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OPAL:NASDAQOPAL Fuels Inc. Analysis

Data as of 2026-04-22 - not real-time

$2.54

Latest Price

7/10Risk

Risk Level: Medium

Executive Summary

OPAL Fuels is trading at $2.54, comfortably above its 20‑day ($2.44) and 50‑day ($2.28) simple moving averages, with the 200‑day SMA ($2.36) also below price, indicating a short‑term bullish bias. The RSI sits at 57.7, well within the neutral‑to‑bullish zone, and the MACD line (+0.07) is just above its signal (+0.06), producing a modest bullish histogram. Volume has been decreasing, and the 30‑day realized volatility is extremely high at ~98%, while a computed beta of 1.69 signals sensitivity to market moves. Market sentiment is at an "Extreme Greed" level (86.6 on the Fear & Greed Index), supporting the upside potential. Fundamentally, revenue grew 24.7% YoY to $349 M and adjusted EBITDA rose to $34.2 M in Q4 2025, with management guiding 2026 EBITDA of $95‑$110 M and RNG production growth of ~14%. However, the balance sheet is strained: debt of $368 M versus cash of $24 M (Debt/Equity ≈ 74%) and a negative free cash flow of $‑59.5 M, while the price‑to‑book ratio is deeply negative at -5.7. The DCF fair value of $3.46 implies a ~26% upside, and the P/E of 16.9 is below the industry average of 22.1, suggesting the stock is currently undervalued.

Market Outlook

Short Term

< 1 year
Positive
Model confidence: 7/10

Key Factors

  • Price above key moving averages and bullish MACD
  • Technical upside to $2.69 resistance and DCF implied upside
  • Recent IRA tax‑credit sale boosting cash inflows

Medium Term

1–3 years
Neutral
Model confidence: 6/10

Key Factors

  • Strong revenue and EBITDA growth guidance for 2026
  • High leverage and negative free cash flow constrain flexibility
  • Volatility and beta suggest continued price swings

Long Term

> 3 years
Positive
Model confidence: 8/10

Key Factors

  • Undervalued relative to peers and DCF upside
  • Secular tailwinds for renewable natural gas and policy incentives
  • Potential for balance‑sheet improvement as tax credits are monetized

Key Metrics & Analysis

Financial Health

Revenue Growth24.70%
Profit Margin4.23%
P/E Ratio16.9
ROE7.56%
ROA0.32%
Debt/Equity73.98
P/B Ratio-5.7
Op. Cash Flow$36.5M
Free Cash Flow$-59553752
Industry P/E22.1

Technical Analysis

TrendNeutral
RSI57.7
Support$2.19
Resistance$2.69
MA 20$2.44
MA 50$2.28
MA 200$2.36
MACDBullish
VolumeDecreasing
Fear & Greed Index86.61

Valuation

Fair Value$3.46
Target Price$3.21
Upside/Downside26.32%
GradeUndervalued
TypeBlend

Risk Assessment

Beta1.69
Volatility97.52%
Sector RiskMedium
Reg. RiskHigh
Geo RiskLow
Currency RiskLow
Liquidity RiskMedium

This analysis may contain inaccuracies and is provided for informational and research purposes only. It is not personal investment advice, a recommendation, or an instruction to buy, sell, or hold any asset.