SolarEdge Technologies, Inc.

SEDG Details

SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SEDG) is a top player in smart energy technology. It offers energy solutions for residential, commercial and large-scale PV systems. Its product offerings include energy storage systems (ESS), and backup, electric vehicle (EV) components and charging capabilities, home energy management, grid services, power plants, lithium-ion batteries and uninterrupted power supply (UPS).

Q1FY21 Results Performance (For the Quarter Ended 31 March 2021) 

Rise in Revenue Sequentially: SEDG has recorded a 13% QoQ growth in revenues to $405.5 million as against $358.1 million in the prior quarter. However, the revenues for the quarter declined by 6% YoY. 

Net Income Rose 70% QoQ: In GAAP terms, the net income increased by 70% QoQ to $30.1 million, while it was down by 29% YoY.  Under non-GAAP, the net income largely remained flat at $55.5 million as compared to $55.7 million in the prior quarter. However, it grew by 10% YoY.

Consolidated Condensed Income Statement (Figures in Thousands) (Source: Company Reports)

Appointment of New Director

The company, on 19 April 2021, declared the induction of Ms. Betsy Atkins to the board of directors effective June 1, 2021. She has a rich experience of leadership and extensive board skill and has an immense global perspective.

Key Risks

Investors should keep an eye on related risks like the rapidly evolving and competitive nature of the solar industry and sustained pressure on gross margin. Further, the company’s performance is susceptible to a reduction in retail prices of electricity from the utility grid, or other renewable energy resources as well as a drop in demand for solar energy solutions, tightening of interest rates, or debt financing, among others.

Outlook

The company continued to witness growth in its solar business across geographies and segments. Driven by its operational performance in Q1FY21, it expects to meet the sustained rise in demand for its residential and commercial products worldwide. Meanwhile, SEDG has guided its revenue in Q2FY21 to stay in between $445 million to $465 million with revenues from solar products to remain in the range of $405 million to $420 million.  Further, it has guided its gross margin in Non-GAAP terms to remain between 32% to 34% and Non- GAAP gross margin from the sale of solar products to be in the range of 36% - 38%.

Valuation Methodology: Price/Earnings Per Share Based Relative Valuation (Illustrative)

Stock Recommendation

We have valued the stock using Price/Earnings Per Share multiple-based illustrative relative valuation and have arrived at a target price that reflects a rise of low double-digit (in % terms). We have assigned a slight premium to Price/Earnings Per Share Multiple (NTM) (Peer Average) considering its sustained growth in its solar business across geographies and segments, healthy liquidity position and decent outlook. For the purposes of relative valuation, we have taken peers like CEVA Inc (CEVA.OQ), SunPower Corp (SPWR.OQ), Enphase Energy Inc (ENPH.OQ), to name a few. As per NASDAQ, the stock has made a 52-week low and high of $162.60 and $377.00, respectively.

Considering the aforementioned factors, we give a “Buy” recommendation on the stock at the current market price of $241.21 per share, down by 1.73% on 15^th July 2021.

Technical Chart:

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Sunrun Inc.

RUN Details

Sunrun Inc. (NASDAQ: RUN) is the top solar company player in the U.S with an entire focus on residential solar systems. It provides home solar, battery storage, and energy services to its customers present across 175 cities in 22 states and Puerto Rico.

Q1FY21 Results Performance (For the Period Ended 31 March 2021)

Solid Revenue growth of 59% YoY: RUN has logged a strong revenue growth of 59% YoY to $334.8 million with revenue from customer agreements and incentives as well as solar energy systems and product sales for the quarter growing  by 76% and 44%, respectively. Net subscriber value stood at $8,197 in Q1FY21, ensuing in the generation of a total value of $165 million during Q1FY21.

Customer Additions: Customer additions remained healthy as it added 23,556 customers, including 20,087 subscriber additions that took its customer base to 573,634 as of March 31, 2021.  

Increase in Net Loss: Total operating expenses increased significantly by 88% YoY to $513.3 million. Resultantly, net loss attributable to common stockholders increased to $23.8 million.

Consolidated Income Statement (Source: Company Reports)

Partnering with Ford

The company, on 19 May 2021, declared that it formed a partnership with Ford Motor Company to assist in the installation of the 80-amp Ford Charge Station Pro and  Home integration system for the all-electric F-150 Lightning.

Outlook

The management raised its growth guidance in solar energy capacity installed to 25% to 30% from its earlier prediction of 20-25% growth for 2021 owing to the effect of execution, benefits of scale, differentiated service offering, and  competitive position.

Additionally, it now expects to achieve a total value generated of over $750 million in 2021 against its earlier guidance of $700 million.  Besides, it reiterated garnering cost synergies of $120 million run-rate by the end of 2021.

Key Risks

The company’s operations are exposed to risks of supply chain disruptions caused by the outbreak of the pandemic or other natural calamities. Also, the company faces competition from the traditional energy companies as well as solar and other renewable energy companies.

Valuation Methodology: EV/Sales Based Relative Valuation (Illustrative)

Stock Recommendation

We have valued the stock using an EV/Sales multiple-based illustrative relative valuation and have arrived at a target price that reflects a rise of low double-digit (in % terms). We have applied a slight discount to EV/Sales Multiple (NTM) (Peer Average) considering its higher operating costs, negative earnings in Q1FY21 as well as higher debt levels.

For the purposes of relative valuation, we have taken peers like Vicor Corp (VICR.OQ), Beam Global (BEEM.OQ), among others. As per NASDAQ, the stock has made a 52-week low and high of $34.18 and $100.93, respectively.

Considering its upgrade in guidance along with expanding market reach, healthy liquidity position, and decent growth outlook, we give a “Buy” recommendation on the stock at the current market price of US$47.11 per share, down by 3.26% on 15^th July 2021.

Technical Chart:

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