Lightning eMotors, Inc.
Lightning eMotors, Inc. Fundamental Analysis
Lightning eMotors, Inc. (ZEV) shows strong financial fundamentals with a PE ratio of 0.46, profit margin of 62.14%, and ROE of 38.03%. The company generates $0.0B in annual revenue with N/A year-over-year growth of N/A.
Key Strengths
Areas of Concern
The stock receives a Fundamental Health Score of 15.6/100 based on profitability, valuation, growth, and balance sheet metrics. The F grade reflects weak fundamentals and significant financial concerns.
Fundamental Health Score
We analyze ZEV's fundamental strength across five key dimensions:
Efficiency Score
ExcellentZEV demonstrates superior asset utilization.
Valuation Score
ExcellentZEV trades at attractive valuation levels.
Growth Score
ModerateZEV shows steady but slowing expansion.
Financial Health Score
ModerateZEV shows balanced financial health with some risks.
Profitability Score
ModerateZEV maintains healthy but balanced margins.
Key Financial Metrics
Is ZEV Expensive or Cheap?
P/E Ratio
ZEV trades at 0.46 times earnings. This suggests potential undervaluation.
PEG Ratio
When adjusting for growth, ZEV's PEG of 0.00 indicates potential undervaluation.
Price to Book
The market values Lightning eMotors, Inc. at 0.13 times its book value. This may indicate undervaluation.
EV/EBITDA
Enterprise value stands at -0.55 times EBITDA. This is generally considered low.
How Well Does ZEV Make Money?
Net Profit Margin
For every $100 in sales, Lightning eMotors, Inc. keeps $62.14 as profit after all expenses.
Operating Margin
Core operations generate 31.87 in profit for every $100 in revenue, before interest and taxes.
ROE
Management delivers $38.03 in profit for every $100 of shareholder equity.
ROA
Lightning eMotors, Inc. generates $10.57 in profit for every $100 in assets, demonstrating efficient asset deployment.
Following the Money - Real Cash Generation
Operating Cash Flow
Lightning eMotors, Inc. generates limited operating cash flow of $-152.77M, signaling weaker underlying cash strength.
Free Cash Flow
Lightning eMotors, Inc. generates weak or negative free cash flow of $-164.35M, restricting financial flexibility.
FCF Per Share
Each share generates $-26.27 in free cash annually.
FCF Yield
ZEV converts -11.03% of its market value into free cash.
Financial Ratios Analysis
Valuation Ratios
P/E Ratio
Price to earnings ratio
0.46
vs 25 benchmark
PEG Ratio
Price/earnings to growth ratio
0.005
vs 25 benchmark
P/B Ratio
Price to book value ratio
0.13
vs 25 benchmark
P/S Ratio
Price to sales ratio
0.42
vs 25 benchmark
Financial Health
Debt/Equity
Total debt to shareholders' equity
1.31
vs 25 benchmark
Current Ratio
Current assets to current liabilities
7.68
vs 25 benchmark
Efficiency Ratios
ROE
Return on equity percentage
0.38
vs 25 benchmark
ROA
Return on assets percentage
0.11
vs 25 benchmark
ROCE
Return on capital employed
0.06
vs 25 benchmark
How ZEV Stacks Against Its Sector Peers
| Metric | ZEV Value | Sector Average | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 0.46 | 26.76 | Better (Cheaper) |
| ROE | 38.03% | 1300.00% | Weak |
| Net Margin | 62.14% | -29570.00% (disorted) | Strong |
| Debt/Equity | 1.31 | 0.79 | Weak (High Leverage) |
| Current Ratio | 7.68 | 10.68 | Strong Liquidity |
| ROA | 10.57% | -1545134.00% (disorted) | Strong |
ZEV outperforms its industry in 4 out of 6 key metrics, particularly excelling in Net Margin, but lagging in ROE.
Historical Growth Performance
5-Year Growth Trajectory
This section reviews Lightning eMotors, Inc.'s 5-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) and compares its performance against the typical investment style of its industry.
Revenue CAGR
N/A
Industry Style: Cyclical, Value, Infrastructure
EPS CAGR
N/A
Industry Style: Cyclical, Value, Infrastructure
FCF CAGR
N/A
Industry Style: Cyclical, Value, Infrastructure