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Maison Solutions Inc(MSS)

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09/25/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for MSS

09/25/2026: MSS (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Maison Solutions Inc is a niche grocery retailer focused on providing Asian food products to specific demographic markets in the US. The company uses an acquisition-heavy model to scale its physical store footprint quickly. Its main growth opportunity lies in consolidating independent ethnic grocers and building brand loyalty, though this strategy carries significant execution and integration risks. Investors should consider that the company operates with thin retail margins and faces intense competition from larger, well-capitalized supermarket chains. The stock is best suited for growth-oriented investors willing to accept volatility, and key developments to monitor include the successful integration of new store acquisitions and improvements in operating efficiency.

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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 growth potential through acquisitions but carries significant small-cap execution risks.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock lacks consistent, high-volume price momentum typical for this style.
Value investorMixed fitValuation depends heavily on the future profitability of newly acquired stores.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay a dividend as it prioritizes capital for expansion.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh volatility and operational risks make this unsuitable for risk-averse investors.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighSmall-cap stocks often experience sharp price swings based on news and market sentiment.
Valuation riskMedium / highGrowth expectations may be high relative to current earnings realization.
Competition risk (mainstream grocers)HighLarge incumbents can leverage economies of scale to compete on price and assortment.
Business qualityMediumThe business model is in an early stage of testing its scalability in diverse markets.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThere is no current income generation for shareholders.
Execution riskHighSuccess relies heavily on integrating diverse, newly acquired physical locations.

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 -92.03%
Avg. Invested days 13
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
MSS receives a 2-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals. The rating is constrained by soft unit economics, soft quantitative characteristics, and soft analyst coverage.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
MSS has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, strong growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+135.0%) and strong revenue growth (+114.0%) are partially offset by soft cash generation (FCF margin 3.7%), soft profitability (net margin 0.9%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
MSS's financial health is supported by moderate cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (3.7% of revenue). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is MSS's strongest growth driver at +167.0% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). Revenue growth (+114.0%, strong) and earnings growth (+135.0%, strong) are also constructive, though not equally high across every growth measure.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 21.6% and approximately 48.1% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 34.30% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Geode Capital Management, LLC 1.06%
Virtu Financial LLC 0.33%
BlackRock Inc 0.32%
UBS Group AG 0.09%
XTX Topco Ltd 0.03%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
MSS generates approximately $212 of gross profit, $-10 of operating income, and $37 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: -6.79% (Tax Credit)

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
MSS has a High Volatility Profile profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

High VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze Risk

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 1.41M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 162.5
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 162.5
Volume (30-day avg) 7.1M shares
Beta 4.15
52 Weeks Range 1.24 - 198.00
Updated Date 09/25/2026
52 Weeks Range 1.24 - 198.00
Updated Date 09/25/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -38.42

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Retail Grocery SalesSale of food, beverages, and household goods at retail locations.Most revenue comes from everyday supermarket customers.
GeographyConcentrated presence in specific regional US markets.Sales are currently dependent on success in specific geographic areas.
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Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-09-28
When -
Estimate 0.57
Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin -10.12%
Operating Margin (TTM) -9.54%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) -7.62%
Return on Equity (TTM) -127.03%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 0.58
Enterprise Value 47.81M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.01
Enterprise Value 47.81M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.01
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.4
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 626.79
Shares Outstanding 810.54K
Shares Floating 389.83K
Shares Outstanding 810.54K
Shares Floating 389.83K
Percent Insiders 34.3
Percent Institutions 21.63

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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 Maison Solutions Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquarters Monterey Park, CA, United States
IPO Launch date 2023-10-05
Chairman, CEO, Secretary & President Mr. Jun Xu
Sector Consumer Defensive
Industry Grocery Stores
Full time employees 329
Full time employees 329

Maison Solutions Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a specialty grocery retailer in the United States. The company offers perishable products, such as meat, seafood, vegetables, and fruit; non-perishable products, including grocery products comprising cooking utensils, canned foods, Chinese and Asian seasonings and spices, and snacks, as well as liquor, cigarette, lottery, newspaper, reusable bag, non-food, and health products; and general merchandise, beauty care, pharmacy, and other items and services in its stores. It serves its products online. The company was formerly known as Maison International, Inc. and changed its name to Maison Solutions Inc. in September 2021. Maison Solutions Inc. was incorporated in 2019 and is headquartered in Monterey Park, California.