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FuelCell Energy, Inc. (FCEL)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US35952H6018
CUSIP
35952H601
IPO Date
Jun 25, 1992

Highlights

Market Cap
$314.79M
Enterprise Value
$34.73M
EPS (TTM)
-$5.61
Total Revenue (TTM)
$169.70M
Gross Profit (TTM)
-$27.06M
EBITDA (TTM)
-$146.91M
Year Range
$3.58 - $11.99
Target Price
$8.75
ROA (TTM)
-18.73%
ROE (TTM)
-26.37%

Share Price Chart


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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in FuelCell Energy, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

FuelCell Energy, Inc. (FCEL) has returned -10.67% so far this year and 42.27% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, FCEL has returned -44.52% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


FuelCell Energy, Inc.

1D
4.82%
1M
-19.78%
YTD
-10.67%
6M
-16.28%
1Y
42.27%
3Y*
-57.57%
5Y*
-56.73%
10Y*
-44.52%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 27, 1997, FCEL's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.92%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.0 years.

Historically, 45% of months were positive and 55% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +410.0%, while the worst month was Jun 2019 at -84.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 10 months.

On a daily basis, FCEL closed higher 44% of trading days. The best single day was Jul 2, 2019 with a return of +129.2%, while the worst single day was Jul 15, 2019 at -47.2%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
202612.04%-0.61%-19.78%-10.67%
2025-15.04%-24.87%-20.45%-10.68%24.63%9.78%-11.59%-15.32%85.71%14.74%-25.03%8.94%-19.14%
2024-25.00%-0.83%0.00%-22.03%-3.21%-28.86%-20.73%-20.06%-6.13%-9.47%15.02%-23.84%-81.17%
202331.65%-8.74%-14.67%-34.04%12.77%1.89%1.39%-36.07%-8.57%-14.84%11.93%31.15%-42.45%
2022-18.46%41.51%-4.00%-29.17%0.49%-8.54%-4.27%16.71%-18.62%-8.50%10.90%-19.65%-46.54%
202185.85%-18.40%-14.94%-32.62%1.13%-9.37%-28.88%-1.42%7.21%19.43%8.64%-40.09%-53.45%

Benchmark Metrics

FuelCell Energy, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 1.76%, beta of 1.63, and R² of 0.11 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 28, 1997.

  • This stock participated in 183.45% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 70.75% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • R² of 0.11 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
1.76%
Beta
1.63
0.11
Upside Capture
70.75%
Downside Capture
183.45%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

FCEL ranks 59 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.


FCEL Risk / Return Rank: 5959
Overall Rank
FCEL Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5555
Sharpe Ratio Rank
FCEL Sortino Ratio Rank: 6666
Sortino Ratio Rank
FCEL Omega Ratio Rank: 5959
Omega Ratio Rank
FCEL Calmar Ratio Rank: 6060
Calmar Ratio Rank
FCEL Martin Ratio Rank: 5555
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for FuelCell Energy, Inc. (FCEL) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


FCELBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.41

0.90

-0.49

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.43

1.39

+0.05

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.16

1.21

-0.05

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

0.82

1.40

-0.58

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

1.35

6.61

-5.26

Explore FCEL risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History


FuelCell Energy, Inc. doesn't pay dividends

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the FuelCell Energy, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the FuelCell Energy, Inc. was 100.00%, occurring on Apr 22, 2025. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current FuelCell Energy, Inc. drawdown is 100.00%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-100%Oct 3, 20006174Apr 22, 2025
-70.7%Mar 18, 1998250Mar 15, 1999135Sep 24, 1999385
-60.88%Mar 6, 200030Apr 14, 200090Aug 23, 2000120
-33.04%Jan 24, 20006Jan 31, 200013Feb 17, 200019
-33%Mar 12, 199784Jul 10, 199745Sep 12, 1997129

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of FuelCell Energy, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how FuelCell Energy, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Electrical Equipment & Parts industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for FCEL relative to other companies in the Electrical Equipment & Parts industry. Currently, FCEL has a P/S ratio of 1.3. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for FCEL in comparison with other companies in the Electrical Equipment & Parts industry. Currently, FCEL has a P/B value of 0.5. This P/B ratio is low compared to industry peers. It might indicate the stock is undervalued or that the company’s assets are not expected to generate strong returns.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items