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American SuperconductorAMSC -2.25%80 Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.65 as of Jun. 2026, which is 333% above its 10-year median of 0.15. GuruFocus rates AMSC with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 80/100 and a GF Valueâ„¢ of $33.75 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,759 Industrial Products companies, American Superconductor ranks better than 51.17% on this metric.
Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow assesses how much of a company’s cash flow from operations is being devoted to capital expenditure. It’s also useful to distinguish whether the company is capital intensive or not.
American Superconductor (NAS:AMSC) Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Explanation
Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow ratio assesses how much of a company’s Cash Flow from Operations is being devoted to Capital Expenditure. It is a good indicator in terms of how much the company is focused on growth. In general, a high Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow ratio indicates that the company is investing more in physical assets and is focused on growth and expansion. Conversely, lower ratio could indicate that a company has reached maturity and is no longer pursuing aggressive growth.
Moreover, the ratio is also useful to distinguish whether the company is capital intensive or not. If the ratio is large, then the company tends to be capital intensive. Lower ratio suggests that it’s a capital-light business. The ratio can be combined with ROIC % to identify whether the company is an asset-light business that has a high return on invested capital. This is one question investors commonly ask to see if a company qualifies as a good company.
American Superconductor Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Related Terms
American Superconductor Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Historical Data
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The historical data trend for American Superconductor's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
American Superconductor Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Chart
AMSC vs TNC, BW, GHM: Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, American Superconductor's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow, along with its competitors' market caps and Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
American Superconductor Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, American Superconductor's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Superconductor's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
What does a Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 0.65 mean?
American Superconductor (AMSC) has a Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 0.65 as of Jun. 2026. Capex to Operating Cash Flow ratio assesses how much of a company’s cash flow from operations is being devoted to capital expenditure. View historical data on American Superconductor and its competitors. This is 333% above median its historical median of 0.15. Over the past decade, American Superconductor's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow has ranged from 0.02 to 0.44. According to the industry distribution chart, American Superconductor ranks #859 out of 1759 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 48.8%.
Is American Superconductor's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow too high?
American Superconductor's current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 0.65 is 333% above median its 10-year median of 0.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 0.44. The Industrial Products industry median Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.42. American Superconductor's value of 0.65 is 54.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, American Superconductor ranks #859 out of 1759 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, American Superconductor has a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Superconductor's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow compare to TNC and BW?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, American Superconductor ranks #859 out of 1759 companies for Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow. This puts American Superconductor in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.42. American Superconductor's value of 0.65 is 54.8% above this benchmark. Historically, American Superconductor's own Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow has ranged from 0.02 to 0.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.15 vs. the industry median of 0.42, American Superconductor has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow for an Industrial Products company?
The median Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow among Industrial Products companies is 0.42, based on 1,759 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. American Superconductor's current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 0.65 is 54.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow mean?
A high Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Capex to Operating Cash Flow ratio assesses how much of a company’s cash flow from operations is being devoted to capital expenditure. View historical data on American Superconductor and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Superconductor's current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.65, which is 333% above median its own 10-year median of 0.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Superconductor stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Superconductor (AMSC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $33.75, compared to a current price of $28.66 — trading 15.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.65, which is 333% above median its 10-year median of 0.15 and 54.8% above the Industrial Products industry median of 0.42. American Superconductor's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow calculated?
Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Superconductor (AMSC), the current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.65 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is American Superconductor (AMSC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Superconductor stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $28.66 is trading 15.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $33.75.
GuruFocus considers American Superconductor to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for AMSC:
Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow: 0.65 (333% above median its 10-year median of 0.15)
GF Value™: $33.75 vs. price of $28.66 (15.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 54.8% above the Industrial Products median (#859 of 1759)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AMSC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
American Superconductor Corp generates the ideas, technologies, and solutions that meet the world's demand for smarter, cleaner, and energy. Through its Windtec Solutions, the company enables manufacturers to launch wind turbines quickly, effectively, and profitably. Through its Gridtec Solutions, the company provides engineering planning services and grid systems that optimize network reliability, efficiency, and performance. The company's segment includes Grid and Wind. It generates maximum revenue from the Grid segment.
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