This report is an updated version of the report published on 16 May 2022 at 10:38 AM New York Time, USA (GMT-4)
Sunrun Inc.
RUN Details
Sunrun Inc. (NASDAQ: RUN) is a home solar, battery storage, and energy services company. It was founded in 2007 with the objective of making local clean energy accessible to the people.
Result Performance for the period Q1FY22 ending 31 March 2022
- The company clocked 27% growth in Solar Energy Capacity during the quarter, exceeding guidance levels. It installed 213 Megawatts of solar energy during the period, with 154 Megawatts being installed for Subscribers.
- Annual Recurring Revenue reflected at $883 million as of 31 March 2022.
- The Group added 29,463 customers in Q1FY22, including 21,197 Subscriber additions. This reflected a growth of 20% compared to the prior corresponding quarter.
- Gross earnings assets were at $10.2 billion as of 31 March 2022, and net earnings assets at $4.5 billion.
- It ended the period with a cash position of $629.16 million as of 31 March 2022, compared to $617.63 million as of 31 December 2021.
Source: Company Reports, Analysis by Kalkine Group
Key Updates
- On 12 May 2022, the company announced the solar installation for Renters, in San Jose. The rooftop solar system at EAH Housing’s Don de Dios Apartments rental community facilitates clean energy savings for 70 families.
- On 22 April 2022, the company released its 2021 Impact Report with a brief on ESG impacts and initiatives.
Outlook
The management has opined that it expects Solar Energy Capacity Installed growth to be 25% or more in FY22, reflecting an increase from the prior guidance of 20%. It also anticipates total value generated to grow at a faster pace than Solar Energy Capacity Installed for the full-year 2022, with Net Subscriber Values of above $10,000 in Q3FY22. Solar Energy Capacity Installed in Q2 is expected to be in a range between 235 and 245 megawatts.
Key Risks
The company is prone to Government regulations like licensing restrictions, coupled with risks associated with supply chain disruption. The business performance is also linked to the Group’s ability to retain its solar partners.
Valuation Methodology: EV/Sales Based Relative Valuation (Illustrative)
Technical Overview:
Daily Price Chart
Source: REFINITIV, Note: Purple color line reflects Relative Strength Index (14-Period)
Stock Recommendation:
The stock has delivered a 1-month return of ~-16%. It is currently trading below the average of 52-week high price of $60.60 and the 52-week low price of $16.80.
The stock has been valued using an EV/Sales multiple based on relative valuation (on an illustrative basis), and the target price so arrived reflects a rise of low double-digit (in % terms). A slight premium has been applied to peer average EV/Sales multiple (NTM basis), considering the upgrade in guidance and robust demand outlook.
Considering the impressive financial performance and decent outlook, we give a “Buy” recommendation on the stock at the current market price of $ 20.43 per share, as of as of May 16, 2022, 09:41 AM New York Time, USA (GMT-4).
Markets are trading in a highly volatile zone currently due to certain macro-economic issues and geopolitical tensions prevailing. Therefore, it is prudent to follow a cautious approach while investing.
Sunrun Inc. (RUN) is a part of Kalkine’s Global Green Energy Portfolio
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