FTCI (FTC Solar) Financial Strength: 3 (As of Jun. 2026) — 50% Below Median

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FTCI FTC Solar Inc FTCI
53 GF Score
Price $2.35
GF Value $5.67
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is FTC Solar Financial Strength?

FTC Solar FTCI -6.75% 53 Financial Strength is 3 as of Jun. 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates FTCI with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.67 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

FTC Solar has the Financial Strength Rank of 3. It displays poor financial strength and is likely in financial distress. Usually this is caused by too much debt for the company.

Warning Sign:

FTC Solar Inc displays poor financial strength. Usually, this is caused by too much debt for the company.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

FTC Solar did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. FTC Solar's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.23. As of today, FTC Solar's Altman Z-Score is -6.21.


FTC Solar  (NAS:FTCI) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

FTC Solar has the Financial Strength Rank of 3. It displays poor financial strength and is likely in financial distress. Usually this is caused by too much debt for the company.


FTC Solar Financial Strength Related Terms


FTCI vs PN, SPRU, BEEM: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Solar subindustry, FTC Solar's Financial Strength, along with its competitors' market caps and Financial Strength 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.


FTC Solar Financial Strength vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, FTC Solar's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where FTC Solar's Financial Strength falls into.


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FTC Solar Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

FTC Solar's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-4.3 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-13.7 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $1.1 Mil.

FTC Solar's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

FTC Solar did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

FTC Solar's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(23.17 + 1.099) / 104.628
=0.23

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

FTC Solar has a Z-score of -6.21, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of -6.21 is in distress zone. This implies bankruptcy possibility in the next two years.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 3 mean?
FTC Solar (FTCI) has a Financial Strength of 3 as of Jun. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on FTC Solar and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, FTC Solar's Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 9.00.
Is FTC Solar's Financial Strength too high?
FTC Solar's current Financial Strength of 3 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, FTC Solar has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FTC Solar's Financial Strength compare to PN and SPRU?
FTC Solar's Financial Strength of 3 can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors industry. Historically, FTC Solar's own Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 9.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Financial Strength for a Semiconductors company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Semiconductors industry context. However, Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on FTC Solar and its competitors. FTC Solar's current Financial Strength is 3, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 6.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FTC Solar stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FTC Solar (FTCI) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.67, compared to a current price of $2.35 — trading 58.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 3, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. FTC Solar's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For FTC Solar (FTCI), the current Financial Strength is 3 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 FTC Solar (FTCI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FTC Solar stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $2.35 is trading 58.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.67. GuruFocus considers FTC Solar to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FTCI:

  • Financial Strength: 3 (50% below median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: $5.67 vs. price of $2.35 (58.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FTCI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


FTC Solar Business Description

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Address 10900 Stonelake Boulevard, Suite 100, Quarry Oaks II Building, Austin, TX, USA, 78759
FTC Solar Inc is a provider of solar tracker systems, supported by proprietary software and value-added engineering services. The company's Solar tracker systems move solar panels throughout the day to maintain an optimal orientation relative to the sun, thereby increasing the amount of solar energy produced at a solar installation. It focuses on providing differentiated products, software, and services that maximize energy generation. The company has launched a new mounting solution to support the installation and use of U.S.-manufactured thin-film modules by project owners. The only segment the company is engaged in is the Manufacturing and Servicing of Solar tracker systems.
53GF Score

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