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Canadian Solar Inc (CSIQ)
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12/04/2025: CSIQ (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Below Average Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, often underperform the market, warranting careful consideration before investing.
Number of Analysts
11 Analysts rated it
Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.
1 Year Target Price $23.33
1 Year Target Price $23.33
| 4 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 5 | Hold |
| 2 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -19.32% | Avg. Invested days 24 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 12/04/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.57B USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 23.33 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 23.33 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 11 | Beta 1.32 | 52 Weeks Range 6.57 - 34.59 | Updated Date 12/3/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 6.57 - 34.59 | Updated Date 12/3/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.19 |
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 0.27% | Operating Margin (TTM) 2.33% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 0.43% | Return on Equity (TTM) -4.39% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 18.9 | Enterprise Value 7480785377 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.27 |
Enterprise Value 7480785377 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.27 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.25 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 16.52 | Shares Outstanding 66972246 | Shares Floating 47236951 |
Shares Outstanding 66972246 | Shares Floating 47236951 | ||
Percent Insiders 30.14 | Percent Institutions 40.8 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Canadian Solar Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Canadian Solar Inc. was founded in 2001 in Canada by Shawn Qu. It is one of the world's largest solar technology and energy companies, specializing in solar modules, system solutions, and energy storage.
Core Business Areas
- Module and System Solutions: Manufactures solar PV modules, provides turnkey solar solutions for residential, commercial, and utility-scale applications. Includes engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services.
- Energy Storage Solutions: Develops and deploys battery energy storage solutions for utility-scale and C&I applications.
- Project Development: Develops, builds, and sells solar power projects.
Leadership and Structure
Shawn Qu serves as Chairman, President, and CEO. The company has a board of directors and operates with a functional organizational structure.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Solar PV Modules (HiKu, BiHiKu, TopHiKu): High-efficiency solar modules for residential, commercial, and utility-scale projects. Competitors include Jinko Solar, Longi, Trina Solar. Canadian Solar has a significant global market share in module sales, around 8-10% depending on the year. Revenue contribution from modules is a significant portion of their overall revenue.
- Energy Storage Solutions (SolBank): Utility-scale battery energy storage systems. Competitors include Fluence, Tesla, LG Chem. Market share information is rapidly evolving in this segment. This product is newer but contributing growing revenue.
- System Kits: Complete solar panel kits for residential homes. Competitors include SunPower, Tesla, Generac. Revenue contribution from Kits is a significant portion of their overall revenue.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The solar industry is experiencing rapid growth driven by declining costs, government incentives, and increasing environmental awareness. Demand is increasing globally.
Positioning
Canadian Solar is a major player with a global presence and a vertically integrated business model. Its competitive advantages include manufacturing scale, technological innovation, and a diversified product portfolio.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global solar energy market is projected to reach hundreds of billions of dollars. Canadian Solar is well-positioned to capture a significant share of this expanding market.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Global Brand Recognition
- Vertically Integrated Operations
- Strong Manufacturing Capacity
- Diversified Product Portfolio
- Technological Innovation
Weaknesses
- Exposure to Trade Barriers
- Dependence on Government Subsidies
- Concentration of Manufacturing in China
- Debt Levels
- Competition from Lower-Cost Producers
Opportunities
- Growing Demand for Solar Energy
- Expansion into Energy Storage
- Development of New Markets
- Advancements in Solar Technology
- Government Incentives and Policies
Threats
- Fluctuations in Raw Material Prices
- Trade Wars and Tariffs
- Increased Competition
- Changes in Government Policies
- Technological Disruption
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- JKS
- SEDG
- ENPH
- RUN
- NOVT
Competitive Landscape
Canadian Solar faces competition from other solar module manufacturers, energy storage providers, and project developers. Its advantages include its global presence, manufacturing scale, and vertically integrated business model. However, it also faces challenges from lower-cost producers and trade barriers.
Major Acquisitions
Recurrent Energy
- Year: 2015
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 265
- Strategic Rationale: Acquisition to expand project development capabilities in North America.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Canadian Solar has experienced significant growth in revenue and production capacity over the past decade.
Future Projections: Analysts project continued growth for Canadian Solar, driven by increasing demand for solar energy and expansion into new markets.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expanding manufacturing capacity, developing new energy storage solutions, and pursuing project development opportunities.
Summary
Canadian Solar Inc. is a global player in the solar industry with strengths in manufacturing and project development. The company's vertically integrated structure gives it an edge, but it faces competition and is subject to trade risks. Increasing demand for solar and growing energy storage segments provide positive growth opportunities for the company. Financial performance is dependent on the fluctuations of the market.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Website
- SEC Filings
- Industry Reports
- Analyst Reports
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Market conditions are subject to change. Accuracy is not guaranteed.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
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About Canadian Solar Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Kitchener, ON, Canada | ||
IPO Launch date 2006-11-09 | Chairman, President & CEO Dr. Xiaohua Qu Ph.D. | ||
Sector Technology | Industry Solar | Full time employees 17113 | Website https://www.canadiansolar.com |
Full time employees 17113 | Website https://www.canadiansolar.com | ||
Canadian Solar Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides solar energy and battery energy storage products and solutions in Asia, the Americas, Europe, and internationally. It operates through two segments, CSI Solar and Recurrent Energy. The CSI Solar segment designs, develops, and manufactures solar ingots, wafers, cells, modules, and other solar power and battery storage products. It also offers standard solar modules and battery storage solutions, solar system kits, such as splar modules, inverters, racking systems, and other accessories; power electronic products; and engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services, as well as operates battery energy storage projects. The Recurrent Energy segment engages in the development, construction, maintenance, and sale of solar power and battery energy storage projects; operates solar power plants; and sells electricity and related services. This segment provides operation and maintenance (O&M) services, including monitoring, inspections, repair, and replacement of plant equipment, and site management and administrative support services for solar projects, as well as asset management services. It has a fleet of solar and battery energy storage plants in operation with an aggregate capacity of approximately 3929 MWh. It serves distributors, system integrators, project developers, and installers/EPC companies. Additionally, it caters to utility companies, public utilities, licensed suppliers, corporate offtakers, and commercial, industrial, or government end users primarily under its Canadian Solar brand name. Canadian Solar Inc. was incorporated in 2001 and is based in Kitchener, Canada.
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