Energous Corp (WATT) Stock Analysis
Verdict: WATCH (do not buy)
Hyper-growth revenue and insider buying struggle against a lethal cash burn rate that necessitates a capital raise within 10 months.
Investment score: 48/100
Analysis as of
Is Energous Corp stock worth reviewing? The TradeMates thesis
A high-stakes turnaround play showing initial revenue traction but lacking a path to near-term profitability.
7-factor investment score
- Valuation: 40/100 (weight 20%)
- Financial Health: 35/100 (weight 15%)
- Technical Momentum: 70/100 (weight 15%)
- Earnings Quality: 55/100 (weight 15%)
- Insider Sentiment: 75/100 (weight 10%)
- Analyst Consensus: 60/100 (weight 10%)
- Risk-Adjusted Return: 30/100 (weight 15%)
Energous Corp opportunities and risks
What speaks for WATT
- Hyper-Growth Momentum
What speaks against WATT
- Imminent Dilution Risk
Peers and competitors
| Ticker | P/E | P/S | EV/EBITDA | Gross margin | Net margin | FCF yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WATT | n/a | 5.0x | n/a | 35.8% | -94.2% | -32.0% |
| ESP | 15.3x | 4.2x | 13.9x | 36.5% | 25.5% | 2.5% |
| SPWR | n/a | 0.4x | n/a | 47.8% | -16.6% | -37.8% |
| SKYX | n/a | 1.3x | n/a | 30.6% | -35.8% | -14.1% |
| SPWR | n/a | 0.4x | n/a | 47.8% | -16.6% | -37.8% |
| ULBI | n/a | 0.7x | 12.7x | 22.4% | -4.4% | 4.9% |
| Peer median | n/a | 0.7x | n/a | 36.5% | -16.6% | -14.1% |
Frequently asked questions about Energous Corp (WATT)
Is WATT stock a good investment?
The TradeMates model rates Energous Corp as WATCH (do not buy) with an investment score of 48/100. A high-stakes turnaround play showing initial revenue traction but lacking a path to near-term profitability. This is algorithmic model output, not personal investment advice.
Is WATT stock a buy?
The TradeMates model verdict for WATT is WATCH (do not buy) with an investment score of 48/100. Treat this as a model signal to review, not a personal buy recommendation.