CETXHIGH SIGNALRISK10-K

CETX executed three reverse stock splits within 12 months (including a 15:1 split in September 2025) while struggling with Nasdaq minimum bid price compliance requirements.

Multiple reverse stock splits in rapid succession indicate severe share price distress and potential delisting risk, despite temporarily regaining Nasdaq compliance in December 2024. The dramatic reduction in outstanding shares from 1.7M to 6.9M (after accounting for splits) suggests significant equity dilution occurred during the period.

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FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

The company showed revenue growth of 29% to $120.6M, but this was accompanied by higher interest expenses and increased current liabilities rising to $23.8M. While cash position improved modestly to $5.0M and total debt declined to $13.5M, the overall financial picture remains strained given the multiple reverse splits needed to maintain exchange listing compliance.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT CHANGES
Total Deposits
Balance Sheet
-61.2%
$408K$158K

Deposits declined 61.2% — significant outflows warrant immediate investigation into funding stability.

Capital Expenditure
Cash Flow
+48.9%
$1.3M$1.9M

Capital expenditure jumped 48.9% — major investment cycle underway; assess returns on deployment.

Stockholders Equity
Balance Sheet
+36.1%
$6.4M$8.7M

Equity base grew 36.1% — retained earnings accumulation or equity issuance strengthening the balance sheet.

R&D Expense
P&L
-29.9%
$3.4M$2.4M

R&D spending cut 29.9% — could signal cost discipline or concerning reduction in innovation investment.

Revenue
P&L
+28.7%
$93.7M$120.6M

Revenue growing 28.7% — solid top-line momentum, watch margins for quality of growth.

Current Liabilities
Balance Sheet
+28.1%
$18.6M$23.8M

Current liabilities rose 28.1% — increased short-term obligations, watch current ratio.

Cash & Equivalents
Balance Sheet
+27.6%
$3.9M$5.0M

Cash grew 27.6% — improving liquidity position supports investment and shareholder returns.

Interest Expense
P&L
+27.4%
$3.9M$5.0M

Interest costs rose 27.4% — monitor debt levels and coverage ratio in rising rate environment.

Total Debt
Balance Sheet
-24.9%
$18.0M$13.5M

Debt reduced 24.9% — deleveraging strengthens balance sheet and reduces financial risk.

Accounts Receivable
Balance Sheet
-23.7%
$7.8M$6.0M

Receivables declined — improved collection efficiency or conservative revenue recognition.

LANGUAGE CHANGES
NEW — 2025-12-29
PRIOR — 2024-12-30
ADDED
As of December 22, 2025, the registrant had 6,911,663 shares of common stock outstanding.
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Recent Developments Common Stock Reverse Stock Split On October 2, 2024, the Company completed a 60:1 reverse stock split on its common stock, on November 26, 2024, The Company completed a 35:1 reverse stock split on its common stock, and on September 29, 2025, the Company completed a 15:1 reverse stock split on its common stock.
The notification letter also disclosed that in the event the Company does not regain compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Requirement by December 11, 2024.
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REMOVED
20549 FORM 10-K ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended September 30 , 2024 OR TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1934 Commission File Number 001-37464 CEMTREX, INC.
As of December 23, 2024, the registrant had 1,724,162 shares of common stock outstanding.
Any forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and we do not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this report.
3 Recent Developments Common Stock Reverse Stock Split On October 2, 2024, the Company completed a 60:1 reverse stock split on its common stock, and on November 26, 2024, The Company completed a 35:1 reverse stock split on its common stock.
Nasdaq Notices for Listing Deficiencies On July 29, 2022, the Company received a notification letter from the Listing Qualifications Department of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ( Nasdaq ) notifying the Company that, because the closing bid price for the Company s Series 1 Preferred Stock listed on Nasdaq was below $1.00 for 30 consecutive trading days, the Company no longer met the minimum bid price requirement for continued listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market under Nasdaq Marketplace Rule 5550(a)(2), requiring a minimum bid price of $1.00 per share (the Minimum Bid Price Requirement ).
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