CSIQ:NGS-Canadian Solar Inc.

EQUITY | Semiconductors | Nasdaq Global Select

Last Closing

USD 18.03

Change

-0.15 (-0.83)%

Market Cap

USD 0.61B

Volume

0.62M

Analyst Target

USD 17.08
Analyst Rating

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About

Canadian Solar Inc is a solar power company. The Company designs, develops and manufactures solar wafers, cells and solar power products.

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ETFs Containing CSIQ

SULR 3.43 % 0.00 %

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TANN:LSE HANetf ICAV - Solar Energ.. 3.23 % 0.00 %

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TANP:LSE HANetf ICAV - Solar Energ.. 3.23 % 0.00 %

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PZI 0.00 % 0.70 %

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Semiconductors) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 25.73% 94% A 88% B+
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A F
Total Return 25.73% 94% A 88% B+
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 13.68% 87% B+ 83% B
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A F
Total Return 13.68% 86% B+ 82% B
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -56.81% 17% F 21% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A F
Total Return -56.81% 17% F 19% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain -10.88% 13% F 16% F
Dividend Return -10.88% 13% F 15% F
Total Return N/A N/A N/A N/A F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 29.81% 68% D+ 43% F
Risk Adjusted Return -36.51% 13% F 16% F
Market Capitalization 0.61B 53% F 71% C-

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Semiconductors) Ratio vs. Market (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 4.00 62% 49%
Price/Book Ratio 0.99 82% 77%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 1.42 75% 53%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio -9.91 88% 82%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 17.14% 65% 81%
Return on Invested Capital 25.56% 84% 90%
Return on Assets 3.46% 48% 72%
Debt to Equity Ratio 241.50% 5% 8%

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior capital utilization

The company management has delivered better return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Underpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to book value basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Revenue Growth

This stock has shown top quartile revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

Highly leveraged

The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.

Poor return on assets

The company management has delivered below median return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

Negative free cash flow

The company had negative total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.