Canadian Solar (CSIQ) Competitors

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CSIQ vs. ENPH, RUN, SEDG, SPWR, and KLIC

Should you buy Canadian Solar stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Canadian Solar with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Canadian Solar include Enphase Energy (ENPH), Sunrun (RUN), SolarEdge Technologies (SEDG), CSLM Acquisition (SPWR), and Kulicke and Soffa Industries (KLIC).

How does Canadian Solar compare to Enphase Energy?

Canadian Solar (NASDAQ:CSIQ) and Enphase Energy (NASDAQ:ENPH) are both energy companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, dividends, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment and risk.

In the previous week, Enphase Energy had 15 more articles in the media than Canadian Solar. MarketBeat recorded 35 mentions for Enphase Energy and 20 mentions for Canadian Solar. Enphase Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.05 beat Canadian Solar's score of 0.38 indicating that Enphase Energy is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Canadian Solar	4 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	8 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Enphase Energy	22 Very Positive mention(s)	4 Positive mention(s)	7 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

52.4% of Canadian Solar shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 72.1% of Enphase Energy shares are held by institutional investors. 21.5% of Canadian Solar shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.9% of Enphase Energy shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Canadian Solar has a beta of 1.44, meaning that its share price is 44% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Enphase Energy has a beta of 1.26, meaning that its share price is 26% more volatile than the broader market.

Canadian Solar currently has a consensus price target of $18.36, suggesting a potential upside of 6.89%. Enphase Energy has a consensus price target of $40.68, suggesting a potential downside of 18.13%. Given Canadian Solar's higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Canadian Solar is more favorable than Enphase Energy.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Canadian Solar	4 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.08
Enphase Energy	6 Sell rating(s)	10 Hold rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.12

Enphase Energy has a net margin of 9.64% compared to Canadian Solar's net margin of -1.87%. Enphase Energy's return on equity of 16.88% beat Canadian Solar's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Canadian Solar	-1.87%	-4.20%	-1.10%
Enphase Energy	9.64%	16.88%	5.39%

Enphase Energy has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Canadian Solar. Canadian Solar is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Enphase Energy, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Canadian Solar	$5.60B	0.21	-$104.13M	-$2.52	N/A
Enphase Energy	$1.47B	4.45	$172.13M	$1.01	49.20

Summary

Enphase Energy beats Canadian Solar on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Canadian Solar compare to Sunrun?

Sunrun (NASDAQ:RUN) and Canadian Solar (NASDAQ:CSIQ) are both energy companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, profitability, institutional ownership, earnings and risk.

Sunrun has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Canadian Solar. Canadian Solar is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Sunrun, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Sunrun	$2.96B	1.09	$449.95M	$2.13	6.33
Canadian Solar	$5.60B	0.21	-$104.13M	-$2.52	N/A

91.7% of Sunrun shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 52.4% of Canadian Solar shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.6% of Sunrun shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 21.5% of Canadian Solar shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Sunrun has a net margin of 17.88% compared to Canadian Solar's net margin of -1.87%. Sunrun's return on equity of 14.06% beat Canadian Solar's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Sunrun	17.88%	14.06%	2.56%
Canadian Solar	-1.87%	-4.20%	-1.10%

Sunrun presently has a consensus target price of $18.48, indicating a potential upside of 37.00%. Canadian Solar has a consensus target price of $18.36, indicating a potential upside of 6.89%. Given Sunrun's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Sunrun is more favorable than Canadian Solar.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Sunrun	2 Sell rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	12 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.52
Canadian Solar	4 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.08

Sunrun has a beta of 2.25, meaning that its share price is 125% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Canadian Solar has a beta of 1.44, meaning that its share price is 44% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Canadian Solar had 9 more articles in the media than Sunrun. MarketBeat recorded 20 mentions for Canadian Solar and 11 mentions for Sunrun. Sunrun's average media sentiment score of 0.54 beat Canadian Solar's score of 0.38 indicating that Sunrun is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Sunrun	5 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Canadian Solar	4 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	8 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Summary

Sunrun beats Canadian Solar on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Canadian Solar compare to SolarEdge Technologies?

SolarEdge Technologies (NASDAQ:SEDG) and Canadian Solar (NASDAQ:CSIQ) are both energy companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, earnings, dividends, valuation, risk, media sentiment, profitability and institutional ownership.

