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Why WSE Stock advanced +0.83% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
$11.00 +0.83% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $11.00
Wise Group plc (Class A) (WSE) carries a Roarable Rating of C- (Hold) with 60/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.
ROARABLE C- • HOLD / WATCH
Cap $13.52B
INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $11.00 (-0.04%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-0.96% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 16/20 (B+) • 397.9% FCF Margin
Verify 90D Bucket Audit →📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 60/100 (C-) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+0.4% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 53.5% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).
Audit Bucket Track Record →RQD QUANT TACHOMETERHOLD / WATCH • C-
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D+ · Rk C
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+0.9% Base Target
WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for WSE)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±5.7%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (60/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY WSE SCORES 60/100 (C-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+16/20 pts (27% of score)
SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 397.9% FCF Margin ($7.53B FCF) & 52% Gross Margin
▲ #2 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+13/20 pts (22% of score)
Altman Z-Score 3.80 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 6/9
▼ #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 B-$11.87-7.5% Next Q
68
Q2 (-2Q)Grade C+$10.98+0.8% Next Q
65
Q3 (-1Q)Grade C+$11.07-0.6% Next Q
63
CurrentGrade C-$11.00+0.4% Hist 90D α
60
Trajectory: B- (68) → C- (60)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 WSE Bull Thesis Could Fail
Even with a 60/100 (C-) score, WSE faces multiple-compression risk if 27.1x 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
Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.
⚠️ 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 ($11.86) or 200D SMA ($12.07) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($11.10) toward Bear Floor ($8.66).
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Contract: “WSE Beats Next Quarter EPS Consensus (Dec 29, 2026) & Holds Above 200D SMA”
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Why WSE Stock advanced +0.83% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
Wise Group plc (Class A) (WSE) advanced +0.83% to $11.00, trading at 9% of its 52-week range ($10.36 – $17.47). Solid steady margins (steady margins), mixed timing at 27x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 9% of its 52-week range ($10.36 – $17.47) with RSI-14 at 33 (NEUTRAL RANGE).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±5.7% around $11.00 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable C- (Hold) backed by 52% gross margin and $7.5B annual free cash flow.
Live WSE Headlines & Catalysts
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WSE // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -28.57%🛡️ HOLDING TREND SUPPORT
2026-10-30O $10.96H $11.00L $10.62C $11.00VOL 1.77M
RES: $11.75SUP: $10.73SMA50: $11.86SMA200: $12.07
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WSE 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)
20.6%/yr Implied 5Y Growth
vs. +22.5% 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 WSE today. View full Setup Ledger →
🦋 Documented & Second-Order Butterfly Connections
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No direct multi-tier Butterfly edges indexed yet for WSE. Explore sector supply chains on /butterfly.
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🎬 No recent verified company-specific video clip queued for WSE today (we never pad ticker pages with unrelated generic clips). Browse Macro Video Desk →
DETERMINISTIC MULTI-FACTOR EQUITY AUDIT • SEC EDGAR XBRL × RQD PEER BENCHMARK
📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (WSE)
Industrials Rank #161 of 485
⚔️ PAYX vs WSE Full Matrix →
1. Head-to-Head Industrials Peer Comparison (WSE vs. PAYX, PYPL, NVRI, FORR)
Industry: Diversified Commercial Services (32 Tracked Issuers)Across 485 tracked Industrials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Wise Group plc (Class A) (WSE) ranks #161 by composite RQD confidence (60/100, grade C-) and #84 by equity capitalization ($13.52B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, PYPL leads on earnings valuation at 9.0x trailing P/E, while PAYX leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 28.6% ROIC and 73.4% gross margin. PAYX currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 81/100 (A-) compared with WSE at 60/100 (C-).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WSE
ACTIVE
Wise Group plc (Class A) | C- | 60/100 | 27.1x | — | — | +0.83% | $13.52B | Benchmark Subject |
| PAYX Paychex Inc. | A- | 81/100 | 22.1x | 73.4% | 28.6% | +1.07% | $38.93B | /payx-vs-wse → |
| PYPL PayPal Holdings Inc. | B | 74/100 | 9.0x | — | 21.6% | +0.71% | $47.31B | /pypl-vs-wse → |
| NVRI Enviri Corporation | D | 51/100 | — | — | — | -2.16% | $535.0M | /nvri-vs-wse → |
| FORR Forrester Research Inc. | D | 51/100 | — | 57.0% | -35.0% | +1.16% | $231.9M | /forr-vs-wse → |
2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)
SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2026-03-31 • CIK 0002099039In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2026-03-31), Wise Group plc (Class A) (WSE) reported GAAP revenue of $1.89B (+22.5% vs. FY2024 revenue of $1.55B , and +43.1% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $498.7M, operating cash flow of $7.55B, and free cash flow of $7.53B (+32.8% YoY). On the balance sheet, WSE closed FY2025 with $0 in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 6/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 (FY) | 2026-03-31 | $1.89B | $498.7M | $7.55B | $7.53B | — | — |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2025-03-31 | $1.55B | $550.3M | $5.72B | $5.68B | — | — |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2024-03-31 | $1.32B | $501.5M | $4.08B | $4.08B | — | — |
3. WSE Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs WSE stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
As of 2026-11-01, Wise Group plc (Class A) (NASDAQ: WSE) is rated C- (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 60/100 at a spot price of $11.00 (+0.83% 1D, market cap $13.52B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 16/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 8/20, Executive Insider Alignment 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 12/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 11/20. Across 485 tracked Industrials issuers, WSE ranks #161 in composite RQD confidence.
How does WSE compare to PAYX and PYPL in the Industrials sector?
Within the Industrials sector (Diversified Commercial Services), WSE carries a Roarable C- (60/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 27.1x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of —. By comparison, PAYX (Paychex Inc.) holds a A- grade (81/100 RQD, P/E 22.1x, ROIC 28.6%, cap $38.93B) and PYPL (PayPal Holdings Inc.) posts a B grade (74/100 RQD, P/E 9.0x, ROIC 21.6%, cap $47.31B). Among the 5-stock peer group, PYPL leads on earnings multiple (9.0x) while PAYX leads on capital efficiency (28.6% ROIC).
What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for WSE?
Per WSE's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-03-31, CIK 0002099039), Wise Group plc (Class A) generated $1.89B in revenue (+22.5% YoY), $498.7M in net income, and $7.53B in free cash flow against $0 in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (steady margins)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
Where is WSE trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?
WSE last traded at $11.00 (+0.83% on volume of 1,426,896 shares), positioning the stock -7.25% below its 50-day simple moving average ($11.86) and -8.86% below its 200-day simple moving average ($12.07). Across its 52-week range of $10.36 to $17.47, WSE sits at the 9.0% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 33.0 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±5.7% ($10.37 to $11.63).
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100% OPEN ACCESS • SEC EDGAR × CBOE × FREDWhy is WSE stock moving today?
Why WSE Stock advanced +0.83% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Solid steady margins (steady margins), mixed timing at 27x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.