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Ormat Technologies Inc(ORA)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for ORA
09/25/2026: ORA (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Ormat Technologies Inc is a vertically integrated renewable energy company known for its expertise in geothermal and battery energy storage power plants. The company benefits from stable long-term power purchase agreements, which provide predictable cash flow. Its primary growth opportunity lies in expanding its energy storage footprint and developing new geothermal assets as global demand for baseload clean energy rises. Investors should remain mindful of execution risks inherent in infrastructure development, as well as sensitivity to interest rates and regulatory permitting cycles. Ormat may suit investors seeking long-term exposure to the renewable energy transition, with developments in storage and geological feasibility acting as key catalysts to monitor.
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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Strong fit | Ormat offers long-term growth potential through the expansion of renewable energy capacity and energy storage solutions. |
| Momentum investor | Mixed fit | Momentum fit is conditional on a positive upturn signal in the stock price and project development milestones. |
| Value investor | Mixed fit | The company's valuation is often tied to high capital requirements and infrastructure build-out cycles. |
| Dividend investor | Mixed fit | While the company pays a dividend, it is primarily focused on capital reinvestment rather than high yield. |
| Low-risk investor | Mixed fit | While utility-style contracts provide stability, geothermal development carries inherent technical and execution risks. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | Medium / high | The stock price can fluctuate based on energy commodity prices, interest rates, and project progress announcements. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | Market expectations for growth in renewable energy can lead to premium valuations that require consistent execution to justify. |
| Competition risk (renewable energy) | Medium / high | The sector faces intense competition from larger energy companies and other renewable sources that are rapidly scaling. |
| Business quality | Strong | The company’s proprietary technology and track record of building and operating plants provide a strong business foundation. |
| Dividend income | Low | Dividends are modest, as the company prioritizes using cash flow for project expansion. |
| Execution risk | Medium / high | Developing geothermal projects is complex and subject to regulatory, geological, and construction-related delays. |
Price Behavior
Downtrend
The stock has experienced a sustained decline in price over recent periods.
Moderately Choppy
The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 53.65% | Avg. Invested days 69 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/25/2026 |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 5.76B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 45.9 | 1Y Target Price 132.42 |
Price to earnings Ratio 45.9 | 1Y Target Price 132.42 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 856.6K shares | Beta 0.9 | 52 Weeks Range 90.62 - 146.23 | Updated Date 09/25/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 90.62 - 146.23 | Updated Date 09/25/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 0.52% | Basic EPS (TTM) 2.04 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Electricity Generation | Revenue from selling power generated by geothermal and storage plants under long-term contracts. | This is the core, recurring revenue driver for the company. |
| Product Sales | Manufacturing and constructing geothermal power plants for third-party customers. | This provides a non-recurring but significant revenue stream tied to global infrastructure demand. |
| Geographic Exposure | Operations primarily in the U.S., Central America, and East Africa. | Geographic diversification helps mitigate regulatory risks in any single market. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
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Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE 45.9 | Forward PE 35.84 | Enterprise Value 8.88B | Price to Sales(TTM) 4.84 |
Enterprise Value 8.88B | Price to Sales(TTM) 4.84 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 7.4 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 15.7 | Shares Outstanding 61.50M | Shares Floating 61.33M |
Shares Outstanding 61.50M | Shares Floating 61.33M | ||
Percent Insiders 0.42 | Percent Institutions 96.65 |
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Financial Metrics
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Total Revenue (Scale)
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Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 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)
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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 Ormat Technologies Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquarters Reno, NV, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2004-11-11 | CEO - | ||
Sector Utilities | Industry Utilities - Renewable | Full time employees 1648 | Website https://www.ormat.com |
Full time employees 1648 | Website https://www.ormat.com | ||
Ormat Technologies, Inc. engages in the geothermal and recovered energy power business in the United States, Indonesia, Kenya, Turkey, Chile, Guatemala, Guadeloupe, New Zealand, Honduras, France, Indonesia, the Philippines, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Electricity, Product, and Energy Storage. The Electricity segment develops, builds, owns, and operates geothermal, solar photovoltaic, and recovered energy-based power plants; and sells electricity. The Product segment designs, manufactures, and sells equipment for geothermal and recovered energy-based electricity generation; and provides services relating to the engineering, procurement, and construction of geothermal and recovered energy-based power plants. The Energy Storage segment owns and operates grid-connected, stand alone In Front of the Meter (IFM) battery energy storage BESS facilities, which provide capacity, energy, and ancillary services directly to the electric grid. The company serves contractors, geothermal plant owners and operators, interstate natural gas pipeline owners and operators, gas processing plant owners and operators, cement plant owners and operators, and biomass facilities owners and operators, as well as other companies engaged in energy-intensive industrial processes. Ormat Technologies, Inc. was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Reno, Nevada.
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