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MRLN
Strong SellSinkerMerlin, Inc. · Industrials · United States · $332M · Avg Vol: $4M/d
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)
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | TTM | 2026E | 2027E | Fwd CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 1.0M | 1.2M | 6.8M | 8.3M | 24.5M | 171.0% |
| EPS | -0.51 | -0.78 | -5.85 | -1.22 | -0.99 | — |
| Shares | 82.7M | 82.7M | 101.1M | — | — | — |
| Debt | 3.8M | 37.3M | 2.2M | — | — | — |
| Equity | -78.1M | -131.5M | — | — | — | — |
| Op CF | -31.7M | -45.5M | -85.5M | — | — | — |
| Inv CF | -4.9M | -1.7M | — | — | — | — |
| Fin CF | -2.5M | 33.9M | — | — | — | — |
SCORE BREAKDOWN
FUNDAMENTALS
SECTOR PEERS
Closest peers in Industrials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of MRLN are excluded.
| Ticker | Company | Mkt Cap | StockRank | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRLN | Merlin, Inc.(you) | $332M | 1 | Strong Sell |
| SPCE | Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. | $446M | 6 | Strong Sell |
| FJET | Starfighters Space, Inc. | $191M | 2 | Strong Sell |
| AIRO | AIRO Group Holdings, Inc. | $245M | 9 | Strong Sell |
| EVEX | Eve Holding, Inc. | $805M | 2 | Strong Sell |
| FBDT | First Breach, Inc. | $92M | 1 | Strong Sell |
| RCAT | Red Cat Holdings, Inc. | $1.3B | 1 | Strong Sell |
| VWAV | VisionWave Holdings, Inc. | $82M | 1 | Strong Sell |
| SPAI | Safe Pro Group Inc. | $94M | 5 | Strong Sell |
| ELMT | The Elmet Group Co. | $507M | 22 | Sell |
Peer medians: ROE 8.8% · P/E 27.5x · Gross margin 29.2%