FCEL
Bullish signal
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A check leans with a bullish reading. A cross leans against it. A dash is unavailable or mixed.
- Insider Supports a bullish reading. Open-market purchases outweigh sales
- Congress Unavailable or mixed. No purchase disclosures in the stored window
- Financial indicators Unavailable or mixed. Current ratio 6.63 · operating margin -77% — readings disagree
- Narrative Pulls against a bullish reading. Stored narrative reading is in the bearish band
- Timing Supports a bullish reading. Interesting trend — weekly bias up
ACHAT TOTAL: 16 404,199 titres (~246 955,38 $ US)
- Insiders
- Livingston III Homer John
- Total bought
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$246,955
Avg buy (VWAP, 90d window) $17.36 vs last close $16.49 (-5.0%)
- Total sold
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Avg sell (VWAP, 90d window) $28.71 vs last close $16.49 (-42.6%)
- Last activity
- 2026-09-14
- Liquidity
- Liquid $113,650,015/day · 20d vol
- Last synced
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Insider holdings as a share of total assets aren't available for this company.
Avg buy and avg sell are volume-weighted prices (sum of shares × price, divided by shares) for Form 4 rows in this 90-day window that report both figures. A comparison with last close is market context for that average, not advice.
Recent Form 4
Filings in the 90-day window for this company. Value is shares × price from the filing. Research, not advice.
| Date | Person | Side | Shares | Price | Value | Form 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-14 | Livingston III Homer John | Buy | 16,404 | $15.05 | $246,955 | Form 4 |
| 2026-07-16 | Livingston III Homer John | Buy | 26,343 | $18.79 | $494,967 | Form 4 |
| 2026-07-06 | Achanta Shankar | Sell | 2,500 | $28.71 | $71,775 | Form 4 |
Price (1 year)
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Market snapshot
Signal
Bullish signalScored 2026-09-20
FCEL presents a deeply concerning profile where a weak catalyst score (25) driven by a single insider buy is immediately undermined by active securities class-action lawsuits and a 15% stock decline, offering no…
The first sentence of the analysis written for FCEL on 2026-09-20 - a real excerpt, not a sample. The rest of it, the 0-100 score and the rating it produced are part of Plus. See plans.
Financial ratios
| Metric | Trend | 2025-10-31 | 2024-10-31 | 2023-10-31 | 2022-10-31 | 2021-10-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Profit Margin | -16.7% | -32.0% | -8.5% | -22.7% | -22.5% | |
| Ebit Margin | -114.3% | -131.2% | -81.2% | -107.3% | -134.6% | |
| Ebitda Margin | -88.8% | -98.9% | -60.7% | -91.0% | -106.0% | |
| Operating Profit Margin | -76.6% | -139.1% | -110.3% | -110.1% | -93.3% | |
| Pretax Profit Margin | -120.9% | -139.8% | -87.1% | -112.2% | -145.2% | |
| Continuous Operations Profit Margin | -121.0% | -139.8% | -87.6% | -112.8% | -145.2% | |
| Net Profit Margin | -118.8% | -112.4% | -87.2% | -109.4% | -145.2% | |
| Bottom Line Profit Margin | -120.8% | -115.2% | -89.8% | -111.8% | -149.8% | |
| Current Ratio | 6.631 | 6.014 | 7.227 | 6.763 | 10.297 | |
| Quick Ratio | 5.360 | 4.475 | 5.946 | 5.704 | 9.026 | |
| Solvency Ratio | -0.734 | -0.415 | -0.421 | -0.655 | -0.478 | |
| Cash Ratio | 4.099 | 2.004 | 3.793 | 5.339 | 8.191 | |
| Price To Earnings Ratio | -1.206 | -1.318 | -125.769 | -8.211 | -922.258 | |
