Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (CLNE) — Stock Score Summary

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (CLNE) has a MoatMap StockRank of 9/100 based on Quality (33/100), Value (34/100), and Momentum (22/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG SELL. Clean Energy Fuels operates RNG fueling stations. While alternative fuels benefit from long-term transition, the company lacks the upstream production ownership to benefit from geopolitical energy spikes and suffers from low capital efficiency.

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. is the largest provider of natural gas fuel for transportation in North America, offering renewable natural gas (RNG), compressed natural gas (CNG), and liquefied natural gas (LNG) through its extensive network of fueling stations. The company benefits from its first-mover advantage and robust infrastructure, positioning it as a key enabler for fleets transitioning to lower-carbon alternative fuels. Its strategic focus on RNG, derived from biomethane, aligns with growing environmental sustainability mandates.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$1.96
Market Cap$456M
P/E (Forward)64.42
Price/Book0.79
Return on Equity-17.2%
Return on Invested Capital-19.1%
Debt/Equity57.47
Gross Margin27.3%
Operating Margin-2.5%
Revenue Growth13.3%
Free Cash Flow$-19M

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. operates in the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing industry, part of the Energy sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clean Energy Fuels Corp.’s (CLNE) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (CLNE) is 9/100, with a Strong Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (33), Value (34), and Momentum (22) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Clean Energy Fuels Corp. have an economic moat?
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (CLNE) has a Quality factor score of 33/100. 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 Clean Energy Fuels Corp. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (CLNE) is Strong Sell, based on a StockRank of 9/100. 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 Clean Energy Fuels Corp. in?
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (CLNE) operates in the Energy sector, specifically the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing industry (United States).
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