Value
5.9/10data confidence 100%| Component | Sub-score |
|---|---|
| P/E | 4.4 |
| P/S | 8.3 |
| EV/EBITDA | 2.4 |
| Fwd P/E | 5.7 |
| PEG | 8.9 |
| Analyst target | 5.0 |
- ▸Forward P/E: 22.5x
- ▸PEG: 0.69
MIAX · Why this verdict
Why Miami International Holdings, I (MIAX) is rated BUY WAIT
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VerdictBUY WAIT
Overall score6.1/10
ConfidenceMEDIUM
MacroNEUTRAL
TrendMatrix Research · core thesis
Engine thesis — one sentence
Miami International Holdings has delivered three consecutive earnings beats averaging roughly 28% above consensus with strong growth metrics and a healthy balance sheet, yet the stock sits just below its near-term price target with less than 1% headroom and elevated leverage at a debt-to-equity of 2.1 — the reward-to-risk geometry does not support new capital at current prices.
Falsifiable statement — pillar-level invalidators below. Engine-derived; not personalized advice.
Thesis pillars
| Pillar | Expectation | Trend |
|---|---|---|
Three consecutive quarterly earnings beats with an average surprise of approximately 28% demonstrate that the business is consistently exceeding analyst expectations, reflecting strong operational execution or disciplined guidance management. Catalyst track record | A fourth consecutive beat at the next earnings report in approximately 50 days sustains the track record and signals continued outperformance. | →Stable |
| CounterWith light analyst coverage dampening the signal quality of the consensus estimate, the beat streak may reflect a less rigorous benchmark rather than genuine earnings strength; any miss on a thin consensus would be disproportionately negative. | ||
Earnings growth scores at the highest level in the evaluation framework and revenue growth is tracking at a healthy rate, placing the company in an above-average expansion phase relative to its peer group. Growth | Revenue growth score remains above 4.0 on a 0–10 scale for 4 consecutive periods, from its current level of 5.8. | →Stable |
| CounterGrowth without a stated competitive moat is inherently less durable; rivals could erode the growth trajectory without a defensible market position to anchor it. | ||
The stock has pulled back to near-oversold conditions while remaining above its 200-day moving average, with on-balance volume trending upward — a pattern consistent with a temporary dip within a longer uptrend rather than a trend reversal. Momentum breakdown | RSI recovers above 50 within 8 weeks while the stock maintains its position above the 200-day moving average. | ↓Deteriorating |
| CounterMomentum sits just below the level considered clearly positive, and the near-term chart pattern is mixed with no definitive setup; the pullback could extend further before any recovery materializes. | ||
A debt-to-equity ratio of 2.1 has been assessed a formal leverage penalty against the investment score, and with only about 1% upside remaining to the near-term price target, the risk-to-reward does not justify new positions at this price. Bear case | If leverage declines, the debt-to-equity ratio falls below 1.5 over the next 4 to 6 quarters, removing the leverage headwind. | ↓Deteriorating |
| CounterThe financial-strength score of 8 of 9 indicates the balance sheet is broadly healthy; moderate leverage in a capital-markets business can be a feature of the business model rather than a sign of financial stress. | ||
Three consecutive quarterly earnings beats with an average surprise of approximately 28% demonstrate that the business is consistently exceeding analyst expectations, reflecting strong operational execution or disciplined guidance management.
→StableCatalyst track record
- Expectation
- A fourth consecutive beat at the next earnings report in approximately 50 days sustains the track record and signals continued outperformance.
CounterWith light analyst coverage dampening the signal quality of the consensus estimate, the beat streak may reflect a less rigorous benchmark rather than genuine earnings strength; any miss on a thin consensus would be disproportionately negative.
Earnings growth scores at the highest level in the evaluation framework and revenue growth is tracking at a healthy rate, placing the company in an above-average expansion phase relative to its peer group.
→StableGrowth
- Expectation
- Revenue growth score remains above 4.0 on a 0–10 scale for 4 consecutive periods, from its current level of 5.8.
CounterGrowth without a stated competitive moat is inherently less durable; rivals could erode the growth trajectory without a defensible market position to anchor it.
The stock has pulled back to near-oversold conditions while remaining above its 200-day moving average, with on-balance volume trending upward — a pattern consistent with a temporary dip within a longer uptrend rather than a trend reversal.
↓DeterioratingMomentum breakdown
- Expectation
- RSI recovers above 50 within 8 weeks while the stock maintains its position above the 200-day moving average.
CounterMomentum sits just below the level considered clearly positive, and the near-term chart pattern is mixed with no definitive setup; the pullback could extend further before any recovery materializes.
A debt-to-equity ratio of 2.1 has been assessed a formal leverage penalty against the investment score, and with only about 1% upside remaining to the near-term price target, the risk-to-reward does not justify new positions at this price.
↓DeterioratingBear case
- Expectation
- If leverage declines, the debt-to-equity ratio falls below 1.5 over the next 4 to 6 quarters, removing the leverage headwind.
CounterThe financial-strength score of 8 of 9 indicates the balance sheet is broadly healthy; moderate leverage in a capital-markets business can be a feature of the business model rather than a sign of financial stress.
