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Merlin, Inc. MRLN
Merlin, Inc. (MRLN) earns a Piotroski F-score of 1/9 (weak financial health). It does not currently pay a dividend.
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How it ranks in Services · percentile among 982 companies
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Piotroski F breakdown · 1/9 tests passed
- Positive return on assets
- Positive operating cash flow
- Rising ROA
- Cash flow exceeds net income
- Lower long-term debt
- Rising current ratio
- No share dilution
- Rising gross margin
- Rising asset turnover
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| Ticker | Company | Piotroski F | Altman Z″ | P / E | Revenue growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRLN | Merlin, Inc. | 1/9 | — | 79.7 | — |
| LDOS | Leidos Holdings, Inc. | 6/9 | 3.75 | 8.8 | +3.1% |
| KD | Kyndryl Holdings, Inc. | 2/9 | — | — | +0.2% |
| CACI | CACI INTERNATIONAL INC /DE/ | 5/9 | 3.72 | 18.7 | +10.9% |
| SAIC | Science Applications International Corp | 3/9 | 2.21 | — | -2.9% |
| PSN | PARSONS CORP | 5/9 | 3.14 | 22.6 | -5.7% |
| OTEX | OPEN TEXT CORP | 4/9 | 1.05 | 11.5 | +1.5% |
About Merlin, Inc.
Merlin, Inc., an aerospace and defense technology company, develops AI-powered autonomous flight software and systems for aircraft in the United States and New Zealand. The company provides an aircraft-agnostic, AI-powered software platform that enables autonomous flight for both legacy and next-generation airborne systems. Its main product, the Merlin Pilot, is an integrated hardware and software solution that manages navigation, communication with air traffic control, obstacle avoidance, and real-time decision-making using sensor technologies and natural language processing. The company supports both military and civil aviation programs, offering solutions for missions such as cargo transport and national security operations. It collaborates with partners and regulatory bodies to conduct flight trials and support the certification of autonomous flight systems. The company serves defense organizations, commercial aviation clients, government agencies, regulators, and air cargo operators. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.
FAQ
Is MRLN financially healthy?
Merlin, Inc.'s Piotroski F-score is 1/9 (8–9 is excellent, 0–3 weak).
Does MRLN pay a dividend?
No, Merlin, Inc. does not currently pay a dividend.
What is MRLN's P/E ratio?
Merlin, Inc.'s trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is about 79.7×, based on its latest annual earnings.
What is the analyst price target for MRLN?
The average Wall-Street price target for Merlin, Inc. is $13.00, about 212.5% above the recent price, from 2 analysts (consensus: strong buy).
Is MRLN a good stock to buy?
Stocktoria doesn't give buy or sell advice, but here is the data on Merlin, Inc.: a Piotroski F-score of 1/9, a P/E of about 79.7×. Weigh these quality and valuation signals against your own goals.
Computed from company filings · US · as of 2025-12-31. Facts plus Stocktoria's own computed scores — not investment advice.