CSI Solar Co., Ltd. (688472.SS) — Stock Score Summary

CSI Solar Co., Ltd. (688472.SS) has a MoatMap StockRank of 44/100 based on Quality (38/100), Value (55/100), and Momentum (38/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. CSI Solar operates in a highly capital-intensive, commoditized sector plagued by Chinese overcapacity and intense price wars. It fails the Terry Smith quality filter due to low structural ROIC and lacks the durable economic moat required by Warren Buffett.

CSI Solar Co., Ltd. manufactures solar modules and provides utility-scale solar energy and battery storage solutions globally. The company operates as a top-tier global solar module manufacturer with massive scale and brand equity. It is a vertically integrated industry giant with a highly diversified global sales network and advanced cell technology.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$1.65
Market Cap$7.1B
P/E (TTM)27.90
P/E (Forward)13.31
Price/Book1.74
Return on Equity6.6%
Return on Invested Capital5.6%
Debt/Equity76.98
Gross Margin11.6%
Operating Margin12.2%
Revenue Growth-17.0%
Dividend Yield0.8%
Free Cash Flow$-64M

CSI Solar Co., Ltd. operates in the Solar industry, part of the Technology sector (China).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CSI Solar Co., Ltd.’s (688472.SS) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for CSI Solar Co., Ltd. (688472.SS) is 44/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (38), Value (55), and Momentum (38) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does CSI Solar Co., Ltd. have an economic moat?
CSI Solar Co., Ltd. (688472.SS) has a Quality factor score of 38/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is CSI Solar Co., Ltd. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for CSI Solar Co., Ltd. (688472.SS) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 44/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is CSI Solar Co., Ltd. in?
CSI Solar Co., Ltd. (688472.SS) operates in the Technology sector, specifically the Solar industry (China).
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