| Price To Earnings Growth Ratio | 0.230 | -0.000 | 1.287 | -0.002 | 35.213 | |
| Forward Price To Earnings Growth Ratio | 0.230 | -0.000 | 1.287 | -0.002 | 35.213 | |
| Price To Earnings Diluted Ratio | -1.206 | -1.318 | -125.769 | -8.211 | -953.000 | |
| Price To Earnings Diluted Growth Ratio | 0.230 | -0.000 | 1.287 | -0.002 | 38.120 | |
| Price To Book Ratio | 0.319 | 0.292 | 1.496 | 3.927 | 11.007 | |
| Price To Sales Ratio | 1.457 | 1.868 | 9.002 | 22.401 | 111.094 | |
| Price To Free Cash Flow Ratio | -1.559 | -0.986 | -4.775 | -18.404 | -53.808 | |
| Price To Operating Cash Flow Ratio | -1.839 | -1.370 | -7.920 | -26.059 | -109.748 | |
| Debt To Assets Ratio | 0.154 | 0.166 | 0.146 | 0.111 | 0.112 | |
| Debt To Equity Ratio | 0.199 | 0.218 | 0.188 | 0.140 | 0.139 | |
| Debt To Capital Ratio | 0.166 | 0.179 | 0.158 | 0.123 | 0.122 | |
| Long Term Debt To Capital Ratio | 0.138 | 0.154 | 0.139 | 0.100 | 0.101 | |
| Financial Leverage Ratio | 1.291 | 1.317 | 1.287 | 1.263 | 1.246 | |
| Working Capital Turnover Ratio | 0.420 | 0.287 | 0.273 | 0.265 | 0.209 | |
| Operating Cash Flow Ratio | -1.847 | -2.069 | -2.128 | -1.307 | -1.335 | |
| Operating Cash Flow Sales Ratio | -0.792 | -1.364 | -1.137 | -0.860 | -1.012 | |
| Free Cash Flow Operating Cash Flow Ratio | 1.180 | 1.389 | 1.659 | 1.416 | 2.040 | |
| Debt Service Coverage Ratio | -5.361 | -4.329 | -4.357 | -6.103 | -4.229 | |
| Interest Coverage Ratio | -11.681 | -16.091 | -18.778 | -22.478 | -8.815 | |
| Short Term Operating Cash Flow Coverage Ratio | -7.906 | -9.602 | -13.932 | -8.499 | -6.984 | |
| Operating Cash Flow Coverage Ratio | -0.870 | -0.977 | -1.007 | -1.076 | -0.720 | |
| Capital Expenditure Coverage Ratio | -5.559 | -2.568 | -1.518 | -2.404 | -0.962 | |
| Dividend Paid And Capex Coverage Ratio | -4.868 | -2.437 | -1.468 | -2.250 | -0.922 | |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | -0.017 | -0.025 | -0.030 | -0.022 | -0.032 | |
| Enterprise Value Multiple | -0.685 | -1.964 | -13.360 | -21.636 | -100.234 |
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How the latest year compares
For each ratio: its most recent value, the change versus one year earlier, and versus its 5-year average. ▲ higher ▼ lower
| Metric | Current | vs 1Y ago | vs 5Y avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Profit Margin | -16.7% | ▲15.3% | ▲3.8% |
| Ebit Margin | -114.3% | ▲16.8% | ▼-0.6% |
| Ebitda Margin | -88.8% | ▲10.1% | ▲0.3% |
| Operating Profit Margin | -76.6% | ▲62.4% | ▲29.2% |
| Pretax Profit Margin | -120.9% | ▲18.9% | ▲0.1% |
| Continuous Operations Profit Margin | -121.0% | ▲18.8% | ▲0.3% |
| Net Profit Margin | -118.8% | ▼-6.4% | ▼-4.2% |
| Bottom Line Profit Margin | -120.8% | ▼-5.6% | ▼-3.3% |
| Current Ratio | 6.631 | ▲0.617 | ▼-0.756 |
| Quick Ratio | 5.360 | ▲0.884 | ▼-0.742 |
| Solvency Ratio | -0.734 | ▼-0.319 | ▼-0.193 |
| Cash Ratio | 4.099 | ▲2.095 | ▼-0.586 |
| Price To Earnings Ratio | -1.206 | ▲0.112 | ▲210.546 |
| Price To Earnings Growth Ratio | 0.230 | ▲0.231 | ▼-7.115 |
| Forward Price To Earnings Growth Ratio | 0.230 | ▲0.231 | ▼-7.115 |
| Price To Earnings Diluted Ratio | -1.206 | ▲0.112 | ▲216.695 |
| Price To Earnings Diluted Growth Ratio | 0.230 | ▲0.231 | ▼-7.697 |
| Price To Book Ratio | 0.319 | ▲0.027 | ▼-3.089 |
| Price To Sales Ratio | 1.457 | ▼-0.411 | ▼-27.707 |
| Price To Free Cash Flow Ratio | -1.559 | ▼-0.573 | ▲14.348 |
| Price To Operating Cash Flow Ratio | -1.839 | ▼-0.469 | ▲27.548 |
