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Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp.(DFLI)

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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for DFLI

09/25/2026: DFLI (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp. is a specialized manufacturer of lithium iron phosphate batteries, primarily serving the recreational vehicle and off-grid markets under its Battle Born brand. The company's main strength lies in its established brand reputation and ongoing development of proprietary dry electrode manufacturing technology. Its primary growth story centers on scaling this technology to improve margins and entering the residential energy storage market. However, the company faces significant execution and competition risks, including high volatility and the challenge of scaling against larger, well-funded energy firms. The stock is a speculative growth play, best suited for investors comfortable with high risk and a multi-year horizon.

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Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company provides exposure to battery technology innovation but carries significant execution and capital risks.
Momentum investorWeak fitCurrent technical trends are largely negative; requires a clear bullish signal for momentum consideration.
Value investorWeak fitThe lack of consistent profitability makes valuation metrics difficult to justify for traditional value strategies.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay a dividend and prioritizes capital reinvestment.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh price volatility and speculative technology make this an unsuitable choice for risk-averse portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighSpeculative nature of the stock leads to wide price fluctuations based on news and sector sentiment.
Valuation riskHighHigh uncertainty regarding future earnings makes it difficult to establish a stable valuation floor.
Competition riskHighThe sector is dominated by well-funded, large-scale battery and energy firms that can outspend the company.
Business qualityMediumWhile the technology is innovative, the underlying business is still building the scale and moat required for long-term stability.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThe company does not provide income to shareholders.
Execution riskHighScaling proprietary battery manufacturing processes is technically complex and capital-intensive.

Price Behavior

Steep Decline
PRICE PATH

Steep Decline

The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.

Extreme Price Shocks
PRICE STABILITY

Extreme Price Shocks

The stock has experienced exceptionally large and disruptive price movements during the period.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 51.96%
Avg. Invested days 22
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
DFLI receives a 2-star rating, supported by solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
DFLI has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with soft financial health, soft growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid revenue growth (+15.8%) is partially offset by negative earnings growth (-72.2%), soft cash generation (FCF margin -47.6%), soft profitability (net margin -119.3%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
DFLI's financial health is supported by solid liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 35.2%). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 2-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Revenue growth is DFLI's strongest growth driver at +15.8% FY2025 versus FY2024 (solid, 4 stars). By comparison, while earnings growth (-72.2%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-181.4%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 9.9% and approximately 97.9% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 11.00% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Alyeska Investment Group, L.P. 1.67%
UBS Group AG 1.09%
Geode Capital Management, LLC 0.77%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 0.71%
Citadel Advisors Llc 0.49%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
DFLI generates approximately $267 of gross profit, $-350 of operating income, and $-476 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Strong cash conversion and healthy margins support the rating, although capital efficiency remains below the highest tier.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 0.13%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
DFLI has a liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Low VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 13.68M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 3
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 3
Volume (30-day avg) 260.3K shares
Beta 0.27
52 Weeks Range 0.80 - 26.10
Updated Date 09/25/2026
52 Weeks Range 0.80 - 26.10
Updated Date 09/25/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -1.7

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Battle Born BatteriesSales of lithium iron phosphate batteries to RV, marine, and off-grid customers.This is the primary revenue engine providing immediate cash flow.
Advanced TechnologyResearch into solid-state batteries and dry electrode processes.This is a future-looking area that could become a major valuation driver if commercialized.
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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 39.83M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.26
Enterprise Value 39.83M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.26
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.77
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 48.26
Shares Outstanding 14.98M
Shares Floating 14.66M
Shares Outstanding 14.98M
Shares Floating 14.66M
Percent Insiders 11
Percent Institutions 9.94

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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)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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About Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp.

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquarters Reno, NV, United States
IPO Launch date 2022-10-07
Founder, Chairman of the Board, President, CEO & Interim CFO Dr. Denis Phares
Sector Industrials
Industry Electrical Equipment & Parts
Full time employees 137
Full time employees 137

Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp. engages in the manufacturing and sale of deep cycle lithium-ion batteries for recreational vehicles, marine vessels, solar and off-grid residence industries, and industrial and energy storage markets. It operates in two segments, direct-to-consumers and original equipment manufacturers. The company provides lithium power systems comprising solar panels, chargers and inverters, system monitoring, alternator regulators, accessories, and others. It also offers battery management systems for monitoring and controlling of battery systems, and to protect battery cells from damage in various scenarios, as well as battery communication system. In addition, the company offers Dragonfly IntelLigence, a communication technology that unlocks real-time monitoring, instant notifications, protocol integration, and superior battery protection. The company provides its products under the Dragonfly Energy, Battle Born, and Wakespeed brand names. It serves recreational vehicle, heavy duty trucking, industrial solar integration, oil and gas, off grid residential, backup power, marine, and work truck industries. The company has a strategic partnership with Sphere Energy to develop and integrate AI capabilities into battery technologies and integrated power systems. Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp. is headquartered in Reno, Nevada.