Per-dimension breakdown
Quality
7.2/10data confidence 100%| Component | Sub-score |
|---|---|
| ROE | 6.0 |
| ROA | 6.2 |
| Gross margin | 2.9 |
| Op margin | 9.4 |
| Net margin | 4.9 |
| Current ratio | 8.8 |
| FCF quality | 9.9 |
| Moat | 6.9 |
| Piotroski F | 10.0 |
- ▸Excellent cash conversion: 146% FCF/NI
- ▸Strong Piotroski F-Score: 9/9
Growth
7.8/10data confidence 67%| Component | Sub-score |
|---|---|
| Rev growth | 7.1 |
| EPS growth | 8.5 |
Momentum
2.9/10data confidence 100%| Component | Sub-score |
|---|---|
| RSI | 4.5 |
| MACD | 0.0 |
| OBV | 1.0 |
| MA position | 4.2 |
| Volume | 4.9 |
- ▸Volume distribution (falling OBV)
- ▸Below 200-MA but MA still rising (+0.7%/30d) — pullback in uptrend, not confirmed weakness
Sentiment
6.8/10data confidence 100%| Component | Sub-score |
|---|---|
| LLM sentiment | 6.5 |
| Analyst rating | 6.5 |
| Price target | 7.6 |
- ▸Light analyst coverage (5.0) — signal dampened
Insider
5.2/10data confidence 100%| Component | Sub-score |
|---|---|
| materiality | 2.0 |
| insider conviction | 2.0 |
| holder change | 10.0 |
| notable moves | 7.0 |
- ▸Heavy insider selling — $32,300,519 (0.749% of mkt cap)
- ▸Institutions accumulating
Peer rank
5.3/10data confidence 80%| Component | Sub-score |
|---|---|
| value rank | 3.5 |
| quality rank | 4.3 |
| growth rank | 4.1 |
- ▸Conservative debt levels
Technical
5.6/10data confidence 100%| Component | Sub-score |
|---|---|
| bollinger | 5.8 |
| support resistance | 5.9 |
| 52w position | 5.2 |
Risk (lower is worse)
6.2/10data confidence 100%| Component | Sub-score |
|---|---|
| short interest | 6.1 |
| days to cover | 6.3 |
| volatility | 1.1 |
| put call | 10.0 |
| implied vol | 3.6 |
| debt equity | 9.9 |
Catalyst
7.0/10data confidence 100%| Component | Sub-score |
|---|---|
| erm | 5.0 |
| earnings history | 10.0 |
| earnings timing | 5.0 |
| surprise avg | 10.0 |
| news activity | 5.0 |
- ▸Perfect beat streak: 4Q
How the verdict was assembled
Engine trigger
Maintain position. Not compelling to add more. | News modifier +2 (HOLD_IF_HOLDING → STRONG_BUY_WAIT).
Engine technical detail
verdict_path:
L4:PATH_F_HOLD|L3:NEWS_MOD=+2|ENTRY_STICKY:WITHIN_BANDPassed (3)
- EARNINGS_PROXIMITY:83d clear
- SEMI_CYCLE_PEAK:CLEAR
- MATERIALS_CYCLE_PEAK:CLEAR
Failed (3)
- MOMENTUM:2.9<4.5
- ASYMMETRY:0.5<1.5@spot
- INSIDER:0.75%=HEAVY
Warning (1)
- 8K_CSUITE_CHANGE:5.02 (officer departure/appointment)
Reward-to-Risk
0.45
Upside
+4.0%
Downside
9.1%
Sizing output
STARTER
SetupRange Bound — RSI 57 mid-range, Bollinger mid-band
EdgeNo clear edge — No clear edge identified
SuitabilityAggressive — MCap $4.3B<$5B
Investment implication
None of the engine's positive-conviction paths (C-quality, D-momentum) triggered — the F-path HOLD reflects balanced signals. Strongest-cleared gate: EARNINGS_PROXIMITY:83d clear. Top dim: Growth at 7.8; weakest: Momentum at 2.9. No conviction either direction.
The strongest dimensions are Growth at 7.8, Quality at 7.2, and Catalyst at 7.0; the weakest are Momentum at 2.9, Insider at 5.2, and Peer rank at 5.3. The V9 engine flagged 3 failed gates with 1 warning, producing an asymmetric reward-to-risk of 0.45 and an engine sizing output of STARTER.
What would invalidate the thesis
Falsifying conditions — when triggered, the corresponding pillar's thesis is invalidated.
- P1Earnings Outperformance Streak
Trip ifEPS surprise falls below 0% in the next reported quarter.
- P2Growth Profile Above Peers
Trip ifRevenue growth score falls below 3.0 on a 0–10 scale for 2 consecutive periods, from the current level of 5.8.
- P3Uptrend Pullback Accumulation
Trip ifStock falls below the 200-day moving average and RSI remains below 30 for 4 consecutive weeks.
- P4Leverage Caps Entry Case
Trip ifDebt-to-equity ratio falls below 1.5 for 2 consecutive quarters.