| Debt To Assets Ratio | 0.154 | ▼-0.011 | ▲0.017 |
| Debt To Equity Ratio | 0.199 | ▼-0.019 | ▲0.022 |
| Debt To Capital Ratio | 0.166 | ▼-0.013 | ▲0.017 |
| Long Term Debt To Capital Ratio | 0.138 | ▼-0.017 | ▲0.011 |
| Financial Leverage Ratio | 1.291 | ▼-0.026 | ▲0.010 |
| Working Capital Turnover Ratio | 0.420 | ▲0.133 | ▲0.130 |
| Operating Cash Flow Ratio | -1.847 | ▲0.222 | ▼-0.110 |
| Operating Cash Flow Sales Ratio | -0.792 | ▲0.572 | ▲0.241 |
| Free Cash Flow Operating Cash Flow Ratio | 1.180 | ▼-0.210 | ▼-0.357 |
| Debt Service Coverage Ratio | -5.361 | ▼-1.032 | ▼-0.485 |
| Interest Coverage Ratio | -11.681 | ▲4.410 | ▲3.887 |
| Short Term Operating Cash Flow Coverage Ratio | -7.906 | ▲1.696 | ▲1.478 |
| Operating Cash Flow Coverage Ratio | -0.870 | ▲0.107 | ▲0.060 |
| Capital Expenditure Coverage Ratio | -5.559 | ▼-2.991 | ▼-2.956 |
| Dividend Paid And Capex Coverage Ratio | -4.868 | ▼-2.431 | ▼-2.479 |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | -0.017 | ▲0.008 | ▲0.008 |
| Enterprise Value Multiple | -0.685 | ▲1.279 | ▲26.891 |
Key metrics
| Metric | Trend | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market cap | $230.4M | $209.4M | $1.11B | $2.92B | $7.73B | |
| Enterprise value | $96.3M | $217.8M | $1.00B | $2.57B | $7.40B | |
| EV / Sales | 0.61x | 1.94x | 8.11x | 19.69x | 106.29x | |
| EV / Op. cash flow | -0.77x | -1.42x | -7.13x | -22.91x | -105.00x | |
| EV / Free cash flow | -0.65x | -1.02x | -4.30x | -16.18x | -51.48x | |
| EV / EBITDA | -0.69x | -1.96x | -13.36x | -21.64x | -100.23x | |
| Net debt / EBITDA | 0.95x | -0.07x | 1.48x | 2.98x | 4.53x | |
| Current ratio | 6.63x | 6.01x | 7.23x | 6.76x | 10.30x | |
| Income quality | 0.66x | 0.97x | 1.30x | 0.76x | 0.70x | |
| Graham net-net | $6 | $7 | $6 | $11 | $12 | |
| Tax burden | 98.3% | 80.4% | 100.1% | 97.5% | 100.0% | |
| Interest burden | 105.7% | 106.6% | 107.2% | 104.6% | 107.9% | |
| Working capital | $382.0M | $370.6M | $410.4M | $494.5M | $490.6M | |
| Invested capital | $710.4M | $770.3M | $786.6M | $814.1M | $784.2M | |
| Return on assets | -20.2% | -13.3% | -11.3% | -15.2% | -11.5% | |
| Operating ROA | -12.9% | -16.4% | -14.4% | -15.8% | -9.3% | |
| Return on tangible assets | -20.2% | -13.6% | -11.5% | -15.5% | -11.9% | |
| Return on equity | -26.0% | -17.6% | -14.5% | -19.2% | -14.4% | |
| Return on invested capital | -13.8% | -17.6% | -15.1% | -16.6% | -7.8% | |
| Return on capital employed | -14.0% | -17.9% | -15.3% | -16.8% | -7.9% | |
| Earnings yield | -81.6% | -60.2% | -9.7% | -4.9% | -1.3% | |
| Free cash flow yield | -64.2% | -101.4% | -20.9% | -5.4% | -1.9% | |
| Capex / Op. cash flow | -18.0% | -38.9% | -65.9% | -41.6% | -104.0% | |
| Capex / Depreciation | 55.8% | 164.5% | 364.0% | 219.3% | 368.5% | |
| Capex / Sales | 14.3% | 53.1% | 74.9% | 35.8% | 105.2% | |
| SG&A / Sales | 38.4% | 57.6% | 52.3% | 61.0% | 54.5% | |
| R&D / Sales | 21.5% | 49.4% | 49.5% | 26.5% | 16.3% | |
| Stock comp / Sales | 7.0% | 10.5% | 9.7% | 5.2% | 6.2% | |
| Intangibles / Total assets | 0.4% | 2.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 2.6% | |
| Days sales outstanding | 122d | 158d | 59d | 44d | 124d | |
| Days payables outstanding | 34d | 56d | 72d | 64d | 83d | |
| Operating cycle | 293d | 439d | 290d | 252d | 411d | |
| Cash conversion cycle | 259d | 383d | 217d | 187d | 329d |
Change by theme
Grouped by what each metric measures. Each figure is the change over the period shown — ▲ up ▼ down versus then.
