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FuelCell EnergyFCEL -5.29%60 Forward PE Ratio is 0.00 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates FCEL with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.61 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,285 Industrial Products companies, FuelCell Energy ranks worse than 77820.93% on this metric.
FuelCell Energy (NAS:FCEL) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
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FuelCell Energy Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for FuelCell Energy's Forward PE Ratio 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.
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FCEL vs ENR, AMPX, PLPC: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, FuelCell Energy's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio 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.
FuelCell Energy Forward PE Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, FuelCell Energy's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FuelCell Energy's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
FuelCell Energy (FCEL) has a Forward PE Ratio of 0.00 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on FuelCell Energy and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, FuelCell Energy ranks #999999 out of 1285 companies in the Industrial Products industry.
Is FuelCell Energy's Forward PE Ratio too high?
FuelCell Energy's current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, FuelCell Energy ranks #999999 out of 1285 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, FuelCell Energy has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FuelCell Energy's Forward PE Ratio compare to ENR and AMPX?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, FuelCell Energy ranks #999999 out of 1285 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places FuelCell Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 19.45. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for an Industrial Products company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 19.45, based on 1,285 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on FuelCell Energy and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 19.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FuelCell Energy's current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FuelCell Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FuelCell Energy (FCEL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.61, compared to a current price of $20.25 — trading 166.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. FuelCell Energy's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For FuelCell Energy (FCEL), the current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00 as of Jul. 15, 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 FuelCell Energy (FCEL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FuelCell Energy stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $20.25 is trading 166.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.61.
GuruFocus considers FuelCell Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FCEL:
Forward PE Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: $7.61 vs. price of $20.25 (166.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FCEL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
FuelCell Energy Inc is a clean energy technology company engaged in the development, design, production, and servicing of high temperature fuel cells for clean electric power generation. The Company provides proprietary molten carbonate fuel cell systems that generate electricity electrochemically with ultra low emissions and high efficiency, and operates as a solutions provider managing the design, manufacturing, installation, and maintenance of its systems under long term power purchase, service, and engineering procurement agreements. The Company serves utilities, data centers, and commercial and industrial customers, and operates in the United States, South Korea, Europe, and Canada, with maximum revenue generated from the United States.
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