Is Ameresco Stock a Good Investment?

Ameresco Investment Advice

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To provide specific investment advice or recommendations on Ameresco stock, we recommend investors consider the following general factors when evaluating Ameresco. This will help you to make an informed decision on whether to include Ameresco in one of your diversified portfolios:

Examine Ameresco's financial health by looking at its balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement. Analyze key financial ratios, such as Price-to-Earnings (P/E), Price-to-Sales (P/S), and Price-to-Book (P/B), to determine whether the stock is fairly valued or over/undervalued.
Research Ameresco's leadership team and their track record. Good management can help Ameresco navigate difficult times and make strategic decisions that benefit shareholders and increases its net worth.
Consider the overall health of the Construction & Engineering space and any emerging trends that could impact Ameresco's business and its evolving consumer preferences.
Compare Ameresco's performance and market position to its competitors. Analyze how Ameresco is positioned in terms of product offerings, innovation, and market share.
Check if Ameresco pays a dividend and its dividend yield and payout ratio.
Review what financial analysts are saying about Ameresco's stock and their price targets. However, remember that analysts' opinions can vary, and their predictions may not always be accurate.

It's important to note that investing in Ameresco stock, carries risks, and you should carefully consider your investment goals and risk tolerance before making any investment decisions. Also, remember that it's important for investors to have a long-term perspective and a well-diversified portfolio to manage the impact of stock market volatility on their investments. Below is a detailed guide on how to decide if Ameresco is a good investment.

Sell

Buy

Strong Sell

Our investment recommendation module complements current analysts and expert consensus on Ameresco. It analyzes the firm potential to grow using all fundamental, technical, and market related data available at the time. To make sure Ameresco is not overpriced, please confirm all Ameresco fundamentals, including its current valuation, price to book, cash and equivalents, as well as the relationship between the shares owned by institutions and gross profit . Given that Ameresco has a price to earning of 59.56 X, we suggest you to validate Ameresco market performance and probability of bankruptcy to ensure the company can sustain itself in the current economic cycle given your prevailing risk tolerance and investing horizon.

Market Performance	Very Weak	Details
Volatility	Not too volatile	Details
Hype Condition	Over hyped	Details
Current Valuation	Undervalued	Details
Odds Of Distress	Very Low	Details
Economic Sensitivity	Follows the market closely	Details
Investor Sentiment	Alarmed	Details
Analyst Consensus	Strong Buy	Details
Financial Strenth (F Score)	Poor	Details
Financial Leverage	Not Rated	Details
Reporting Quality (M-Score)	Possible Manipulator	Details

Examine Ameresco Stock

Researching Ameresco's stock involves analyzing various aspects of the company and its industry to make an informed investment decision. The key areas to focus on are fundamentals, business model and competitive advantage. It is also important to analyze trends in revenue, net income, and cash flow, as well as key financial ratios, such as price-to-earnings (P/E), price-to-sales (P/S), and debt-to-equity (D/E). About 93.0% of the company shares are held by institutions such as insurance companies. The company has price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 1.5. Some equities with similar Price to Book (P/B) outperform the market in the long run. Ameresco has Price/Earnings To Growth (PEG) ratio of 0.67. The entity had not issued any dividends in recent years. The firm had 2:1 split on the 26th of July 2010.

To determine if Ameresco is a good investment, evaluating the company's potential for future growth is also very important. This may include expanding into new markets, launching new products or services, or improving operational efficiency. Companies with strong growth prospects can be more attractive investments. This aspect of the research should be conducted in the context of the overall market and industry in which the company operates and should include an analysis of growth potential, competitive landscape, and any regulatory or economic factors that could impact the business. Some of the essential points regarding Ameresco's research are outlined below:

	Ameresco generated a negative expected return over the last 90 days
	Ameresco has high historical volatility and very poor performance
	Ameresco currently holds about 67.55 M in cash with (69.99 M) of positive cash flow from operations. This results in cash-per-share (CPS) ratio of 1.3.
	Ameresco has a poor financial position based on the latest SEC disclosures
	Over 93.0% of the company shares are held by institutions such as insurance companies
	Latest headline from investing.com: Ameresco director Joseph Sutton buys 3,300 in stock

Ameresco Quarterly Cash And Short Term Investments

113.5 Million

Ameresco uses earnings reports to provide investors with an update of all three financial statements, including the income statement, the balance sheet, and the cash flow statement. Therefore, it is also crucial when considering investing in Ameresco. Every quarterly earnings report provides investors with an overview of sales, expenses, and net income for the most recent period. It also may provide a comparison to Ameresco's previous reporting period. The quarterly earnings reports are usually disseminated to the public via Form 10-Q, which is a legal document filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission every quarter.