SolarEdge Technologies has a beta of 1.18, meaning that its share price is 18% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Canadian Solar has a beta of 1.44, meaning that its share price is 44% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Canadian Solar had 4 more articles in the media than SolarEdge Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 20 mentions for Canadian Solar and 16 mentions for SolarEdge Technologies. SolarEdge Technologies' average media sentiment score of 0.71 beat Canadian Solar's score of 0.38 indicating that SolarEdge Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
SolarEdge Technologies	10 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Canadian Solar	4 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	8 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

SolarEdge Technologies presently has a consensus target price of $30.40, indicating a potential downside of 44.96%. Canadian Solar has a consensus target price of $18.36, indicating a potential upside of 6.89%. Given Canadian Solar's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Canadian Solar is more favorable than SolarEdge Technologies.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
SolarEdge Technologies	7 Sell rating(s)	16 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.75
Canadian Solar	4 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.08

95.1% of SolarEdge Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 52.4% of Canadian Solar shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.7% of SolarEdge Technologies shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 21.5% of Canadian Solar shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Canadian Solar has a net margin of -1.87% compared to SolarEdge Technologies' net margin of -28.56%. Canadian Solar's return on equity of -4.20% beat SolarEdge Technologies' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
SolarEdge Technologies	-28.56%	-38.66%	-7.72%
Canadian Solar	-1.87%	-4.20%	-1.10%

Canadian Solar has higher revenue and earnings than SolarEdge Technologies. SolarEdge Technologies is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Canadian Solar, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
SolarEdge Technologies	$1.18B	2.84	-$405.45M	-$6.13	N/A
Canadian Solar	$5.60B	0.21	-$104.13M	-$2.52	N/A

Summary

Canadian Solar beats SolarEdge Technologies on 14 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Canadian Solar compare to CSLM Acquisition?

CSLM Acquisition (NASDAQ:SPWR) and Canadian Solar (NASDAQ:CSIQ) are both small-cap energy companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, earnings, dividends, valuation, risk, media sentiment, profitability and institutional ownership.

Canadian Solar has a net margin of -1.87% compared to CSLM Acquisition's net margin of -15.12%. Canadian Solar's return on equity of -4.20% beat CSLM Acquisition's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
CSLM Acquisition	-15.12%	-16.64%	-23.28%
Canadian Solar	-1.87%	-4.20%	-1.10%

CSLM Acquisition presently has a consensus target price of $5.40, indicating a potential upside of 424.27%. Canadian Solar has a consensus target price of $18.36, indicating a potential upside of 6.89%. Given CSLM Acquisition's higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe CSLM Acquisition is more favorable than Canadian Solar.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
CSLM Acquisition	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
Canadian Solar	4 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.08

In the previous week, Canadian Solar had 4 more articles in the media than CSLM Acquisition. MarketBeat recorded 20 mentions for Canadian Solar and 16 mentions for CSLM Acquisition. CSLM Acquisition's average media sentiment score of 0.81 beat Canadian Solar's score of 0.38 indicating that CSLM Acquisition is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
CSLM Acquisition	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Canadian Solar	4 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	8 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

47.4% of CSLM Acquisition shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 52.4% of Canadian Solar shares are owned by institutional investors. 42.6% of CSLM Acquisition shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 21.5% of Canadian Solar shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

CSLM Acquisition has a beta of 0.51, meaning that its share price is 49% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Canadian Solar has a beta of 1.44, meaning that its share price is 44% more volatile than the broader market.

CSLM Acquisition has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Canadian Solar. Canadian Solar is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than CSLM Acquisition, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
CSLM Acquisition	$300M	0.43	-$45.35M	-$0.47	N/A
Canadian Solar	$5.60B	0.21	-$104.13M	-$2.52	N/A

Summary

Canadian Solar beats CSLM Acquisition on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Canadian Solar compare to Kulicke and Soffa Industries?

Kulicke and Soffa Industries (NASDAQ:KLIC) and Canadian Solar (NASDAQ:CSIQ) are both electronic equipment companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, earnings and dividends.

Kulicke and Soffa Industries presently has a consensus price target of $59.25, suggesting a potential downside of 40.37%. Canadian Solar has a consensus price target of $18.36, suggesting a potential upside of 6.89%. Given Canadian Solar's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Canadian Solar is more favorable than Kulicke and Soffa Industries.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Kulicke and Soffa Industries	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67
Canadian Solar	4 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.08

Kulicke and Soffa Industries has a beta of 1.66, indicating that its stock price is 66% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Canadian Solar has a beta of 1.44, indicating that its stock price is 44% more volatile than the broader market.

