Pro-Dex (PDEX)
Market Price (12/4/2025): $39.13 | Market Cap: $127.6 MilSector: Health Care | Industry: Health Care Equipment
Pro-Dex (PDEX)
Market Price (12/4/2025): $39.13Market Cap: $127.6 MilSector: Health CareIndustry: Health Care Equipment
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
| Attractive yieldTotal YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 10%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 6.0% | Not cash flow generativeCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -1.8%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -3.0% |
| Valuation becoming less expensiveP/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -38% | |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Medical Technology Innovation, and Advanced Manufacturing & Automation. Themes include Medical Device Components & Subsystems, and Precision Motion Control Solutions. |
| Attractive yieldTotal YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 10%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 6.0% |
| Valuation becoming less expensiveP/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -38% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Medical Technology Innovation, and Advanced Manufacturing & Automation. Themes include Medical Device Components & Subsystems, and Precision Motion Control Solutions. |
| Not cash flow generativeCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -1.8%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -3.0% |
Valuation, Metrics & Events
PDEX Stock
Why The Stock Moved
Qualitative Assessment
AI Generated Analysis | Feedback
Here are key points highlighting why Pro-Dex (PDEX) stock moved by approximately -16.5% between August 31, 2025, and December 4, 2025:
1. Pro-Dex reported a significant decline in its fiscal 2025 fourth-quarter gross margin. The gross margin decreased from 27% to 20%, attributed to an unfavorable product mix and tariff costs, as announced on September 4, 2025.
2. The company experienced a substantial decrease in its fiscal 2025 fourth-quarter operating income. Operating income fell by 43% to $1.3 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, as reported on September 4, 2025.
Stock Movement Drivers
Return vs. Risk
Price Returns Compared
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| PDEX Return | 76% | -25% | -31% | 10% | 167% | -20% | 114% |
| Peers Return | 36% | 31% | -16% | 2% | 14% | 4% | 81% |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 16% | 112% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| PDEX Win Rate | 58% | 50% | 42% | 50% | 75% | 50% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 57% | 65% | 45% | 57% | 60% | 50% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 70% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| PDEX Max Drawdown | -20% | -34% | -43% | -8% | -6% | -49% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | -26% | -9% | -42% | -24% | -19% | -11% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: EW, MASI, UFPT, ATRC, ABT.
[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 12/3/2025 (YTD)
How Low Can It Go
| Event | PDEX | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock | ||
| % Loss | -63.2% | -25.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 172.1% | 34.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | 907 days | 464 days |
| 2020 Covid Pandemic | ||
| % Loss | -36.9% | -33.9% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 58.5% | 51.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 143 days | 148 days |
| 2018 Correction | ||
| % Loss | -41.2% | -19.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 70.1% | 24.7% |
| Time to Breakeven | 242 days | 120 days |
| 2008 Global Financial Crisis | ||
| % Loss | -86.1% | -56.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 618.5% | 131.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 2687 days | 1480 days |
Compare to EW, MASI, UFPT, ATRC, ABT
In The Past
Pro-Dex's stock fell -63.2% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 5/21/2021. A -63.2% loss requires a 172.1% gain to breakeven.
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Latest Trefis Analyses
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| Would You Still Hold Pro-Dex Stock If It Fell 30%? | Return |
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Trade Ideas
Select past ideas related to PDEX. For more, see Trefis Trade Ideas.
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11142025 | CRL | Charles River Laboratories International | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 4.1% | 4.1% | -3.7% |
| 11142025 | GDRX | GoodRx | Dip Buy | DB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow MarginsBuying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap | -9.8% | -9.8% | -11.8% |
| 11142025 | ASTH | Astrana Health | Dip Buy | DB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow YieldBuying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap | 6.0% | 6.0% | -5.5% |
| 11142025 | SGRY | Surgery Partners | Dip Buy | DB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow YieldBuying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap | 9.7% | 9.7% | -1.4% |
| 11072025 | TFX | Teleflex | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 6.2% | 6.2% | -5.1% |
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11142025 | CRL | Charles River Laboratories International | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 4.1% | 4.1% | -3.7% |
| 11142025 | GDRX | GoodRx | Dip Buy | DB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow MarginsBuying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap | -9.8% | -9.8% | -11.8% |
| 11142025 | ASTH | Astrana Health | Dip Buy | DB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow YieldBuying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap | 6.0% | 6.0% | -5.5% |
| 11142025 | SGRY | Surgery Partners | Dip Buy | DB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow YieldBuying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap | 9.7% | 9.7% | -1.4% |
| 11072025 | TFX | Teleflex | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 6.2% | 6.2% | -5.1% |
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Peer Comparisons for Pro-Dex
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Financials
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 104.64 |
| Mkt Cap | 4.6 |
| Rev LTM | 1,390 |
| Op Inc LTM | 114 |
| FCF LTM | 128 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | 75 |
| CFO LTM | 154 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | 107 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | 19.7% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | 14.6% |
| Rev Chg Q | 11.4% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | 2.6% |
| Op Mgn LTM | 15.7% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | 15.3% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | -0.1% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | 13.1% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | 10.8% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | 10.6% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | 8.2% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 4.6 |
| P/S | 3.5 |
| P/EBIT | 11.7 |
| P/E | 13.3 |
| P/CFO | 32.0 |
| Total Yield | 3.7% |
| Dividend Yield | 0.0% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | 2.2% |
| D/E | 0.1 |
| Net D/E | 0.0 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | 3.9% |
| 3M Rtn | 2.2% |
| 6M Rtn | -5.0% |
| 12M Rtn | -10.1% |
| 3Y Rtn | 16.3% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | 4.0% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | -6.2% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | -19.7% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | -23.3% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | -54.4% |
Returns Analyses
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 9302025 | 10302025 | 10-Q 9/30/2025 |
| 6302025 | 9042025 | 10-K 6/30/2025 |
| 3312025 | 5012025 | 10-Q 3/31/2025 |
| 12312024 | 1302025 | 10-Q 12/31/2024 |
| 9302024 | 10312024 | 10-Q 9/30/2024 |
| 6302024 | 9052024 | 10-K 6/30/2024 |
| 3312024 | 5022024 | 10-Q 3/31/2024 |
| 12312023 | 2082024 | 10-Q 12/31/2023 |
| 9302023 | 11022023 | 10-Q 9/30/2023 |
| 6302023 | 10132023 | 10-K 6/30/2023 |
| 3312023 | 5042023 | 10-Q 3/31/2023 |
| 12312022 | 2022023 | 10-Q 12/31/2022 |
| 9302022 | 11032022 | 10-Q 9/30/2022 |
| 6302022 | 9082022 | 10-K 6/30/2022 |
| 3312022 | 5052022 | 10-Q 3/31/2022 |
| 12312021 | 2032022 | 10-Q 12/31/2021 |
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