Canadian Solar Inc (CSIQ)vsJinkoSolar Holding Company Limited (JKS)
CSIQ
Canadian Solar Inc
$14.26
+5.40%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $1.23B
JKS
JinkoSolar Holding Company Limited
$23.42
-1.31%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $1.36B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
JinkoSolar Holding Company Limited generates 1308% more annual revenue ($83.06B vs $5.90B). CSIQ leads profitability with a 27.0% profit margin vs -2.3%. CSIQ appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.16. CSIQ earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
CSIQ
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
JKS
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: D
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 300.0% YoY
Keeps 27 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 2.3%
ROE of -4.4% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 130.0%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -9.1% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 39.9%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CSIQ
The strongest argument for CSIQ centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.0% and operating margin at 2.3%. PEG of 0.16 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : JKS
The strongest argument for JKS centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.26 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : CSIQ
The primary concerns for CSIQ are Market Cap, Operating Margin, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : JKS
The primary concerns for JKS are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.89 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CSIQ profiles as a declining stock while JKS is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
CSIQ carries more volatility with a beta of 1.30 — expect wider price swings.
JKS is growing revenue faster at -39.9% — sustainability is the question.
Monitor SOLAR industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
CSIQ scores higher overall (56/100 vs 40/100), backed by strong 27.0% margins. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Canadian Solar Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOLAR · USA
Canadian Solar Inc. designs, develops, manufactures and sells solar ingots, wafers, cells, modules and other solar energy products. The company is headquartered in Guelph, Canada.
JinkoSolar Holding Company Limited
TECHNOLOGY · SOLAR · China
JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. is engaged in the design, development, production and marketing of photovoltaic products. The company is headquartered in Shangrao, the People's Republic of China.
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