What Is C3.ai, Inc. (AI) Worth in 2026?
According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, C3.ai, Inc.'s intrinsic value is estimated at $3.84. Trading at its current price of $9.17, the valuation engine raises significant caution: 10 of 12 models flag downside risk, projecting an average implied return of -58.1%. The most optimistic model, FTNN, places fair value at $9.04 (-1.5%), while RCMH-DCF — the most conservative — estimates $1.29 (-85.9%). This +84.4% gap reflects genuine analytical uncertainty about C3.ai, Inc.'s intrinsic worth.
What Do the Models Say About AI?
12 of 13 models are currently active for AI. All 12 active models suggest the stock trades above fair value. The Bayesian DCF estimates AI's intrinsic value at $1.64, implying -82.1% downside from the current price. See which stocks rank higher →
How Does AI Rank in Software - Infrastructure?
Among 13 Software - Infrastructure stocks, AI ranks #5 by Quality of Company score. CirclFi's QOC score of 6.2/10 evaluates 32 fundamental signals. A score of 6.2 indicates above-average quality.
C3.ai, Inc.'s positioning within the Software - Infrastructure segment means that R&D intensity plays an outsized role in fundamental analysis. The sector's unique characteristics — including total addressable market (TAM) expansion — shape both the opportunity set and risk profile.
Is AI a Value Trap?
CirclFi's Value Trap algorithm assigns AI a score of 45/100 (WARN). This is a warning signal. Additional research into recent 10-Q filings is recommended. The score cross-references apparent undervaluation against fundamental deterioration signals. Browse lowest value-trap stocks →
Multi-Model Methodology
12 of 13 models are active for C3.ai, Inc.. Broad coverage provides high confidence. Each model applies a fundamentally different valuation philosophy. See the complete methodology →
According to the CirclFi Quality of Company (QOC) framework, C3.ai, Inc. earns a quality score of 6.2/10. This respectable rating reflects the company's standing across 32 fundamental signals spanning profitability, growth consistency, balance sheet strength, and capital allocation efficiency. Our Value Trap detector shows moderate caution signals worth monitoring.
The gap between the most bullish and bearish model spans +84.4% — demonstrating why single-model analysis is dangerous. Browse all stocks with 13-model coverage →
Data Sources & Confidence
Every AI valuation is built from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings — 700+ standardized financial tags. Macroeconomic context from FRED calibrates discount rates, while GDELT news sentiment feeds into our Sentiment SOTP model. All pipelines run daily. Read the complete data methodology →
Across AI's 12 active models, average confidence is 28%. Lower confidence may reflect limited history or high volatility.
CirclFi's output is a research starting point, not a buy/sell signal. All data updates daily. Read the full methodology →
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