Vuzix Corporation (VUZI) — RQD Stock Rating Cockpit

$2.28 -2.56% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $2.27

Vuzix Corporation (VUZI) carries a Roarable Rating of E (Strong Sell) with 34/100 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 E • RED ALERT Cap $192.5M
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As of 2026-11-01, Vuzix Corporation (NASDAQ: VUZI) is rated E (Strong Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 34/100 at a spot price of $2.28 (-2.56% 1D, market cap $192.5M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 6/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 5/20, Executive Insider Alignment 14/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 6/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 3/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, VUZI ranks #631 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Technology sector (Radio And Television Broadcasting And Communications Equipment), VUZI carries a Roarable E (34/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of -16.9%, and ROIC of -35.0%. By comparison, CRNT (Ceragon Networks Ltd.) holds a C- grade (59/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 4.3%, cap $199.0M) and AVNW (Aviat Networks Inc.) posts a D+ grade (53/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $266.3M). Among the 5-stock peer group, BKTI leads on earnings multiple (20.1x) while BKTI leads on capital efficiency (57.6% ROIC).

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Per VUZI's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001463972), Vuzix Corporation generated $6.3M in revenue (+9.1% YoY), -$32.3M in net income, and -$20.8M in free cash flow against $40.1M in total assets and $0 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.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $2.27 (-0.65%)🧬 Dilution Drag (+2.48% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 6/20 (E) • 0% FCF Margin
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📊 Historical Track Record Warning: Scores below 50 (34/100 · E) historically underperformed SPY in 71% of rolling 90-day windows (-8.7% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 29.0% hit rate).
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw E · Rk D
Cash (6)Whales (5)SEC (14)Macro (6)CEO (3)
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12M PRICE TARGET CONE-11% Base Target
$6 Bull$2 Base$2 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for VUZI)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±12.1%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (34/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY VUZI SCORES 34/100 (E) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+14/20 pts (41% of score)

Altman Z-Score 5.60 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 4/9

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+6/20 pts (18% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 0% FCF Margin ($0 FCF) & 0% Gross Margin

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution4/20 pts (-16 pt drag)

Dilution Drag (+2.48% YoY Shares) & executive Form 4 sales trim 16 pts from alignment

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
42
Grade D$2.56-16.8% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
39
Grade E$2.13-3.3% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
37
Grade E$2.06+10.7% Next Q
Current
34
Grade E$2.28-8.7% Hist 90D α
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While VUZI currently carries a cautious 34/100 (E) rating due to Insider Conviction & Share Dilution (4/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #1

Established market leader in Technology with deep daily trading liquidity.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #2

Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($2.55) and Max Pain ($2.39) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $5.90.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #3

Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Dilution Drag (+2.48% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.

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RSI-14 MOMENTUMNEUTRAL RANGE
38.830 Oversold · 70 Hot
ALTMAN-Z SHIELDFORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)
5.60>3.0 Fortress Safe
PIOTROSKI F-SCOREWEAK QUALITY (1–4)
4 / 99-Pt Accounting
52-WEEK LASER RANGE9% OF RANGE
L: $2$2.28H: $6
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: ERQD 6 / 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: ERQD 8 / 40
3. Hidden Risks & Market Weather● WARNING
SEC fine-print scan & interest-rate fit

High sensitivity to tight interest rates or new risk warnings added to recent SEC annual filings.

Factor Grade: DRQD 20 / 40
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BEARISH (30)

-35.0% ROIC with -16.9% gross margin and -10.81% FCF yield.

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10-K Accruals & Altman-Z Guard
BULLISH (70)

Altman-Z 5.60 and Piotroski 4/9 pass balance-sheet audit.

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Options Skew, 13F & Fed NetLiq
BEARISH (23)

8/40 institutional & smart-money positioning score with 6/20 macro alignment.

