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ERROR: type should be string, got "https://preview.redd.it/9y63pv35ione1.png?width=870&format=png&auto=webp&s=12f4f27b42603aa177a784a495d24d16d0eeae77\n\nHey everyone, I'm sharing this DD because, compared to other analyses I've seen, there are some key differences and divergences. This is based on my own research, and I wanted to provide a more complete perspective on Gorilla Technology (GRRR) based on what I found . I’m just a regular small investor (not a financial advisor), currently holding 1,200 shares along with call options ahead of their webinar. I’ve spent a significant amount of time digging into their background, SEC filings, and the controversy surrounding short-seller allegations. If I’ve missed anything or if someone has a different take, I’d be happy to discuss it.\n\n# Is this an AI-generated post?\n\nhttps://preview.redd.it/qenkz99k0pne1.png?width=2433&format=png&auto=webp&s=663e356896e5e3b91f1177f67f541a5bac3d6cda\n\nhttps://preview.redd.it/zpxw7ysu0pne1.png?width=2496&format=png&auto=webp&s=738d68ee81e93eb571caae590636c4f33603698a\n\nMany of you in the comments are suggesting that this was AI-generated. While I can say that I spent a lot of time writing and revising it (especially since English isn’t my first language), you’ll never have proof of that. What I *can* show you, however, are some of the methods I use to conduct my analyses. And yes, I used my LLM to format the text— < typical indent used, because who wants to read a long, poorly structured post? I mean, even I wouldn’t want to read my own post again like that.\n\n# What Does Gorilla Technology Do?\n\nGorilla operates at the intersection of AI, Industrial IoT, and cybersecurity, providing AI-driven solutions for smart cities and security analytics. Their platforms power video surveillance, facial recognition, network security, and IoT deployments. They work across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and Latin America.\n\nRecent MoUs (memorandums of understanding) indicate massive growth potential, including a $1.8B Thai electric-grid modernization project and a large smart government contract in Egypt. While MoUs aren’t finalized deals, they show strong business momentum.\n\nOn March 3, **The Bear Cave**—a research firm that digs up short ideas—released a note raising what they called “cautionary flags” about Gorilla Technology. They highlighted Gorilla’s roughly **1,200%** stock price jump over six months, pointing to the hype around a series of deals and MoUs (Memorandums of Understanding) that might not be fully locked in. The Bear Cave basically argued that investor excitement might be getting ahead of real fundamentals, noting things like Gorilla’s Cayman Islands registration, workforce distribution (a lot in Taiwan), and its pivot into AI under CEO and Chairman **Jay Chandan**.\n\nNaturally, short-selling activity popped up around the same time. But high short interest doesn’t automatically mean the short thesis is correct; it just means some folks think the price is inflated or that there are undisclosed issues. Could be right, could be off.\n\nIn a press release titled “**Gorilla Sets Record Straight on Baseless Market Speculation**,” on march 6, the company addressed what it calls “misleading and uninformed” rumors. Some key points:\n\n1. **Analyst Coverage**\n * Gorilla noted it has “Buy” ratings from **Alliance Global Partners** and **Northland Capital**, which they say contrasts with a short-seller’s blog post they believe lacks fact-checking.\n2. **Financial Transparency**\n * Gorilla says a large chunk of its 2024 Accounts Receivable was collected and reviewed by **Marcum Asia**, part of Marcum LLP, a well-regarded U.S. accounting firm.\n * Gorilla also plans to be **Sarbanes-Oxley compliant by 2024**, which is way earlier than Emerging Growth Companies typically have to be.\n3. **Business Evolution & Backlog**\n * Gorilla reiterated it’s now focused heavily on AI-driven “smart city” solutions, has a backlog of around **$93 million** for 2025, and guidance of **$90–100 million** in revenue for this year.\n * The pipeline apparently jumped from **$2 billion to $6 billion**, referencing a **$1.8 billion MoU** for modernizing Thailand’s electricity grid.\n4. **Upcoming Financials**\n * They’ll drop their 2024 full-year numbers on March 31, 2025, and file their 20-F on April 15, 2025. If you’re following this stock, those dates should matter big-time.\n\nOne major highlight is a $1.8 billion, 15-year MoU to overhaul Thailand’s electricity grid :\n\n* **Potential**: If it transitions to a real, binding contract, that’s obviously a huge revenue boost.