ALIT
BEARISH
$1.49
Live
Alight, Inc. · NYSE
Target $5.07
(+240.4%)
$1.48
52W Range
$7.66
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Jan 24, 2026
Market cap
$818.74M
P/E
N/A
ROE
-66.9%
Profit margin
-94.2%
Debt/Equity
1.06
Dividend yield
10.32%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
75%
The Advanced Deterministic Scorecard reveals a critically weak financial health with a Piotroski F-Score of just 2/9, indicating severe operational and profitability concerns. Despite a low Price/Book of 0.39 and a forward P/E of 2.56 suggesting deep value, the company is unprofitable with a staggering -94.23% profit margin and negative ROE of -66.86%. Revenue is declining YoY by 4%, and while recent EPS growth shows a sharp +185.7% YoY increase, this is from a negative base and inconsistent with long-term trends. The stock trades at a steep discount to the $5.07 analyst target, but fundamental deterioration, poor earnings execution (0/4 beats in last 4 quarters), and lack of Altman Z-Score data raise serious sustainability concerns.
Key Strengths
Extremely low forward P/E ratio of 2.56 suggests potential undervaluation if turnaround succeeds
Recent quarterly EPS growth shows strong momentum: +20.0% Q/Q and +185.7% YoY
Gross margin remains healthy at 39.45%, indicating pricing power or cost control at production level
High dividend yield of 10.32% may attract income-focused investors despite sustainability risks
Analyst target price implies 240% upside to $5.07, signaling strong external optimism
Key Risks
Piotroski F-Score of 2/9 indicates severe financial distress and weak profitability, leverage, and operating efficiency
Profit margin of -94.23% and ROE of -66.86% reflect ongoing unprofitability and capital destruction
Revenue declining YoY (-4.00%) amid broader sector growth of 68.72%, indicating loss of competitive position
Quick ratio of 0.77 indicates short-term liquidity risk; unable to cover current liabilities without inventory
Debt/Equity of 1.06 is above sector average (0.71), increasing financial risk in a high-interest environment
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$5.07
+240.3% above current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
45
Moderate
85
58
25
18
40
AI Verdict
High-risk turnaround play with speculative upside
Key drivers: Low Piotroski score dragging down health, Deep valuation metrics offering potential rebound, Negative profitability offsetting recent EPS growth, Lack of insider activity reducing confidence in catalyst
Confidence
70%
Value
85/100
Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number
Positives
- Forward P/E of 2.56 is exceptionally low
- Price/Book of 0.39 indicates asset discount
- Price/Sales of 0.36 well below sector average
Watchpoints
- No Graham Number available for defensive valuation
- P/E and P/B may be value traps due to unprofitability
Future
58/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- Recent YoY EPS growth of +185.7% shows improvement
- Operating margin positive at 3.75%
Watchpoints
- Revenue growth negative at -4.00% YoY
- No consistent earnings growth trend; reliant on base effects
Past
25/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- Some past earnings beats (e.g., +90.2% in 2022)
Watchpoints
- Last 4 quarters missed estimates (0/4 beats)
- 5Y price return of -87.9% reflects prolonged underperformance
- History of volatility and declining investor confidence
Health
18/100
Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score
Positives
- Current ratio of 1.21 provides minimal liquidity buffer
Watchpoints
- Piotroski F-Score of 2/9 indicates financial weakness
- ROE of -66.86% shows severe equity destruction
- Quick ratio below 1.0 signals near-term solvency risk
Dividend
40/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
- High dividend yield of 10.32% stands out in sector
Watchpoints
- Payout ratio of 0.00% contradicts dividend payment, suggesting potential data error or non-sustainable distribution
- Unprofitable company paying dividend raises red flags
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$1.49
Analyst Target
$5.07
Upside/Downside
+240.4%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for ALIT and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-01-23
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ALIT
Alight, Inc.
Primary
|
-87.9% | -83.0% | -77.8% | -73.4% | -24.4% | -5.1% |
|
LPTH
LightPath Technologies, Inc.
Peer
|
+391.8% | +907.7% | +670.6% | +61.9% | +37.1% | +25.4% |
|
ADTN
ADTRAN Holdings, Inc.
Peer
|
-44.5% | -34.6% | +14.7% | -1.7% | -4.2% | +3.6% |
|
YB
Yuanbao Inc.
Peer
|
+8.7% | +8.7% | +8.7% | -26.5% | +0.5% | -4.2% |
|
IBTA
Ibotta, Inc.
Peer
|
-63.7% | -63.7% | -27.2% | +3.2% | +22.8% | -0.2% |
ALI
Alight, Inc.
Primary
5Y
-87.9%
3Y
-83.0%
1Y
-77.8%
6M
-73.4%
1M
-24.4%
1W
-5.1%
LPT
LightPath Technologies, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+391.8%
3Y
+907.7%
1Y
+670.6%
6M
+61.9%
1M
+37.1%
1W
+25.4%
ADT
ADTRAN Holdings, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-44.5%
3Y
-34.6%
1Y
+14.7%
6M
-1.7%
1M
-4.2%
1W
+3.6%
YB
Yuanbao Inc.
