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ClearSign Combustion Corporation (CLIR) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

ClearSign Combustion Corporation stock (CLIR) is currently trading at $3.53. ClearSign Combustion Corporation PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 86.94. Analyst consensus price target for CLIR is $20.00. WallStSmart rates CLIR as Sell.

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CLIR

ClearSign Combustion Corporation

NASDAQINDUSTRIALS
$3.53
$0.07 (-1.94%)
52W$3.37
$11.20
Target$20.00+466.6%

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Smart Analysis

ClearSign Combustion Corporation (CLIR) · 8 metrics scored

Smart Score

10
out of 100
Grade: F
Avoid
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Concerns around market cap and return on equity. Significant fundamental concerns warrant caution or avoidance.

ClearSign Combustion Corporation (CLIR) Key Strengths (0)

Avg Score: 0/10

Supporting Valuation Data

CLIR Target Price
$20
236% Upside

ClearSign Combustion Corporation (CLIR) Areas to Watch (8)

Avg Score: 1.4/10
Return on EquityProfitability
-53.10%0/10

Company is destroying shareholder value

Operating MarginProfitability
-170.10%0/10

Losing money on operations

Revenue GrowthGrowth
-44.60%0/10

Revenue declining -44.60%, a shrinking business

Profit MarginProfitability
-294.90%0/10

Company is losing money with a negative profit margin

Price/SalesValuation
86.942/10

Very expensive at 86.9x annual revenue

Price/BookValuation
20.382/10

Very expensive at 20.4x book value

Market CapQuality
$187M3/10

Micro-cap company with very limited liquidity and high volatility

Institutional Own.Quality
24.08%4/10

Low institutional interest, mostly retail-driven

Supporting Valuation Data

Forward P/E
72.99
Expensive
Price/Sales (TTM)
86.94
Overvalued
EV/Revenue
81.15
Overvalued

ClearSign Combustion Corporation (CLIR) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 10/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a F grade. Out of 8 metrics analyzed, 0 register as strengths (avg 0/10) while 8 fall into concern territory (avg 1.4/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

Limited fundamental strengths were identified. The bull case requires improvement in core metrics.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are Return on Equity, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Some valuation metrics including Price/Sales (86.94), Price/Book (20.38) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -44.60%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at -53.10%, Operating Margin at -170.10%, Profit Margin at -294.90%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Return on Equity improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at -53.10% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -44.60% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Return on Equity and Operating Margin are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

CLIR Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

CLIR's Price-to-Sales ratio of 86.94x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 1389.85x (27th percentile). The current valuation is 99% below its historical high of 6433.92x set in Mar 2021, and 7950% above its historical low of 1.08x in Mar 2026. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has expanded from ~11.5x, reflecting growing market expectations outpacing revenue growth.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for ClearSign Combustion Corporation (CLIR) · INDUSTRIALSPOLLUTION & TREATMENT CONTROLS

The Big Picture

ClearSign Combustion Corporation is in a turnaround phase, with management focused on restoring profitability. Revenue reached 2M with 45% decline year-over-year. The company is currently unprofitable, posting a -294.9% profit margin.

Key Findings

Revenue Decline

Revenue contracted 45% YoY. Worth determining whether this is cyclical or structural.

Operating at a Loss

The company is unprofitable with a -294.9% profit margin. The path to breakeven will be the key catalyst.

What to Watch Next

Sector dynamics: monitor POLLUTION & TREATMENT CONTROLS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact ClearSign Combustion Corporation.

Bottom Line

ClearSign Combustion Corporation is in turnaround mode. The path to profitability remains the critical question. Speculative investors may see opportunity in the recovery story, but conservative investors should wait for consistent positive earnings before committing capital.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

Insider Transactions(16 last 3 months)

Total Buys
8
Total Sells
8
Mar 17, 2026(1 transaction)
SILVA, GIL TODD
Director
Buy
Shares
+2,000
Mar 16, 2026(1 transaction)
SILVA, GIL TODD
Director
Buy
Shares
+2,000

Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings

Last updated: 2:28:51 PM

About ClearSign Combustion Corporation(CLIR)

Exchange

NASDAQ

Sector

INDUSTRIALS

Industry

POLLUTION & TREATMENT CONTROLS

Country

USA

ClearSign Technologies Corporation designs and develops products and technologies to improve operational performance, energy efficiency, emission reduction, safety, and overall profitability of industrial and commercial systems in the United States and the People's Republic of China. The company is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.