(CLNE) Clean Energy Fuels - Ratings and Ratios
Compressed Natural Gas, Liquefied Natural Gas, Renewable Natural Gas
CLNE EPS (Earnings per Share)
CLNE Revenue
Description: CLNE Clean Energy Fuels
Clean Energy Fuels Corp is a leading provider of natural gas as an alternative fuel for vehicle fleets, offering a range of solutions including renewable natural gas (RNG), compressed natural gas (CNG), and liquefied natural gas (LNG) for medium and heavy-duty vehicles. The companys comprehensive services include designing, building, and maintaining fueling stations, as well as selling and servicing equipment used in RNG production.
From a business perspective, Clean Energy Fuels Corp has a diversified customer base across various industries, including heavy-duty trucking, airports, refuse, public transit, and government fleets. The companys focus on developing RNG projects from dairy and livestock waste presents a significant growth opportunity, driven by increasing demand for low-carbon fuels and government incentives. Key performance indicators (KPIs) to watch include revenue growth, RNG production capacity, and the number of fueling stations operated.
In terms of financials, Clean Energy Fuels Corp has a market capitalization of $435.33M USD, with a forward P/E ratio of 12.87. While the companys return on equity (RoE) is currently negative, this metric is expected to improve as the RNG market expands and the company scales its operations. Other important KPIs include gross margin, operating expenses as a percentage of revenue, and cash flow from operations.
To evaluate the companys potential, its essential to monitor its progress in developing RNG projects, expanding its fueling station network, and securing new customers. Additionally, tracking industry trends, such as the adoption of low-carbon fuels and government policies supporting alternative energy, will be crucial in assessing Clean Energy Fuels Corps growth prospects.
CLNE Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 559m |
| Sub-Industry | Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing |
| IPO / Inception | 2007-05-25 |
CLNE Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | -67.7% |
| Fundamental | 37.1% |
| Dividend Rating | - |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | -28.2% |
| Analyst Rating | 4.56 of 5 |
CLNE Dividends
Currently no dividends paidCLNE Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | 84.5% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | -58.7% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | -79.6% |
| CAGR 5y | -24.82% |
| CAGR/Max DD 3y | -0.30 |
| CAGR/Mean DD 3y | -0.42 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | -1.14 |
| Alpha | 0.13 |
| Beta | 0.396 |
| Volatility | 58.92% |
| Current Volume | 1635.5k |
| Average Volume 20d | 1299.8k |
| Stop Loss | 2.4 (-7.7%) |
| Signal | 1.43 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 5.0
| Net Income (-203.5m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 25.2m TTM) |
| FCFTA 0.03 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 8.91pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue 62.68% (prev 76.68%; Δ -14.00pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.09 (>3.0%) and CFO 103.4m > Net Income -203.5m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| NO Net Debt/EBITDA fails (EBITDA <= 0) |
| Current Ratio 2.83 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (220.4m) change vs 12m ago -1.30% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 21.37% (prev 15.91%; Δ 5.47pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 35.61% (prev 32.28%; Δ 3.33pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio -5.45 (EBITDA TTM -76.0m / Interest Expense TTM 31.8m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' -5.21
| (A) 0.24 = (Total Current Assets 407.9m - Total Current Liabilities 144.3m) / Total Assets 1.12b |
| (B) -1.05 = Retained Earnings (Balance) -1.17b / Total Assets 1.12b |
| warn (B) unusual magnitude: -1.05 — check mapping/units |
| (C) -0.15 = EBIT TTM -173.0m / Avg Total Assets 1.18b |
| (D) -2.25 = Book Value of Equity -1.17b / Total Liabilities 519.0m |
| Total Rating: -5.21 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 37.06
| 1. Piotroski 5.0pt = 0.0 |
| 2. FCF Yield 4.95% = 2.47 |
| 3. FCF Margin 7.13% = 1.78 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 0.49 = 2.38 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda -3.78 = -2.50 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC (= -24.34)% = -12.50 |
| 7. RoE -31.01% = -2.50 |
| 8. Rev. Trend -42.30% = -3.17 |
| 9. EPS Trend 21.87% = 1.09 |
What is the price of CLNE shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by +4.84%, over one month by +7.00%, over three months by +28.08% and over the past year by -14.75%.
Is Clean Energy Fuels a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of CLNE is around 2.21 USD . This means that CLNE is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -15%.
Is CLNE a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 6
- Buy: 2
- Hold: 1
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecasts/targets for the CLNE price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 4.5 | 72.7% |
| Analysts Target Price | 4.5 | 72.7% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 2.4 | -7.7% |
Last update: 2025-09-05 04:37
CLNE Fundamental Data Overview
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 240.8m USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Forward = 6.6313
P/S = 1.3296
P/B = 0.9279
P/EG = 2.42
Beta = 2.702
Revenue TTM = 420.6m USD
EBIT TTM = -173.0m USD
EBITDA TTM = -76.0m USD
Long Term Debt = 277.9m USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 9.39m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 287.3m USD (Calculated: Short Term 9.39m + Long Term 277.9m)
Net Debt = 241.7m USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 605.7m USD (559.2m + Debt 287.3m - CCE 240.8m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = -5.45 (Ebit TTM -173.0m / Interest Expense TTM 31.8m)
FCF Yield = 4.95% (FCF TTM 30.0m / Enterprise Value 605.7m)
FCF Margin = 7.13% (FCF TTM 30.0m / Revenue TTM 420.6m)
Net Margin = -48.40% (Net Income TTM -203.5m / Revenue TTM 420.6m)
Gross Margin = 21.37% ((Revenue TTM 420.6m - Cost of Revenue TTM 330.7m) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = -0.52 (set to none) (Enterprise Value 605.7m / Book Value Of Equity -1.17b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 2.69% (Interest Expense 7.74m / Debt 287.3m)
Taxrate = 21.0% (US default)
NOPAT = -173.0m (EBIT -173.0m, no tax applied on loss)
Current Ratio = 2.83 (Total Current Assets 407.9m / Total Current Liabilities 144.3m)
Debt / Equity = 0.49 (Debt 287.3m / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 590.8m)
Debt / EBITDA = -3.78 (Net Debt 241.7m / EBITDA -76.0m)
Debt / FCF = 9.58 (Debt 287.3m / FCF TTM 30.0m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 656.4m (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = -18.24% (Net Income -203.5m, Total Assets 1.12b )
RoE = -31.01% (Net Income TTM -203.5m / Total Stockholder Equity 656.4m)
RoCE = -18.52% (Ebit -173.0m / (Equity 656.4m + L.T.Debt 277.9m))
RoIC = -18.68% (NOPAT -173.0m / Invested Capital 926.1m)
WACC = 5.66% (E(559.2m)/V(846.4m) * Re(7.47%)) + (D(287.3m)/V(846.4m) * Rd(2.69%) * (1-Tc(0.21)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: 66.67 | Cagr: -0.08%
Discount Rate = 7.47% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.) -> floored to rf + ERP 8.05%
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 70.46% ; FCFE base≈30.0m ; Y1≈19.7m ; Y5≈9.00m
Fair Price DCF = 0.81 (DCF Value 176.9m / Shares Outstanding 219.3m; 5y FCF grow -40.0% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: 21.87 | EPS CAGR: -47.88% | SUE: 1.10 | # QB: 2
Revenue Correlation: -42.30 | Revenue CAGR: -7.11% | SUE: N/A | # QB: None
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