Home 
Today's Top Picks 
Top Performers 
Watchlist 
My Robo Portfolios 
ETF Zone 
How It Works 
News - Chart
- Upturn Summary
- Highlights
- Revenue
- Valuation
- About
Solid Power Inc(SLDP)
Advisory History & Simulated Performance *
*as per simulation (see disclosures)- ALL
- 1Y
- 1M
- 1W
- BUY Advisory
- SELL Advisory (Profit)
- SELL Advisory (Loss)
- Profit
- Loss
- PASS (Skip)
Stock price based on last close Advisory Performance History (Simulated)
Upturn Advisory & Investor View for SLDP
09/15/2026: SLDP (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Solid Power Inc is a high-risk, pre-revenue technology company focused on developing all-solid-state battery cells and sulfide-based solid electrolytes for electric vehicles. Its main strength lies in its strategic partnerships with major automotive OEMs, including BMW and Ford, which provide essential validation and testing frameworks. The primary investment story centers on the potential to revolutionize battery safety and energy density, with an emerging licensing model that could offer a scalable path to profitability. Key risks include significant cash burn, execution hurdles in moving to mass production, and intense competition from well-capitalized incumbents. The stock is most suitable for speculative growth investors willing to monitor long-term manufacturing milestones.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | The company represents a high-risk, high-reward play on speculative battery technology rather than proven growth. |
| Momentum investor | Weak fit | The stock often lacks consistent positive momentum and is prone to high volatility based on research milestones. |
| Value investor | Weak fit | There are no traditional earnings or cash flow metrics to support a value-based investment thesis. |
| Dividend investor | Weak fit | The company does not pay dividends and is unlikely to do so in the near future. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | The extreme volatility and pre-commercial nature of the business are not suitable for risk-averse investors. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | High | Speculative nature leads to significant daily and weekly price swings. |
| Valuation risk | High | High uncertainty regarding future cash flows makes valuation difficult. |
| Competition risk (Battery Tech) | High | Established players and well-funded startups threaten the company's market adoption. |
| Business quality | Low | As a pre-revenue developer, the company has yet to establish a proven, scalable business model. |
| Dividend income | Low / none | There is no income component to the investment. |
| Execution risk | High | The transition from lab-scale to automotive-grade mass production is a massive engineering hurdle. |
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 -12.47% | Avg. Invested days 23 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/15/2026 |
Upturn Scorecard
Upturn Star Rating 
Company Fundamentals
Financial Health Rating
Growth Momentum Score
Ownership
Top 5 Institutional Investors
Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)
Economic Dimensions
Quantitative Style Profile
Style Classification
Quality Focused
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 561.33M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 6.88 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 6.88 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 2.9M shares | Beta 1.95 | 52 Weeks Range 1.98 - 8.86 | Updated Date 09/15/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 1.98 - 8.86 | Updated Date 09/15/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.46 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Solid electrolyte materials | Supply of proprietary sulfide-based electrolytes to partners. | The company aims to make money by licensing or selling materials, which is often easier than mass-producing full batteries. |
| Battery cell development | Design and prototyping of all-solid-state cells. | Revenue will depend on successfully meeting the rigorous requirements of automotive partners for scale. |
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 342.40M | Price to Sales(TTM) 75.94 |
Enterprise Value 342.40M | Price to Sales(TTM) 75.94 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 46.32 | 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 37.25 |
Upturn AI Summary
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.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
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.
Note: This website is maintained by Upturn Corporation, which is an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Such registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. Investing in securities has risks. Past performance is no guarantee of future returns. No assurance is provided as to any particular investment return, and you may lose money using our services. You are strongly advised to consult appropriate counsel before making any investments in companies you learn about through our services. You should obtain appropriate legal, tax, investment, accounting, and other advice that takes into account your investment portfolio and overall financial situation. You are solely responsible for conducting due diligence on a potential investment. We do not affect trades for you. You will select your own broker through which to transact. Investments are not FDIC insured, they are not guaranteed, and they may lose value. Please see the Privacy Policy, Terms of Use, and Disclosure for more information.
All company names, trademarks, logos, and brands are the property of their respective owners and are used for identification and informational purposes only. Use of these names, trademarks, and logos does not imply endorsement by their respective owners.