Nuscale Power Corp(SMR)

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11/06/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for SMR

11/06/2026: SMR (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

NuScale Power Corp is a pioneering developer of small modular reactor (SMR) nuclear technology designed to provide scalable, carbon-free energy. The company holds a significant competitive advantage as the first SMR provider to receive U.S. regulatory design certification. Its primary growth opportunity lies in supplying reliable baseload power to high-demand sectors, such as hyperscale data centers. However, NuScale faces high risks, including the complexities of project execution, reliance on government support, and intense competition from other energy sources. The stock is best suited for growth-oriented investors with a high risk tolerance who are looking for long-term exposure to the evolving nuclear energy landscape.

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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 styleFitWhy
Growth investorStrong fitThe company offers exposure to high-growth potential in the nascent SMR industry.
Momentum investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveThe stock often reacts strongly to news regarding regulatory milestones or major project contracts.
Value investorWeak fitNuScale is currently a pre-profit, speculative play and does not meet traditional value metrics.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company is in an early growth phase and does not provide income through dividends.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh volatility and the risks inherent in deep-tech energy development make this unsuitable for low-risk profiles.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock price is sensitive to news cycles, regulatory updates, and market sentiment toward nuclear energy.
Valuation riskHighAs a pre-revenue company, valuation is speculative and highly dependent on future project success.
Competition risk (nuclear energy sector)Medium / highThe emergence of alternative reactor technologies could diminish NuScale's market share.
Business qualityMediumThe company has strong technical credentials but is still establishing a commercial track record.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThere is no dividend income as the firm reinvests all capital into R&D and operations.
Execution riskHighSuccessfully building and deploying the first commercial nuclear reactors is a complex, high-stakes endeavor.

Price Behavior

Steep Decline
PRICE PATH

Steep Decline

The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.

Highly Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Highly Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent, large price swings that make its near-term movement less predictable.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 170.51%
Avg. Invested days 17
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

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

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
SMR has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with soft financial health, soft growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, growth and ownership metrics are mixed: negative earnings growth (-160.4%), weak cash generation (FCF margin -1461.7%), negative revenue growth (-15.0%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
SMR's financial health is soft, with the relatively strongest area being moderate liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 69.1%). Operating efficiency is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 2-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
SMR's growth profile is soft, with the least-weak measure being revenue growth at -15.0% FY2025 versus FY2024. By comparison, while earnings growth (-160.4%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-323.3%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 61.3% and approximately 98.3% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 1.70% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Van Eck Associates Corporation 7.14%
BlackRock Inc 6.30%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 3.69%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 3.43%
Marex Group Ltd 3.10%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
SMR generates approximately $363 of gross profit, $-21,906 of operating income, and $-14,617 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: 46.43%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
SMR has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while soft valuation.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

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

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 2.09B USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 8.91
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 8.91
Volume (30-day avg) 31.1M shares
Beta 2.43
52 Weeks Range 4.28 - 32.09
Updated Date 11/08/2026
52 Weeks Range 4.28 - 32.09
Updated Date 11/08/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -1.17

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Nuclear Technology CommercializationDesign, licensing, and eventual sales/licensing of VOYGR SMR units to utilities and industrial customers.The company makes money by selling advanced modular nuclear reactor designs and project support, aiming for long-term licensing and service revenue.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 1.01B
Price to Sales(TTM) 764.22
Enterprise Value 1.01B
Price to Sales(TTM) 764.22
Enterprise Value to Revenue 371.34
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -1.45
Shares Outstanding 410.54M
Shares Floating 403.73M
Shares Outstanding 410.54M
Shares Floating 403.73M
Percent Insiders 1.7
Percent Institutions 61.25

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)

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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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