\n* **Caution:** An MoU isn’t a guaranteed contract. There’s room for either party to back away or revise details.\n\nThey’re also part of **ONE AMAZON**, aiming to protect the Amazon Rainforest with biodegradable sensors, AI analytics, and a blockchain-based market (carbon credits, etc.). Gorilla would handle the technical backbone. Big names like Goldman Sachs, AECOM, and Abu Dhabi Investment Group are involved.\n\n# Recent SEC Filings & Corporate Updates\n\nA few key 6-Ks to note:\n\n1. **September 2024 6-K** (Unaudited H1 2024 Financials)Positives: Substantial top-line growth, a move into profitability, and stronger equity. The actuaol concerns is that MoUs aren’t locked revenue, currency exposure in Egypt, and the capital structure can be confusing with those preference shares/warrants.\n * **Revenue** for first half of 2024: $20.7M vs. $6.4M the prior year.\n * **Net Income**: $1.61M, flipping from a $7.27M loss.\n * **Total Assets:** $133.1M (up from $115.4M at year-end 2023).\n * **Total Liabilities**: $61.1M (roughly in line with $61.3M prior).\n * **Equity**: $72.1M, compared to $54.2M.\n * A big chunk of future revenues (over $200M) is in Egyptian pounds (EGP), meaning **currency risk** if EGP/USD moves around.\n * Gorilla uses convertible preference shares and private warrants to raise capital—creating derivative liabilities (i.e., it can get complicated on the balance sheet).\n * **Cash**: $11.2M vs. $5.3M at year-end.\n2. **February 2025 6-K**\n * Gorilla ended its Controlled Equity Offering with Cantor Fitzgerald, so it’s not pursuing that specific route for raising funds (reduces immediate dilution risk but also any quick capital infusion from that deal).\n3. **January 2025 6-K**\n * Updated shares outstanding to \\~18.46M after warrant exercises and preference share conversions.\n\n**Takeaway**: Solid revenue growth in H1 2024, profitability, and a bigger equity base. But they really need to convert these big MoUs into final contracts and handle that currency risk (especially in Egypt).\n\n# Short interest and Short Squeeze Potential\n\nI know a lot of you are curious about short squeeze potential, given how volatile GRRR has been. As of the latest data (early March 2025), short interest sits around **1.46 million shares, which is \\~8.3% of the float**\n\nThat’s moderately high – not in the extreme top tier of squeezed stocks, but notable. One red flag for shorts is that short share availability recently **hit zero** (as of March 7, 2025 there were no shares left to borrow at some brokers), and borrow fees have climbed (around 30+%). This indicates a lot of people have already shorted and there isn’t much ammo left for new shorts unless some shares free up.\n\nHowever – and this is key – the **Short Interest Ratio (Days to Cover) is only \\~0.17 days**, which is very low. That means given the high trading volume lately, all shorts combined could theoretically cover their positions in a few hours of trading. A low days-to-cover makes a classic squeeze less likely unless something changes (like volume drying up or a sudden catalyst landing). We also see about 34% of total short volume is happening off-exchange (dark pools)​, which some interpret as stealthy shorting. It’s fuel for volatility, no doubt.\n\nBottom line on a squeeze: The short interest is high enough to contribute to wild swings (and the float is small, \\~11M public float), but **shorts aren’t “trapped”** in the way they are because they can exit relatively quickly. For a true squeeze to happen, we’d likely need a big catalyst or a drastic reduction in volume that strands shorts. It’s a factor to watch, but I’m not banking on a squeeze – I’m more interested in the business story here.\n\n# Technical Analysis\n\n* **Price**: $28.41 (lower in the premarket)\n* **RSI** (14): 53.0 (kind of neutral, slightly bullish).\n* **MACD**: 4.17 vs. Signal 3.84 (positive crossover).\n* **ADX**: 91.3 (signals an extremely strong trend, but that can also mean huge volatility).\n* **20-Day Momentum**: +57.2% (big upward trend).\n* **5-Day Momentum**: –6.2% (short pullback).\n* **Annualized Volatility**: \\~203% (seriously high).\n\nInterpretation: Trend is bullish in the mid-term, but the stock is extremely volatile\n\n# Overall Assessment & My Two Cents\n\n1. **Business & Growth**\n * Seeing revenue nearly triple from the same period last year is impressive, and flipping to a net profit shows there’s some real traction.\n * So far, though, a lot depends on huge MoUs (Thailand, Amazon IoF™, Government of Egypt, etc.) becoming fully binding deals\n2. **Bear Cave Critique vs. Bullish Analyst**\n * The Bear Cave points out that hype may be bigger than tangible results.