OPAL Fuels (OPAL)
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Rating:52Neutral
Price Target:
$2.00
▼(-21.88% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/23/26
Overall score reflects significant financial risk from extreme leverage and persistently negative free cash flow, which outweighs modest profitability. Offsetting factors include reiterated guidance, strengthened liquidity and tax-credit monetization that support the growth pipeline, plus a very low P/E. Technical signals remain weak/neutral with the stock below key longer-term moving averages.
Positive Factors
RNG Production Growth
Consistent production growth (1.2M MMBtu, +9% YoY) and management's plan to add >2.0M MMBtu of design capacity signal improving operational scale. Higher sustained output should increase contracted volumes, lift utilization and support a more durable revenue base as projects stabilize.
Negative Factors
Extreme Leverage
Very high leverage and minimal equity cushion (~54x D/E) create structural balance-sheet fragility. The company is highly sensitive to interest rates, asset impairments or weaker commodity/credit prices, which constrains strategic flexibility and raises refinancing and default risk over the medium term.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
RNG Production Growth
Consistent production growth (1.2M MMBtu, +9% YoY) and management's plan to add >2.0M MMBtu of design capacity signal improving operational scale. Higher sustained output should increase contracted volumes, lift utilization and support a more durable revenue base as projects stabilize.
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OPAL Fuels Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
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Market Cap
$374.54M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)198.55K
Price to Earnings (P/E)2.6
Beta (1Y)1.61
Revenue Growth4.01%
EPS Growth163.93%
CountryUS
Employees341
SectorUtilities
Sector Strength65
IndustryRegulated Gas
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.07
Shares Outstanding29,001,120
10 Day Avg. Volume225,648
30 Day Avg. Volume198,551
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio<0.01
Price to Book (P/B)-5.14
Price to Sales (P/S)0.19
P/FCF Ratio-1.94
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.00
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.12
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.84
Enterprise Value/Ebitda15.76
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$3.20Price Target Upside25.00% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.08
Revenue Forecast (FY)$369.64M
OPAL Fuels Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
OPAL Fuels Inc. engages in the production and distribution of renewable natural gas for use as a vehicle fuel for heavy and medium-duty trucking fleets. It also designs, develops, constructs, operates, and services fueling stations for trucking fl...
How the Company Makes Money
OPAL primarily makes money by selling renewable natural gas (RNG) used as vehicle fuel and by monetizing the environmental attributes associated with RNG. Key revenue streams include: (1) RNG fuel sales: OPAL sells RNG (often as compressed natural...
OPAL Fuels Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:May 11, 2026
(Q1-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Aug 12, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call balanced near-term operational and commodity-related headwinds (Q1 revenue and Adjusted EBITDA declines, weather impacts, and RIN-related EBITDA drag) with a number of constructive developments: production growth (+9% YoY), secured financing and ~$233M liquidity, tax-credit monetization, an active project pipeline (projects coming online late 2026–H1 2027 and >2M MMBtu of design capacity expected), and encouraging commercial momentum for future fleet conversions. Management reiterated full-year 2026 guidance and emphasized investments and execution that support growth in 2027 and beyond. Overall, the positives around financing, project execution, production improvement, and market fundamentals appear to outweigh the short-term challenges.Positive Updates
RNG Production Growth
RNG production reached 1.2 million MMBtu in Q1 (up 9% year-over-year), reflecting improved execution across operating facilities and growth in the biogas resource.
Negative Updates
Quarterly Revenue Decline
Q1 revenue was $73.3 million versus $85.4 million a year earlier, a decline of approximately 14.2% year-over-year, driven by lower RIN realizations and timing/volume mix in station construction revenues.
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Q1-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
RNG Production Growth
RNG production reached 1.2 million MMBtu in Q1 (up 9% year-over-year), reflecting improved execution across operating facilities and growth in the biogas resource.
