Stem (STEM) Profitability Rank: 3 (As of Mar. 2026) — 200% Above Median


STEM Stem Inc STEM
54 GF Score
Price $7.18
GF Value $11.67
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Stem Profitability Rank?

Stem STEM -7.83% 54 Profitability Rank is 3 as of Mar. 2026, which is 200% above its 10-year median of 1.00. GuruFocus rates STEM with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.67 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Stem has the Profitability Rank of 3. It has had trouble to make a profit.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Stem's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -37.58%. As of today, Stem's Piotroski F-Score is 4.


Stem Profitability Rank Related Terms


STEM vs NXXT, AGIG, VGAS: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Stem's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability 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.


Stem Profitability Rank vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Stem's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Stem's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Stem Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Stem has the Profitability Rank of 3. It has had trouble to make a profit.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Stem's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-10.899 / 29
=-37.58 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Stem has an F-score of 4 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

Good Sign:

Stem Inc operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 3 mean?
Stem (STEM) has a Profitability Rank of 3 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Stem and its competitors. This is 200% above median its historical median of 1.00. Over the past decade, Stem's Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 4.00.
Is Stem's Profitability Rank too high?
Stem's current Profitability Rank of 3 is 200% above median its 10-year median of 1.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 4.00. Overall, Stem has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stem's Profitability Rank compare to NXXT and AGIG?
Stem's Profitability Rank of 3 can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry. Historically, Stem's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 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 Profitability Rank for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry context. However, Profitability 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Stem and its competitors. Stem's current Profitability Rank is 3, which is 200% above median its own 10-year median of 1.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stem stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stem (STEM) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.67, compared to a current price of $7.18 — trading 38.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 3, which is 200% above median its 10-year median of 1.00. Stem's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Stem (STEM), the current Profitability Rank is 3 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 Stem (STEM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stem stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $7.18 is trading 38.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $11.67. GuruFocus considers Stem to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for STEM:

  • Profitability Rank: 3 (200% above median its 10-year median of 1.00)
  • GF Value™: $11.67 vs. price of $7.18 (38.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Stem Business Description

Other Exchanges 5QQ:Germany
Address 1400 Post Oak Boulevard, Suite 560, Houston, TX, USA, 77056
Stem Inc is a provider of energy storage systems. The company bundles third-party hardware with its proprietary Athena software to provide customers a turnkey solution. Stem sells its solutions to commercial and industrial customers as well as independent power producers and renewable developers. Its solutions help customers maximize renewable energy generation and help build a cleaner and more resilient grid. The Company operates as one operating segment that is focused exclusively on technology services that transform the way energy is distributed and consumed.
54GF Score

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