Canadian Solar Inc. (CSIQ) — Stock Score Summary

Canadian Solar Inc. (CSIQ) has a MoatMap StockRank of 10/100 based on Quality (18/100), Value (50/100), and Momentum (23/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG SELL. Canadian Solar operates in a highly commoditized, capital-intensive solar module manufacturing industry plagued by chronic oversupply, lack of pricing power, and heavy reliance on government subsidies.

Canadian Solar Inc. is a global leader in solar energy, operating as both a major manufacturer of photovoltaic modules and a developer of large-scale solar power projects. The company's competitive strength derives from its vertical integration, global brand recognition, and extensive project development expertise, serving a broad customer base across the entire solar value chain.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$16.12
Market Cap$1.4B
P/E (Forward)162.51
Price/Book0.47
Return on Equity-4.4%
Return on Invested Capital0.4%
Debt/Equity161.40
Gross Margin19.4%
Operating Margin5.5%
Revenue Growth-20.0%
Free Cash Flow$-1.0B

Canadian Solar Inc. operates in the Solar industry, part of the Technology sector (Canada).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Canadian Solar Inc.’s (CSIQ) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Canadian Solar Inc. (CSIQ) is 10/100, with a Strong Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (18), Value (50), and Momentum (23) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Canadian Solar Inc. have an economic moat?
Canadian Solar Inc. (CSIQ) has a Quality factor score of 18/100. 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 Canadian Solar Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Canadian Solar Inc. (CSIQ) is Strong Sell, based on a StockRank of 10/100. 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 Canadian Solar Inc. in?
Canadian Solar Inc. (CSIQ) operates in the Technology sector, specifically the Solar industry (Canada).
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