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Pro-Dex Inc(PDEX)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
3-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$63.16
11/06/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for PDEX

11/06/2026: PDEX (3-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Pro-Dex Inc is a specialized manufacturer that develops precision motion control and powered surgical instruments for the medical device industry. The company is known for its strong engineering capabilities and long-term manufacturing partnerships with large medical OEMs. Its primary growth story centers on its role in supporting the increasing adoption of robotic-assisted surgical platforms and complex powered instruments. However, investors must monitor risks related to its significant customer concentration and the challenges of competing in a space dominated by much larger players. Pro-Dex generally suits investors seeking a niche industrial-medical exposure rather than those focused on income or high-growth speculative momentum.

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 moderate growth potential tied to the expansion of medical surgical markets.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock often exhibits lower trading volume and may not meet the criteria for short-term momentum strategies.
Value investorStrong fitThe company often trades at valuations that may appeal to investors looking for fundamentally sound, niche industrial-medical players.
Dividend investorWeak fitPro-Dex does not currently emphasize dividend payments as part of its capital allocation strategy.
Low-risk investorMixed fitWhile the business model is stable, the small-cap nature and customer concentration introduce volatility risks.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMedium / highAs a small-cap stock, Pro-Dex is susceptible to price swings based on relatively small changes in trade volume or sentiment.
Valuation riskMediumInvestors must assess whether the current market price appropriately reflects the company's long-term contract pipeline.
Competition risk (large medical OEMs)HighThe company operates in a space dominated by much larger, well-capitalized medical device manufacturers.
Business qualityMediumThe company has a solid reputation for engineering, though its financial scale is limited.
Dividend incomeLow / noneIncome-focused investors will not find this stock suitable for regular dividend yield.
Execution riskMediumMaintaining quality and meeting delivery timelines for critical surgical instruments is essential to retaining key partnerships.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.

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 104.44%
Avg. Invested days 35
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

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

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
PDEX has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with solid financial health, solid growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2026 versus FY2025, strong earnings growth (+52.2%) supports the fundamentals score.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
PDEX's financial health is supported by solid liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 54.0%). Profitability is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is PDEX's strongest growth driver at +330.8% FY2026 versus FY2025 (strong, 5 stars). Revenue growth (+16.5%, solid) and earnings growth (+52.2%, strong) are also constructive, though not equally high across every growth measure.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 33.3% and approximately 46.7% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 36.40% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 4.79%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 2.57%
Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc. 1.96%
Punch & Associates Inv Mgmt Inc 1.65%
Geode Capital Management, LLC 1.55%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
PDEX generates approximately $314 of gross profit, $168 of operating income, and $87 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2026 results. Moderate margins and weak cash conversion support a 3-star rating, while capital efficiency is solid.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 24.16%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
PDEX has a high-quality, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedQuality TiltLow VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze Risk

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 202.10M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 17.4
1Y Target Price 74
Price to earnings Ratio 17.4
1Y Target Price 74
Volume (30-day avg) 44.6K shares
Beta 0.1
52 Weeks Range 28.81 - 77.00
Updated Date 11/08/2026
52 Weeks Range 28.81 - 77.00
Updated Date 11/08/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 3.63

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Contract ManufacturingDesign, engineering, and mass production of powered surgical drivers and motion control systems for medical OEMs.The company earns money by being the expert, outsourced engine behind major medical brands' surgical tools.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-10-29
When After Market
Estimate 0.67
Actual 0.92

Profitability

Profit Margin 15.12%
Operating Margin (TTM) 17.1%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 11.89%
Return on Equity (TTM) 26.48%

Valuation

Trailing PE 17.4
Forward PE 20.41
Enterprise Value 207.27M
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.54
Enterprise Value 207.27M
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.54
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.6
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 11.82
Shares Outstanding 3.20M
Shares Floating 1.49M
Shares Outstanding 3.20M
Shares Floating 1.49M
Percent Insiders 36.4
Percent Institutions 33.27

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)

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