\n * Gorilla cites big-name analysts with “Buy” calls and a backlog plus pipeline that’s on the rise. So what? official 2024 numbers in March 2025 and the 20-F on April 15, 2025.\n3. **SEC Filings & Governance**\n * Ending the Cantor deal might be good if they don’t need the capital (less dilution).\n * Currency risk in Egypt is real, but if they manage it, that contract could be huge.\n * The preference shares and warrants can add lumps to the balance sheet (fair-value changes, possible dilution). Something to watch.\n4. **Potential Risks**\n * MoU or hype not translating into revenue: If these big deals don’t convert, the stock could deflate.\n * Currency fluctuations: Especially with large EGP obligations.\n * Volatility: Moves can be abrupt in both directions.\n5. **Catalysts**\n * Converting the Thailand MoU into a real contract.\n * The upcoming financial reports (**March 31, 2025, and April 15, 2025**) to see if momentum is real.\n\nBelow there is the actual chart :\n\nhttps://preview.redd.it/tnh6d6aa0one1.png?width=1600&format=png&auto=webp&s=4cfc85917fd003fc59db226dee5726baf8db54a0\n\n* **Price vs. SMA20 & SMA50** The stock is trading above its 20-day and 50-day moving averages, which generally signals an ongoing bullish trend.\n* **Bollinger Bands** The price has been touching or hovering near the upper band, hinting that it might be in a higher volatility phase (but not necessarily overbought).\n* **Volume** We’re seeing rising volume lately—often a sign of increased interest (and possibly momentum) in the stock.\n* **MACD** The MACD line is above the signal line, which usually points to bullish momentum, though the histogram has pulled back a bit.\n* **RSI (14)** It’s hanging around mid-range, meaning the stock isn’t clearly overbought or oversold right now.\n* **Stochastic Oscillator** This flips around between overbought and oversold zones, so it can confirm short-term swings. Recently it’s been more neutral than extreme.\n* **Williams %R** Similar story to the Stochastic—it’s not maxed out, so not screaming overbought or oversold.\n* **ADX (91.3)** A high ADX indicates a strong trend. Since +DI is above –DI, it tilts bullish.\n* O**BV** On-Balance Volume is trending up, suggesting buyers are still outweighing sellers overall.\n\nIn summay, the chart shows a strong uptrend (with some short-term consolidation signals).\n\n# Addressing some Common Concerns\n\nI want to tackle a few specific points I’ve seen people raise on Reddit – and correct (or try to) any misinformation out there:\n\n* “**GRRR only had \\~$20M in revenue but a $524M market cap** – hard pass.” – I’ve seen this comment, and it’s quite misleading without context. The \\~$20M figure likely refers to Gorilla’s revenue at some earlier point (possibly the first half of 2024). In reality, Gorilla’s full-year 2023 revenue was about $64–65 million (nearly 3× higher than 2022’s revenue)​. They guided $72M for 2024 and \\~$90–100M for 2025. So, using $20M to judge the company’s size is way off – trailing twelve-month revenue is far higher, and forward revenue is expected to be higher still. At a \\~$500M market cap, the stock is trading at roughly 5–6× 2025 sales or around \\~21× forward EBITDA (using that $20–25M EBITDA guidance). For a company growing revenues triple-digits and projecting \\~30–40% growth next year, a 5x sales multiple isn’t outrageous.\n* “**$20–25M EBITDA in 2025 isn’t that great for a $500M company**.” – This is related to the above. Gorilla’s 2025 EBITDA guidance of \\~$20–25M is publicly known. If you strictly value it on that, it’s in the \\~25× EV/EBITDA range, which isn’t cheap. But consider two things:\n * (1) This EBITDA is if they only hit $90–100M revenue. Their backlog and pipeline suggest they could exceed that if things go well (the guidance even explicitly says it doesn’t include any upside from new large contracts in advanced discussion).\n * (2) High-growth tech companies often trade at rich multiples – investors are paying for the growth trajectory. If Gorilla executes and grows into, say, $150M+ revenue by 2026 (just a hypothetical), that EBITDA will scale up quickly with their high margins. So, while I wouldn’t say GRRR is a deep-value play on near-term EBITDA, the valuation is arguably reasonable for a high-growth AI/IoT stock. It’s all about whether you believe in their growth story. And remember, the company is already profitable at the net income level (rare for a recent SPAC in the tech space). That profitability and cash generation can support further expansion without constant dilution, which gives some credence to the current valuation.\n* “**Gorilla operates in developing countries – slow payments and regional risk could choke growth.