Advanced Energy Industries Inc (AEIS)vsFuelCell Energy Inc (FCEL)
AEIS
Advanced Energy Industries Inc
$294.81
-8.14%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $13.14B
FCEL
FuelCell Energy Inc
$24.64
+15.63%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $918.11M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Advanced Energy Industries Inc generates 1023% more annual revenue ($1.91B vs $169.70M). AEIS leads profitability with a 10.0% profit margin vs -107.5%. FCEL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.36. AEIS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
AEIS
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
FCEL
Hold45
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for AEIS.
Margin of Safety
+11.3%
Fair Value
$8.33
Current Price
$24.64
$16.31 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 144.8% YoY
Revenue surging 26.3% year-over-year
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 60.7% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Trading at 8.1x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -24.3% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AEIS
The strongest argument for AEIS centers on EPS Growth, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 26.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : FCEL
The strongest argument for FCEL centers on PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 60.7% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.36 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : AEIS
The primary concerns for AEIS are Price/Book, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 68.0x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : FCEL
The primary concerns for FCEL are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AEIS profiles as a growth stock while FCEL is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
FCEL carries more volatility with a beta of 2.44 — expect wider price swings.
FCEL is growing revenue faster at 60.7% — sustainability is the question.
FCEL generates stronger free cash flow (-37M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
AEIS scores higher overall (59/100 vs 45/100) and 26.3% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Advanced Energy Industries Inc
INDUSTRIALS · ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT & PARTS · USA
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. designs, manufactures, sells and supports precision energy conversion, measurement and control solutions globally. The company is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
FuelCell Energy Inc
INDUSTRIALS · ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT & PARTS · USA
FuelCell Energy, Inc. designs, manufactures, sells, installs, operates and services stationary fuel cell power plants for distributed base load power generation. The company is headquartered in Danbury, Connecticut.
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