	26th of February 2024 Upcoming Quarterly Report	View
	6th of May 2024 Next Financial Report	View
	31st of December 2023 Next Fiscal Quarter End	View
	26th of February 2024 Next Fiscal Year End	View
	30th of September 2023 Last Quarter Report	View
	31st of December 2022 Last Financial Announcement	View

Earnings surprises can significantly impact Ameresco's stock price both in the short term and over time. Negative earnings surprises usually result in a price decline. However, it has been seen that positive earnings surprises lead to an immediate rise in a stock's price and a gradual increase over time. This is why we often hear news about some companies beating earning projections. Financial analysts spend a large amount of time predicting earnings per share (EPS) along with other important future indicators. Many analysts use forecasting models, management guidance, and additional fundamental information to derive an EPS estimate. Below are the table of largest EPS Surprises Ameresco's investors have experienced.

Reported	Fiscal Date	Estimated EPS	Reported EPS	Surprise
2017-05-02	2017-03-31	0.01	-0.01	-0.02	200
2016-03-03	2015-12-31	0.11	0.09	-0.02	18
2015-11-05	2015-09-30	0.11	0.09	-0.02	18
2012-08-07	2012-06-30	0.09	0.11	0.02	22
2011-05-04	2011-03-31	0.1	0.12	0.02	20
2011-02-17	2010-12-31	0.15	0.17	0.02	13
2023-07-31	2023-06-30	0.18	0.15	-0.03	16
2019-08-08	2019-06-30	0.15	0.18	0.03	20

Know Ameresco's Top Institutional Investors

Have you ever been surprised when a price of an equity instrument such as Ameresco is soaring high without any particular reason? This is usually happening because many institutional investors are aggressively trading Ameresco backward and forwards among themselves. Ameresco's institutional investor refers to the entity that pools money to purchase Ameresco's securities or originate loans. Institutional investors include commercial and private banks, credit unions, insurance companies, pension funds, hedge funds, endowments, and mutual funds. Operating companies that invest excess capital in these types of assets may also be included in the term and may influence corporate governance by exercising voting rights in their investments.

		Shares
Geode Capital Management, Llc	2024-06-30	744.6 K
American Century Companies Inc	2024-09-30	687.6 K
Wellington Management Company Llp	2024-06-30	554.3 K
Guinness Asset Management Limited	2024-09-30	511.5 K
Swedbank Ab	2024-09-30	500 K
Redwood Grove Capital, Llc	2024-09-30	499.9 K
Gagnon Securities Llc	2024-09-30	466.3 K
Point72 Asset Management, L.p.	2024-06-30	375.6 K
Candriam Luxembourg S.c.a.	2024-06-30	368.1 K
Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co., Llc	2024-09-30	4.2 M
Vanguard Group Inc	2024-09-30	3.1 M

Note, although Ameresco's institutional investors appear to be way more sophisticated than retail investors, it remains unclear if professional active investment managers can reliably enhance risk-adjusted returns by an amount that exceeds fees and expenses.

Ameresco's market capitalization trends

The company currently falls under 'Mid-Cap' category with a current market capitalization of 1.4 B.

Market Cap

260.19 Million

Ameresco's profitablity analysis

	Last Reported	Projected for Next Year
Return On Tangible Assets	0.02	0.02
Return On Capital Employed	0.03	0.03
Return On Assets	0.02	0.02
Return On Equity	0.07	0.11

The company has Profit Margin (PM) of 0.03 %, which maeans that even a very small decline in it revenue will erase profits resulting in a net loss. This is way below average. Similarly, it shows Operating Margin (OM) of 0.07 %, which suggests for every 100 dollars of sales, it generated a net operating income of $0.07.

