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American Superconductor Corporation (AMSC)
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09/12/2025: AMSC (5-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY since 1 days. Simulated Profits (0.00%). Updated daily EoD!
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Outstanding Performance
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Number of Analysts
3 Analysts rated it
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1 Year Target Price $66.67
1 Year Target Price $66.67
| 2 | Strong Buy |
| 1 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 475.62% | Avg. Invested days 41 | Today’s Advisory Strong Buy |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  5.0 | Stock Returns Performance  5.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/12/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 2.54B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 140.8 | 1Y Target Price 66.67 |
Price to earnings Ratio 140.8 | 1Y Target Price 66.67 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 3 | Beta 2.89 | 52 Weeks Range 13.98 - 58.42 | Updated Date 09/14/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 13.98 - 58.42 | Updated Date 09/14/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.4 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 5.99% | Operating Margin (TTM) 7.8% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 2.24% | Return on Equity (TTM) 6.41% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 140.8 | Forward PE 99.01 | Enterprise Value 2339333352 | Price to Sales(TTM) 9.98 |
Enterprise Value 2339333352 | Price to Sales(TTM) 9.98 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 9.18 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 134.23 | Shares Outstanding 45160900 | Shares Floating 43040621 |
Shares Outstanding 45160900 | Shares Floating 43040621 | ||
Percent Insiders 3.84 | Percent Institutions 73.93 |
Upturn AI SWOT
American Superconductor Corporation
Company Overview
History and Background
American Superconductor Corporation (AMSC) was founded in 1987. It initially focused on developing high-temperature superconductor (HTS) materials. Over time, it shifted towards providing power systems and grid solutions, particularly for wind energy and ship propulsion. A major pivot followed theft of proprietary info by Sinovel.
Core Business Areas
- Grid Solutions: Provides grid planning services, advanced grid management software, and voltage regulation systems. Focuses on enhancing grid stability and resilience.
- Wind Power: Designs and supplies core electrical components and systems for wind turbines, including drive train technologies.
- Ship Propulsion: Develops and delivers advanced electric propulsion systems for naval and commercial vessels.
Leadership and Structure
Daniel McGahn is the Chairman, President, and CEO. The company has a typical corporate structure with executive leadership overseeing various functional departments like engineering, sales, and finance.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- D-VAR Reactive Power Systems: A flexible AC transmission system (FACTS) device used for voltage regulation and grid stabilization. Market share is difficult to pinpoint exactly but AMSC is a player in the FACTS devices market that is competitive with GE, Siemens, and ABB. Revenue from this product is not specifically disclosed.
- Wind Turbine Electrical Systems: Designs and supplies electrical systems for wind turbines, including power converters and control systems. Competitors: Vestas, GE Renewable Energy, Siemens Gamesa. Market Share Data not readily available
- Ship Protection Systems: These systems provide survivability from threats like electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attacks for naval vessels. Competitors: L3Harris, Raytheon. Market Share Data not readily available
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The energy sector is undergoing a transition towards renewable energy, with increased demand for grid modernization and stabilization. Naval industry is modernizing the fleet with new technologies for defense and offense.
Positioning
AMSC is positioned as a technology provider for grid modernization, renewable energy, and defense applications. It differentiates itself through its expertise in power electronics and superconductor technology.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
TAM is substantial, potentially exceeding $100 billion across grid modernization, wind energy, and naval power systems. AMSC's positioning allows it to capture a portion of this TAM, focused on specialized power electronic solutions.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Advanced technology in power electronics
- Expertise in superconductor applications
- Strong relationships with key customers
- Specialized solutions for niche markets
- Contract with US Navy
Weaknesses
- Relatively small size compared to competitors
- Dependence on a few key customers
- Vulnerability to global supply chain disruptions
- Highly cyclical nature of renewable energy sector
- Concentrated business model
Opportunities
- Growth in renewable energy demand
- Increased investment in grid modernization
- Expanding applications of superconductor technology
- Government support for clean energy initiatives
- Growing investment from US Navy
Threats
- Competition from larger, more established players
- Technological changes and disruptions
- Economic downturns and reduced investment in energy infrastructure
- Trade barriers and geopolitical risks
- Dependence on government subsidies
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- GE (GE)
- Siemens Energy (ENRGY.DE)
- ABB (ABB)
Competitive Landscape
AMSC competes with larger, more diversified companies. It differentiates itself through specialized solutions and technology expertise.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: AMSC has demonstrated moderate revenue growth over the past few years, driven by increased demand for its grid solutions and wind power systems.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates suggest continued revenue growth, driven by growth in renewable energy and grid infrastructure spending. The US Navy contract is also a strong catalyst
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expanding its product portfolio, strengthening partnerships with key customers, and investing in research and development.
Summary
American Superconductor is a technology company focusing on grid solutions, wind power, and ship protection. Revenue is growing, and net losses are shrinking indicating improving financial health. AMSC faces strong competition from larger firms but has opportunities in renewable energy and grid modernization. The company's future depends on its ability to innovate and secure key contracts.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- SEC Filings
- Company Website
- Analyst Reports
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market share estimates are approximate.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
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About American Superconductor Corporation
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Ayer, MA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1991-12-11 | Chairman, President & CEO Mr. Daniel Patrick McGahn | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Specialty Industrial Machinery | Full time employees 569 | Website https://www.amsc.com |
Full time employees 569 | Website https://www.amsc.com | ||
American Superconductor Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides megawatt-scale power resiliency solutions worldwide. It operates through Grid and Wind segments. 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. The company 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; 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 Onboard 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. The company also 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. American Superconductor Corporation was incorporated in 1987 and is headquartered in Ayer, Massachusetts.
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