Canadian Solar Inc (CSIQ) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Canadian Solar Inc stock (CSIQ) is currently trading at $13.26. Canadian Solar Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.16. Analyst consensus price target for CSIQ is $21.42. WallStSmart rates CSIQ as Hold.
- CSIQ PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
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- Is CSIQ undervalued or overvalued?
- Canadian Solar Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- CSIQ Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- CSIQ analyst price target and Smart Rating
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Smart Analysis
Canadian Solar Inc (CSIQ) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
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
Strong fundamentals in peg ratio, price/sales, price/book. Concerns around return on equity and operating margin. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
Canadian Solar Inc (CSIQ) Key Strengths (4)
Growing significantly faster than its price suggests
Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue
Trading below book value, meaning the market prices it less than net assets
Earnings per share surging 300.00% year-over-year
Supporting Valuation Data
Canadian Solar Inc (CSIQ) Areas to Watch (6)
Company is destroying shareholder value
Revenue declining -1.30%, a shrinking business
Near-zero operating margins, business under pressure
Very thin margins, barely profitable
Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential
Moderate institutional interest at 42.04%
Canadian Solar Inc (CSIQ) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 56/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 10.0/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 2.3/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Sales, Price/Book. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (0.16), Price/Sales (0.16), Price/Book (0.33) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Growth metrics are encouraging with EPS Growth at 300.00%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, Operating Margin. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -1.30%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at -4.39%, Operating Margin at 2.33%, Profit Margin at 0.27%.
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 -4.39% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -1.30% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high 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
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (PEG Ratio, Price/Sales) and negatives (Return on Equity, Revenue Growth). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
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.
CSIQ Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
CSIQ's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.16x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 1.72x (13th percentile). The current valuation is 100% below its historical high of 54.86x set in Nov 2006, and 80% above its historical low of 0.09x in Oct 2012. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has expanded from ~0.1x, reflecting growing market expectations outpacing revenue growth.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Canadian Solar Inc (CSIQ) · TECHNOLOGY › SOLAR
The Big Picture
Canadian Solar Inc faces headwinds with declining revenue, though profitability provides a cushion. Revenue reached 5.9B with 130% decline year-over-year. Profit margins are strong at 27.0%, reflecting pricing power and operational efficiency.
Key Findings
Profit margin of 27.0% and operating margin of 233.0% demonstrate strong pricing power and operational efficiency.
Revenue contracted 130% YoY. Worth determining whether this is cyclical or structural.
Free cash flow is -396M, meaning the company is burning cash. This may be acceptable for high-growth companies investing heavily.
What to Watch Next
Sector dynamics: monitor SOLAR industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Canadian Solar Inc.
Bottom Line
Canadian Solar Inc faces challenges with declining revenue. While profitability provides a buffer, the long-term trajectory needs to improve. Watch for management's strategic response and whether the company can stabilize or pivot to new growth drivers.
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.
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About Canadian Solar Inc(CSIQ)
NASDAQ
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.