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Spectral AI Inc.(MDAI)

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EXPLORE ADVISORIES AND THEIR HISTORY
QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$1.41
11/11/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for MDAI

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

Spectral AI Inc. is a development-stage medical technology company focused on AI-powered wound diagnostics. The company’s core value lies in its DeepView system, which aims to provide real-time, non-invasive assessment of burn tissue viability. While the company holds a potential first-mover advantage in AI-driven wound care and has achieved positive regulatory milestones, it currently generates minimal revenue and faces significant execution, cash burn, and competitive risks. Spectral AI is best suited for risk-tolerant, growth-oriented investors who monitor regulatory and clinical updates closely. The primary investment story rests on successful FDA clearance and eventual broad clinical adoption, rather than existing profitability or current income.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

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 high-growth potential driven by its AI technology, but this is tempered by significant execution and regulatory risks.
Momentum investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveThe stock can exhibit significant price movement based on news regarding clinical trials or regulatory updates.
Value investorWeak fitThe company is in an early, loss-making phase and lacks the traditional earnings or cash flow metrics favored by value investors.
Dividend investorWeak fitSpectral AI does not pay a dividend and focuses on cash preservation for growth.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe high volatility, development-stage risks, and reliance on regulatory approval make this unsuitable for low-risk portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock is susceptible to large price swings driven by clinical or regulatory outcomes.
Valuation riskHighAs a speculative growth stock, valuations are often based on future projections rather than current fundamentals.
Competition risk (AI diagnostic competition)Medium / highEstablished incumbents could develop or acquire competing AI technology to displace DeepView.
Business qualityMediumWhile the technology is innovative, the company is still establishing its operational and commercial track record.
Dividend incomeLow / noneNo income component is provided to investors.
Execution riskHighThe ability to successfully move from clinical research to commercial profitability is uncertain and difficult.

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 -26.71%
Avg. Invested days 17
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

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

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
MDAI has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with soft financial health, moderate growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+50.6%) is partially offset by weak cash generation (FCF margin -50.5%), negative revenue growth (-33.6%), weak profitability (net margin -38.5%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
MDAI's financial health is soft, with the relatively strongest area being soft liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets -5.5%). Overall financial-health metrics support a 2-star score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is MDAI's strongest growth driver at +50.6% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, while revenue growth (-33.6%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-7.8%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 19.3% and approximately 86.6% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 13.42% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 3.09%
Highlander Partners, L.P. 2.80%
Marshall Wace Asset Management Ltd 2.57%
Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC 0.89%
Jane Street Group LLC 0.70%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
MDAI generates approximately $454 of gross profit, $-438 of operating income, and $-505 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Operating losses and cash burn explain the 2-star rating, with weak cash conversion and strong capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: -0.15% (Tax Credit)

Quantitative Style Profile

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

Style Classification

Quality Focused

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

Sector & Industry Intelligence

Sector snapshot as of 2026-11-10

Sector

Healthcare

Signal
Constructive
Sentiment
Strong Bullish
Market state
Strong Bullish
Momentum
BUY Breadth Improving
BUY participation
60.0%
Active BUY / eligible
69 / 115
22-session BUY-count change
+29

More qualifying stocks are receiving or maintaining BUY advisories, indicating improving market participation.

Industry

Medical Devices

BUY participation
57.1%
Active BUY / eligible
4 / 7
22-session BUY-count change
+1

The sector signal does not change this stock’s BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory.

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 49.56M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 5.11
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 5.11
Volume (30-day avg) 141.3K shares
Beta 1.25
52 Weeks Range 1.18 - 2.97
Updated Date 11/10/2026
52 Weeks Range 1.18 - 2.97
Updated Date 11/10/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.32

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Diagnostic TechnologyFuture sales, licensing, or recurring revenue models related to the DeepView system.Revenue will depend on the successful regulatory approval and widespread adoption of the company's AI medical imaging devices.

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 52.36
Enterprise Value 51.52M
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.22
Enterprise Value 51.52M
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.22
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.35
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -3.41
Shares Outstanding 32.18M
Shares Floating 27.87M
Shares Outstanding 32.18M
Shares Floating 27.87M
Percent Insiders 13.42
Percent Institutions 19.3

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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