Change over 1 year
Valuation
Market cap ▲+10.0%EV / Sales ▼-68.7%EV / EBITDA ▲+65.1%EV / Op. cash flow ▲+0.656Earnings yield ▼-0.214
Profitability
Return on equity ▼-0.084Return on assets ▼-0.068Return on invested capital ▲+0.038Return on capital employed ▲+0.039Operating ROA ▲+0.035Income quality ▼-0.321Tax burden ▲+0.179
Efficiency
Days sales outstanding ▼-35.877Days payables outstanding ▼-22.044Operating cycle ▼-145.739Cash conversion cycle ▼-123.695Capex / Sales ▼-0.389R&D / Sales ▼-0.279
Balance-sheet strength
Current ratio ▲+0.617Net debt / EBITDA ▲+1.030Working capital ▲+11417000.000Invested capital ▼-59970000.000Intangibles / Total assets ▼-0.016
Change over 5 years
Valuation
Market cap ▼-97.0%EV / Sales ▼-99.4%EV / EBITDA ▲+99.3%EV / Op. cash flow ▲+104.233Earnings yield ▼-0.802
Profitability
Return on equity ▼-0.116Return on assets ▼-0.086Return on invested capital ▼-0.060Return on capital employed ▼-0.061Operating ROA ▼-0.036Income quality ▼-0.043Tax burden ▼-0.017
Efficiency
Days sales outstanding ▼-1.747Days payables outstanding ▼-48.881Operating cycle ▼-118.555Cash conversion cycle ▼-69.674Capex / Sales ▼-0.910R&D / Sales ▲+0.053
Balance-sheet strength
Current ratio ▼-3.667Net debt / EBITDA ▼-3.576Working capital ▼-108645000.000Invested capital ▼-73786000.000Intangibles / Total assets ▼-0.022
Employee count
Peer market caps
Congressional trades
STOCK Act disclosures (90-day window)
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Recent trades
| Date | Representative | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-04-10 | Daniel Goldman | Sale | $1,001 - $15,000 |
| 2022-06-21 | Sharice Davids | Sale (Full) | $1,001 - $15,000 |
| 2021-09-07 | Austin Scott | Purchase | $1,001 - $15,000 |
| 2021-07-16 | Austin Scott | Sale (Partial) | $1,001 - $15,000 |
| 2021-07-02 | Austin Scott | Purchase | $1,001 - $15,000 |
| 2021-03-19 | Austin Scott | Purchase | $15,001 - $50,000 |
| 2021-01-14 | Austin Scott | Sale (Full) | $15,001 - $50,000 |
| 2020-12-23 | Austin Scott | Sale (Full) | $1,001 - $15,000 |
| 2020-12-07 | Thomas Suozzi | Sale (Full) | $15,001 - $50,000 |
| 2020-12-02 | Thomas Suozzi | Purchase | $15,001 - $50,000 |
| 2020-12-01 | Thomas Suozzi | Sale (Full) | $100,001 - $250,000 |
| 2020-11-25 | Thomas Suozzi | Purchase | $100,001 - $250,000 |
| 2020-11-24 | Austin Scott | Sale (Full) | $15,001 - $50,000 |
| 2020-11-16 | Austin Scott | Sale (Full) | $1,001 - $15,000 |
| 2020-11-09 | Austin Scott | Sale (Full) | $1,001 - $15,000 |
| 2020-10-30 | Austin Scott | Purchase | $1,001 - $15,000 |
| 2020-07-23 | Austin Scott | Sale (Full) | $1,001 - $15,000 |
| 2020-07-21 | Austin Scott | Purchase | $1,001 - $15,000 |
| 2019-03-05 | Austin Scott | Purchase | $1,001 - $15,000 |
| 2019-01-25 | Austin Scott | Purchase | $1,001 - $15,000 |
| 2019-01-25 | Austin Scott | Sale (Partial) | $1,001 - $15,000 |
Recent news
- 2026-09-19 FCEL INVESTOR DEADLINE APPROACHING: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Reminds FuelCell Energy (FCEL) Investors of Securities Class Action Lawsuit Deadline on November 10, 2026 Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In FuelCell To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you purchased or acquired securities in FuelCell between June 24, 2026 and September 1, 2026 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310). [You may also click here for additional information] New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - September 19, 2026) - Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against FuelCell Energy, Inc. ("FuelCell" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: FCEL) and reminds investors of the November 10, 2026 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.
