AMSC

American Superconductor Corporation

Fundamental data last updated:September 6, 2026

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company profile

SECTOR

Industrials

industry

Industrial - Machinery

Exchange

NASDAQ

County of HQ

US

Next Earnings Date

Pending Announcement

Business Summary

American Superconductor Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides megawatt-scale power resiliency solutions worldwide. The company operates in two segments, Grid and Wind. The Grid segment offers products and services that enable electric utilities, industrial facilities, and renewable energy project developers to connect, transmit, and distribute power under the Gridtec Solutions brand; and engineering planning services. It provides transmission planning services, which identify power grid congestion, poor power quality, and other risks; grid interconnection solutions for wind farms and solar power plants, power quality systems, and transmission and distribution cable systems; resilient electric grid systems, resilient electric grid systems; D-VAR systems used for controlling power flow and voltage in the AC transmission system; actiVAR system, a fast-switching medium-voltage reactive compensation solution; armorVAR system installed for reactive compensation, power factor correction, loss reduction, utility bill savings, and mitigation of common power quality concerns related to power converter-based generation and load devices; and D-VAR volt var optimization (VVO) that serves the distribution power grid market. This segment also offers ship protection systems, which reduce a naval ship's magnetic signature; and in board power delivery systems, power generation systems, and propulsion systems; and transformers and rectifiers systems. The Wind segment designs wind turbine systems and licenses these designs to third parties under the Windtec Solutions brand. It supplies power electronics and software-based control systems, engineered designs, and support services; and provides customer support services to wind turbine manufacturers. This segment's design portfolio comprises a range of drivetrains and power ratings of 2 megawatts and higher. The company was incorporated in 1987 and is headquartered in Ayer, Massachusetts.

 


VALUATION

P/E

17.54

Market Cap ($M USD)

$2.44B

Forward P/E

23.02

PEG

-0.97

PRICE TO SALES

8.17

PRICE TO BOOK

4.23

EV / EBITDA

119.64

5-Year Average P/E

Free Cash Flow Yield

0.75%

DCF Value

$-16.43

Graham Number

$28.28

Price to FCF

133.84

EV to FCF

126.36

Earnings Yield

5.70%

FCF Yield

0.75%

DIVIDEND

Yield

0.00%

Annual Payout

$0.00

Payout Ratio

0.00%

Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth

5-Year Dividend Growth Rate

Financial Health & Profitability

Earnings Per Share

$2.93

Next Year EPS Growth Estimate

$2.23

Next Year Revenue Growth Estimate

$575.50M

Return on Equity (ROE)

30.28%

FREE CASH FLOW

Operating Margin

3.83%

Debt-to-Equity

0.01

Piotroski F-Score

5

Altman Z-Score

7.21

Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)

1.90%

Current Ratio

2.39

Quick Ratio

1.65

Net Debt to EBITDA

-7.09

Interest Coverage

0.00

Gross Profit margin

30.55%

FCF PER SHARE

$0.40

REVENUE PER SHARE

$6.54

Gainseekers Quantitative Analysis

Summary

AMSC’s valuation paints a complex picture. Despite a robust Altman Z-score of 7.62 indicating financial stability, the stock’s snapshot price has traded significantly above its DCF value, suggesting potential overvaluation. The Forward P/E of 24.75 implies high growth expectations, yet the negative PEG Forward ratio raises questions about sustainable growth. Meanwhile, an earnings yield of 5.38% is modest, hinting at limited immediate returns. The market seems to be pricing in a premium for future prospects, but the disconnect with intrinsic value metrics like the Graham Number suggests caution.

AI Exposure / Tech Reliance

Operating in the Industrial Machinery sector, AMSC is well-positioned to leverage AI and modern technological advancements. The industry's focus on innovation and efficiency aligns with AI-driven automation trends. This positioning could enhance operational resilience and competitive advantage in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.

The Bull Case

For the value-driven investor, AMSC offers intriguing prospects. A stellar Return on Equity of 37.04% showcases management's ability to generate profits efficiently. The Piotroski F-Score of 5 suggests moderate financial health, while a low Debt/Equity ratio of 0.017 underscores financial prudence. Despite a modest FCF Yield, the company's operating margin of 4.88% indicates some pricing power, potentially rewarding patient investors.

The Bear Case

However, AMSC's high valuation multiples raise red flags. The Price/Sales ratio of 9.40 and Price/Book of 4.52 suggest the stock is priced for perfection, with little room for error. The EV to EBITDA ratio of 107.40 is alarmingly high, indicating potential overextension. Additionally, the stock's proximity to its 52-week high could signal technical overvaluation, making it vulnerable to corrections.

Market Sentiment & Smart Money

Short Interest %

Analyst Consensus

Buy

Average Analyst Price Target

$52.00

Institutional Ownership %

1-Year Beta

3.28

Insider Buying % (6 Mo)

Distance to 52-Week High

37.33%

Distance to 52-Week Low

51.55%

EARNINGS SURPRISE %

57.89%

50-DAY SMA

$43.57

200-DAY SMA

$42.27

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