MODEL VERDICT
Volt Information Sciences, Inc. (VOLT)
Relative Valuation•Peer multiples, Monte Carlo simulation & quality-adjusted fair value
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Composite score derived from valuation, quality, and risk factors
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Each row records the model's monthly assessment. High Conviction = the model detected notable undervaluation vs peers. Neutral = no notable divergence was found. The return column shows the actual price change over 90 days for reference. This is a quantitative observation log — not investment advice.
| Date | Assessment | Score | Price | Status | 90d Fwd Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | NEUTRAL | 0.16 | $40.70 | CURRENT | — |
| Apr 24, 2026 | NEUTRAL | 0.17 | $39.44 | CURRENT | — |
| Apr 17, 2026 | NEUTRAL | 0.17 | $38.40 | CURRENT | — |
| Apr 16, 2026 | NEUTRAL | 0.17 | $37.60 | CURRENT | — |
| Apr 10, 2026 | NEUTRAL | 0.17 | $37.59 | CURRENT | — |
Historical model observations for research purposes only. Past quantitative patterns do not predict future results. Not a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security.
| Methodology | Fair Value | vs Current | Weight | Quality | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV/EBITDA 6 industry peers | $2.50 | -93.9% | 20% | A- | Peer Data |
| Industry Median P/E 3 industry peers | $1.13 | -97.2% | 15% | A | Peer Data |
| Price / Free Cash Flow 5 industry peers | $10.89 | -73.2% | 15% | B+ | Peer Data |
| EV/EBIT 4 industry peers | $1.50 | -96.3% | 8% | B+ | Peer Data |
| EV/FCF 5 industry peers | $10.21 | -74.9% | 7% | B | Model Driven |
| EV To Revenue 7 industry peers | $34.24 | -15.9% | 4% | B | Data |
| Price / Sales 7 industry peers | $31.20 | -23.3% | 3% | B | Model Driven |
| Earnings Yield 3 industry peers | $1.04 | -97.4% | 2% | B | Data |
| FCF Yield 5 industry peers | $8.02 | -80.3% | 1% | B | Data |
| Weighted Output Blended model output | $6.52 | -84.0% | 100% | 63 | SIGNIFICANTLY OVERVALUED |
| EPS Growth ↓ | P/E Multiple → | 561× | 615× | 669× (Current) | 723× | 777× |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Case (4%) | $35 | $39 | $42 | $46 | $49 |
| Conservative (7%) | $36 | $40 | $43 | $47 | $50 |
| Base Case (10.0%) | $38 | $41 | $45 | $48 | $52 |
| Bull Case (14%) | $39 | $42 | $46 | $50 | $54 |
Cross-sectional regression predicting expected multiples based on growth, margins, ROIC, and beta.
| Multiple | Avg | Median | Min | Max | Std |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/TBV | 2.87 | 3.57 | 1.45 | 3.61 | 1.24 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.64 | 1.45 | 1.37 | 2.12 | 0.41 |
| P/S Ratio | 0.06 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.07 | 0.01 |
Based on our peer multiples analysis with 19 valuation metrics, the model estimates VOLT's fair value at $6.52 vs the current price of $40.70, implying -84.0% downside potential. Model verdict: Significantly Overvalued. Confidence: 63/100. This is a quantitative estimate, not a recommendation.
The blended fair value of $6.52 is calculated using four lenses: industry median multiples (40%), historical multiples (30%), forward estimates (20%), and quality-adjusted multiples (10%). Monte Carlo simulation (10,000 iterations) gives a range of $6.92 (P10) to $12.21 (P90), with a median of $9.48.
VOLT's current P/E of 669.4x compares to the industry median of 18.6x (3 peers in the group). This represents a +3493.3% premium to the industry. The historical average P/E is N/Ax over 0 years. Signal: High Premium.
No analyst coverage data is available for VOLT.
The model confidence score is 63/100, based on: data completeness (21), peer quality (25), historical depth (10), earnings stability (5), and model agreement (2). Cyclicality penalty: -0 points. The model shows moderate agreement across inputs.
The model flags several key risks: (1) Macro/regulatory risks are not captured in this model but remain material.
Peak earnings risk data is not available for VOLT.
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