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MRLN

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Merlin, Inc. · Industrials · United States · $332M · Avg Vol: $4M/d

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StockRank
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Q
19
V
23
M
13
P/E (TTM)
ROE
D/E
0.0x
Dividend %

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Merlin, Inc. develops and integrates advanced autonomous flight technology for aircraft, focusing on AI-driven systems to enable pilotless operations in logistics and defense. The company distinguishes itself through its innovative software and hardware solutions, aiming for certification of its autonomous systems in large cargo and military aircraft. Merlin Labs is a niche but pioneering player in autonomous aviation, addressing critical industry needs like pilot shortages and operational efficiency.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year20232024TTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue1.0M1.2M6.8M8.3M24.5M171.0%
EPS-0.51-0.78-5.85-1.22-0.99
Shares82.7M82.7M101.1M
Debt3.8M37.3M2.2M
Equity-78.1M-131.5M
Op CF-31.7M-45.5M-85.5M
Inv CF-4.9M-1.7M
Fin CF-2.5M33.9M
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PRICE (1Y)-0.3%
2.813.223.634.034.44Jul 29Aug 19Sep 9
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$3.30
RSI (14)
49.6
52W High
$17.00
From 52W High
0.2%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
19
ROIC
-209.9%0.2
ROE
N/A
GP/Assets
-0.3%1.8
Op. Margin
-1528.6%0.4
FCF/Assets
-96.4%0.2
Piotroski
36.5
Int. Cover
-21.7x3.2
D/E Ratio
0.04x84.4
Current Ratio
14.67x99.2
Value
23
P/E (TTM)
N/A
EV/EBITDA
-3.5x25.0
P/FCF
N/A
P/B
-3.4x25.0
P/S
50.0x1.2
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
13
52W High %
19%1.2
RS 6M
-72%1.4
SMA 50/200
0.47x0.6
EPS Rev 4W
-3.0%7.7
EPS Rev 12W
-41.7%2.9
EPS Improve
+83%66.1
Q Growth
N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$332M
P/E (Forward)
-3.3x
Gross Margin

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Industrials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of MRLN are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
MRLNMerlin, Inc.(you)$332M1Strong Sell
SPCEVirgin Galactic Holdings, Inc.$446M6Strong Sell
FJETStarfighters Space, Inc.$191M2Strong Sell
AIROAIRO Group Holdings, Inc.$245M9Strong Sell
EVEXEve Holding, Inc.$805M2Strong Sell
FBDTFirst Breach, Inc.$92M1Strong Sell
RCATRed Cat Holdings, Inc.$1.3B1Strong Sell
VWAVVisionWave Holdings, Inc.$82M1Strong Sell
SPAISafe Pro Group Inc.$94M5Strong Sell
ELMTThe Elmet Group Co.$507M22Sell

Peer medians: ROE 8.8% · P/E 27.5x · Gross margin 29.2%

Merlin, Inc. (MRLN): Stock Score Summary

Merlin, Inc. (MRLN) has a MoatMap StockRank of 1/100 based on Quality (19/100), Value (23/100), and Momentum (13/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG SELL.

Merlin, Inc. develops and integrates advanced autonomous flight technology for aircraft, focusing on AI-driven systems to enable pilotless operations in logistics and defense. The company distinguishes itself through its innovative software and hardware solutions, aiming for certification of its autonomous systems in large cargo and military aircraft. Merlin Labs is a niche but pioneering player in autonomous aviation, addressing critical industry needs like pilot shortages and operational efficiency.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$3.30
Market Cap$332M
P/E (Forward)-3.28
Price/Book-3.37
Return on Invested Capital-209.9%
Debt/Equity0.04x
Operating Margin-1528.6%
Revenue Growth-29.4%
Free Cash Flow$-47M

Merlin, Inc. operates in the Aerospace & Defense industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Merlin, Inc.’s (MRLN) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Merlin, Inc. (MRLN) is 1/100, with a Strong Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (19), Value (23), and Momentum (13) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does Merlin, Inc. have an economic moat?
Merlin, Inc. (MRLN) has a Quality factor score of 19/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Merlin, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Merlin, Inc. (MRLN) is Strong Sell, based on a StockRank of 1/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Merlin, Inc. in?
Merlin, Inc. (MRLN) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Aerospace & Defense industry (United States).