Why is IRIDEX Corp. ?
1
With a Operating Losses, the company has a Weak Long Term Fundamental Strength
- Poor long term growth as Net Sales has grown by an annual rate of 7.18% and Operating profit at 10.03% over the last 5 years
- Company's ability to service its debt is weak with a poor EBIT to Interest (avg) ratio of -7.70
2
Risky -
- The stock is trading risky as compared to its average historical valuations
- Over the past year, while the stock has generated a return of 33.66%, its profits have risen by 53.9%
3
Falling Participation by Institutional Investors
- Institutional investors have decreased their stake by -0.91% over the previous quarter and collectively hold 18.1% of the company
- These investors have better capability and resources to analyse fundamentals of companies than most retail investors
How much should you sell?
- All quantity irrespective of whether you are making profits or losses
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When to re-enter? - We will constantly monitor the company and review our call based on new data
Is IRIDEX Corp. for you?
High Risk, Low Return
Absolute
Risk Adjusted
Volatility
IRIDEX Corp.
33.66%
-0.49
73.89%
S&P 500
14.9%
0.77
19.29%
Quality key factors
Factor
Value
Sales Growth (5y)
7.18%
EBIT Growth (5y)
10.03%
EBIT to Interest (avg)
-7.70
Debt to EBITDA (avg)
Negative Net Debt
Net Debt to Equity (avg)
3.52
Sales to Capital Employed (avg)
5.91
Tax Ratio
0.59%
Dividend Payout Ratio
0
Pledged Shares
0
Institutional Holding
18.10%
ROCE (avg)
0
ROE (avg)
0
Valuation Key Factors 
Factor
Value
P/E Ratio
NA (Loss Making)
Industry P/E
Price to Book Value
4.88
EV to EBIT
-7.20
EV to EBITDA
-14.15
EV to Capital Employed
5.73
EV to Sales
0.43
PEG Ratio
NA
Dividend Yield
NA
ROCE (Latest)
-79.61%
ROE (Latest)
-108.67%
Technical key factors
Indicator
Weekly
Monthly
MACD
Mildly Bearish
Mildly Bullish
RSI
No Signal
No Signal
Bollinger Bands
Bullish
Sideways
Moving Averages
Mildly Bullish (Daily)
KST
Bullish
Mildly Bullish
Dow Theory
No Trend
Mildly Bullish
OBV
Mildly Bearish
Mildly Bullish
Technical Movement
9What is working for the Company
OPERATING CASH FLOW(Y)
Highest at USD -3.95 MM
NET PROFIT(HY)
Higher at USD -2.57 MM
INVENTORY TURNOVER RATIO(HY)
Highest at 3.44 times
-1What is not working for the Company
RAW MATERIAL COST(Y)
Grown by 11.46% (YoY
Here's what is working for IRIDEX Corp.
Operating Cash Flow
Highest at USD -3.95 MM and Grown
In each year in the last three yearsMOJO Watch
The company has generated higher cash revenues from business operations
Operating Cash Flows (USD MM)
Net Profit
Higher at USD -2.57 MM
than preceding 12 month period ended Sep 2025MOJO Watch
In the half year the company has already crossed Net Profit of the previous twelve months
Net Profit (USD MM)
Inventory Turnover Ratio
Highest at 3.44 times
in the last five Semi-Annual periodsMOJO Watch
Company has been able to sell its inventory faster
Inventory Turnover Ratio
Here's what is not working for IRIDEX Corp.
Raw Material Cost
Grown by 11.46% (YoY)
MOJO Watch
The company's ability to pass on the cost of raw materials to customers has deteriorated; this may lead to a fall in profit margin
Raw Material Cost as a percentage of Sales






