OPAL FUELS INC-A (OPAL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:OPAL - US68347P1030 - Common Stock
2.61 USD
+0.01 (+0.38%)
OPAL gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 211 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. OPAL has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. OPAL is not overvalued while it is showing excellent growth. This is an interesting combination.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
OPAL had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year OPAL had a positive cash flow from operations.
OPAL had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
OPAL had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 0.18%, OPAL is not doing good in the industry: 68.25% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
OPAL's Return On Invested Capital of 0.46% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. OPAL is outperformed by 73.46% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.18% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | 0.46% |
ROA(3y)1.03%
ROA(5y)-0.2%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
OPAL has a worse Profit Margin (0.48%) than 65.88% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of OPAL has declined.
With a Operating Margin value of 1.44%, OPAL is not doing good in the industry: 72.04% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
OPAL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
OPAL has a Gross Margin (33.66%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of OPAL has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 1.44% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.48% | ||
| GM | 33.66% |
OM growth 3Y-20.68%
OM growth 5Y6.6%
PM growth 3Y-80.42%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y3.14%
GM growth 5Y7.08%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so OPAL is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, OPAL has more shares outstanding
OPAL has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.68, we must say that OPAL is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
OPAL's Altman-Z score of 0.68 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. OPAL is outperformed by 60.19% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.68 |
ROIC/WACC0.05
WACC8.96%
2.3 Liquidity
OPAL has a Current Ratio of 1.26. This is a normal value and indicates that OPAL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
OPAL has a Current ratio (1.26) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.12 indicates that OPAL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
OPAL has a Quick ratio (1.12) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.26 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.12 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
OPAL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 187.50%, which is quite impressive.
OPAL shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -76.72% yearly.
OPAL shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 12.22%.
OPAL shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 20.17% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)187.5%
EPS 3Y-76.72%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%400%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.22%
Revenue growth 3Y21.78%
Revenue growth 5Y20.17%
Sales Q2Q%13.4%
3.2 Future
OPAL is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 61.19% yearly.
OPAL is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 14.12% yearly.
EPS Next Y189%
EPS Next 2Y70.56%
EPS Next 3Y65.5%
EPS Next 5Y61.19%
Revenue Next Year14.46%
Revenue Next 2Y16.83%
Revenue Next 3Y16.55%
Revenue Next 5Y14.12%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 11.35, which indicates a very decent valuation of OPAL.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of OPAL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: OPAL is cheaper than 66.82% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of OPAL to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.77), we can say OPAL is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.97, which indicates a very decent valuation of OPAL.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, OPAL is valued a bit cheaper than 70.14% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.23, OPAL is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.35 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.97 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, OPAL is valued a bit more expensive than 70.14% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 29.55 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
OPAL's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
OPAL's earnings are expected to grow with 65.50% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.06
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y70.56%
EPS Next 3Y65.5%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for OPAL!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NASDAQ:OPAL (10/22/2025, 1:44:29 PM)
2.61
+0.01 (+0.38%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners43.23%
Inst Owner Change-1%
Ins Owners10.91%
Ins Owner Change0.32%
Market Cap452.57M
Revenue(TTM)329.93M
Net Income(TTM)1.59M
Analysts77.14
Price Target4.05 (55.17%)
Short Float %7.93%
Short Ratio8.11
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-16.97%
Min EPS beat(2)-89.63%
Max EPS beat(2)55.7%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-40.26%
Min EPS beat(4)-89.63%
Max EPS beat(4)55.7%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-70.04%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-207.94%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.82%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.63%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.01%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-7.81%
Min Revenue beat(4)-14.02%
Max Revenue beat(4)-3.01%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-9.93%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-13.44%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-7.97%
EPS NQ rev (1m)146.75%
EPS NQ rev (3m)177.26%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-13.56%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.12%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.31%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.11%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.35 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.97 | ||
| P/S | 1.37 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 11.15 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 29.55 |
EPS(TTM)0.23
EY8.81%
EPS(NY)0.26
Fwd EY10.03%
FCF(TTM)-0.41
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.23
OCFY8.97%
SpS1.9
BVpS-0.14
TBVpS-0.46
PEG (NY)0.06
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.18% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROCE | 0.59% | ||
| ROIC | 0.46% | ||
| ROICexc | 0.48% | ||
| ROICexgc | 0.52% | ||
| OM | 1.44% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.48% | ||
| GM | 33.66% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)1.03%
ROA(5y)-0.2%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y-43.29%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-38.06%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-20.68%
OM growth 5Y6.6%
PM growth 3Y-80.42%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y3.14%
GM growth 5Y7.08%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.36
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 12.46 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 543.76% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 33.61% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 0.16 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 161.46% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.26 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.12 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.68 |
F-Score4
WACC8.96%
ROIC/WACC0.05
Cap/Depr(3y)849.65%
Cap/Depr(5y)748.87%
Cap/Sales(3y)47.55%
Cap/Sales(5y)43.57%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)187.5%
EPS 3Y-76.72%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%400%
EPS Next Y189%
EPS Next 2Y70.56%
EPS Next 3Y65.5%
EPS Next 5Y61.19%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.22%
Revenue growth 3Y21.78%
Revenue growth 5Y20.17%
Sales Q2Q%13.4%
Revenue Next Year14.46%
Revenue Next 2Y16.83%
Revenue Next 3Y16.55%
Revenue Next 5Y14.12%
EBIT growth 1Y-68.15%
EBIT growth 3Y-3.41%
EBIT growth 5Y28.1%
EBIT Next Year72.39%
EBIT Next 3Y46.11%
EBIT Next 5Y38.85%
FCF growth 1Y47.23%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y155.75%
OCF growth 3Y20.54%
OCF growth 5Y50.07%