Determining Ameresco's profitability involves analyzing its financial statements and using various financial metrics to determine if Ameresco is a good buy. For example, gross profit margin measures Ameresco's profitability after accounting for the cost of goods sold, while net profit margin measures profitability after accounting for all expenses. Other important metrics include return on assets, return on equity, and free cash flow. By reviewing multiple sources and metrics, you can gain a complete picture of Ameresco's profitability and make more informed investment decisions.

Ameresco's Earnings Breakdown by Geography

Please note, the presentation of Ameresco's financial position, as portrayed in its financial statements, is often influenced by management's estimates, judgments, and sometimes even manipulations. In the best case, Ameresco's management is honest, while the outside auditors are strict and uncompromising. Please utilize our Beneish M Score to check the likelihood of Ameresco's management manipulating its earnings.

Evaluate Ameresco's management efficiency

Ameresco has return on total asset (ROA) of 0.017 % which means that it generated a profit of $0.017 on every $100 spent on assets. This is way below average. Similarly, it shows a return on stockholder's equity (ROE) of 0.0502 %, meaning that it created $0.0502 on every $100 dollars invested by stockholders. Ameresco's management efficiency ratios could be used to measure how well Ameresco manages its routine affairs as well as how well it operates its assets and liabilities. The current year's Return On Equity is expected to grow to 0.11, whereas Return On Tangible Assets are forecasted to decline to 0.02. At present, Ameresco's Non Current Assets Total are projected to increase significantly based on the last few years of reporting. The current year's Non Currrent Assets Other is expected to grow to about 97.5 M, whereas Other Assets are forecasted to decline to 0.95.

	Last Reported	Projected for Next Year
Book Value Per Share	18.66	19.59
Tangible Book Value Per Share	17.08	17.93
Enterprise Value Over EBITDA	21.59	11.18
Price Book Value Ratio	1.83	1.66
Enterprise Value Multiple	21.59	11.18
Price Fair Value	1.83	1.66
Enterprise Value	485.2 M	360 M

The strategic initiatives led by Ameresco's management are central to its market success. By analyzing these initiatives, we provide a clear picture of the stock's growth prospects.

Beta

1.818

Basic technical analysis of Ameresco Stock

As of the 21st of November, Ameresco shows the mean deviation of 3.51, and Risk Adjusted Performance of 0.0167. Ameresco technical analysis gives you the methodology to make use of historical prices and volume patterns to determine a pattern that approximates the direction of the firm's future prices.

Ameresco's insider trading activities

Some recent studies suggest that insider trading raises the cost of capital for securities issuers and decreases overall economic growth. Trading by specific Ameresco insiders, such as employees or executives, is commonly permitted as long as it does not rely on Ameresco's material information that is not in the public domain. Local jurisdictions usually require such trading to be reported in order to monitor insider transactions. In many U.S. states, trading conducted by corporate officers, key employees, directors, or significant shareholders must be reported to the regulator or publicly disclosed, usually within a few business days of the trade. In these cases Ameresco insiders are required to file a Form 4 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) when buying or selling shares of their own companies.

		George Sakellaris over a week ago Acquisition by George Sakellaris of 25000 shares of Ameresco at 26.54 subject to Rule 16b-3
		David Corrsin over two months ago Disposition of tradable shares by David Corrsin of Ameresco at 29.5 subject to Rule 16b-3
		David Corrsin over two months ago Acquisition by David Corrsin of tradable shares of Ameresco subject to Rule 16b-3
		Mark Chiplock over two months ago Acquisition by Mark Chiplock of 30000 shares of Ameresco at 30.45 subject to Rule 16b-3
		David Corrsin over two months ago Acquisition by David Corrsin of 102 shares of Ameresco subject to Rule 16b-3
		David Corrsin over three months ago Disposition of tradable shares by David Corrsin of Ameresco at 43.51 subject to Rule 16b-3
		Louis Maltezos over three months ago Acquisition by Louis Maltezos of 221 shares of Ameresco subject to Rule 16b-3
		Jennifer Miller over three months ago Acquisition by Jennifer Miller of 4886 shares of Ameresco subject to Rule 16b-3
		Michael Bakas over six months ago Disposition of 500 shares by Michael Bakas of Ameresco at 5.8 subject to Rule 16b-3
		Patton Charles R. over six months ago Disposition of 441 shares by Patton Charles R. of Ameresco subject to Rule 16b-3
		Michael Bakas over six months ago Disposition of 295 shares by Michael Bakas of Ameresco subject to Rule 16b-3
		Francis Wisneski over a year ago Exercise or conversion by Francis Wisneski of 2000 shares of Ameresco subject to Rule 16b-3

