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Solarmax Technology Inc. Common Stock(SMXT)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
1-STAR RATING
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BUY for 11 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
+0.94% ▲
LAST CLOSE
$4.3
10/23/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for SMXT

10/23/2026: SMXT (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

SolarMax Technology Inc. is a residential and commercial solar energy services company providing integrated installation and financing solutions. The firm leverages a vertically integrated model to capture value, while its secondary LED lighting business offers diversified revenue. Its primary growth story revolves around increasing solar adoption, though the company faces significant execution, interest rate, and competitive risks. As a smaller player in a highly competitive, interest-rate-sensitive market, the stock may best suit growth-oriented investors with a high risk tolerance. Investors should monitor developments in state-level renewable policies, financing costs, and the company's ability to maintain margins against national solar competitors.

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 styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company offers exposure to the solar sector but faces significant competitive and macroeconomic hurdles.
Momentum investorWeak fitMomentum is generally tied to clear, positive technical trends which are currently variable.
Value investorMixed fitValuation depends heavily on future growth realization in a capital-intensive industry.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay dividends and prioritizes capital reinvestment.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe solar installation industry is subject to high policy and interest rate volatility.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighSmall-cap solar stocks often experience wide price swings based on interest rate news.
Valuation riskMedium / highFuture growth expectations are heavily priced in compared to current earnings.
Competition risk (Solar Installation)HighThe company faces immense pressure from larger, more established national solar providers.
Business qualityMediumOperational success is dependent on managing long-term installation and financing projects.
Dividend incomeLow / noneInvestors should not expect income from this stock.
Execution riskMedium / highThe ability to scale installations profitably remains the primary operational hurdle.

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 11.56%
Avg. Invested days 9
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
SMXT receives a 2-star rating, reflecting soft or weak scores across the available pillars. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, soft analyst coverage, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
SMXT has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with soft financial health, strong growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+81.9%) and strong revenue growth (+295.8%) are partially offset by soft cash generation (FCF margin 0.5%), weak profitability (net margin -7.0%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
SMXT's financial health is soft, with the relatively strongest area being moderate cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (0.5% of revenue). Profitability is weak (1 stars), which helps explain the 2-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Revenue growth is SMXT's strongest growth driver at +295.8% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). Earnings growth (+81.9%, strong) and free-cash-flow growth (+105.5%, strong) are also constructive, though not equally high across every growth measure.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 3.2% and approximately 68.9% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 31.07% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 1.14%
Geode Capital Management, LLC 0.66%
Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Co 0.34%
Northern Trust Corp 0.17%
Susquehanna International Group, LLP 0.15%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
SMXT generates approximately $46 of gross profit, $-81 of operating income, and $5 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Operating losses explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 15.21%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
SMXT has a liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Low VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 20.39M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price -
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price -
Volume (30-day avg) 212.7K shares
Beta 0.25
52 Weeks Range 1.82 - 15.24
Updated Date 10/24/2026
52 Weeks Range 1.82 - 15.24
Updated Date 10/24/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -1.77

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Residential SolarSale and installation of solar panels and storage for homeowners.Revenue comes from selling hardware and long-term installation contracts to residential customers.
Commercial/LEDLED lighting upgrades and commercial solar installations.Revenue is derived from energy efficiency projects for businesses.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 40.92M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.2
Enterprise Value 40.92M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.2
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.41
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 169.78
Shares Outstanding 4.74M
Shares Floating 3.27M
Shares Outstanding 4.74M
Shares Floating 3.27M
Percent Insiders 31.07
Percent Institutions 3.15

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)

Information icon 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)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

Information icon 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)

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)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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)

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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