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Company Guidance
Management reiterated full‑year 2026 guidance while detailing Q1 metrics: adjusted EBITDA of $16.7 million (down from $20.1M a year ago), revenue of $73.3 million (vs. $85.4M), RNG production of 1.2 million MMBtu (up 9% YoY), and fuel‑station services EBITDA of $9.2M (vs. $10.9M). They attributed a roughly $3.4M YoY EBITDA decline primarily to lower RIN realizations (D3 realized $2.41 in Q1, down $0.30 vs. 2025, with an estimated ~$4M EBITDA impact) even as the broader RIN market has strengthened (D4/D5/D6 over $2 and D3 trading above $2.50). Operationally, management expects accelerating production growth starting in Q2, plans to bring more than 2.0 million MMBtu of annual design capacity online over the next year, has 16 OPAL‑owned stations in construction, and ended the quarter with approximately $233M of liquidity (≈$133M cash & short‑term investments, $60M undrawn preferred commitments, $39M revolver availability) after completing $288M of financings (including a $180M preferred facility and a $109M term‑loan draw); they also sold $11.5M of ITC credits and executed a $100M agreement to monetize Section 45Z production tax credits.OPAL Fuels Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
58
Neutral
Balance Sheet
24
Negative
Cash Flow
33
Negative
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 334.75M | 349.07M | 299.97M | 256.11M | 235.53M | 166.12M |
| Gross Profit | 77.62M | 83.81M | 100.12M | 72.21M | 72.74M | 51.06M |
| EBITDA | 23.83M | 28.13M | 40.95M | 150.74M | 53.31M | 58.24M |
| Net Income | 19.26M | 14.75M | 11.03M | 29.95M | 11.32M | 210.00K |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 1.06B | 959.47M | 881.08M | 754.61M | 644.86M | 380.84M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 134.17M | 24.41M | 24.31M | 48.22M | 105.37M | 39.31M |
| Total Debt | 447.17M | 352.13M | 310.56M | 210.61M | 179.65M | 229.10M |
| Total Liabilities | 548.71M | 461.71M | 416.05M | 297.12M | 267.04M | 285.89M |
| Stockholders Equity | 8.22M | -12.93M | -148.45M | -478.81M | -800.60M | 14.00K |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | -58.65M | -34.24M | -94.21M | -75.56M | -132.76M | -70.79M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 24.89M | 36.50M | 33.03M | 38.27M | -1.35M | 18.86M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -92.59M | -77.32M | -134.55M | -74.15M | -184.03M | -117.20M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 161.42M | 41.56M | 83.50M | 5.90M | 220.55M | 125.01M |
OPAL Fuels Technical Analysis
Neutral
2.56
Price Trends
2.29
Negative
2.29
Negative
2.33
Negative
Market Momentum
-0.08
Positive
49.45
Neutral
43.29
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For OPAL, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 2.56 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 2.13, above the 50-day MA of 2.29, and above the 200-day MA of 2.33, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -0.08 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 49.45 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 43.29 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for OPAL.
OPAL Fuels Risk Analysis
OPAL Fuels disclosed 67 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. OPAL Fuels reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
OPAL Fuels Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (66)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
69 Neutral | $1.35B | 2.47 | 20.40% | 6.97% | -2.19% | 37.18% | |
68 Neutral | $234.16M | 6.42 | 11.87% | 3.75% | 17.51% | 5.98% | |
66 Neutral | $17.65B | 18.10 | 5.60% | 3.62% | 6.62% | 11.55% | |
57 Neutral | $3.05B | -73.53 | 4.27% | ― | 18.67% | 3110.38% | |
52 Neutral | $374.54M | 2.59 | -346.00% | ― | 4.01% | 163.93% | |
52 Neutral | $2.10B | 5.58 | 8.27% | 4.18% | 5.90% | 16.54% | |
42 Neutral | $181.09M | -0.11 | -379.42% | ― | -41.65% | -234.82% |
* Utilities Sector Average
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OPAL Fuels Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and FinancingRegulatory Filings and Compliance
OPAL Fuels Tightens Series A-1 Preferred Unit Terms
Neutral
May 20, 2026
On May 18, 2026, OPAL Fuels LLC approved an Amended and Restated Certificate of Designations for its Series A-1 Preferred Units, aligning most terms with its Series A Preferred Units while excluding board appointment rights for Series A-1 holders....
Financial Disclosures
OPAL Fuels Schedules Release of First-Quarter 2026 Results
Neutral
Apr 28, 2026
On April 28, 2026, OPAL Fuels announced it will report financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, before the market opens on Monday, May 11, 2026. The company will host a conference call later that morning at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time, ...
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
OPAL Fuels Secures New Preferred Equity and Debt Financing
Positive
Mar 9, 2026
On March 6, 2026, OPAL Fuels LLC entered into a subscription agreement with Preferred Fuels LLC, an affiliate of majority shareholder Fortistar, for a preferred equity facility of up to $180 million in Series A preferred units. At the initial clos...
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