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

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 Impinj (PI).

How does Canadian Solar compare to Enphase Energy?

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

Enphase Energy has higher earnings, but lower revenue 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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Enphase Energy$1.47B5.02$172.13M$1.0155.51
Canadian Solar$5.60B0.21-$104.13M-$2.52N/A

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
Enphase Energy9.64% 16.88% 5.39%
Canadian Solar -1.87%-4.20%-1.10%

Enphase Energy has a beta of 1.59, suggesting that its stock price is 59% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Canadian Solar has a beta of 1.49, suggesting that its stock price is 49% more volatile than the broader market.

72.1% of Enphase Energy shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 52.4% of Canadian Solar shares are held by institutional investors. 2.9% of Enphase Energy shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 21.5% of Canadian Solar shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Enphase Energy presently has a consensus price target of $44.24, indicating a potential downside of 21.10%. Canadian Solar has a consensus price target of $18.36, indicating a potential upside of 7.02%. Given Canadian Solar's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Canadian Solar is more favorable than Enphase Energy.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Enphase Energy
6 Sell rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.12
Canadian Solar
4 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.92

In the previous week, Enphase Energy had 10 more articles in the media than Canadian Solar. MarketBeat recorded 15 mentions for Enphase Energy and 5 mentions for Canadian Solar. Enphase Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.18 beat Canadian Solar's score of 0.65 indicating that Enphase Energy is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Enphase Energy
12 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Canadian Solar
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

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

How does Canadian Solar compare to Sunrun?

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

Canadian Solar has a beta of 1.49, meaning that its share price is 49% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Sunrun has a beta of 2.32, meaning that its share price is 132% more volatile than the broader market.

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
Canadian Solar-1.87% -4.20% -1.10%
Sunrun 17.88%14.06%2.56%

Canadian Solar presently has a consensus price target of $18.36, indicating a potential upside of 7.02%. Sunrun has a consensus price target of $18.48, indicating a potential upside of 38.44%. Given Sunrun's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Sunrun is more favorable than Canadian Solar.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Canadian Solar
4 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.92
Sunrun
2 Sell rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.43

Sunrun has lower revenue, but higher earnings 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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Canadian Solar$5.60B0.21-$104.13M-$2.52N/A
Sunrun$3.17B1.00$449.95M$2.136.27

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

In the previous week, Sunrun had 8 more articles in the media than Canadian Solar. MarketBeat recorded 13 mentions for Sunrun and 5 mentions for Canadian Solar. Sunrun's average media sentiment score of 0.89 beat Canadian Solar's score of 0.65 indicating that Sunrun is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

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

Summary

Sunrun beats Canadian Solar on 14 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 superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, risk, analyst recommendations, earnings, dividends, media sentiment, profitability and institutional ownership.

95.1% of SolarEdge Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 52.4% of Canadian Solar shares are held by institutional investors. 1.0% of SolarEdge Technologies shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 21.5% of Canadian Solar shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
SolarEdge Technologies$1.28B3.01-$405.45M-$6.13N/A
Canadian Solar$5.60B0.21-$104.13M-$2.52N/A

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%

SolarEdge Technologies currently has a consensus price target of $33.25, indicating a potential downside of 47.37%. Canadian Solar has a consensus price target of $18.36, indicating a potential upside of 7.02%. Given Canadian Solar's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly 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)
15 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.74
Canadian Solar
4 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.92

SolarEdge Technologies has a beta of 1.42, meaning that its stock price is 42% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Canadian Solar has a beta of 1.49, meaning that its stock price is 49% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, SolarEdge Technologies had 9 more articles in the media than Canadian Solar. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for SolarEdge Technologies and 5 mentions for Canadian Solar. SolarEdge Technologies' average media sentiment score of 0.90 beat Canadian Solar's score of 0.65 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
8 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Canadian Solar
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Canadian Solar beats SolarEdge Technologies on 12 of the 16 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 superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, risk and dividends.

