(SES) SES AI - Ratings and Ratios
Lithium Metal Battery, Battery Materials, Electrolytes
Description: SES SES AI
SES AI Corporation is a developer and producer of AI-enhanced lithium metal and lithium-ion rechargeable battery technologies for various applications, including electric vehicles, urban air mobility, and energy storage systems. The companys products include li metal battery cells and battery materials, such as electrolytes, which are sold to automotive original equipment manufacturers.
To evaluate the companys performance, we can look at key performance indicators (KPIs) such as revenue growth, gross margin, and research and development (R&D) expenses as a percentage of revenue. Given the companys focus on innovative battery technologies, a high R&D expense ratio is expected. A potential KPI to monitor is the companys progress in reducing production costs and increasing the scalability of its manufacturing processes.
The companys market capitalization is approximately $325.55 million, and its stock has experienced significant volatility, with a 52-week high of $2.42 and a low of $0.27. To further analyze the stocks performance, we can examine its trading volume, institutional ownership, and short interest. A high short interest may indicate market skepticism about the companys prospects, while increasing institutional ownership could be a bullish sign.
To assess the companys competitive position, we can analyze its partnerships and collaborations with major automotive manufacturers, as well as its patent portfolio and intellectual property. A strong partnership with a prominent OEM or a robust patent portfolio could be a positive indicator of the companys long-term prospects. We should also monitor the companys cash burn rate and its ability to secure additional funding to support its growth plans.
SES Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 395m |
| Sub-Industry | Automotive Parts & Equipment |
| IPO / Inception | 2021-03-01 |
SES Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | -55.6% |
| Fundamental | 26.4% |
| Dividend Rating | - |
| Total Return vs S&P 500 | -3.52% |
| Analyst Rating | 3.00 of 5 |
SES Dividends
Currently no dividends paidSES Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | 63% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | 29.8% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | -95.9% |
| CAGR 5y | -39.68% |
| CAGR/Max DD 5y | -0.41 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | -1.04 |
| Alpha | -32.81 |
| Beta | 2.888 |
| Volatility | 125.20% |
| Current Volume | 4522.8k |
| Average Volume 20d | 6014.2k |
| Stop Loss | 1 (-10.7%) |
| Signal | 0.19 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 1.0
| Net Income (-99.8m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 681.6k TTM) |
| FCFTA -0.27 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -7.36pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue 1967 % (prev 3770 %; Δ -1803 pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA -0.24 (>3.0%) and CFO -69.3m > Net Income -99.8m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| NO Net Debt/EBITDA fails (EBITDA <= 0) |
| Current Ratio 12.46 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (331.7m) change vs 12m ago 3.40% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 93.38% (prev 12.30%; Δ 81.08pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 3.45% (prev 2.13%; Δ 1.32pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio -5.76 (EBITDA TTM -79.5m / Interest Expense TTM 15.0m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' -11.60
| (A) 0.77 = (Total Current Assets 243.0m - Total Current Liabilities 19.5m) / Total Assets 290.5m |
| (B) -1.15 = Retained Earnings (Balance) -334.0m / Total Assets 290.5m |
| warn (B) unusual magnitude: -1.15 — check mapping/units |
| (C) -0.26 = EBIT TTM -86.6m / Avg Total Assets 329.4m |
| (D) -10.61 = Book Value of Equity -336.5m / Total Liabilities 31.7m |
| Total Rating: -11.60 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 26.43
| 1. Piotroski 1.0pt = -4.0 |
| 2. FCF Yield -43.24% = -5.0 |
| 3. FCF Margin data missing |
| 4. Debt/Equity 0.06 = 2.50 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda -0.19 = -2.50 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC -31.31% = -12.50 |
| 7. RoE -36.08% = -2.50 |
| 8. Revenue Trend data missing |
| 9. Rev. CAGR 0.0% = 0.0 |
| 10. EPS Trend data missing |
| 11. EPS CAGR 4.36% = 0.44 |
What is the price of SES shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by +1.82%, over one month by -7.44%, over three months by +31.15% and over the past year by +12.29%.
Is SES AI a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of SES is around 0.75 USD . This means that SES is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -33.04%.
Is SES a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 1
- Buy: 0
- Hold: 2
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 1
What are the forecasts/targets for the SES price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 1.3 | 18.8% |
| Analysts Target Price | 1.3 | 18.8% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 0.9 | -19.6% |
Last update: 2025-08-18 02:03
SES Fundamental Data Overview
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 228.9m USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/S = 34.7693
P/B = 1.5848
Beta = 0.422
Revenue TTM = 11.4m USD
EBIT TTM = -86.6m USD
EBITDA TTM = -79.5m USD
Long Term Debt = 12.2m USD (from nonCurrentLiabilitiesTotal, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 2.73m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 15.0m USD (Calculated: Short Term 2.73m + Long Term 12.2m)
Net Debt = -2.45m USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 181.1m USD (395.0m + Debt 15.0m - CCE 228.9m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = -5.76 (Ebit TTM -86.6m / Interest Expense TTM 15.0m)
FCF Yield = -43.24% (FCF TTM -78.3m / Enterprise Value 181.1m)
FCF Margin = -689.2% (FCF TTM -78.3m / Revenue TTM 11.4m)
Net Margin = -878.6% (Net Income TTM -99.8m / Revenue TTM 11.4m)
Gross Margin = 93.38% ((Revenue TTM 11.4m - Cost of Revenue TTM 752.0k) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = -0.54 (set to none) (Enterprise Value 181.1m / Book Value Of Equity -336.5m)
Interest Expense / Debt = 100.5% (Interest Expense 15.0m / Debt 15.0m)
Taxrate = 21.0% (US default)
NOPAT = -86.6m (EBIT -86.6m, no tax applied on loss)
Current Ratio = 12.46 (Total Current Assets 243.0m / Total Current Liabilities 19.5m)
Debt / Equity = 0.06 (Debt 15.0m / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 249.2m)
Debt / EBITDA = -0.19 (Net Debt -2.45m / EBITDA -79.5m)
Debt / FCF = -0.19 (Debt 15.0m / FCF TTM -78.3m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 276.7m (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = -34.36% (Net Income -99.8m, Total Assets 290.5m )
RoE = -36.08% (Net Income TTM -99.8m / Total Stockholder Equity 276.7m)
RoCE = -29.98% (Ebit -86.6m / (Equity 276.7m + L.T.Debt 12.2m))
RoIC = -31.31% (NOPAT -86.6m / Invested Capital 276.7m)
WACC = unknown (E(395.0m)/V(409.9m) * Re(16.66%)) + (D(15.0m)/V(409.9m) * Rd(none%) * (1-Tc(0.21)))
Shares Correlation 5-Years: 0.0 | Cagr: -0.95%
Discount Rate = 16.66% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Fair Price DCF = unknown (Cash Flow -78.3m)
Revenue Correlation: N/A | Revenue CAGR: 0.0%
EPS Correlation: N/A | EPS CAGR: 4.36%
EPS Growth Correlation: 31.52%
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