FCELFuelCell Energy shows potential in the clean energy thematic but faces significant fundamental challenges with ongoing losses and high cash burn. Technicals are mixed, suggesting a cautious approach.
FuelCell Energy operates in the growing hydrogen and fuel cell sector, driven by decarbonization efforts and energy transition policies.
The company exhibits significant operational losses, negative net income, and substantial free cash flow burn, despite revenue generation. The balance sheet shows high debt relative to cash. Valuation metrics like P/E and P/S are negative or very high, indicating a lack of current profitability.
The stock is trading below its key moving averages and shows mixed signals from oscillators. Short-term momentum indicators suggest potential for minor upside, but the overall trend remains weak.
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Hydrogen Economy Growth | 90 |
| Decarbonization Initiatives | 85 |
| Energy Storage Solutions | 70 |
| Regulatory Support & Incentives | 75 |
| Competitive Landscape | 65 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 40 |
| Profitability | 10 |
| Growth | 20 |
| Balance Sheet Health | 45 |
| Cash Flow | 15 |
| Earnings Per Share (EPS) | 10 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Trend Analysis | 30 |
| Momentum | 50 |
| Volume Confirmation | 50 |
| Support & Resistance | 60 |
| Moving Averages | 55 |
Recent Price Stability
The stock price is currently trading at $5.62, showing a recent slight decrease of -0.71% (-$0.04). The 5-day performance is -1.92%, while the 1-month performance is +2.0%, suggesting some short-term stabilization.
Low Market Capitalization
The market capitalization is $128,084,856. For companies in growth sectors, a smaller market cap can indicate higher potential for exponential growth if the company executes successfully.
Significant Long-Term Underperformance
The stock has experienced substantial declines over longer periods: -28.13% in 6 months, -45.81% Year-to-Date (YTD), and -63.27% in the last year, indicating significant investor concerns and a downward trend.
Consistent Net Losses
The company has reported significant net losses for all periods presented (e.g., -$126,009,000 in 2024, -$107,568,000 in 2023). The net margin is consistently negative and significantly below zero (-112.4% in 2024), highlighting a lack of profitability.
May 2019
9
Next Dividend Date
September 2025
3
Next Earnings Date
H: $-1.51
A: $-1.59
L: $-1.75
H: 57.06M
A: 48.30M
L: 41.30M
FuelCell Energy, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells stationary fuel cell and electrolysis platforms that decarbonize power and produce hydrogen. The company provides various configurations and applications of its platform, including on-site power, utility grid support, and microgrid, as well as distributed hydrogen; solid oxide-based electrolysis; solutions for long duration hydrogen-based energy storage and electrolysis technology; and carbon capture, separation, and utilization systems. It also offers technology to produce electricity, heat, clean hydrogen, and water. In addition, the company provides turn-key solutions, including development, engineering, procurement, construction, interconnection, and operation services. It serves various markets, including utilities and independent power producers, data centers and communication, wastewater treatment, government, commercial and hospitality, food and beverage, microgrids, manufacturing, pharmaceutical processing, universities, healthcare facilities, industrial hydrogen, port, oil and gas, wind and solar projects, and hydrogen for mobility and material handling, as well as engineering, procurement, and construction firms. The company primarily operates in the United States, South Korea, Europe, and Canada. FuelCell Energy, Inc. was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Danbury, Connecticut.
7.38 USD
The 39 analysts offering 1 year price forecasts for FCEL have a max estimate of 12.00 and a min estimate of 4.50.