Kulicke and Soffa Industries has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Canadian Solar. Canadian Solar is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Kulicke and Soffa Industries, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Kulicke and Soffa Industries	$654.08M	7.95	$210K	$1.04	95.54
Canadian Solar	$5.60B	0.21	-$104.13M	-$2.52	N/A

Kulicke and Soffa Industries has a net margin of 7.16% compared to Canadian Solar's net margin of -1.87%. Kulicke and Soffa Industries' return on equity of 7.29% beat Canadian Solar's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Kulicke and Soffa Industries	7.16%	7.29%	5.38%
Canadian Solar	-1.87%	-4.20%	-1.10%

98.2% of Kulicke and Soffa Industries shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 52.4% of Canadian Solar shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.2% of Kulicke and Soffa Industries shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 21.5% of Canadian Solar shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Canadian Solar had 13 more articles in the media than Kulicke and Soffa Industries. MarketBeat recorded 20 mentions for Canadian Solar and 7 mentions for Kulicke and Soffa Industries. Kulicke and Soffa Industries' average media sentiment score of 0.94 beat Canadian Solar's score of 0.38 indicating that Kulicke and Soffa Industries is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Kulicke and Soffa Industries	1 Very Positive mention(s)	4 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Canadian Solar	4 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	8 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Summary

Kulicke and Soffa Industries beats Canadian Solar on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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CSIQ vs. The Competition

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Metric	Canadian Solar	Solar Industry	Energy Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$1.21B	$3.10B	$10.62B	$12.28B
Dividend Yield	N/A	2.97%	10.21%	5.30%
P/E Ratio	-6.82	14.86	21.75	25.24
Price / Sales	0.21	69.79	1,021.17	74.54
Price / Cash	2.69	12.57	37.44	37.27
Price / Book	0.30	4.38	4.64	6.63
Net Income	-$104.13M	$24.30M	$4.24B	$335.41M
7 Day Performance	-13.45%	3.93%	1.38%	-1.83%
1 Month Performance	30.15%	9.93%	6.61%	-1.16%
1 Year Performance	58.34%	89.28%	55.09%	28.31%

Canadian Solar Competitors List

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
CSIQ Canadian Solar	1.8717 of 5 stars	$17.18 -3.9%	$18.36 +6.9%	+64.8%	$1.21B	$5.60B	N/A	12,587	Earnings Report
ENPH Enphase Energy	2.4934 of 5 stars	$37.65 +3.3%	$40.65 +8.0%	+4.9%	$4.80B	$1.47B	37.28	2,872	Positive News
RUN Sunrun	3.5472 of 5 stars	$14.47 -1.0%	$18.48 +27.7%	+14.2%	$3.49B	$2.96B	6.79	9,059
SEDG SolarEdge Technologies	1.5846 of 5 stars	$41.79 +1.2%	$30.40 -27.3%	+180.5%	$2.51B	$1.18B	N/A	3,576	Analyst Forecast Gap Down
SPWR CSLM Acquisition	1.906 of 5 stars	$1.14 +4.6%	$5.40 +373.7%	N/A	$138.05M	$300M	N/A	151	Analyst Downgrade Analyst Revision Gap Up

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Canadian Solar (CSIQ) Competitors

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CSIQ vs. ENPH, RUN, SEDG, SPWR, and KLIC

How does Canadian Solar compare to Enphase Energy?

Does the media prefer CSIQ or ENPH?

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Which has more volatility and risk, CSIQ or ENPH?

Do analysts recommend CSIQ or ENPH?

Is CSIQ or ENPH more profitable?

Which has higher valuation & earnings, CSIQ or ENPH?

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Does the media prefer SEDG or CSIQ?

Do analysts recommend SEDG or CSIQ?

Do institutionals & insiders believe in SEDG or CSIQ?

Is SEDG or CSIQ more profitable?

Which has better earnings and valuation, SEDG or CSIQ?

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How does Canadian Solar compare to CSLM Acquisition?

Is SPWR or CSIQ more profitable?

Do analysts recommend SPWR or CSIQ?

Does the media prefer SPWR or CSIQ?

Do institutionals & insiders believe in SPWR or CSIQ?

Which has more volatility and risk, SPWR or CSIQ?

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How does Canadian Solar compare to Kulicke and Soffa Industries?

Do analysts rate KLIC or CSIQ?

Which has more volatility and risk, KLIC or CSIQ?

Which has higher earnings & valuation, KLIC or CSIQ?

Is KLIC or CSIQ more profitable?

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in KLIC or CSIQ?

Does the media prefer KLIC or CSIQ?

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