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MRLN

STRONG SELL

Merlin, Inc. · Industrials · United States · $335M · Avg Vol: $8M/d

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StockRank
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Q
22
V
23
M
24
P/E (TTM)
ROE
D/E
0.1x
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
Revenue1.0M1.2M7.7M17.0M35.8M207.8%
EPS-0.51-0.78-5.82-1.22-0.99
Shares82.7M82.7M96.5M
Debt3.8M37.3M2.4M
Equity-78.1M-131.5M
Op CF-31.7M-45.5M-70.4M
Inv CF-4.9M-1.7M
Fin CF-2.5M33.9M
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PRICE (1Y)-45.1%
3.344.255.166.086.99Jun 12Jul 7Jul 27
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$3.74
RSI (14)
37.4
52W High
$17.00
From 52W High
0.2%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
22
ROIC
-209.9%0.3
ROE
N/A
GP/Assets
0.1%2.2
Op. Margin
-2695.8%0.3
FCF/Assets
N/A
Piotroski
36.6
Int. Cover
-21.7x3.4
D/E Ratio
0.06x80.9
Current Ratio
8.72x97.7
Value
23
P/E (TTM)
N/A
EV/EBITDA
-5.8x25.0
P/FCF
N/A
P/B
-2.2x25.0
P/S
45.0x1.3
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
24
52W High %
22%1.9
RS 6M
-73%1.8
SMA 50/200
0.63x1.4
EPS Rev 4W
0.0%79.8
EPS Rev 12W
N/A
EPS Improve
+88%65.8
Q Growth
N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$335M
P/E (Forward)
-5.0x
Gross Margin
0.4%

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)$335M3STRONG SELL
SPCEVirgin Galactic Holdings, Inc.$320M3STRONG SELL
AIROAIRO Group Holdings, Inc.$214M8STRONG SELL
FJETStarfighters Space, Inc.$170M1STRONG SELL
SATLSatellogic Inc.$532M10STRONG SELL
ELMTThe Elmet Group Co.$427M15STRONG SELL
EVEXEve Holding, Inc.$798M1STRONG SELL
RCATRed Cat Holdings, Inc.$1.2B3STRONG SELL
MNTSMomentus Inc.$89M3STRONG SELL
VWAVVisionWave Holdings, Inc.$82M2STRONG SELL

Peer medians: ROE 10.7% · P/E 30.6x · Gross margin 28.6%

Merlin, Inc. (MRLN) — Stock Score Summary

Merlin, Inc. (MRLN) has a MoatMap StockRank of 3/100 based on Quality (22/100), Value (23/100), and Momentum (24/100) 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$3.74
Market Cap$335M
P/E (Forward)-4.97
Price/Book-2.18
Return on Invested Capital-209.9%
Debt/Equity0.06x
Gross Margin0.4%
Operating Margin-2695.8%
Revenue Growth15.4%

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 3/100, with a Strong Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (22), Value (23), and Momentum (24) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Merlin, Inc. have an economic moat?
Merlin, Inc. (MRLN) has a Quality factor score of 22/100. 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 3/100. 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).