
Are whales & executives buying or selling?

Insiders and big institutional desks have been trimming shares rather than stepping up to buy.

Factor Grade: D-RQD 17 / 40
3. Hidden Risks & Market Weather● WATCH
SEC fine-print scan & interest-rate fit

No major SEC filing blowups, though current interest rates and Fed liquidity call for normal position sizing.

Factor Grade: CRQD 25 / 40
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BEARISH (50)

-3.0% ROIC with 34.4% gross margin and 2.42% FCF yield.

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NEUTRAL (60)

Altman-Z 1.96 and Piotroski 7/9 pass balance-sheet audit.

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BEARISH (50)

17/40 institutional & smart-money positioning score with 13/20 macro alignment.

Bull Case: Why Buyers Like VREX
  • ✓Established market leader in Technology with deep daily trading liquidity.
Bear Case: What Could Go Wrong
  • !Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.
  • !Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.
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VREX // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +58.28%⚡ TESTING RESISTANCE
2026-10-30O $18.44H $18.47L $18.42C $18.44VOL 460.7K
RES: $18.50SUP: $18.32SMA50: $18.46SMA200: $13.60
$19.30$16.53$13.76$11.00$8.23RES $18.50SUP $18.32$18.442026-04-302026-06-152026-07-312026-09-162026-10-30
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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. +4.1% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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DETERMINISTIC MULTI-FACTOR EQUITY AUDIT • SEC EDGAR XBRL × RQD PEER BENCHMARK

📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (VREX)

Technology Rank #377 of 714 ⚔️ NANO vs VREX Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Technology Peer Comparison (VREX vs. NANO, CRCT, ERII, AZTA)

Industry: Industrial Machinery/Components (208 Tracked Issuers)

Across 714 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Varex Imaging Corporation (VREX) ranks #377 by composite RQD confidence (52/100, grade D+) and #377 by equity capitalization ($776.3M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, ERII leads on earnings valuation at 15.8x trailing P/E, while CRCT leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 85.0% ROIC and 55.1% gross margin. CRCT currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 80/100 (B+) compared with VREX at 52/100 (D+).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
VREX ACTIVE
Varex Imaging Corporation
D+ 52/100 — 34.4% -3.0% -0.05% $776.3M Benchmark Subject
NANO
Forge Nano Holdings Inc.
D+ 58/100 — — — -1.42% $535.2M /nano-vs-vrex →
CRCT
Cricut Inc. (Class A)
B+ 80/100 16.9x 55.1% 85.0% +1.81% $1.29B /crct-vs-vrex →
ERII
Energy Recovery Inc.
B 72/100 15.8x 65.1% 11.9% +2.45% $363.4M /erii-vs-vrex →
AZTA
Azenta Inc.
D 51/100 — 45.5% -1.5% +1.58% $1.81B /azta-vs-vrex →

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-10-03 • CIK 0001681622

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-10-03), Varex Imaging Corporation (VREX) reported GAAP revenue of $844.6M (+4.1% vs. FY2024 revenue of $811.0M , and -5.5% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$70.3M, operating cash flow of $41.7M, and free cash flow of $18.8M (-7.8% YoY). On the balance sheet, VREX closed FY2025 with $1.10B in total assets against $366.2M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 1.96, Piotroski F-Score: 7/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-10-03 $844.6M -$70.3M $41.7M $18.8M $1.10B $366.2M
FY2024 (FY) 2024-09-27 $811.0M -$48.8M $47.3M $20.4M $1.33B $565.6M
FY2023 (FY) 2023-09-29 $893.4M $47.4M $108.4M $108.4M — —

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

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

As of 2026-11-01, Varex Imaging Corporation (NASDAQ: VREX) is rated D+ (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 52/100 at a spot price of $18.44 (-0.05% 1D, market cap $776.3M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 10/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 9/20, Executive Insider Alignment 12/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 8/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, VREX ranks #377 in composite RQD confidence.

How does VREX compare to NANO and CRCT in the Technology sector?

Within the Technology sector (Industrial Machinery/Components), VREX carries a Roarable D+ (52/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 34.4%, and ROIC of -3.0%. By comparison, NANO (Forge Nano Holdings Inc.) holds a D+ grade (58/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $535.2M) and CRCT (Cricut Inc. (Class A)) posts a B+ grade (80/100 RQD, P/E 16.9x, ROIC 85.0%, cap $1.29B). Among the 5-stock peer group, ERII leads on earnings multiple (15.8x) while CRCT leads on capital efficiency (85.0% ROIC).

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

Per VREX's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-10-03, CIK 0001681622), Varex Imaging Corporation generated $844.6M in revenue (+4.1% YoY), -$70.3M in net income, and $18.8M in free cash flow against $1.10B in total assets and $366.2M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Technology 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 VREX trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

VREX last traded at $18.44 (-0.05% on volume of 1,043,534 shares), positioning the stock -0.11% below its 50-day simple moving average ($18.46) and +35.59% above its 200-day simple moving average ($13.60). Across its 52-week range of $9.09 to $18.63, VREX sits at the 98.0% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 59.7 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±1.8% ($18.11 to $18.77).

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Should I buy, hold, or sell VREX stock right now?

Varex Imaging Corporation (VREX) currently earns a Roarable Rating of D+ (Sell — SELL) with 52/100 RQD Confidence. Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (-3% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.

What is VREX's 12-month price target and RQD AI Jury consensus?

VREX's 12-month base price target is $17.94 (range $13.99 to $21.17), backed by transparent SEC XBRL cash-flow, Form 4 insider, and CBOE options flow analysis.

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