Ameresco's Outstanding Corporate Bonds

Ameresco issues bonds to finance its operations. Corporate bonds make up one of the largest components of the U.S. bond market, which is considered the world's largest securities market. Ameresco uses the proceeds from bond sales for a wide variety of purposes, including financing ongoing mergers and acquisitions, buying new equipment, investing in research and development, buying back their own stock, paying dividends to shareholders, and even refinancing existing debt. Most Ameresco bonds can be classified according to their maturity, which is the date when Ameresco has to pay back the principal to investors. Maturities can be short-term, medium-term, or long-term (more than ten years). Longer-term bonds usually offer higher interest rates but may entail additional risks.

	Dana 575 percent Corp Bond US235822AB96	View
	Boeing Co 2196 Corp Bond US097023DG73	View
	US02360FAB22 Corp Bond US02360FAB22	View
	AEE 59 01 DEC 52 Corp Bond US02361DAZ33	View
	AEE 29 15 JUN 51 Corp Bond US02361DAX84	View
	AEE 385 01 SEP 32 Corp Bond US02361DAY67	View
	US02361DAM20 Corp Bond US02361DAM20	View
	AMEREN ILL 415 Corp Bond US02361DAQ34	View

View All Ameresco Corporate Bonds

Understand Ameresco's technical and predictive indicators

Using predictive indicators to make investment decisions involves analyzing Ameresco's various financial and market-based factors to help forecast future trends and identify investment opportunities. Select the indicators that are most relevant to your investment strategy. Each indicator has its own strengths and weaknesses, so it's essential to combine multiple indicators to get a more comprehensive view of the market and reduce the risk of making poor decisions based on limited data.

	Risk Adjusted Performance	0.0167
	Market Risk Adjusted Performance	0.0576
	Mean Deviation	3.51
	Semi Deviation	5.11
	Downside Deviation	5.2
	Coefficient Of Variation	9033.69
	Standard Deviation	4.65
	Variance	21.59
	Information Ratio	(0.01)
	Jensen Alpha	(0.03)
	Total Risk Alpha	(0.49)
	Sortino Ratio	(0.01)
	Treynor Ratio	0.0476
	Maximum Drawdown	25.04
	Value At Risk	(7.52)
	Potential Upside	7.73
	Downside Variance	27.06
	Semi Variance	26.13
	Expected Short fall	(3.46)
	Skewness	(0.78)
	Kurtosis	1.56

	Risk Adjusted Performance	0.0167
	Market Risk Adjusted Performance	0.0576
	Mean Deviation	3.51
	Semi Deviation	5.11
	Downside Deviation	5.2
	Coefficient Of Variation	9033.69
	Standard Deviation	4.65
	Variance	21.59
	Information Ratio	(0.01)
	Jensen Alpha	(0.03)
	Total Risk Alpha	(0.49)
	Sortino Ratio	(0.01)
	Treynor Ratio	0.0476
	Maximum Drawdown	25.04
	Value At Risk	(7.52)
	Potential Upside	7.73
	Downside Variance	27.06
	Semi Variance	26.13
	Expected Short fall	(3.46)
	Skewness	(0.78)
	Kurtosis	1.56

Consider Ameresco's intraday indicators

Ameresco intraday indicators are useful technical analysis tools used by many experienced traders. Just like the conventional technical analysis, daily indicators help intraday investors to analyze the price movement with the timing of Ameresco stock daily movement. By combining multiple daily indicators into a single trading strategy, you can limit your risk while still earning strong returns on your managed positions.

