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ECD Automotive Design (ECDA)


Market Price (12/15/2025): $0.2868 | Market Cap: $0.4 Mil
Sector: Consumer Discretionary | Industry: Automobile Manufacturers

ECD Automotive Design (ECDA)


Market Price (12/15/2025): $0.2868
Market Cap: $0.4 Mil
Sector: Consumer Discretionary
Industry: Automobile Manufacturers

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?

1. Generates cash flow

The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.

2. Riding a trend

Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow


0 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Experience Economy & Premiumization, and Electric Vehicles & Autonomous Driving. Themes include Luxury Consumer Goods, Experiential Retail, Show more.
Penny stock
Mkt Price is 0.3
1  Not profitable at operating income level
Op Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -12 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -49%
2  Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 248%
3  Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -10%
4  Not cash flow generative
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -35%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -35%
5  Valuation getting more expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 967%
6  Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -151%
7  High stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 4318%
8  Significant short interest
Short Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 26%
0 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Experience Economy & Premiumization, and Electric Vehicles & Autonomous Driving. Themes include Luxury Consumer Goods, Experiential Retail, Show more.
1 Penny stock
Mkt Price is 0.3
2 Not profitable at operating income level
Op Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -12 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -49%
3 Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 248%
4 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -10%
5 Not cash flow generative
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -35%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -35%
6 Valuation getting more expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 967%
7 Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -151%
8 High stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 4318%
9 Significant short interest
Short Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 26%

Valuation, Metrics & Events

ECDA Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

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Here are the key points highlighting why ECD Automotive Design (ECDA) stock moved by approximately -94.8% between August 31, 2025, and December 15, 2025:

1. Reverse Stock Split Implementation: ECD Automotive Design implemented a 1-for-40 reverse stock split, effective September 18, 2025, in an effort to boost its per-share trading price and meet Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement for continued listing. Reverse stock splits often signal underlying issues and can lead to a significant drop in the nominal stock price due to negative investor perception.

2. Persistent Nasdaq Delisting Threats: The company faced ongoing concerns about delisting from the Nasdaq Capital Market. Prior to and during the period, ECDA received notices regarding non-compliance with Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement and also the minimum market value of listed securities. The reverse stock split was a direct measure taken to address these delisting risks, indicating severe financial distress and threatening the company's ability to trade on a major exchange.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
ECDA Return-22%-99%
Peers Return-63%23%6%16%
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%16%111%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
ECDA Win Rate33%17% 
Peers Win Rate52%32%48%50%57% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%75%42%67%75%73% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
ECDA Max Drawdown-38%-100% 
Peers Max Drawdown-66%-24%-36%-31% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-31%-1%-25%-1%-2%-15% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: LCID, RIVN, TSLA, GM, F.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/12/2025 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

ECDA has limited trading history. Below is the Consumer Discretionary sector ETF (XLY) in its place.

Unique KeyEventXLYS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-40.3%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven67.4%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven680 days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-33.9%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven51.3%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven82 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-21.9%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven28.1%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven105 days120 days
2008 Global Financial Crisis2008 Global Financial Crisis  
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Loss% Loss-60.1%-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven150.8%131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven779 days1480 days

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In The Past

SPDR Select Sector Fund's stock fell -40.3% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 11/19/2021. A -40.3% loss requires a 67.4% gain to breakeven.

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Trade Ideas

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Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
BBWI_11302025_Dip_Buyer_1M_Insider_Buying_GTE_1Mil_EBITp+DE11302025BBWIBath & Body WorksDip BuyDB | Insider Buys | Low D/EDip Buy with Strong Insider Buying
Buying dips for companies with strong insider buying in the last 1 month, positive operating income and reasonable debt / market cap
15.2%15.2%0.0%
HRB_11262025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11262025HRBH&R BlockDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
4.8%4.8%-0.1%
LRN_11262025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11262025LRNStrideDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
1.1%1.1%-4.4%
ABNB_11212025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11212025ABNBAirbnbDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
12.4%12.4%0.0%
MTN_11212025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11212025MTNVail ResortsDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
17.9%17.9%-1.6%
Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
BBWI_11302025_Dip_Buyer_1M_Insider_Buying_GTE_1Mil_EBITp+DE11302025BBWIBath & Body WorksDip BuyDB | Insider Buys | Low D/EDip Buy with Strong Insider Buying
Buying dips for companies with strong insider buying in the last 1 month, positive operating income and reasonable debt / market cap
15.2%15.2%0.0%
HRB_11262025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11262025HRBH&R BlockDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
4.8%4.8%-0.1%
LRN_11262025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11262025LRNStrideDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
1.1%1.1%-4.4%
ABNB_11212025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11212025ABNBAirbnbDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
12.4%12.4%0.0%
MTN_11212025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11212025MTNVail ResortsDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
17.9%17.9%-1.6%

