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American Superconductor Corporation(AMSC)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for AMSC
09/24/2026: AMSC (4-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
American Superconductor Corporation (AMSC) is a specialized electrical equipment firm that leverages high-temperature superconductor and power electronic technologies for grid stability and naval defense. The company has gained traction by providing resilient grid solutions and protecting naval ships, capitalizing on the broader push for infrastructure modernization. Its primary investment story hinges on the successful adoption of its proprietary technology in mission-critical applications. However, AMSC faces significant execution, competitive, and concentration risks, with earnings historically subject to project-based volatility. It is a high-risk, high-reward stock that likely appeals to growth-oriented investors who can monitor technological milestones and government spending trends while accepting the inherent volatility of the infrastructure and defense sectors.
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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | Growth is possible through grid modernization, but requires long-term patience for project cycles. |
| Momentum investor | Strong fit while signal remains positive | The stock can experience significant moves based on contract announcements or defense-related news. |
| Value investor | Weak fit | Valuation is often driven by future technological potential rather than current cash flow multiples. |
| Dividend investor | Weak fit | The company does not pay dividends and retains all earnings for growth. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | High volatility and sensitivity to project execution make this unsuitable for low-risk portfolios. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | High | The stock is subject to significant swings based on industry news and contract updates. |
| Valuation risk | Medium / high | Valuation is sensitive to long-term projections for HTS adoption. |
| Competition risk (Industrial Equipment) | High | Competition from global giants like Siemens and ABB limits pricing power. |
| Business quality | Medium | Profitability is inconsistent, and project-based revenue creates lumpy financial performance. |
| Dividend income | Low / none | Investors receive no cash distributions from the company. |
| Execution risk | Medium / high | Success depends heavily on delivering complex, high-technology projects on time. |
Price Behavior
Rolling Over
The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.
Choppy
The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 251.59% | Avg. Invested days 38 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  4.0 | Stock Returns Performance  5.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/24/2026 |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.50B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 10.15 | 1Y Target Price 61.75 |
Price to earnings Ratio 10.15 | 1Y Target Price 61.75 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 672.8K shares | Beta 3.27 | 52 Weeks Range 24.87 - 70.49 | Updated Date 09/24/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 24.87 - 70.49 | Updated Date 09/24/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 3.06 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Grid Segment | D-VAR systems, HTS cables, and grid software. | The company sells technology that helps utilities stabilize their power grids. |
| Wind Segment | Power converters and electrical control systems for turbines. | AMSC provides the 'brains' that manage electricity generated by wind turbines. |
| Defense/Maritime | Ship protection systems using magnetic technology. | AMSC contracts with the Navy to protect ships using its proprietary electrical technology. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE 10.15 | Forward PE 36.36 | Enterprise Value 1.37B | Price to Sales(TTM) 4.69 |
Enterprise Value 1.37B | Price to Sales(TTM) 4.69 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 4.28 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 63.69 | Shares Outstanding 48.44M | Shares Floating 46.77M |
Shares Outstanding 48.44M | Shares Floating 46.77M | ||
Percent Insiders 3.44 | Percent Institutions 74.24 |
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Financial Metrics
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Total Revenue (Scale)
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Net Income (Profit)
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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
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📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About American Superconductor Corporation
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquarters 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 1195 | Website https://www.amsc.com |
Full time employees 1195 | Website https://www.amsc.com | ||
American Superconductor Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides megawatt-scale power resiliency solutions worldwide. The company operates through two segments: Grid and Wind segments. The Grid segment offers products and services that enable electric utilities, industrial facilities, and traditional and renewable energy project developers to connect, transmit, and distribute power under the Gridtec Solutions brand. 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; 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; D-VAR volt var optimization (VVO) that serves the distribution power grid market. This segment also offers ship protection systems, which reduce a vessel's magnetic signature; power management, power generation systems, and propulsion motors and power generators; and transformers and rectifiers; and REG systems used in a ring or loop configuration to interconnect nearby urban substations. The Wind segment designs wind turbine systems and licenses these designs to third parties under the Windtec Solutions brand. It 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. The company was incorporated in 1987 and is headquartered in Ayer, Massachusetts.
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