Sunrun Inc (RUN)vsShoals Technologies Group Inc (SHLS)
RUN
Sunrun Inc
$13.36
-9.89%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $3.07B
SHLS
Shoals Technologies Group Inc
$10.81
-15.35%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $2.09B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sunrun Inc generates 493% more annual revenue ($3.17B vs $535.53M). RUN leads profitability with a 17.9% profit margin vs 6.3%. SHLS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.08. RUN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
RUN
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
SHLS
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+51.7%
Fair Value
$39.67
Current Price
$13.36
$26.32 discount
Margin of Safety
+49.0%
Fair Value
$19.20
Current Price
$10.81
$8.39 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 43.2% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 214.4% YoY
Revenue surging 74.9% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 21.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Operating margin of -6.0%
ROE of 5.8% — below average capital efficiency
6.3% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : RUN
The strongest argument for RUN centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.9% and operating margin at -6.0%. Revenue growth of 43.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : SHLS
The strongest argument for SHLS centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 74.9% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.08 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : RUN
The primary concerns for RUN are PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 4.45 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : SHLS
The primary concerns for SHLS are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 62.3x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
RUN profiles as a growth stock while SHLS is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
RUN carries more volatility with a beta of 2.30 — expect wider price swings.
SHLS is growing revenue faster at 74.9% — sustainability is the question.
SHLS generates stronger free cash flow (-49M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RUN scores higher overall (68/100 vs 60/100), backed by strong 17.9% margins and 43.2% revenue growth. SHLS offers better value entry with a 49.0% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Sunrun Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOLAR · USA
Sunrun Inc. is dedicated to the design, development, installation, sale, ownership and maintenance of residential solar energy systems in the United States. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Visit Website →Shoals Technologies Group Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOLAR · USA
Shoals Technologies Group, Inc. provides Electric Balance System (EBOS) solutions for solar energy projects in the United States. The company is headquartered in Portland, Tennessee.
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