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Orthopediatrics Corp(KIDS)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
2-STAR RATING
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BUY for 1 day
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
0.00%
LAST CLOSE
$24.5
10/23/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for KIDS

10/23/2026: KIDS (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

OrthoPediatrics Corp. is a specialized medical device company exclusively focused on the pediatric orthopedic market. Its primary strength lies in providing age-appropriate implants and surgical instruments, building strong relationships with surgeons and maintaining a distinctive brand niche. The main investment story centers on the company’s ability to grow within an underserved market, fueled by new technology and international expansion. Risks include high valuation, price volatility, and the potential for larger competitors to target its niche. The stock is best suited for growth-oriented investors who can tolerate volatility and should monitor the successful integration of acquisitions and international revenue scaling.

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

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorStrong fitThe company is in an active expansion phase within a niche, high-barrier medical device market.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum depends on specific technical breakouts and sustained revenue growth news.
Value investorWeak fitThe stock often trades at high multiples relative to current earnings due to its growth-oriented nature.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay a dividend, favoring capital reinvestment.
Low-risk investorWeak fitSmall-cap medical device stocks typically experience higher price volatility.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighAs a small-cap growth stock, KIDS is subject to significant swings in market sentiment.
Valuation riskMedium / highHigh P/E or growth premiums can lead to sharp corrections if revenue growth slows.
Competition risk (Adult-focused incumbents)MediumLarge incumbents could potentially focus more resources on the pediatric segment.
Business qualityMediumThe company has a strong niche franchise but lacks the scale and diversification of peers.
Dividend incomeLow / noneInvestors should not expect income from this equity.
Execution riskMediumSuccess relies heavily on integrating acquisitions and maintaining sales force productivity.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

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

Moderately Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Moderately Choppy

The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -36.96%
Avg. Invested days 30
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

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

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
KIDS has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, solid growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid revenue growth (+15.4%) is partially offset by slightly negative earnings growth (-4.8%), weak cash generation (FCF margin -6.8%), weak profitability (net margin -16.8%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
KIDS's financial health is supported by solid liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 41.3%). Cash strength is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is KIDS's strongest growth driver at +61.4% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, revenue growth (+15.4%, solid) is also solid, while earnings growth (-4.8%, slightly negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 65.8% and approximately 69.8% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 29.70% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Brown Advisory Holdings Inc 6.43%
BlackRock Inc 4.87%
BRAIDWELL LP 4.21%
Granahan Investment Management Inc.. 4.16%
Millennium Management LLC 3.13%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
KIDS generates approximately $731 of gross profit, $-123 of operating income, and $-68 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: -1.17% (Tax Credit)

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
KIDS has a liquid 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 RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 639.69M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 27.5
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 27.5
Volume (30-day avg) 206.6K shares
Beta 0.99
52 Weeks Range 14.42 - 26.74
Updated Date 10/24/2026
52 Weeks Range 14.42 - 26.74
Updated Date 10/24/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -1.68

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Trauma & DeformitySale of bone plates, screws, and hardware for pediatric fractures.This is the core revenue driver providing consistent demand for trauma-related surgeries.
ScoliosisAdvanced spinal implants and navigation systems like Firefly.This segment offers higher-margin, technology-driven growth opportunities.
InternationalDirect and distributor sales of the product portfolio globally.Geographic expansion is a key pillar for future scale and revenue diversification.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 476.59M
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.53
Enterprise Value 476.59M
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.53
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.16
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 48.54
Shares Outstanding 26.11M
Shares Floating 18.22M
Shares Outstanding 26.11M
Shares Floating 18.22M
Percent Insiders 29.7
Percent Institutions 65.82

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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