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Financials

ECDALCIDRIVNTSLAGMFMedian
NameECD Auto.Lucid Rivian A.Tesla General .Ford Mot. 
Mkt Price0.2912.5418.42458.9680.8913.7616.09
Mkt Cap0.03.922.51,481.176.454.838.6
Rev LTM251,0665,83595,633187,435189,58850,734
Op Inc LTM-12-3,170-3,4134,8688,0783,6191,803
FCF LTM-9-3,383-4896,834-1,74911,897-249
FCF 3Y Avg-6-3,267-3,9454,719-2,9497,967-1,478
CFO LTM-9-2,5491,08515,74824,21220,4268,416
CFO 3Y Avg-6-2,391-2,70914,13022,25216,3067,062

Growth & Margins

ECDALCIDRIVNTSLAGMFMedian
NameECD Auto.Lucid Rivian A.Tesla General .Ford Mot. 
Rev Chg LTM-0.7%45.9%28.2%-1.6%2.6%3.7%3.2%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg-45.2%103.0%9.3%8.6%7.8%9.3%
Rev Chg Q-10.2%68.3%78.3%11.6%-0.3%9.4%10.5%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM-2.6%14.7%13.3%3.1%-0.1%2.3%2.7%
Op Mgn LTM-49.1%-297.5%-58.5%5.1%4.3%1.9%-23.6%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg-24.4%-384.2%-113.0%8.3%5.8%2.7%-10.8%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-19.0%25.3%11.4%-1.1%-1.4%0.3%-0.4%
CFO/Rev LTM-34.7%-239.2%18.6%16.5%12.9%10.8%11.8%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg-24.0%-296.8%-69.0%14.7%12.3%8.9%-7.6%
FCF/Rev LTM-34.7%-317.5%-8.4%7.1%-0.9%6.3%-4.7%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg-24.0%-406.8%-95.2%4.9%-1.6%4.3%-12.8%

Valuation

ECDALCIDRIVNTSLAGMFMedian
NameECD Auto.Lucid Rivian A.Tesla General .Ford Mot. 
Mkt Cap0.03.922.51,481.176.454.838.6
P/S0.07.03.115.00.30.31.7
P/EBIT-185.2-3.4-5.5205.910.37.32.0
P/E-0.1-3.3-5.0282.618.910.15.0
P/CFO-0.0-2.916.591.12.42.32.4
Total Yield-1,949.2%-30.7%-20.0%0.4%6.4%13.6%-9.8%
Dividend Yield0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%1.1%3.8%0.0%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg--36.0%-24.9%0.5%-5.8%17.2%-5.8%
D/E2.50.40.40.02.33.51.3
Net D/E2.50.1-0.0-0.01.82.60.9

Returns

ECDALCIDRIVNTSLAGMFMedian
NameECD Auto.Lucid Rivian A.Tesla General .Ford Mot. 
1M Rtn-57.5%-11.7%21.9%13.5%14.9%4.3%8.9%
3M Rtn111.7%-34.9%36.8%15.9%38.5%19.2%28.0%
6M Rtn-97.7%-40.3%37.3%41.1%67.0%35.2%36.3%
12M Rtn-99.3%-51.4%28.2%5.2%55.6%42.2%16.7%
3Y Rtn--83.2%-23.2%191.1%121.9%34.0%34.0%
1M Excs Rtn-67.9%-24.1%5.5%6.9%13.2%2.6%4.1%
3M Excs Rtn184.2%-40.0%32.2%8.7%34.3%16.0%24.1%
6M Excs Rtn-111.9%-54.5%23.0%26.9%52.8%21.0%22.0%
12M Excs Rtn-112.4%-60.0%17.9%1.3%41.8%26.8%9.6%
3Y Excs Rtn--159.0%-107.6%90.2%46.3%-40.3%-40.3%

Financials

Price Behavior

Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date11282025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity376,749
Short Interest: % Change Since 11152025518.5%
Average Daily Volume2,233,916
Days-to-Cover Short Interest1
Basic Shares Quantity1,433,042
Short % of Basic Shares26.3%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
4/16/2025-7.5%-35.0%-33.1%
8/20/2024-5.5%-5.5%-5.5%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive000
# Negative222
Median Positive   
Median Negative-6.5%-20.3%-19.3%
Max Positive   
Max Negative-7.5%-35.0%-33.1%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
93020251120202510-Q 9/30/2025
6302025820202510-Q 6/30/2025
3312025521202510-Q 3/31/2025
12312024415202510-K 12/31/2024
9302024325202510-Q 9/30/2024
6302024819202410-Q 6/30/2024
3312024627202410-Q 3/31/2024
12312023503202410-K 12/31/2023
33120236262023S-4 3/31/2023
1231202211132023424B3 12/31/2022