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Star Equity Holdings Inc(STRR)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for STRR
09/18/2026: STRR (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Star Equity Holdings Inc is a diversified holding company operating primarily within the modular construction and diagnostic imaging sectors. The company is characterized by a lean structure and a focus on managing niche, specialized subsidiaries. Its main growth opportunity lies in leveraging its manufacturing capabilities to meet construction demand while optimizing its medical imaging services. Investors should consider risks such as cyclical industry sensitivity, limited competitive scale, and the execution risk inherent in a complex business portfolio. The stock may suit investors interested in small-cap diversified holdings, though its historical earnings volatility and lack of a dividend indicate a higher-risk, growth-oriented profile.
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 style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Weak fit | The company's history shows limited consistent organic growth potential. |
| Momentum investor | Weak fit | The stock lacks the consistent upward price momentum typical for this style. |
| Value investor | Mixed fit | The stock may present value opportunities depending on the underlying valuation of its consolidated subsidiaries. |
| Dividend investor | Weak fit | The company does not currently prioritize dividend distributions. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | The inherent volatility of a small-cap holding company makes it unsuitable for low-risk portfolios. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | High | The stock is subject to significant price swings due to low float and small market capitalization. |
| Valuation risk | Medium / high | Determining the fair value of a complex, diversified holding company can be challenging for investors. |
| Competition risk | Medium / high | The company competes with much larger, better-capitalized firms in the healthcare and construction sectors. |
| Business quality | Medium | The company is still working to improve operational efficiency across its subsidiary portfolio. |
| Dividend income | Low / none | Investors should not rely on the company for regular income. |
| Execution risk | High | The success of the holding company strategy depends heavily on the effective management and integration of its diverse businesses. |
Price Behavior
Rolling Over
The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.
Moderately Choppy
The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -20.32% | Avg. Invested days 47 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/18/2026 |
Upturn Scorecard
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Company Fundamentals
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Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)
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Quantitative Style Profile
Style Classification
Quality Focused
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 37.82M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 17.33 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 17.33 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 3.2K shares | Beta 0.51 | 52 Weeks Range 8.95 - 11.99 | Updated Date 09/18/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 8.95 - 11.99 | Updated Date 09/18/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -2.77 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Construction & Real Estate | Modular building design and wall panel manufacturing. | The company makes money by building and selling modular structures and components. |
| Healthcare Services | Diagnostic imaging equipment sales and medical services. | The company generates revenue by providing imaging technology and professional services to healthcare providers. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 11.3 | Enterprise Value 54.22M | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.18 |
Enterprise Value 54.22M | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.18 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.26 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 3.65 | Shares Outstanding 3.69M | Shares Floating 2.06M |
Shares Outstanding 3.69M | Shares Floating 2.06M | ||
Percent Insiders 39.33 | Percent Institutions 29.2 |
Upturn AI Summary
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Financial Metrics
🧭 Investment Snapshot
Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About Star Equity Holdings Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquarters Old Greenwich, CT, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2004-06-10 | CEO & Director Mr. Jeffrey E. Eberwein | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Staffing & Employment Services | Full time employees 1200 | Website https://www.starequity.com |
Full time employees 1200 | Website https://www.starequity.com | ||
Star Equity Holdings, Inc. operates as a diversified multi-industry holding company in Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom, and internationally. It operates through four segments: Building Solutions, Business Services, Energy Services, and Investments. The company manufactures modular buildings, structural wall panels, engineered wood products, and glue-laminated timber for residential, commercial, and industrial markets; and distributes building materials. It also provides customized recruitment and contracting solutions, including recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), project-based RPO, contingent workforce solutions, recruitment consulting, outsourced professional contract staffing, and managed service provider services for mid-to-large multinational companies. In addition, the company engages in the manufacture and supply of specialized drilling tools and downhole equipment used in directional drilling, and other oil and gas well construction applications; and sales and rental of tools in the oil and gas, geothermal, mining, and waterwells sectors. Further, it holds and manages its corporate-owned real estate, as well as investments in various publicly traded and private companies. The company was formerly known as Hudson Global, Inc. and changed its name to Star Equity Holdings, Inc. in September 2025. Star Equity Holdings, Inc. was incorporated in 2003 and is headquartered in Old Greenwich, Connecticut.
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