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AMERICAN SUPERCONDUCTOR CORP (AMSC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:AMSC - Nasdaq - US0301112076 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

19.25  +0.08 (+0.42%)

After market: 19.25 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, AMSC scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. AMSC was compared to 93 industry peers in the Electrical Equipment industry. The financial health of AMSC is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. AMSC shows excellent growth, but is valued quite expensive already.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year AMSC was profitable.
AMSC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
AMSC had negative earnings in each of the past 5 years.
AMSC had negative operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
AMSC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFAMSC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M -20M 40M -40M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 1.05%, AMSC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.89% of the companies in the same industry.
AMSC's Return On Equity of 1.69% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. AMSC outperforms 69.89% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.05%
ROE 1.69%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-11.92%
ROA(5y)-12.59%
ROE(3y)-22.67%
ROE(5y)-22.24%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
AMSC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICAMSC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40 -60

1.3 Margins

AMSC has a better Profit Margin (1.64%) than 69.89% of its industry peers.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 27.55%, AMSC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.59% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of AMSC has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 1.64%
GM 27.55%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y6.44%
GM growth 5Y-0.56%
AMSC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsAMSC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 -40 -60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

AMSC does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
The number of shares outstanding for AMSC has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for AMSC has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
AMSC has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
AMSC Yearly Shares OutstandingAMSC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M
AMSC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsAMSC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.07, we must say that AMSC is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
AMSC has a Altman-Z score (0.07) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
AMSC has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 0.07
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.96%
AMSC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFAMSC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.97 indicates that AMSC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
AMSC's Current ratio of 1.97 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. AMSC outperforms 54.84% of its industry peers.
AMSC has a Quick Ratio of 1.25. This is a normal value and indicates that AMSC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
AMSC has a Quick ratio (1.25) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.97
Quick Ratio 1.25
AMSC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesAMSC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 269.70% over the past year.
AMSC shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 46.44%.
AMSC shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 20.98% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)269.7%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%433.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)46.44%
Revenue growth 3Y18.69%
Revenue growth 5Y20.98%
Sales Q2Q%56.03%

3.2 Future

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
Based on estimates for the next years, AMSC will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 27.35% on average per year.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year53.79%
Revenue Next 2Y33.95%
Revenue Next 3Y27.35%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
AMSC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesAMSC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
AMSC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesAMSC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 -2 -4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

AMSC is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 34.38.
AMSC's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. AMSC is cheaper than 69.89% of the companies in the same industry.
AMSC is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 29.35, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 33.30 indicates a quite expensive valuation of AMSC.
AMSC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. AMSC is cheaper than 72.04% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.10. AMSC is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 34.38
Fwd PE 33.3
AMSC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsAMSC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, AMSC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 60.22% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of AMSC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: AMSC is cheaper than 70.97% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 33.68
EV/EBITDA 557.78
AMSC Per share dataAMSC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 1 2 3 4 5

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for AMSC!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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AMERICAN SUPERCONDUCTOR CORP

NASDAQ:AMSC (3/7/2025, 8:04:53 PM)

After market: 19.25 0 (0%)

19.25

+0.08 (+0.42%)

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GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryElectrical Equipment
Earnings (Last)02-05 2025-02-05/amc
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners71.75%
Inst Owner Change2.84%
Ins Owners4.4%
Ins Owner Change7.74%
Market Cap759.61M
Analysts84.44
Price Target39.78 (106.65%)
Short Float %7.96%
Short Ratio2.48
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)323.1%
Min EPS beat(2)135.28%
Max EPS beat(2)510.91%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)431.14%
Min EPS beat(4)135.28%
Max EPS beat(4)684.31%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)248.74%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)164.59%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)125.18%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)5.92%
Min Revenue beat(2)5.61%
Max Revenue beat(2)6.23%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)5.81%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.42%
Max Revenue beat(4)10.96%
Revenue beat(8)8
Avg Revenue beat(8)7.93%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)5.18%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)5.01%
PT rev (1m)28.57%
PT rev (3m)28.57%
EPS NQ rev (1m)7.41%
EPS NQ rev (3m)16.01%
EPS NY rev (1m)21.33%
EPS NY rev (3m)21.33%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.86%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.86%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.75%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.75%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 34.38
Fwd PE 33.3
P/S 3.83
P/FCF 33.68
P/OCF 31.35
P/B 3.94
P/tB 5.54
EV/EBITDA 557.78
EPS(TTM)0.56
EY2.91%
EPS(NY)0.58
Fwd EY3%
FCF(TTM)0.57
FCFY2.97%
OCF(TTM)0.61
OCFY3.19%
SpS5.02
BVpS4.88
TBVpS3.47
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.05%
ROE 1.69%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 1.64%
GM 27.55%
FCFM 11.38%
ROA(3y)-11.92%
ROA(5y)-12.59%
ROE(3y)-22.67%
ROE(5y)-22.24%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y6.44%
GM growth 5Y-0.56%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.64
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 32.73%
Cap/Sales 0.85%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion 1974.74%
Profit Quality 694.21%
Current Ratio 1.97
Quick Ratio 1.25
Altman-Z 0.07
F-Score7
WACC8.96%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)20.51%
Cap/Depr(5y)40.37%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.89%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.39%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)269.7%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%433.33%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)46.44%
Revenue growth 3Y18.69%
Revenue growth 5Y20.98%
Sales Q2Q%56.03%
Revenue Next Year53.79%
Revenue Next 2Y33.95%
Revenue Next 3Y27.35%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y73.95%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year154.92%
EBIT Next 3Y65.05%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y205.79%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y-50.8%
OCF growth 1Y220.43%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y-45.06%