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OPAL FUELS INC-A (OPAL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:OPAL - Nasdaq - US68347P1030 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

2.92  -0.15 (-4.89%)

After market: 2.92 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

4

Overall OPAL gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated OPAL against 211 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. OPAL may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. OPAL is not overvalued while it is showing excellent growth. This is an interesting combination.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year OPAL was profitable.
OPAL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: OPAL reported negative net income in multiple years.
OPAL had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
OPAL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFOPAL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 -50M -100M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of OPAL (0.59%) is worse than 73.04% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of OPAL (2.23%) is worse than 76.47% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.59%
ROE N/A
ROIC 2.23%
ROA(3y)4.64%
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
OPAL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICOPAL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 5 -5 10 -10

1.3 Margins

OPAL has a Profit Margin of 1.59%. This is in the lower half of the industry: OPAL underperforms 70.59% of its industry peers.
With a Operating Margin value of 6.74%, OPAL is not doing good in the industry: 72.06% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Gross Margin of OPAL (35.49%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
OPAL's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 6.74%
PM (TTM) 1.59%
GM 35.49%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y7%
GM growth 5YN/A
OPAL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsOPAL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 10 -10 20 -20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so OPAL is destroying value.
OPAL has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The debt/assets ratio for OPAL is higher compared to a year ago.
OPAL Yearly Shares OutstandingOPAL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2020 2021 2022 2023 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M
OPAL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsOPAL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2020 2021 2022 2023 200M 400M 600M

2.2 Solvency

OPAL has an Altman-Z score of 0.52. This is a bad value and indicates that OPAL is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
OPAL has a worse Altman-Z score (0.52) than 69.12% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.52
ROIC/WACC0.28
WACC7.94%
OPAL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFOPAL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 200M -200M -400M -600M -800M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.25 indicates that OPAL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.25, OPAL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.45% of the companies in the same industry.
OPAL has a Quick Ratio of 1.15. This is a normal value and indicates that OPAL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
OPAL has a Quick ratio of 1.15. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: OPAL outperforms 55.88% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.25
Quick Ratio 1.15
OPAL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesOPAL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2020 2021 2022 2023 50M 100M 150M 200M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

OPAL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 350.00%, which is quite impressive.
OPAL shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 30.17%.
Measured over the past years, OPAL shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 29.58% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)350%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%1000%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)30.17%
Revenue growth 3Y29.58%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%18.21%

3.2 Future

OPAL is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 128.79% yearly.
OPAL is expected to show a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 20.49% yearly.
EPS Next Y1400.5%
EPS Next 2Y495.74%
EPS Next 3Y252.55%
EPS Next 5Y128.79%
Revenue Next Year19.05%
Revenue Next 2Y24.25%
Revenue Next 3Y24.29%
Revenue Next 5Y20.49%

3.3 Evolution

The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
OPAL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesOPAL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 200M 400M 600M
OPAL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesOPAL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 0 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 16.22, the valuation of OPAL can be described as correct.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as OPAL.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of OPAL to the average of the S&P500 Index (29.63), we can say OPAL is valued slightly cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.36 indicates a rather cheap valuation of OPAL.
OPAL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. OPAL is cheaper than 92.16% of the companies in the same industry.
OPAL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.68.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.22
Fwd PE 4.36
OPAL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsOPAL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, OPAL is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 74.02% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 20.32
OPAL Per share dataOPAL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 1 -1

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as OPAL's earnings are expected to grow with 252.55% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.01
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y495.74%
EPS Next 3Y252.55%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

OPAL does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

OPAL FUELS INC-A

NASDAQ:OPAL (2/21/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 2.92 0 (0%)

2.92

-0.15 (-4.89%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)11-07 2024-11-07/amc
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners60.99%
Inst Owner Change-0.23%
Ins Owners11.52%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap504.66M
Analysts80
Price Target6.45 (120.89%)
Short Float %4.57%
Short Ratio7.69
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)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-76.22%
Min EPS beat(2)-112.25%
Max EPS beat(2)-40.18%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-82.57%
Min EPS beat(4)-142.02%
Max EPS beat(4)-35.81%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-281.85%
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-10.82%
Min Revenue beat(2)-14.07%
Max Revenue beat(2)-7.58%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-11.43%
Min Revenue beat(4)-19.67%
Max Revenue beat(4)-4.41%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-14.65%
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-8.87%
PT rev (3m)-9.63%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-25%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.31%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.04%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.26%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.98%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.22
Fwd PE 4.36
P/S 1.64
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 7.72
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 20.32
EPS(TTM)0.18
EY6.16%
EPS(NY)0.67
Fwd EY22.94%
FCF(TTM)-0.17
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.38
OCFY12.95%
SpS1.78
BVpS-1.04
TBVpS-1.37
PEG (NY)0.01
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.59%
ROE N/A
ROCE 2.82%
ROIC 2.23%
ROICexc 2.33%
ROICexgc 2.53%
OM 6.74%
PM (TTM) 1.59%
GM 35.49%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)4.64%
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
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 3Y7%
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.37
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 6.63
Cap/Depr 598.98%
Cap/Sales 30.75%
Interest Coverage 1.78
Cash Conversion 179.27%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.25
Quick Ratio 1.15
Altman-Z 0.52
F-Score5
WACC7.94%
ROIC/WACC0.28
Cap/Depr(3y)903.06%
Cap/Depr(5y)617.08%
Cap/Sales(3y)51.41%
Cap/Sales(5y)36%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)350%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%1000%
EPS Next Y1400.5%
EPS Next 2Y495.74%
EPS Next 3Y252.55%
EPS Next 5Y128.79%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)30.17%
Revenue growth 3Y29.58%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%18.21%
Revenue Next Year19.05%
Revenue Next 2Y24.25%
Revenue Next 3Y24.29%
Revenue Next 5Y20.49%
EBIT growth 1Y254.93%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year1499.19%
EBIT Next 3Y214.6%
EBIT Next 5Y123.91%
FCF growth 1Y79.78%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y302.15%
OCF growth 3Y155.67%
OCF growth 5YN/A