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Cerberus Cyber Sentinel Corp(CISO)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
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09/24/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for CISO

09/24/2026: CISO (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Cerberus Cyber Sentinel Corp is a cybersecurity services firm that has expanded rapidly through a strategic roll-up of regional security providers. The company's core strength lies in its managed security and compliance consulting services, which cater to mid-market clients. Its primary growth opportunity centers on deepening client relationships and achieving economies of scale through improved service integration. However, the company faces significant competition from large security platforms, as well as risks associated with integration and capital-intensive growth. It is likely best suited for growth-oriented investors who can tolerate high volatility, and key developments to monitor include management's progress in achieving operational efficiency and sustainable organic growth.

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

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company offers potential upside from a roll-up strategy but carries risks associated with integration and execution.
Momentum investorWeak fitMomentum metrics are currently inconsistent, requiring a positive trend reversal for consideration.
Value investorWeak fitThe company's focus on growth and acquisitions makes traditional value metrics less applicable.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay a dividend and is reinvesting all cash flow into growth.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh volatility and the risks of an acquisition-heavy business model are unsuitable for low-risk profiles.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighAs a small-cap stock with an acquisition-heavy model, price swings can be significant.
Valuation riskMedium / highGrowth expectations are often priced into the stock, leaving little margin for error.
Competition risk (large platform providers)HighLarger players can use their scale to lower prices or offer bundled services that pressure smaller providers.
Business qualityMediumThe business relies heavily on the successful execution and integration of multiple different service providers.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThere is no dividend component to total return.
Execution riskHighSuccess depends on the leadership team's ability to integrate acquired companies without disrupting service.

Price Behavior

Steep Decline
PRICE PATH

Steep Decline

The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.

Extreme Price Shocks
PRICE STABILITY

Extreme Price Shocks

The stock has experienced exceptionally large and disruptive price movements during the period.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -9.28%
Avg. Invested days 30
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

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

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
CISO has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with soft financial health, moderate growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+66.7%) is partially offset by soft cash generation (FCF margin -30.0%), negative revenue growth (-13.5%), soft profitability (net margin -30.3%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
CISO's financial health is supported by soft cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (-30.0% of revenue). Overall financial-health metrics support a 2-star score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is CISO's strongest growth driver at +66.7% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, while revenue growth (-13.5%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-103.3%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 5.6% and approximately 75.3% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 32.14% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 1.61%
UBS Group AG 1.17%
Geode Capital Management, LLC 1.13%
Citadel Advisors Llc 1.09%
Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Co 0.41%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
CISO generates approximately $256 of gross profit, $-330 of operating income, and $-300 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Strong cash conversion and healthy margins support the rating, although capital efficiency remains below the highest tier.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 0.00%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
CISO has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while elevated volatility.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedHigh VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 10.98M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 1
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 1
Volume (30-day avg) 208.1K shares
Beta 1.98
52 Weeks Range 0.20 - 1.48
Updated Date 09/24/2026
52 Weeks Range 0.20 - 1.48
Updated Date 09/24/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.01

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Managed Security ServicesSubscription-based fees for 24/7 monitoring and threat detection.This is the company's recurring revenue engine.
Professional ServicesProject-based fees for audits, penetration testing, and compliance consulting.This provides one-time revenue and helps acquire new long-term clients.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 15.08M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.44
Enterprise Value 15.08M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.44
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.6
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 6.18
Shares Outstanding 45.53M
Shares Floating 34.28M
Shares Outstanding 45.53M
Shares Floating 34.28M
Percent Insiders 32.14
Percent Institutions 5.56

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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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About Cerberus Cyber Sentinel Corp

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquarters Scottsdale, AZ, United States
IPO Launch date 2020-06-26
Founder, CEO & Chairman Mr. David G. Jemmett
Sector Technology
Industry Software - Infrastructure
Full time employees 125
Full time employees 125

CISO Global Inc. operates as a cybersecurity, compliance, and software company in the United States. The company offers security managed services, including risk compliance, secured managed, and cyber defense operation services. It also provides cybersecurity professional services, such as incident response and digital forensics; technical assessments; cybersecurity consulting; compliance consulting; vulnerability assessment and penetration testing; and disaster recovery and data backup solutions. The company was formerly known as Cerberus Cyber Sentinel Corporation and changed its name to CISO Global Inc. in May 2023. CISO Global Inc. was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona.