Canadian Solar Valuation

CSIQ Stock  USD 20.68  0.64  3.19%   
At this time, the firm appears to be overvalued. Canadian Solar shows a prevailing Real Value of $19.75 per share. The current price of the firm is $20.68. Our model approximates the value of Canadian Solar from analyzing the firm fundamentals such as Profit Margin of 0 %, return on equity of -0.0439, and Current Valuation of 6.98 B as well as examining its technical indicators and probability of bankruptcy. Key fundamental drivers impacting Canadian Solar's valuation include:
Price Book
0.4679
Enterprise Value
B
Enterprise Value Ebitda
16.5224
Price Sales
0.2348
Forward PE
14.6413
Overvalued
Today
20.68
Please note that Canadian Solar's price fluctuation is somewhat reliable at this time. Calculation of the real value of Canadian Solar is based on 3 months time horizon. Increasing Canadian Solar's time horizon generally increases the accuracy of value calculation and significantly improves the predictive power of the methodology used.
Canadian Solar's intrinsic value may or may not be the same as its current market price of 20.68, in which case there is an opportunity to profit from the mispricing, assuming the market price will eventually merge with its intrinsic value.
Historical Market  20.68 Real  19.75 Target  21.6 Hype  20.68 Naive  21.19
The intrinsic value of Canadian Solar's stock can be calculated using various methods such as discounted cash flow analysis, price-to-earnings ratio, or price-to-book ratio. That value may differ from its current market price, which is determined by supply and demand factors such as investor sentiment, market trends, news, and other external factors that may influence Canadian Solar's stock price. It is important to note that the real value of any stock may change over time based on changes in the company's performance.
19.75
Real Value
26.39
Upside
Estimating the potential upside or downside of Canadian Solar helps investors to forecast how Canadian stock's addition to their portfolios will impact the overall performance. We also use other valuation drivers to help us estimate the true value of Canadian Solar more accurately as focusing exclusively on Canadian Solar's fundamentals will not take into account other important factors:
Earnings
Estimates
LowProjectedHigh
-1.07-0.67-0.27
Details
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
14.0420.6827.32
Details
Naive
Forecast
LowNext ValueHigh
14.5521.1927.84
Details
11 Analysts
Consensus
LowTarget PriceHigh
19.6621.6023.98
Details
Traditionally, analysts and sophisticated investors use multiple methods for valuing a cash-flow-generating entity or its stock. For example, some money managers use Canadian Solar's intrinsic value based on its ongoing forecasts of Canadian Solar's financial statements. In contrast, other private, professional wealth advisors use a multiplier approach by looking to relative value analysis against Canadian Solar's closest peers.

Canadian Solar Cash

2.72 Billion

Canadian Solar Total Value Analysis

Canadian Solar is currently forecasted to have valuation of 6.98 B with market capitalization of 1.38 B, debt of 5.91 B, and cash on hands of 1.05 B. Please note that valuation may be misleading and is a subject to auditing or accounting errors. We encourage investors to vigilantly validate all of the Canadian Solar fundamentals before making equity appraisal based on enterprise value of the company
  Takeover PriceMarket CapDebt ObligationsCash
6.98 B
1.38 B
5.91 B
1.05 B

Canadian Solar Investor Information

About 30.0% of the company shares are held by company insiders. The company has price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 0.47. Some equities with similar Price to Book (P/B) outperform the market in the long run. Canadian Solar has Price/Earnings To Growth (PEG) ratio of 0.16. The entity recorded a loss per share of 0.19. The firm had not issued any dividends in recent years. Based on the analysis of Canadian Solar's profitability, liquidity, and operating efficiency, Canadian Solar may be sliding down financialy. It has an above-average probability of going through some form of financial hardship next quarter.

Canadian Solar Asset Utilization

The concept of asset utilization usually refers to the revenue earned for every dollar of assets a company currently reports. The latest return on assets of Canadian connotes not a very effective usage of assets in February.
 
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Canadian Solar Profitability Analysis

Considering Canadian Solar's profitability and operating efficiency indicators, Canadian Solar may not be well positioned to generate adequate gross income at this time. It has a very high probability of underperforming in March. Profitability indicators assess Canadian Solar's ability to earn profits and add value for shareholders.
 
Net Income  
First Reported
2004-03-31
Previous Quarter
7.2 M
Current Value
M
Quarterly Volatility
39.5 M
 
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At this time, Canadian Solar's Gross Profit is relatively stable compared to the past year. As of 02/05/2026, Gross Profit Margin is likely to grow to 0.22, though Pretax Profit Margin is likely to grow to (0.02).
Current ValueLast YearChange From Last Year 10 Year Trend
Gross Profit Margin0.220.19
Fairly Up
Very volatile
For Canadian Solar profitability analysis, we use financial ratios and fundamental drivers that measure the ability of Canadian Solar to generate income relative to revenue, assets, operating costs, and current equity. These fundamental indicators attest to how well Canadian Solar utilizes its assets to generate profit and value for its shareholders. The profitability module also shows relationships between Canadian Solar's most relevant fundamental drivers. It provides multiple suggestions of what could affect the performance of Canadian Solar over time as well as its relative position and ranking within its peers.

Canadian Solar Earnings per Share Projection vs Actual

By analyzing Canadian Solar's earnings estimates, investors can diagnose different trends across Canadian Solar's analyst sentiment over time as well as compare current EPS estimates against different timeframes. Please be aware that the consensus of earnings estimates for Canadian Solar is based on EPS before non-recurring items and includes expenses related to employee stock options.
 
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Canadian Solar is projected to generate -0.6679 in earnings per share on the 31st of March 2026. Canadian Solar earnings estimates show analyst consensus about projected Canadian Solar EPS (Earning Per Share). It derives the highest and the lowest estimates based on Canadian Solar's historical volatility. Many public companies, such as Canadian Solar, manage the perception of their earnings on a regular basis to make sure that analyst estimates are accurate. Future earnings calculations are also an essential input when attempting to value a firm.

Canadian Solar Ownership Allocation

Canadian Solar holds a total of 66.97 Million outstanding shares. Canadian Solar retains significant amount of outstanding shares owned by insiders. An insider is usually defined as a CEO, other corporate executive, director, or institutional investor who own at least 10% of the company's outstanding shares. Please note that no matter how many assets the company secures, if the real value of the firm is less than the current market value, you may not be able to make money on it.

Canadian Solar Profitability Analysis

The company reported the previous year's revenue of 5.99 B. Net Loss for the year was (77.86 M) with profit before overhead, payroll, taxes, and interest of 1.15 B.

About Canadian Solar Valuation

The stock valuation mechanism determines Canadian Solar's current worth on a daily basis. In general, an absolute valuation approach attempts to find the value of Canadian Solar based exclusively on its fundamental and basic technical indicators. As compared to an absolute model, our relative valuation model uses a comparative analysis of Canadian Solar. We calculate exposure to Canadian Solar's market risk, different technical and fundamental indicators, and relevant financial multiples and ratios and then compare them to those of Canadian Solar's related companies.
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Gross Profit1.1 B1.2 B
Pretax Profit Margin(0.02)(0.02)
Operating Profit Margin(0.01)(0.01)
Net Profit Margin 0.01  0.01 
Gross Profit Margin 0.19  0.22 

Canadian Solar Growth Indicators

Investing in growth stocks can be very risky. If the company such as Canadian Solar does not do well, investors take a loss on the stock when it is time to sell. Also, because growth stocks typically do not pay dividends, the only opportunity an investor has to make money on their investment is when they eventually sell their shares.
Common Stock Shares Outstanding66.9 M
Quarterly Earnings Growth Y O Y3
Forward Price Earnings14.6413

Canadian Solar Current Valuation Indicators

Canadian Solar's valuation analysis is a process of estimating the intrinsic value of all assets and outstanding equities. There are different methodologies and models we use to develop the final Canadian Solar's valuation. The techniques such as discounted cash flow and fundamental indicators such as book value per share or market capitalization are well known and widely used across most financial advisers and money managers.
Valuations are an essential part of business, for companies themselves, but also for investors. For companies, such as Canadian Solar, valuations can help measure their progress and success and can help them track their performance in the market compared to others. In addition, investors can use Canadian Solar's valuations to help determine the worth of potential investments. They can do this by using data and information made public by a company. Regardless of who the valuation is for, it essentially describes Canadian Solar's worth.

Additional Tools for Canadian Stock Analysis

When running Canadian Solar's price analysis, check to measure Canadian Solar's market volatility, profitability, liquidity, solvency, efficiency, growth potential, financial leverage, and other vital indicators. We have many different tools that can be utilized to determine how healthy Canadian Solar is operating at the current time. Most of Canadian Solar's value examination focuses on studying past and present price action to predict the probability of Canadian Solar's future price movements. You can analyze the entity against its peers and the financial market as a whole to determine factors that move Canadian Solar's price. Additionally, you may evaluate how the addition of Canadian Solar to your portfolios can decrease your overall portfolio volatility.