SLDP (Solid Power) Financial Strength: 8 (As of Mar. 2026) — 14% Above Median

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SLDP Solid Power Inc SLDP
63 GF Score
Price $2.15
GF Value $1.44
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Solid Power Financial Strength?

Solid Power SLDP -7.56% 63 Financial Strength is 8 as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates SLDP with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.44 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Solid Power has the Financial Strength Rank of 8. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.

Good Sign:

Solid Power Inc shows strong financial strength.

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.

Solid Power did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. Solid Power's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.92. As of today, Solid Power's Altman Z-Score is 9.99.


Solid Power  (NAS:SLDP) 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.

Solid Power has the Financial Strength Rank of 8. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.


Solid Power Financial Strength Related Terms


SLDP vs MLR, MNRO, CPS: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Solid Power'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.


Solid Power Financial Strength vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Solid Power's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Solid Power's Financial Strength falls into.


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Solid Power 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:

Solid Power's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.20 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-26.35 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $6.88 Mil.

Solid Power's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Solid Power 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.

Solid Power's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(0.886 + 6.877) / 8.42
=0.92

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.

Solid Power has a Z-score of 9.99, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 9.99 is strong.

* 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 8 mean?
Solid Power (SLDP) has a Financial Strength of 8 as of Mar. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Solid Power and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Solid Power's Financial Strength has ranged from 6.00 to 8.00.
Is Solid Power's Financial Strength too high?
Solid Power's current Financial Strength of 8 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, Solid Power has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Solid Power's Financial Strength compare to MLR and MNRO?
Solid Power's Financial Strength of 8 can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. Historically, Solid Power's own Financial Strength has ranged from 6.00 to 8.00 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 Solid Power and its competitors. Solid Power's current Financial Strength is 8, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 7.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Solid Power stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Solid Power (SLDP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.44, compared to a current price of $2.15 — trading 49.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 8, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 7.00. Solid Power's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Solid Power (SLDP), the current Financial Strength is 8 as of Mar. 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 Solid Power (SLDP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Solid Power stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $2.15 is trading 49.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.44. GuruFocus considers Solid Power to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SLDP:

  • Financial Strength: 8 (14% above median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: $1.44 vs. price of $2.15 (49.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Solid Power Business Description

Other Exchanges 4KD0:Germany
Address 486 South Pierce Avenue, Suite E, Louisville, CO, USA, 80027
Solid Power Inc develops solid-state battery technology and manufacturing processes. Its sulfide-based solid electrolyte material replaces the liquid or gel electrolyte used in traditional lithium-ion battery cells and enables improvement in energy density, battery life and safety performance. The company produces electrolytes on two pilot manufacturing lines using a batch manufacturing process for customer sampling and internal cell development, and manufactures solid-state cells on pre-pilot and pilot cell manufacturing lines. Its cell manufacturing processes are developed around industry-standard lithium-ion battery manufacturing processes and equipment, and it manufactures all cell designs, including cathodes and anodes, using materials sourced from external suppliers.
63GF Score

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