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Hour Loop Inc(HOUR)

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EXPLORE ADVISORIES AND THEIR HISTORY
QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$1.48
11/10/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for HOUR

11/10/2026: HOUR (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Hour Loop Inc is an e-commerce company that functions primarily as a third-party seller on the Amazon marketplace. Its main business strength lies in its ability to leverage Amazon's established fulfillment infrastructure to efficiently deliver a diverse range of consumer goods. The primary growth opportunity involves scaling its product catalog and potentially introducing private-label items. However, the company faces significant risks, including heavy reliance on Amazon for its distribution, intense price competition, and thin profit margins that are sensitive to fee changes. This stock may suit investors willing to accept high volatility and risks associated with niche, platform-dependent retail models, provided they closely monitor marketplace policy changes.

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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 offers growth potential through e-commerce scaling but faces significant execution risks.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock often lacks consistent momentum due to thin trading volumes and platform dependency.
Value investorWeak fitValuation is often difficult to justify given the thin margins and competitive pressures.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay dividends and focuses entirely on reinvestment.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe high platform dependency and small-cap volatility make this a high-risk investment.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock is subject to significant swings due to its small-cap nature and thin trading liquidity.
Valuation riskMedium / highProfitability can be inconsistent, making traditional valuation models challenging.
Competition risk (Amazon Marketplace)HighHeavy reliance on a single platform creates an existential risk if seller terms change.
Business qualityMediumThe model relies on third-party product sourcing, which lacks the moat of proprietary brands.
Dividend incomeLow / noneIncome investors should not look to this stock for yield.
Execution riskHighSuccess depends on precise inventory management and cost control in a low-margin environment.

Price Behavior

Downtrend
PRICE PATH

Downtrend

The stock has experienced a sustained decline in price over recent periods.

Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -38.42%
Avg. Invested days 26
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
HOUR receives a 3-star rating based on the available scored pillars. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
HOUR has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, solid growth momentum, and moderate ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+159.3%) is partially offset by soft cash generation (FCF margin 1.8%), moderate revenue growth (+3.0%), soft profitability (net margin 1.2%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
HOUR's financial health is supported by solid cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (1.8% of revenue). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is HOUR's strongest growth driver at +803.2% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, earnings growth (+159.3%, strong) is also strong, while revenue growth (+3.0%, moderate) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 0.3% (soft) and 4.9% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable (soft). Insider ownership of 95.05% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

UBS Group AG 0.09%
Geode Capital Management, LLC 0.05%
HRT FINANCIAL LLC 0.04%
Two Sigma Investments LLC 0.03%
Advisor Group Holdings, Inc. 0.02%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
HOUR generates approximately $524 of gross profit, $17 of operating income, and $18 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Soft margins and moderate cash conversion support a 3-star rating, while capital efficiency is strong.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 28.89%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
HOUR has a high-quality profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Quality TiltHigh VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap Risk

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 52.45M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 37.25
1Y Target Price 1.75
Price to earnings Ratio 37.25
1Y Target Price 1.75
Volume (30-day avg) 11.9K shares
Beta 1.41
52 Weeks Range 1.44 - 3.18
Updated Date 11/10/2026
52 Weeks Range 1.44 - 3.18
Updated Date 11/10/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.04

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
E-commerce RetailSale of consumer products like home decor, toys, and apparel on the Amazon platform.The company buys items in bulk and sells them for a markup, relying on high volume to generate profit.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Valuation

Trailing PE 37.25
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 51.16M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.34
Enterprise Value 51.16M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.34
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.33
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 20.94
Shares Outstanding 35.20M
Shares Floating 1.74M
Shares Outstanding 35.20M
Shares Floating 1.74M
Percent Insiders 95.05
Percent Institutions 0.26

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)

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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)

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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