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Sunrun Inc(RUN)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$8.68
11/03/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for RUN

11/03/2026: RUN (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Sunrun Inc is a leader in the residential solar-as-a-service market, providing homeowners with solar panels and energy storage solutions under long-term agreements. Its core strength lies in its extensive scale and ability to manage complex residential energy installations. The company is transitioning toward high-margin grid services by utilizing its large battery fleet as a virtual power plant. However, Sunrun faces significant risks from high interest rates, which raise its cost of capital, and unfavorable changes in state-level net metering policies. The stock may best suit growth-oriented investors with a long-term horizon; investors should monitor interest rate trends and legislative updates in key solar markets.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company offers exposure to the energy transition, but growth has been hampered by recent macroeconomic headwinds.
Momentum investorWeak fitMomentum is inconsistent as the stock is highly sensitive to interest rate volatility and policy news.
Value investorWeak fitThe company has limited earnings predictability and heavy debt loads, making traditional value metrics difficult to apply.
Dividend investorWeak fitSunrun does not pay a dividend and focuses entirely on funding its capital-intensive business model.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh leverage and exposure to interest rate and policy risks result in significant stock price volatility.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock frequently experiences significant price swings due to macroeconomic and policy news.
Valuation riskMedium / highValuation is sensitive to interest rate expectations and long-term capital cost assumptions.
Competition risk (Solar market)HighIntense competition from lower-cost installers and Tesla's integrated brand threatens margins.
Business qualityMediumThe business model provides recurring revenue but requires constant and significant external capital.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThe company does not provide income to shareholders.
Execution riskMedium / highOperational complexity in managing thousands of installations and complex financing structures is high.

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 11.11%
Avg. Invested days 28
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
RUN receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, soft quantitative characteristics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
RUN has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, strong growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+115.8%) and strong revenue growth (+45.1%) are partially offset by weak cash generation (FCF margin -14.3%), modest insider ownership of 2.77%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
RUN's financial health is supported by moderate cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (-14.3% of revenue). Liquidity is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is RUN's strongest growth driver at +115.8% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). Revenue growth (+45.1%, strong) and free-cash-flow growth (+87.8%, strong) are also constructive, though not equally high across every growth measure.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 117.4% and approximately 92.6% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 2.77% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 17.18%
The Goldman Sachs Group Inc 7.97%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 5.68%
Greenvale Capital LLP 5.52%
State Street Corp 4.35%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
RUN generates approximately $268 of gross profit, $-43 of operating income, and $-143 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Operating losses and cash burn explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 14.22%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
RUN has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while elevated volatility.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedHigh VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 1.97B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 5.57
1Y Target Price 14.21
Price to earnings Ratio 5.57
1Y Target Price 14.21
Volume (30-day avg) 8.7M shares
Beta 2.32
52 Weeks Range 6.78 - 21.95
Updated Date 11/03/2026
52 Weeks Range 6.78 - 21.95
Updated Date 11/03/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.48

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Customer Agreements (Leases/PPAs)Recurring monthly payments for solar energy systems.Steady, long-term cash flow from homeowners who don't buy systems outright.
Installation and Hardware SalesDirect sales of Brightbox batteries and solar panels.Upfront cash generation from one-time product sales.
Geography (United States)Operations across key U.S. states with solar-friendly climates.Growth is highly dependent on state-specific solar regulations and utility policies.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-11-04
When After Market
Estimate 0.26
Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin 11.59%
Operating Margin (TTM) 4%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 0.26%
Return on Equity (TTM) -19.86%

Valuation

Trailing PE 5.57
Forward PE 7.06
Enterprise Value 16.32B
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.57
Enterprise Value 16.32B
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.57
Enterprise Value to Revenue 4.7
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 18.51
Shares Outstanding 238.55M
Shares Floating 220.92M
Shares Outstanding 238.55M
Shares Floating 220.92M
Percent Insiders 2.77
Percent Institutions 117.35

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

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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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon 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)

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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)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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