FUELCELL ENERGY INC (FCEL)
US35952H6018 - Common Stock
Taking everything into account, FCEL scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. FCEL was compared to 88 industry peers in the Electrical Equipment industry. The financial health of FCEL is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. FCEL is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
FCEL had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year FCEL has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
FCEL had negative earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years FCEL always reported negative operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of FCEL (-12.45%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
FCEL has a Return On Equity (-16.06%) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -12.45% | ||
| ROE | -16.06% | ||
| ROIC | N/A |
ROA(3y)-13.6%
ROA(5y)-14.07%
ROE(3y)-17.52%
ROE(5y)-20.74%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
FCEL does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin and Gross Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
FCEL does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, FCEL has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for FCEL has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, FCEL has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of -1.71, we must say that FCEL is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
FCEL has a worse Altman-Z score (-1.71) than 72.73% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.15 indicates that FCEL is not too dependend on debt financing.
FCEL has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.15) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | -1.71 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC9.18%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 6.91 indicates that FCEL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
FCEL's Current ratio of 6.91 is amongst the best of the industry. FCEL outperforms 93.18% of its industry peers.
FCEL has a Quick Ratio of 4.97. This indicates that FCEL is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
FCEL's Quick ratio of 4.97 is amongst the best of the industry. FCEL outperforms 90.91% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 6.91 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.97 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for FCEL have decreased strongly by -2783.34% in the last year.
The Revenue has decreased by -9.13% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing by 13.02% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2783.34%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-3104.28%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-9.13%
Revenue growth 3Y17.23%
Revenue growth 5Y13.02%
Sales Q2Q%119.6%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, FCEL will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 21.81% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 39.80% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
EPS Next Y29.39%
EPS Next 2Y21.81%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year83.49%
Revenue Next 2Y43.61%
Revenue Next 3Y50.13%
Revenue Next 5Y39.8%
3.3 Evolution
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for FCEL. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for FCEL. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
FCEL's earnings are expected to grow with 21.81% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y21.81%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FCEL does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
FUELCELL ENERGY INC
NASDAQ:FCEL (12/26/2024, 3:33:06 PM)
10.64
+0.26 (+2.5%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryElectrical Equipment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners38.64%
Inst Owner Change-8.37%
Ins Owners0.28%
Ins Owner Change6.41%
Market Cap216.84M
Analysts49.23
Price Target15.03 (41.26%)
Short Float %N/A
Short Ratio0.33
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Dividend Growth(5Y)-52.15%
DP-2.71%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)7.34%
Min EPS beat(2)4.68%
Max EPS beat(2)10%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)17.81%
Min EPS beat(4)4.68%
Max EPS beat(4)38.82%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)6.36%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)-8.6%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-21.87%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.82%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.69%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.95%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-9.55%
Min Revenue beat(4)-31.3%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.95%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.08%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.08%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-4.6%
PT rev (1m)2529.63%
PT rev (3m)2232.52%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2299.48%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2826.15%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2641.95%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.8%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.27%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 2.54 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 0.29 | ||
| P/tB | 0.3 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)-7.76
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-5.37
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-27.06
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-8.57
OCFYN/A
SpS4.18
BVpS36.1
TBVpS35.15
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -12.45% | ||
| ROE | -16.06% | ||
| ROCE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | N/A | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)-13.6%
ROA(5y)-14.07%
ROE(3y)-17.52%
ROE(5y)-20.74%
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 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score1
Asset Turnover0.09
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | 1105.18% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 442.03% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 6.91 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.97 | ||
| Altman-Z | -1.71 |
F-Score1
WACC9.18%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2783.34%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-3104.28%
EPS Next Y29.39%
EPS Next 2Y21.81%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-9.13%
Revenue growth 3Y17.23%
Revenue growth 5Y13.02%
Sales Q2Q%119.6%
Revenue Next Year83.49%
Revenue Next 2Y43.61%
Revenue Next 3Y50.13%
Revenue Next 5Y39.8%
EBIT growth 1Y-9.1%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year72.59%
EBIT Next 3Y30.04%
EBIT Next 5Y21.95%
FCF growth 1Y-151.64%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-17.56%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A