Bull Case: Why Buyers Like VUZI
  • ✓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.
  • !Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.
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VUZI // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -20.83%▼ DESCENDING CHANNEL
2026-10-30O $2.16H $2.28L $2.09C $2.28VOL 993.5K
RES: $3.07SUP: $1.90SMA50: $2.55SMA200: $2.75
$5.88$4.81$3.75$2.69$1.63RES $3.07SUP $1.90$2.282026-04-302026-06-152026-07-312026-09-162026-10-30
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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)
8.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +9.1% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Technology Rank #631 of 714 ⚔️ CRNT vs VUZI Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Technology Peer Comparison (VUZI vs. CRNT, AVNW, BKTI, SATL)

Industry: Radio And Television Broadcasting And Communications Equipment (21 Tracked Issuers)

Across 714 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Vuzix Corporation (VUZI) ranks #631 by composite RQD confidence (34/100, grade E) and #481 by equity capitalization ($192.5M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, BKTI leads on earnings valuation at 20.1x trailing P/E, while BKTI leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 57.6% ROIC and 48.8% gross margin. BKTI currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 82/100 (A-) compared with VUZI at 34/100 (E).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
VUZI ACTIVE
Vuzix Corporation
E 34/100 — -16.9% -35.0% -2.56% $192.5M Benchmark Subject
CRNT
Ceragon Networks Ltd.
C- 59/100 — 33.8% 4.3% -0.46% $199.0M /crnt-vs-vuzi →
AVNW
Aviat Networks Inc.
D+ 53/100 — — — +0.88% $266.3M /avnw-vs-vuzi →
BKTI
BK Technologies Corporation
A- 82/100 20.1x 48.8% 57.6% +0.72% $272.5M /bkti-vs-vuzi →
SATL
Satellogic Inc. (Class A)
E 23/100 — — -35.0% -1.84% $575.0M /satl-vs-vuzi →

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001463972

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Vuzix Corporation (VUZI) reported GAAP revenue of $6.3M (+9.1% vs. FY2024 revenue of $5.8M , and -48.2% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$32.3M, operating cash flow of -$18.8M, and free cash flow of -$20.8M (+17.1% YoY). On the balance sheet, VUZI closed FY2025 with $40.1M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 5.60, Piotroski F-Score: 4/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $6.3M -$32.3M -$18.8M -$20.8M $40.1M —
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $5.8M -$73.5M -$23.7M -$25.1M $39.4M —
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $12.1M -$50.1M -$26.3M -$26.3M — —

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

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

As of 2026-11-01, Vuzix Corporation (NASDAQ: VUZI) is rated E (Strong Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 34/100 at a spot price of $2.28 (-2.56% 1D, market cap $192.5M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 6/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 5/20, Executive Insider Alignment 14/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 6/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 3/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, VUZI ranks #631 in composite RQD confidence.

How does VUZI compare to CRNT and AVNW in the Technology sector?

Within the Technology sector (Radio And Television Broadcasting And Communications Equipment), VUZI carries a Roarable E (34/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of -16.9%, and ROIC of -35.0%. By comparison, CRNT (Ceragon Networks Ltd.) holds a C- grade (59/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 4.3%, cap $199.0M) and AVNW (Aviat Networks Inc.) posts a D+ grade (53/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $266.3M). Among the 5-stock peer group, BKTI leads on earnings multiple (20.1x) while BKTI leads on capital efficiency (57.6% ROIC).

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

Per VUZI's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001463972), Vuzix Corporation generated $6.3M in revenue (+9.1% YoY), -$32.3M in net income, and -$20.8M in free cash flow against $40.1M in total assets and $0 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 VUZI trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

VUZI last traded at $2.28 (-2.56% on volume of 750,175 shares), positioning the stock -10.59% below its 50-day simple moving average ($2.55) and -17.09% below its 200-day simple moving average ($2.75). Across its 52-week range of $1.96 to $5.62, VUZI sits at the 8.7% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 38.8 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±12.1% ($2.00 to $2.56).

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

Vuzix Corporation (VUZI) currently earns a Roarable Rating of E (Strong Sell — SELL) with 34/100 RQD Confidence. Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (-35% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.

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

VUZI's 12-month base price target is $2.03 (range $1.58 to $5.9), backed by transparent SEC XBRL cash-flow, Form 4 insider, and CBOE options flow analysis.

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