Ocean Power Technologies Inc (OPTT) Stock Analysis
Verdict: AVOID
Extreme cash burn and negative gross margins make this a high-risk dilution candidate despite speculative wave-energy upside.
Investment score: 18/100
Analysis as of
Is Ocean Power Technologies Inc stock worth reviewing? The TradeMates thesis
The model identifies OPTT as a fundamentally distressed micro-cap with a high probability of further equity dilution.
7-factor investment score
- Valuation: 10/100 (weight 20%)
- Financial Health: 5/100 (weight 15%)
- Technical Momentum: 15/100 (weight 15%)
- Earnings Quality: 5/100 (weight 15%)
- Insider Sentiment: 50/100 (weight 10%)
- Analyst Consensus: 40/100 (weight 10%)
- Risk-Adjusted Return: 10/100 (weight 15%)
Ocean Power Technologies Inc opportunities and risks
What speaks for OPTT
- Uncrewed Surface Vehicle (WAM-V) Demand
What speaks against OPTT
- Immediate Dilution Risk
Peers and competitors
| Ticker | P/E | P/S | EV/EBITDA | Gross margin | Net margin | FCF yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OPTT | n/a | 15.2x | n/a | -56.4% | -1047.8% | -49.5% |
| NRGV | n/a | 3.4x | n/a | 21.0% | -53.0% | -13.3% |
| NPWR | n/a | 0.0x | n/a | 0.0% | 0.0% | -118.4% |
| HDRN | 447.6x | 2.5x | n/a | 34.0% | 8.0% | -26.3% |
| BWEN | 23.1x | 0.8x | 9.7x | 10.3% | 3.3% | -8.4% |
| CGEH | 200.8x | 2.4x | 29.8x | 31.3% | 1.1% | -3.4% |
| Peer median | 23.1x | 2.4x | n/a | 21.0% | 1.1% | -13.3% |
Frequently asked questions about Ocean Power Technologies Inc (OPTT)
Is OPTT stock a good investment?
The TradeMates model rates Ocean Power Technologies Inc as AVOID with an investment score of 18/100. The model identifies OPTT as a fundamentally distressed micro-cap with a high probability of further equity dilution. This is algorithmic model output, not personal investment advice.
Is OPTT stock a buy?
The TradeMates model verdict for OPTT is AVOID with an investment score of 18/100. Treat this as a model signal to review, not a personal buy recommendation.