CSLM Acquisition presently has a consensus target price of $5.40, suggesting a potential upside of 468.00%. Canadian Solar has a consensus target price of $18.36, suggesting a potential upside of 7.02%. Given CSLM Acquisition's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly 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)
6 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.92

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
CSLM Acquisition$300M0.46-$45.35M-$0.47N/A
Canadian Solar$5.60B0.21-$104.13M-$2.52N/A

Canadian Solar has a net margin of -1.87% compared to CSLM Acquisition's net margin of -14.34%. 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-14.34% -12.90% -19.80%
Canadian Solar -1.87%-4.20%-1.10%

47.4% of CSLM Acquisition shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 52.4% of Canadian Solar shares are held by institutional investors. 42.6% of CSLM Acquisition shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 21.5% of Canadian Solar shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

CSLM Acquisition has a beta of 0.59, indicating that its stock price is 41% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Canadian Solar has a beta of 1.49, indicating that its stock price is 49% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Canadian Solar had 2 more articles in the media than CSLM Acquisition. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Canadian Solar and 3 mentions for CSLM Acquisition. Canadian Solar's average media sentiment score of 0.65 beat CSLM Acquisition's score of 0.63 indicating that Canadian Solar is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

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

Summary

Canadian Solar beats CSLM Acquisition on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Canadian Solar compare to Impinj?

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

Impinj currently has a consensus price target of $175.00, indicating a potential upside of 44.71%. Canadian Solar has a consensus price target of $18.36, indicating a potential upside of 7.02%. Given Impinj's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Impinj is more favorable than Canadian Solar.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Impinj
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.44
Canadian Solar
4 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.92

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Impinj$361.05M10.20-$10.85M-$0.92N/A
Canadian Solar$5.60B0.21-$104.13M-$2.52N/A

Canadian Solar has a net margin of -1.87% compared to Impinj's net margin of -7.66%. Impinj's return on equity of 5.67% beat Canadian Solar's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Impinj-7.66% 5.67% 2.18%
Canadian Solar -1.87%-4.20%-1.10%

52.4% of Canadian Solar shares are held by institutional investors. 6.8% of Impinj shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 21.5% of Canadian Solar shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Impinj had 9 more articles in the media than Canadian Solar. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for Impinj and 5 mentions for Canadian Solar. Canadian Solar's average media sentiment score of 0.65 beat Impinj's score of 0.22 indicating that Canadian Solar is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

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

Impinj has a beta of 1.91, indicating that its stock price is 91% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Canadian Solar has a beta of 1.49, indicating that its stock price is 49% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Impinj beats Canadian Solar on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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CSIQ vs. The Competition

MetricCanadian SolarSolar IndustryEnergy SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$1.16B$3.28B$10.40B$11.99B
Dividend YieldN/A3.56%10.40%5.56%
P/E Ratio-6.8116.5920.2423.63
Price / Sales0.2183.91770.20111.03
Price / Cash2.5812.8237.1837.22
Price / Book0.304.874.286.66
Net Income-$104.13M$24.30M$4.23B$337.55M
7 Day Performance-6.23%-9.77%-1.89%-3.71%
1 Month Performance-14.46%10.96%-0.72%0.97%
1 Year Performance52.67%101.61%44.82%25.34%

Canadian Solar Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
CSIQ
Canadian Solar
2.1697 of 5 stars
$17.16
flat
$18.36
+7.0%
+52.7%$1.16B$5.60BN/A12,587
ENPH
Enphase Energy
2.977 of 5 stars
$63.74
-6.8%
$44.24
-30.6%
+36.2%$9.01B$1.47B63.112,872
RUN
Sunrun
3.9328 of 5 stars
$15.58
-6.8%
$18.48
+18.6%
+56.9%$3.99B$3.17B7.319,059
SEDG
SolarEdge Technologies
1.7292 of 5 stars
$75.80
-0.7%
$33.25
-56.1%
+247.3%$4.64B$1.28BN/A3,576
SPWR
CSLM Acquisition
2.0911 of 5 stars
$1.03
-2.8%
$5.40
+424.3%
-51.7%$155.07M$300MN/A151

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