- 2026-09-18 FCEL Class Action Reminder: Robbins LLP Reminds Investors of the Lead Plaintiff Deadline in the FuelCell Energy, Inc. Class Action Lawsuit SAN DIEGO, Sept. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Shareholder rights law firm Robbins LLP reminds investors that a class action was filed on behalf of persons and entities who purchased or otherwise acquired FuelCell Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCEL) securities between June 4, 2026 and September 1, 2026, inclusive (the Class Period).
- 2026-09-18 FuelCell (FCEL) Scrutinized Over Fit Energy Disclosures Driving Stock Down 15% -- HBSS San Francisco, California--(Newsfile Corp. - September 18, 2026) - National trial law firm Hagens Berman alerts investors in FuelCell Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCEL) that a securities class action has been filed, and reminds investors that they have until November 10, 2026, to seek appointment as lead plaintiff. If you purchased or acquired FuelCell securities during the Class Period and suffered significant financial losses, submit your losses now.
- 2026-09-18 Levi & Korsinsky Reminds Shareholders of a Lead Plaintiff Deadline of November 10, 2026 in FuelCell Energy, Inc. Lawsuit - FCEL NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies institutional investors in FuelCell Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCEL) that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of shareholders who purchased securities between June 24, 2026 and September 1, 2026. Request an institutional investor loss assessment. You may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or (212) 363-7500.FCEL shares declined 15.69%, or $2.68 per share, in a single session on September 2, 2026, on unu.
- 2026-09-17 FCEL ALERT: Hagens Berman Reminds FuelCell Energy Investors of November 10, 2026 Lead Plaintiff Deadline SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- National trial law firm Hagens Berman alerts investors in FuelCell Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCEL) that a securities class action has been filed, and reminds investors that they have until November 10, 2026, to seek appointment as lead plaintiff.
- 2026-09-17 Kaplan Fox Encourages FuelCell Energy, Inc. (FCEL) Investors with Significant Losses to Contact the Firm Before November 10, 2026 New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - September 17, 2026) - Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against FuelCell Energy, Inc. ("FuelCell" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: FCEL) on behalf of investors that purchased or otherwise acquired FuelCell securities between June 24, 2026 and September 1, 2026 (the "Class Period"). CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE CASE If you are an investor in FuelCell and have suffered losses, you may CLICK HERE to contact us.
- 2026-09-17 FuelCell Energy, Inc. (FCEL) Shareholders Who Lost Money Have Opportunity to Lead Securities Fraud Lawsuit FuelCell Energy, Inc. (FCEL) Shareholders Who Lost Money Have Opportunity to Lead Securities Fraud LawsuitPR NewswireLOS ANGELES, Sept. 17, 2026LOS ANGELES, Sep
- 2026-09-17 FuelCell Energy, Inc. (FCEL) Shareholders Who Lost Money Have Opportunity to Lead Securities Fraud Lawsuit LOS ANGELES, Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Law Offices of Frank R.
- 2026-09-17 Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Urges FuelCell Energy, Inc. Investors to Act: Class Action Filed Alleging Investor Harm NEW YORK, Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized investor-rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against FuelCell Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCEL) and certain of its officers.
- 2026-09-17 FuelCell Jumps 13% as House Shifts Data Center Power Costs to Operators; Plug Power Climbs 7%, Bloom Energy Rises 3% The U.S. House of Representatives has handed on-site power generators a policy win, and fuel cell stocks are responding in force Thursday morning.