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OPAL FUELS INC-A (OPAL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:OPAL - Nasdaq - US68347P1030 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

2.47  +0.06 (+2.49%)

Fundamental Rating

4

OPAL gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 213 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. OPAL may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. OPAL is not overvalued while it is showing excellent growth. This is an interesting combination.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

OPAL had positive earnings in the past year.
OPAL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years OPAL 4 years were profitable.
Of the past 5 years OPAL 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
OPAL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFOPAL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -50M -100M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 0.06%, OPAL is doing worse than 69.01% of the companies in the same industry.
OPAL has a worse Return On Invested Capital (1.02%) than 72.77% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.06%
ROE N/A
ROIC 1.02%
ROA(3y)1.03%
ROA(5y)-0.2%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
OPAL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICOPAL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5 10 -10

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 0.19%, OPAL is doing worse than 68.54% of the companies in the same industry.
OPAL's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
OPAL has a Operating Margin of 3.33%. This is in the lower half of the industry: OPAL underperforms 69.95% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of OPAL has grown nicely.
OPAL has a Gross Margin (33.75%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of OPAL has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 3.33%
PM (TTM) 0.19%
GM 33.75%
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%
OPAL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsOPAL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20 -20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), OPAL is destroying value.
OPAL has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The debt/assets ratio for OPAL is higher compared to a year ago.
OPAL Yearly Shares OutstandingOPAL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M
OPAL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsOPAL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.2 Solvency

OPAL has an Altman-Z score of 0.42. This is a bad value and indicates that OPAL is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
OPAL has a worse Altman-Z score (0.42) than 63.85% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.42
ROIC/WACC0.09
WACC10.87%
OPAL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFOPAL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M -400M -600M -800M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.13 indicates that OPAL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of OPAL (1.13) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.03 indicates that OPAL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.03, OPAL is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.46% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.13
Quick Ratio 1.03
OPAL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesOPAL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

OPAL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 533.33%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, OPAL shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -76.72% on average per year.
OPAL shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 17.13%.
Measured over the past years, OPAL shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 20.17% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)533.33%
EPS 3Y-76.72%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%1000%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.13%
Revenue growth 3Y21.78%
Revenue growth 5Y20.17%
Sales Q2Q%31.49%

3.2 Future

OPAL is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 76.23% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, OPAL will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 12.82% on average per year.
EPS Next Y234.33%
EPS Next 2Y99.16%
EPS Next 3Y70.2%
EPS Next 5Y76.23%
Revenue Next Year15.88%
Revenue Next 2Y19.14%
Revenue Next 3Y16.9%
Revenue Next 5Y12.82%

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.
The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
OPAL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesOPAL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
OPAL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesOPAL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 0 1 2 3 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.00, OPAL is valued correctly.
OPAL's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.60, OPAL is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.92, the valuation of OPAL can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of OPAL indicates a rather cheap valuation: OPAL is cheaper than 84.98% of the companies listed in the same industry.
OPAL is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.43, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13
Fwd PE 6.92
OPAL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsOPAL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

OPAL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. OPAL is more expensive than 69.95% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 24.92
OPAL Per share dataOPAL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 0.5 -0.5 1 -1 1.5

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 70.20% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.06
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y99.16%
EPS Next 3Y70.2%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

OPAL does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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OPAL FUELS INC-A

NASDAQ:OPAL (5/21/2025, 11:01:05 AM)

2.47

+0.06 (+2.49%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)05-08 2025-05-08/amc
Earnings (Next)08-05 2025-08-05/amc
Inst Owners60.99%
Inst Owner Change-2.98%
Ins Owners11.52%
Ins Owner Change0.53%
Market Cap427.88M
Analysts80
Price Target4.75 (92.31%)
Short Float %5.91%
Short Ratio8.21
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-63.55%
Min EPS beat(2)-86.93%
Max EPS beat(2)-40.18%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-95.35%
Min EPS beat(4)-142.02%
Max EPS beat(4)-40.18%
EPS beat(8)0
Avg EPS beat(8)-302.14%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-178.88%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-10.8%
Min Revenue beat(2)-14.02%
Max Revenue beat(2)-7.58%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-13.83%
Min Revenue beat(4)-19.67%
Max Revenue beat(4)-7.58%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-15.33%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-17.77%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-10.84%
PT rev (3m)-31.19%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-58.14%
EPS NY rev (1m)-26.25%
EPS NY rev (3m)-55.08%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.86%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-7.01%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-4.32%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-10.26%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13
Fwd PE 6.92
P/S 1.43
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 12.95
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 24.92
EPS(TTM)0.19
EY7.69%
EPS(NY)0.36
Fwd EY14.45%
FCF(TTM)-0.54
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.19
OCFY7.72%
SpS1.73
BVpS-0.86
TBVpS-1.18
PEG (NY)0.06
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.06%
ROE N/A
ROCE 1.29%
ROIC 1.02%
ROICexc 1.05%
ROICexgc 1.13%
OM 3.33%
PM (TTM) 0.19%
GM 33.75%
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
ROICexcg growth 3Y-43.29%
ROICexcg 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-Score5
Asset Turnover0.34
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 10.4
Cap/Depr 701.85%
Cap/Sales 42.42%
Interest Coverage 0.44
Cash Conversion 117.43%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.13
Quick Ratio 1.03
Altman-Z 0.42
F-Score5
WACC10.87%
ROIC/WACC0.09
Cap/Depr(3y)828.72%
Cap/Depr(5y)736.31%
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)533.33%
EPS 3Y-76.72%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%1000%
EPS Next Y234.33%
EPS Next 2Y99.16%
EPS Next 3Y70.2%
EPS Next 5Y76.23%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.13%
Revenue growth 3Y21.78%
Revenue growth 5Y20.17%
Sales Q2Q%31.49%
Revenue Next Year15.88%
Revenue Next 2Y19.14%
Revenue Next 3Y16.9%
Revenue Next 5Y12.82%
EBIT growth 1Y349.05%
EBIT growth 3Y-3.41%
EBIT growth 5Y28.1%
EBIT Next Year120.92%
EBIT Next 3Y50.73%
EBIT Next 5Y39%
FCF growth 1Y-24.68%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-13.68%
OCF growth 3Y20.54%
OCF growth 5Y50.07%