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Name: FAST Crucible Score
Creator: Kaladin Capital Intelligence

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Price at analysis: $46.30

Crucible Score

50.8

Quality × Value Composite

KQI — Quality

67.2

B-

Fundamental Quality Index

KVI — Value

30.7

D-

Valuation Attractiveness Index

Crucible Verdict — FAST

Fast Radius (FAST) presents a classic quality-value split with strong Financial Quality (86) undermined by poor value metrics (KVI 30.7). The stock trades near fair value at $46 versus $47 base case, but weak growth prospects (42) and mediocre earnings consistency limit upside potential. FAST needs to demonstrate improved execution to justify its current valuation.

— Kal, Kaladin Capital Intelligence

◆ KQI Quality Dimensions

Financial Quality

86.1

Growth Profile

42.0

Moat Durability⚠

73.6

Management Effectiveness

65.7

Diversification & Resilience⚠

44.0

Market Position

62.0

Weakest dimension: Growth Profile (42.0)

◆ KVI Value Dimensions

DCF Margin of Safety

55.3

FCF Yield & Cash Returns

26.7

Relative Valuation

20.0

Growth-Adjusted Value

11.4

Historical Valuation

11.4

Macro Context

36.2

◆ DCF Valuation Scenarios

Bear Case

$33.12

Base Case

$46.85

Bull Case

$64.78

Price at Analysis

$46.30

Scenario	Fair Value	Rev CAGR (5yr)	Terminal Margin	WACC
🔴 Bear	$33.12	4.0%	18.5%	9.5%
🟢 Base	$46.85	6.0%	20.2%	8.9%
🟢 Bull	$64.78	8.0%	21.5%	8.5%

Key Assumptions: Revenue growth anchored to 5-year historical CAGR of ~6.4%, with bear assuming macro slowdown to 4% and bull reflecting Onsite/digital acceleration at 8%. Operating margins held near historical 20% range with modest compression in bear (18.5%) and expansion in bull (21.5%) reflecting operating leverage. WACC derived from CAPM with 5.5% ERP for base (industrial distribution sector), adjusted +/- 50bps for bear/bull scenarios. Capex intensity maintained at ~3% of revenue consistent with asset-light distribution model.

◆ Financial Snapshot

Profitability

Gross Margin45.0%

Operating Margin20.2%

Net Margin15.3%

ROIC28.1%

ROE31.0%

Balance Sheet

Balance SheetCR: 4.85

Cash ConversionFCF/EPS: 0.84x

Capital IntensityCapex/Rev: 3.0%

Altman Z-Score32.35 (Safe)

Piotroski F-Score7/9 (Good)

Growth

Revenue CAGR-39.2% CAGR (suspect)

Earnings CAGR-39.3% CAGR (suspect)

Growth ConsistencyCV: 17.56

Segment Breadth2/3 growing (67%)

Quarterly TrendRev↑

Earnings CredibilityConsistent Misser

◆ Analyst Consensus & Leadership

Leadership & Governance

CEO Ownership< 1%

Compensation82% performance-based

Insider ActivityNeutral

Capital AllocationROIC 28.1% vs WACC 1.1%

Earnings Beat Rate51% (12/22)

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Analysis conducted March 31, 2026 based on most recent SEC filings. Updated quarterly, after new SEC filings.

Point-in-time fundamental analysis. Not investment advice. Scores reflect company quality and valuation at time of analysis and may not reflect current market conditions.