Sunrun Inc (RUN)vsSolarmax Technology Inc. Common Stock (SMXT)
RUN
Sunrun Inc
$13.36
-9.89%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $3.07B
SMXT
Solarmax Technology Inc. Common Stock
$0.52
-3.37%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $26.27M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sunrun Inc generates 3111% more annual revenue ($3.17B vs $98.89M). RUN leads profitability with a 17.9% profit margin vs -5.4%. RUN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
RUN
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
SMXT
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+51.7%
Fair Value
$39.67
Current Price
$13.36
$26.32 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for SMXT.
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 114.1% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Operating margin of -6.0%
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
Operating margin of 0.7%
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 : SMXT
The strongest argument for SMXT centers on Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 114.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : SMXT
The primary concerns for SMXT are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
RUN profiles as a growth stock while SMXT is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
RUN carries more volatility with a beta of 2.30 — expect wider price swings.
SMXT is growing revenue faster at 114.1% — sustainability is the question.
RUN generates stronger free cash flow (-414M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RUN scores higher overall (68/100 vs 33/100), backed by strong 17.9% margins and 43.2% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Avoid" 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.
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TECHNOLOGY · SOLAR · USA
SolarMax Technology, Inc., is an integrated solar energy company in the United States and China. The company is headquartered in Riverside, California.
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