FuelCell Energy, Inc. (FCEL) Fair Value 2026

FCEL · Electrical Equipment & Parts ·

By CirclFi Research Team · Data from SEC EDGAR, FRED & GDELT

Quality Score

6.4 /10

32 fundamental signals · 1 models active

Value Trap Risk

LOW (39/100)

Quick Summary — As of 2026-08-28, FuelCell Energy, Inc. (FCEL) trades at $17.76. QOC: 6.4/10. Value Trap Risk: 39/100 (LOW). 1/13 models active.

Key Facts

Ticker
FCEL
Price
$17.76
Quality Score
6.4/10
Value Trap Risk
39/100
Models Active
1/13
Last Updated
Strength: 1 independent models provide multi-angle coverage
Risk: Majority of models suggest overvaluation

What Fair Value Does Each Model Give FCEL?

1 Intrinsic Value Models vs. Current Price ($17.76)

Core Models (Unlocked)
Model Fair Value Upside
Asset-Based · High Conviction
 $4.77 -73.1%

All Models Active

All 1 models are displayed above.

What Is FuelCell Energy, Inc. (FCEL) Worth in 2026?

According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, FuelCell Energy, Inc.'s intrinsic value is estimated at $4.77. Trading at its current price of $17.76, the valuation engine raises significant caution: 1 of 1 models flag downside risk, projecting a median implied return of -73.1%.

What Do the Models Say About FCEL?

1 of 13 models are currently active for FCEL. All 1 active models suggest the stock trades above fair value. See which stocks rank higher →

How Does FCEL Rank in Electrical Equipment & Parts?

Among 57 Electrical Equipment & Parts stocks, FCEL ranks #20 by Quality of Company score. CirclFi's QOC score of 6.4/10 evaluates 32 fundamental signals. A score of 6.4 indicates above-average quality.

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FuelCell Energy, Inc.'s positioning within the Electrical Equipment & Parts segment means that regulatory lag plays an outsized role in fundamental analysis. The sector's unique characteristics — including constructive regulatory environment — shape both the opportunity set and risk profile.

Is FCEL a Value Trap?

CirclFi's Value Trap algorithm assigns FCEL a score of 39/100 (LOW). This indicates low risk. The financial profile does not exhibit typical value trap warning signs. The score cross-references apparent undervaluation against fundamental deterioration signals. Browse lowest value-trap stocks →

Multi-Model Methodology

1 of 13 models are active for FuelCell Energy, Inc.. Limited activation may indicate insufficient history. Each model applies a fundamentally different valuation philosophy. See the complete methodology →

According to the CirclFi Quality of Company (QOC) framework, FuelCell Energy, Inc. earns a quality score of 6.4/10. This respectable rating reflects the company's standing across 32 fundamental signals spanning profitability, growth consistency, balance sheet strength, and capital allocation efficiency.

CirclFi runs 13 independent models for each stock. Browse all stocks with 13-model coverage →

Data Sources & Confidence

Every FCEL 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 FCEL's 1 active models, average confidence is 56%. Moderate confidence indicates reasonable fit.

CirclFi's output is a research starting point, not a buy/sell signal. All data updates daily. Read the full methodology →

This analysis is produced by the CirclFi Valuation Engine using quantitative models applied to SEC EDGAR filings, public market feeds, and FRED macroeconomic indicators. It is not financial advice.

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Which Similar Electrical Equipment & Parts Stocks Should You Also Analyze?

11 related Electrical Equipment & Parts stocks with 13-model coverage

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Read investment analysis: PPSI · AMPX · EOSE · TGEN · CBAT · FLUX · FAC · KRFG · HAYW · POWL · VRT

Which Other Stocks Have a Similar Quality Score to FCEL?

7 companies across all industries closest to FCEL’s Quality of Company score of 6.4/10.

MSCStudio City International Holdings LimitedQOC 6.4LAWRRobot Consulting Co., Ltd.QOC 6.4WTIW&T Offshore, Inc.QOC 6.4MGLDThe Marygold Companies, Inc.QOC 6.4ALOYREalloys Inc.QOC 6.4HOFTHooker Furnishings CorporationQOC 6.4NVDANVIDIA CorporationQOC 10.0

Read investment analysis: MSC · LAWR · WTI · MGLD · ALOY · HOFT · NVDA

Where Does FCEL Sit in CirclFi's Electrical Equipment & Parts Rankings?

FCEL is ranked against every other Electrical Equipment & Parts stock CirclFi covers in each of these screens.

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What Else Do Investors Ask About FuelCell Energy, Inc.’s Valuation?

What is FuelCell Energy, Inc.'s intrinsic value in 2026?

CirclFi does not yet have enough active models to publish a median fair value for FuelCell Energy, Inc. (FCEL). The Quality of Company score is 6.4/10 across 32 fundamental signals. All models use SEC EDGAR filings updated daily. See our methodology page for how each model works.

Is FCEL overvalued or undervalued right now?

At $17.76, 0 of 1 active models suggest FCEL may be undervalued, while 1 indicate potential overvaluation. The assessment depends on which methodology best fits FuelCell Energy, Inc.'s business model in Electrical Equipment & Parts.

What does a Quality of Company score of 6.4 mean for FCEL?

FuelCell Energy, Inc.'s QOC of 6.4/10 reflects 32 fundamental signals: profitability margins, revenue growth consistency, balance sheet leverage, free cash flow generation, and capital allocation efficiency. Scores between 5-7 reflect moderate fundamentals with areas for improvement.

How many valuation models does CirclFi run on FCEL?

CirclFi analyzes FCEL with 13 institutional-grade models daily: Bayesian DCF (Monte Carlo + jump-diffusion), EPV (Greenwald zero-growth), EROIC Spread (McKinsey reinvestment), First Chicago (3-scenario), Markov DDM (regime-switching), ML-RIV (machine learning residual income), Dynamic NAV (asset-based), PWERM (option-theoretic), Regime Cross-Sectional (relative), Sentiment SOTP (hybrid), CUCE Ensemble (meta-model), FTNN Topology (neural network), and RCMH-DCF (conditional regime). Currently 1 of 13 are active for this stock. Read the full methodology →

Is FCEL a value trap in 2026?

FuelCell Energy, Inc.'s Value Trap score is 39/100 (LOW). This low score indicates the current valuation is not artificially depressed by fundamental deterioration, suggesting genuine opportunity rather than a trap. Browse stocks by value-trap risk →

Cite this analysis — “CirclFi assigns FuelCell Energy, Inc. (FCEL) a Quality of Company score of 6.4/10 across 32 fundamental signals as of 2026-08-28.” Source: circlfi.com/stock/FCEL/ · Methodology
Primary sources for this FCEL valuation
  • Financial statements: FuelCell Energy, Inc. 10-K and 10-Q filings on SEC EDGAR (CIK 0000886128) — 700+ standardized XBRL tags, published by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
  • Discount-rate inputs: FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis — risk-free rates, VIX, yield curve, inflation.
  • News sentiment: The GDELT Project — global media tone, input to the Sentiment SOTP model.
  • Model definitions: CirclFi methodology — the published specification for all 13 models, including the academic sources each one implements.

Market data for FCEL as of ; valuations recomputed .