**” – This is a fair concern. Gorilla’s big contracts in regions like Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Africa do carry execution risk. Government clients in developing markets can be slow to pay, and currency fluctuations can impact the value of contracts. For example, Gorilla disclosed that a significant chunk of its future revenue (over $200M) is denominated in Egyptian pounds (EGP)​, which introduces forex risk if the EGP weakens or if there are delays converting that revenue to USD. We actually saw this concern play out in 2024: Gorilla had a huge Accounts Receivable build-up from some large projects (meaning they had delivered milestones but were waiting to get paid). This spooked some investors. The good news: as noted, they collected the majority of those receivables by August 2024​, showing that, yes, payments might be slow, but they did get paid on those deals. It required active management, but it happened. Furthermore, Gorilla’s recent cash infusion (now \\~$47M in the bank) gives them breathing room to handle working capital swings. The company’s diversification across multiple countries also helps – slow payment in one country can be offset by cash flow from others. That said, this is absolutely a risk to monitor going forward. When you invest in a company that does business in emerging markets, you have to be aware of things like government bureaucracies, political instability, and currency controls. Gorilla’s management seems aware of this (hence bringing on top auditors, collecting cash early, etc.), but it doesn’t eliminate the risk. I’d just caution that dismissing Gorilla solely because they operate in, say, Egypt or Southeast Asia might be shortsighted – those are also regions where some of the biggest new smart-city and AI projects are happening. So it’s a risk, but it’s also where the growth is.\n\n# Additional Note: Andre Left (Citron) Under Criminal Indictment\n\nOne interesting development that’s been circulating: an article from the U.S. Department of Justice ([Case Link](https://www.justice.gov/criminal/criminal-vns/case/united-states-v-andrew-left)) indicates that **Andrew Left**, a short seller (commonly associated with “**Citron Research**”), was indicted in July 2024 for allegedly running a market manipulation scheme. He has pleaded not guilty, and everyone is presumed innocent until proven otherwise. Trial is set for September 30, 2025. Some are connecting this with the short attacks on GRRR, since Citron has historically published negative reports on certain companies, and The Bear Cave’s critical note on Gorilla also had a short-biased stance. In any event, if it’s true that an affiliated short seller is under indictment for market manipulation, it doesn’t automatically mean the Gorilla short thesis is invalid—but it obviously doesn’t boost that short seller’s credibility. We’ll see how it unfolds in court. **The main point: approach sensational short reports with caution, especially if the author might face credibility issues.**\n\n**Personal Note on the Team & Transparency** \nOne more thing I always look at when investing is the team behind the company. In Gorilla’s case, they’re surprisingly open and transparent—especially CEO Jay Chandan, who posts regular updates and isn’t shy about interacting with the public. CFO David Bower (joined in 2024) also seems pretty accessible and has a track record in tech finance. Meanwhile, other board members and senior management have been quick to address rumors or speculation. Frankly, a “shady” or “fake” outfit wouldn’t be so active in providing regular press releases and direct comms—especially with earnings around the corner (end of March, plus the 20-F on April 15). If Gorilla were all smoke and mirrors, it’d be madness to hype unrealistic numbers now, only to have them disproven in a few weeks.\n\nIn short, while I’m obviously not guaranteeing anything and still want to see those official revenues come in, I do like a management team that acts unafraid to engage with investors and the public. It’s not conclusive proof of legitimacy, but it beats radio silence. If you’ve got a group that consistently puts out info, addresses questions head-on, and has leaders with decent resumes and experience, it doesn’t scream “fly-by-night” to me. So that’s a small check in the “plus” column until we see those real, hard numbers soon\n\nHope this helps anyone doing research. If you guys hsee something I missed or if I made some sort of mistake, let me know. As with all these small-cap or mid-cap growth plays, do your homework, stay cautious, and good luck."

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