	Accumulation Distribution	12778.86
	Daily Balance Of Power	(0.52)
	Rate Of Daily Change	0.98
	Day Median Price	26.63
	Day Typical Price	26.46
	Price Action Indicator	(0.81)
	Period Momentum Indicator	(0.62)
	Relative Strength Index	43.57

Ameresco Corporate Filings

F4	19th of November 2024 The report filed by a party regarding the acquisition or disposition of a company's common stock, as well as derivative securities such as options, warrants, and convertible securities	View Verify
	13th of November 2024 Other Reports	View Verify
10Q	8th of November 2024 Quarterly performance report mandated by Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), to be filed by publicly traded corporations	View Verify
8K	7th of November 2024 Report filed with the SEC to announce major events that shareholders should know about	View Verify

Ameresco time-series forecasting models is one of many Ameresco's stock analysis techniques aimed to predict future share value based on previously observed values. Time-series forecasting models ae widely used for non-stationary data. Non-stationary data are called the data whose statistical properties e.g. the mean and standard deviation are not constant over time but instead, these metrics vary over time. These non-stationary Ameresco's historical data is usually called time-series. Some empirical experimentation suggests that the statistical forecasting models outperform the models based exclusively on fundamental analysis to predict the direction of the market movement and maximize returns from investment trading.

Ameresco Stock media impact

Far too much social signal, news, headlines, and media speculation about Ameresco that are available to investors today. That information is available publicly through Ameresco media outlets and privately through word of mouth or via Ameresco internal channels. However, regardless of the origin, that massive amount of Ameresco data is challenging to quantify into actionable patterns, especially for investors that are not very sophisticated with ever-evolving tools and techniques used in the investment management field.

A primary focus of Ameresco news analysis is to determine if its current price reflects all relevant headlines and social signals impacting the current market conditions. A news analyst typically looks at the history of Ameresco relative headlines and hype rather than examining external drivers such as technical or fundamental data. It is believed that price action tends to repeat itself due to investors' collective, patterned thinking related to Ameresco's headlines and news coverage data. This data is often completely overlooked or insufficiently analyzed for actionable insights to drive Ameresco alpha.

Ameresco Sentiment by Major News Outlets

Investor sentiment, mood or attitude towards Ameresco can have a significant impact on its stock price or the market as a whole. This sentiment can be positive or negative, and various factors, such as economic indicators, news events, or market trends, can influence it. When investor sentiment is positive, investors are more likely to buy stocks, increasing demand and increasing the stock price. Positive investor sentiment can be driven by good news about the company or the broader market, such as solid earnings reports or positive economic data.

Note that negative investor sentiment can cause investors to sell stocks, leading to a decrease in demand and a drop in the stock price. Negative sentiment can be driven by factors such as poor earnings reports, negative news about the company or industry, or broader economic concerns. It's important to note that investor sentiment is just one of many factors that can affect stock prices. Other factors, such as company performance, industry trends, and global economic conditions, can also play a significant role in determining the value of a stock.

Ameresco Historical Investor Sentiment

Investor biases related to Ameresco's public news can be used to forecast risks associated with an investment in Ameresco. The trend in average sentiment can be used to explain how an investor holding Ameresco can time the market purely based on public headlines and social activities around Ameresco. Please note that most equities that are difficult to arbitrage are affected by market sentiment the most.

Ameresco's market sentiment shows the aggregated news analyzed to detect positive and negative mentions from the text and comments. The data is normalized to provide daily scores for Ameresco and other traded tickers. The bigger the bubble, the more accurate the estimated score. Higher bars for a given day show more participation in the average Ameresco news discussions. The higher the estimate score, the more favorable the investor's outlook on Ameresco.

Ameresco Corporate Directors

Frank Wisneski	Independent Director	Profile
David Anderson	Executive VP of Bus. Devel. and Director	Profile
Jennifer Miller	Independent Director	Profile
Thomas Murley	Independent Director	Profile

Already Invested in Ameresco?

The danger of trading Ameresco is mainly related to its market volatility and Company specific events. As an investor, you must understand the concept of risk-adjusted return before you start trading. The most common way to measure the risk of Ameresco is by using the Sharpe ratio. The ratio expresses how much excess return you acquire for the extra volatility you endure for holding a more risker asset than Ameresco. The Sharpe ratio is calculated by using standard deviation and excess return to determine reward per unit of risk. To understand how volatile Ameresco is, you must compare it to a benchmark. Traditionally, the risk-free rate of return is the rate of return on the shortest-dated U.S. Treasury, such as a 3-year bond.

When determining whether Ameresco offers a strong return on investment in its stock, a comprehensive analysis is essential. The process typically begins with a thorough review of Ameresco's financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, to assess its financial health. Key financial ratios are used to gauge profitability, efficiency, and growth potential of Ameresco Stock. Outlined below are crucial reports that will aid in making a well-informed decision on Ameresco Stock: