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Strive, Inc.(ASST)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
4-STAR RATING
PASS
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$21.46
11/09/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for ASST

11/09/2026: ASST (4-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Strive, Inc. is a unique hybrid company that pairs an SEC-registered investment advisory business with a high-stakes corporate Bitcoin treasury strategy. By operating as the first publicly traded asset management Bitcoin treasury company, Strive aims to outperform Bitcoin over time through aggressive accumulation and active shareholder advocacy. While the firm's growth potential and innovative financial products, such as its preferred stock, offer a compelling story for growth-oriented investors, the company faces significant risks from Bitcoin's inherent price volatility, capital-intensive expansion, and high valuation uncertainty. Strive may best suit risk-tolerant growth investors, and market participants should closely monitor Bitcoin price trends and the company’s capital-allocation execution.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorStrong fitThe aggressive focus on capital appreciation through Bitcoin accumulation caters to high-growth, risk-tolerant investment mandates.
Momentum investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveThe stock's high beta and strong correlation with Bitcoin price movements make it a high-interest target during crypto market rallies.
Value investorWeak fitCurrent valuation methodologies linked to Bitcoin treasuries are not traditional, and the company's negative earnings make it unsuitable for value-focused investors.
Dividend investorMixed fitWhile ASST common stock does not pay dividends, the company's preferred offerings (SATA/SATS) are specifically designed for income seekers.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe company's extreme price volatility and reliance on volatile digital assets represent a high-risk profile.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock price is highly sensitive to the volatility of Bitcoin, which can lead to significant intraday and long-term price swings.
Valuation riskHighValuing a company based on treasury Bitcoin holdings rather than traditional earnings introduces significant speculative risk.
Competition risk (Bitcoin treasuries)Medium / highStrive faces intense pressure from well-established incumbents like MicroStrategy for capital and Bitcoin acquisition dominance.
Business qualityMediumThe company is in an early, capital-intensive growth phase, necessitating consistent access to equity markets to maintain its strategy.
Dividend incomeMediumDividend reliability for the firm's preferred securities is subject to board declaration and available cash flows.
Execution riskMedium / highThe successful implementation of its novel financial treasury strategies remains untested at this scale over long time horizons.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

Highly Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Highly Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent, large price swings that make its near-term movement less predictable.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 208.9%
Avg. Invested days 12
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
ASST receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, soft quantitative characteristics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
ASST has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with soft financial health, soft growth momentum, and moderate ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong revenue growth (+805.1%) is partially offset by negative earnings growth (-6477.9%), weak cash generation (FCF margin -377.0%), weak profitability (net margin -7335.0%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
ASST's financial health is soft, with the relatively strongest area being moderate efficiency, including operating-expense and cost-of-revenue discipline (opex 859.3% of revenue). Cash strength is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 2-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Revenue growth is ASST's strongest growth driver at +805.1% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, while earnings growth (-6477.9%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-341.2%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 38.8% (moderate) and 72.5% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable (solid). Insider ownership of 1.05% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

FMR Inc 7.77%
BlackRock Inc 4.14%
Capital Research & Mgmt Co - Division 3 2.37%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 2.16%
The Goldman Sachs Group Inc 1.64%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
ASST generates approximately $962 of gross profit, $-7,631 of operating income, and $-3,770 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Operating losses and cash burn explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 0.00%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
ASST has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while soft valuation.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

High VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 2.73B USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 41
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 41
Volume (30-day avg) 8.3M shares
Beta 13.31
52 Weeks Range 7.02 - 32.08
Updated Date 11/09/2026
52 Weeks Range 7.02 - 32.08
Updated Date 11/09/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -204.8

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Asset ManagementManagement and advisory fees from ETFs and separately managed accounts.Steady fee-based income from advisory services.
Corporate Bitcoin TreasuryAppreciation of Bitcoin held on the balance sheet.Profit from rising Bitcoin prices and strategic capital allocation.

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-11-06
When Before Market
Estimate 3.44
Actual 5.24

Profitability

Profit Margin -
Operating Margin (TTM) 19003.86%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) -8.88%
Return on Equity (TTM) -12.6%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 4.07
Enterprise Value 3.25B
Price to Sales(TTM) 283.05
Enterprise Value 3.25B
Price to Sales(TTM) 283.05
Enterprise Value to Revenue 242.81
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -2.32
Shares Outstanding 118.12M
Shares Floating 85.64M
Shares Outstanding 118.12M
Shares Floating 85.64M
Percent Insiders 1.05
Percent Institutions 38.75

Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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