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Solid Power Inc(SLDP)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for SLDP
09/28/2026: SLDP (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Solid Power Inc is a developmental-stage company focused on creating all-solid-state battery technology for electric vehicles, primarily through partnerships with major automotive OEMs. Its primary strength lies in its proprietary sulfide-based electrolyte technology, which aims to improve battery safety and energy density. The company's growth story centers on successfully transitioning from R&D and pilot production to large-scale commercial manufacturing. However, it faces significant risks regarding execution, intense competition, and a reliance on external automotive partners for commercial validation. Solid Power may best suit speculative growth investors, and market participants should monitor updates on cell performance benchmarks and the progress of its automotive partnership milestones.
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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 | The company offers high-growth potential in the EV sector but carries significant execution and technological risks. |
| Momentum investor | Weak fit | The stock often experiences high volatility and lacks consistent uptrend signals required for momentum strategies. |
| Value investor | Weak fit | The company is not currently profitable and does not possess traditional value metrics like P/E ratios. |
| Dividend investor | Weak fit | Solid Power does not pay a dividend and focuses all capital on development. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | The company's developmental stage and share price volatility make it unsuitable for conservative portfolios. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | High | The speculative nature of the stock leads to significant price fluctuations. |
| Valuation risk | High | Valuations are highly sensitive to developmental milestones rather than current earnings. |
| Competition risk (Battery technology) | High | Intense competition from well-capitalized tech and automotive firms threatens market share. |
| Business quality | Medium | The company lacks current commercial scale and established profit streams. |
| Dividend income | Low / none | Income investors will find no yield in this growth-stage asset. |
| Execution risk | High | Scaling technology from the lab to mass production is notoriously difficult and uncertain. |
Price Behavior
Steep Decline
The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.
Choppy
The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -18.25% | Avg. Invested days 24 | Today’s Advisory WEAK BUY |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/28/2026 |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 545.35M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 6.88 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 6.88 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 2.7M shares | Beta 1.95 | 52 Weeks Range 1.98 - 8.86 | Updated Date 09/27/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 1.98 - 8.86 | Updated Date 09/27/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.46 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Joint Development Agreements | Revenue from contracts with automotive partners to develop, test, and validate battery cell prototypes. | The company earns money by helping big car makers test its new battery technology, not yet through mass-market sales. |
| Electrolyte Sales | Small-scale sales of solid electrolyte materials to research and development partners. | This is a minor revenue stream as they sell small amounts of their special material to other companies for testing. |
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 - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 302.47M | Price to Sales(TTM) 73.78 |
Enterprise Value 302.47M | Price to Sales(TTM) 73.78 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 40.92 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 6.15 | Shares Outstanding 228.18M | Shares Floating 208.38M |
Shares Outstanding 228.18M | Shares Floating 208.38M | ||
Percent Insiders 9.6 | Percent Institutions 37.28 |
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Financial Metrics
🧭 Investment Snapshot
Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
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)
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 Solid Power Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquarters Louisville, CO, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2021-05-18 | CEO, President & Director Mr. John C. Van Scoter | ||
Sector Consumer Cyclical | Industry Auto Parts | Full time employees 230 | |
Full time employees 230 | |||
Solid Power, Inc., a research and development-stage company, develops solid-state battery technologies for the electric vehicles markets in the United States. It engages in the development of sulfide-based solid electrolytes. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Louisville, Colorado.
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