GPGI, Inc.(GPGI)

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3-STAR RATING
PASS
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$11.14
10/28/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for GPGI

10/28/2026: GPGI (3-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

GPGI, Inc. is a diversified holding company that operates CompoSecure and Husky Technologies as a permanent capital platform. While the company has established a significant presence in metal payment cards and industrial injection molding, its recent transition into a compounder has been marked by integration challenges and legal controversies. The company's primary opportunity lies in potential operational synergies, but it faces substantial risks from its leveraged balance sheet and ongoing securities litigation. Investors should monitor quarterly execution, debt management, and the progress of legal proceedings. This stock may suit investors willing to tolerate high volatility, while those seeking stability or reliable dividend income may find it less suitable.

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The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

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

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company's compounder strategy offers growth potential, but execution risk remains high.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock has experienced significant downward pressure, making it a poor fit for current momentum strategies.
Value investorMixed fitValuation may appear attractive following significant pullbacks, but the potential for further legal-related downside exists.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not prioritize significant dividend income, focusing instead on reinvestment.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh volatility and unresolved legal/litigation issues make this unsuitable for risk-averse investors.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock has seen drastic price swings linked to legal news and earnings misses.
Valuation riskMedium / highUncertainty regarding the carrying value of acquired assets complicates fair valuation.
Competition risk (Industrial/Fintech)MediumThe company faces stiff competition in both the payment hardware and industrial molding sectors.
Business qualityMediumWhile the business units are market leaders, the overall platform is still proving its structural viability.
Dividend incomeLowCapital is allocated to growth rather than distributions.
Execution riskHighManaging disparate business units and integrating the recent Husky acquisition successfully is critical.

Price Behavior

Steep Decline
PRICE PATH

Steep Decline

The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.

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 146.35%
Avg. Invested days 48
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
GPGI receives a 2-star rating, reflecting soft or weak scores across the available pillars. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, soft quantitative characteristics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
GPGI has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with soft financial health, weak growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, growth and ownership metrics are mixed: negative earnings growth (-153.2%), weak cash generation (FCF margin -38.9%), negative revenue growth (-85.8%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
GPGI's financial health is soft, with the relatively strongest area being moderate liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 19.5%). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 2-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
GPGI's growth profile is soft, with the least-weak measure being revenue growth at -85.8% FY2025 versus FY2024. By comparison, while earnings growth (-153.2%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-119.4%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 96.0% and approximately 48.9% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 19.75% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Platinum Equity Advisors, LLC/DE 18.22%
FMR Inc 14.75%
Alyeska Investment Group, L.P. 8.07%
Locust Wood Capital Advisers, LLC 5.14%
BlackRock Inc 4.93%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
GPGI generates approximately $481 of gross profit, $-230 of operating income, and $-389 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: -40.24% (Tax Credit)

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
GPGI has a Short Squeeze Candidate profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Small / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze Risk

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 3.09B USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 15
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 15
Volume (30-day avg) 1.5M shares
Beta 0.91
52 Weeks Range 10.43 - 26.76
Updated Date 10/28/2026
52 Weeks Range 10.43 - 26.76
Updated Date 10/28/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 0.05%
Basic EPS (TTM) -1.77

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
CompoSecureMetal payment cards and authentication solutions for financial institutions.Earns from premium card sales to banks and fintechs.
Husky TechnologiesInjection molding systems, tooling, and aftermarket services.Earns through the sale and maintenance of high-precision manufacturing equipment.

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-11-05
When Before Market
Estimate 0.23
Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin -
Operating Margin (TTM) -342212.5%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) -2.72%
Return on Equity (TTM) -20.62%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 11.05
Enterprise Value 2.98B
Price to Sales(TTM) 128759.51
Enterprise Value 2.98B
Price to Sales(TTM) 128759.51
Enterprise Value to Revenue 124345.12
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 8.83
Shares Outstanding 289.89M
Shares Floating 141.78M
Shares Outstanding 289.89M
Shares Floating 141.78M
Percent Insiders 19.75
Percent Institutions 96.02

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

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)

Information icon Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.

🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 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)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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