US Solar Fund (LSE:USF) GF Value Rank: 2 (As of Jul. 20, 2026) — Near Median

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What is US Solar Fund GF Value Rank?

US Solar Fund LSE:USF 40 GF Value Rank is 2 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 2.00. GuruFocus rates LSE:USF with a GF Score™ of 40/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

US Solar Fund has the GF Value Rank of 2.

GF Value Rank evaluates the exclusive GuruFocus valuation and performance of a stock, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. It is determined by the price-to-GF-Value (P/GF Value) ratio, a proprietary metric calculated based on historical multiples along with an adjustment factor based on a company's past returns and growth and future estimates of the business' performance.

GuruFocus found that for valuation, we cannot simply give stocks a better GF Value rank simply because they have a lower P/GF Value ratio. Backtesting shows that over the long term, the two worst-performing groups are the most expensive group (with the highest P/GF Value ratio) and the least expensive group (with the lowest P/GF Value ratio).

We can understand why the most expensive group underperforms. We were initially puzzled by the underperformance of the least expensive group, but we realized there is a reason why some stocks are super cheap. If they look too undervalued, it is often because the businesses behind them are poor quality. The market realized this and gave them low valuations. In a way, the market is efficient.

After multiple backtesting analyses, we granted the stocks in third-cheapest percentile the highest GF Value rank, as they have performed the best over a full market cycle. Stock performance is actually not as sensitive to valuation as it is to growth and profitability. On average, the companies in the 20%-50% valuation groups have similar performances. Therefore, we should avoid the most expensive and the least expensive stocks. We can be more tolerant of valuation.

A higher score indicates a stock with a relatively low valuation and substantial potential for outperformance. Conversely, a lower score often reflects stocks that are either highly overvalued or deeply undervalued, both of which tend to underperform.

Please click GF Score to see more details on the GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

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US Solar Fund GF Value Rank Competitor Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, US Solar Fund's GF Value Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Value Rank 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.

US Solar Fund GF Value Rank vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, US Solar Fund's GF Value Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where US Solar Fund's GF Value Rank falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about GF Value Rank →
What does a GF Value Rank of 2 mean?
US Solar Fund (LSE:USF) has a GF Value Rank of 2 as of Jul. 20, 2026. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on US Solar Fund and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.00. Over the past decade, US Solar Fund's GF Value Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 4.00.
Is US Solar Fund's GF Value Rank too high?
US Solar Fund's current GF Value Rank of 2 is near median its 10-year median of 2.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 4.00. Overall, US Solar Fund has a GF Score™ of 40/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does US Solar Fund's GF Value Rank compare to competitors?
US Solar Fund's GF Value Rank of 2 can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry. Historically, US Solar Fund's own GF Value Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 4.00 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 GF Value Rank for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good GF Value Rank depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry context. However, GF Value Rank 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 GF Value Rank mean?
A high GF Value Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on US Solar Fund and its competitors. US Solar Fund's current GF Value Rank is 2, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is US Solar Fund stock overvalued right now?
US Solar Fund (LSE:USF) has a current GF Value Rank of 2. The current GF Value Rank is 2, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.00. US Solar Fund's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Value Rank calculated?
GF Value Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For US Solar Fund (LSE:USF), the current GF Value Rank is 2 as of Jul. 20, 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.

US Solar Fund Business Description

Address 52 Lime Street, 18th Floor, The Scalpel, London, GBR, EC3M 7AF
US Solar Fund PLC is a closed-end investment trust company. It invests in a diversified portfolio of Solar Power Assets located in North America and other countries forming part of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in the Americas. Its investment objective is to provide investors with attractive risk-adjusted and sustainable dividends, with an element of capital growth, by investing in a diversified portfolio of Solar Power Assets. By investing in Solar Power Assets and selling the output from these assets to energy users, the company directly contributes to renewable energy infrastructure and renewable power generation.
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