Peer
5Y
+8.7%
3Y
+8.7%
1Y
+8.7%
6M
-26.5%
1M
+0.5%
1W
-4.2%
IBT
Ibotta, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-63.7%
3Y
-63.7%
1Y
-27.2%
6M
+3.2%
1M
+22.8%
1W
-0.2%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
N/A
Forward P/E
2.56
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
0.39
P/S Ratio
0.36
EV/Revenue
1.18
EV/EBITDA
6.28
Market Cap
$818.74M
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
-94.23%
Operating Margin
3.75%
Gross Margin
39.45%
ROE
-66.86%
ROA
0.22%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
-4.0%
Earnings Growth
N/A
Q/Q Revenue Growth
N/A
Q/Q Earnings Growth
N/A
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
1.06
Moderate
Current Ratio
1.21
Good
Quick Ratio
0.77
Poor
Cash/Share
$0.41
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-02-19
$N/A
2025-11-05
$0.12
-7.4% surprise
2025-08-05
$0.1
-4.3% surprise
2025-05-08
$0.1
-1.6% surprise
Technology Sector Comparison
Comparing ALIT against 565 companies in the Technology sector
(45 bullish, 197 neutral, 323 bearish)
Return on Equity (ROE)
-66.86%
This Stock
vs
-33.47%
Sector Avg
+99.7%
(Excellent)
Profit Margin
-94.23%
This Stock
vs
-11.75%
Sector Avg
+702.1%
(Superior)
Debt to Equity
1.06
This Stock
vs
0.74
Sector Avg
+43.2%
(Higher)
Revenue Growth
-4.0%
This Stock
vs
4383.21%
Sector Avg
-100.1%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
1.21
This Stock
vs
3.59
Sector Avg
-66.1%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ALIT
Alight, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $818.74M | - | -66.9% | -94.2% | $1.49 | |
|
LPTH
LightPath Technologies, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $831.58M | - | -33.0% | -43.5% | $14.41 | Compare |
|
ADTN
ADTRAN Holdings, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $801.76M | - | -6.8% | -4.2% | $9.94 | Compare |
|
YB
Yuanbao Inc.
|
BULLISH | $799.49M | 4.32 | 50.9% | 29.9% | $17.35 | Compare |
|
IBTA
Ibotta, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $848.9M | 296.67 | 1.0% | 1.0% | $35.6 | Compare |
ALIT
Alight, Inc.
BEARISH
Mkt Cap
$819M
P/E
-
ROE
-66.9%
Price
$1.49
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-07 | VERMA ROHIT | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 922,883 | - |
| 2025-12-31 | WILLIAMS LENORE DENISE | Director | Stock Award | 14,102 | $27,499 |
| 2025-12-31 | LOPES ROBERT A. JR. | Director | Stock Award | 7,051 | $13,749 |
| 2025-12-31 | FOLEY WILLIAM P II | Director | Stock Award | 9,134 | $17,811 |
| 2025-12-31 | FRADIN RUSSELL P. | Director | Stock Award | 25,641 | $50,000 |
| 2025-12-31 | MASSEY RICHARD N | Director | Stock Award | 14,743 | $28,749 |
| 2025-11-26 | MASSEY RICHARD N | Director | Purchase | 100,000 | $232,500 |
| 2025-11-26 | SCHRIESHEIM ROBERT A | Director | Purchase | 42,098 | $100,189 |
| 2025-11-26 | LOPES ROBERT A. JR. | Director | Purchase | 10,000 | $23,899 |
| 2025-11-25 | RAJGOPAL KAUSIK | Director | Purchase | 40,000 | $89,596 |
| 2025-09-30 | WILLIAMS LENORE DENISE | Director | Stock Award | 8,435 | $27,498 |
| 2025-09-30 | LOPES ROBERT A. JR. | Director | Stock Award | 4,217 | $13,747 |
| 2025-09-30 | FOLEY WILLIAM P II | Director | Stock Award | 5,463 | $17,809 |
| 2025-09-30 | FRADIN RUSSELL P. | Director | Stock Award | 15,337 | $49,999 |
| 2025-09-30 | MASSEY RICHARD N | Director | Stock Award | 8,819 | $28,750 |
VERMA ROHIT
Chief Executive Officer
2026-01-07
922,883 shares
WILLIAMS LENORE DENISE
Director
2025-12-31
14,102 shares
·
$27,499
LOPES ROBERT A. JR.
Director
2025-12-31
7,051 shares
·
$13,749
FOLEY WILLIAM P II
Director
2025-12-31
9,134 shares
·
$17,811
FRADIN RUSSELL P.
Director
2025-12-31
25,641 shares
·
$50,000
MASSEY RICHARD N
Director
2025-12-31
14,743 shares
·
$28,749
MASSEY RICHARD N
Director
2025-11-26
100,000 shares
·
$232,500
SCHRIESHEIM ROBERT A
Director
2025-11-26
42,098 shares
·
$100,189
LOPES ROBERT A. JR.
Director
2025-11-26
10,000 shares
·
$23,899
RAJGOPAL KAUSIK
Director
2025-11-25
40,000 shares
·
$89,596
WILLIAMS LENORE DENISE
Director
2025-09-30
8,435 shares
·
$27,498
LOPES ROBERT A. JR.
Director
2025-09-30
4,217 shares
·
$13,747
FOLEY WILLIAM P II
Director
2025-09-30
5,463 shares
·
$17,809
FRADIN RUSSELL P.
Director
2025-09-30
15,337 shares
·
$49,999
MASSEY RICHARD N
Director
2025-09-30
8,819 shares
·
$28,750
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
NONE
7 analysts
Keybanc
2026-01-08
Overweight
Overweight
DA Davidson
2025-12-08
Buy
Buy
DA Davidson
2025-11-25
Buy
Buy
UBS
2025-11-06
Buy
Buy
Wedbush
2025-11-06
Outperform
Outperform
Wedbush
2025-08-06
Outperform
Outperform
UBS
2025-08-06
Buy
Buy
Needham
2025-08-06
Buy
Buy
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