Qualtix Stock Brief
Coinbase Global, Inc. (COIN) stock analysis: business quality, valuation, and entry timing
COIN public Qualtix stock snapshot. Public Qualtix model snapshot from 2026-10-20 for COIN: model verdict SELL, business quality 35/100, below the model's stronger-company threshold, and valuation Fair.
Qualtix evaluates COIN with a rules-based model that separates business quality, valuation, entry timing, red flags, and data confidence. The model scores first; AI explanations and the full Clean Brief help explain the result afterward.
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COIN public evidence metrics from the latest validated Qualtix snapshot
| Metric | Value | Why it matters | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue growth | 32.5% | 3-year revenue CAGR | FMP, computed |
| Operating margin | 11.0% | Profitability margin | FMP, computed |
| Gross margin | 76.0% | Revenue retained after direct costs | FMP, computed |
| Return on capital (pre-tax) | 3.5% | Operating profit before tax, divided by equity plus debt | FMP, computed |
| ROE | -7.6% | Return on equity | FMP, computed |
| Cash and debt | Cash and investments $9.1B / Debt $6.7B | Balance-sheet context | FMP, reported |
| Market cap | $45.1B | Company size context | FMP, reported |
| Beta | 3.41 | Market sensitivity | FMP, reported |
Qualtix view
- Model verdict: SELL.
- Business quality: 35/100, below the model's stronger-company threshold.
- Valuation is currently labeled Fair, which the model weighs separately from business quality.
- Entry Timing is excellent entry in the latest snapshot (93/100).
Why this verdict?
- The model reaches SELL because business quality, valuation, specific technical checks, or concern context fails the model's research threshold.
Data and snapshot dates
- Model snapshot date: 2026-10-20.
- Financial data through: 2026-06-30.
- Model version: 2026-08-23.
- Data-confidence status: high.
What supports the current view
- Qualtix reviews Business Quality, Valuation, and Entry Timing together; the verdict follows the model's rating rules.
What weakens the current view
- Business quality remains below the model's stronger-company threshold (35/100).
- Valuation is currently labeled Fair, so price still matters.
- Beta of 3.41 signals higher market sensitivity and potential volatility.
What could change the view
- Could strengthen: The business evidence must improve first. Stronger profitability, cash generation, and capital efficiency would matter more than a short-term price bounce.
- Could weaken: Further deterioration in business quality or data confidence would reinforce the current avoid view.
What changed
- Business Quality was unchanged from the previous snapshot.
- Entry Timing moved +65 points from the previous snapshot.
What to research next
- Start with the weaker Business Quality signal (35/100): review revenue durability, margins, cash generation, and balance-sheet pressure.
- Compare COIN's Fair valuation label with similar companies before treating price as a clear advantage.
- Review whether entry timing supports starting research now or waiting for a cleaner setup.
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