Capstone Energy+ (CEPL)
Market Price (7/15/2026): $11.66 | Market Cap: $274.0 MilSector: Industrials | Industry: Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components
Capstone Energy+ (CEPL)
Market Price (7/15/2026): $11.66Market Cap: $274.0 MilSector: IndustrialsIndustry: Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components
Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.
Strong revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 24% Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Smart Grids & Grid Modernization, Sustainable Infrastructure, and Renewable Energy Transition. Themes include Distributed Energy Resources, Show more. | Trading close to highsDist 52W High is 0.0%, Dist 3Y High is 0.0% Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -30%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -67% | Weak revenue growthRev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -15% Not cash flow generativeCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -2.4%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -3.2% High stock price volatilityVol 12M is 173% |
| Strong revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 24% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Smart Grids & Grid Modernization, Sustainable Infrastructure, and Renewable Energy Transition. Themes include Distributed Energy Resources, Show more. |
| Trading close to highsDist 52W High is 0.0%, Dist 3Y High is 0.0% |
| Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -30%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -67% |
| Weak revenue growthRev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -15% |
| Not cash flow generativeCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -2.4%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -3.2% |
| High stock price volatilityVol 12M is 173% |
Price Returns Compared
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| CEPL Return | - | - | - | - | - | -8% | -8% |
| Peers Return | 7% | -32% | 1482% | -19% | 39% | 80% | 2208% |
| S&P 500 Return | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 16% | 10% | 100% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| CEPL Win Rate | - | - | - | - | - | 0% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 40% | 30% | 47% | 33% | 45% | 66% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 67% | 57% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| CEPL Max Drawdown | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | -43% | -48% | -64% | -54% | -65% | -38% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -5% | -25% | -10% | -8% | -19% | -9% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: GNRC, BE, FCEL, AMRC, CETY.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 7/14/2026 (YTD)
How Low Can It Go
CEPL has limited trading history. Below is the Industrials sector ETF (XLI) in its place.
| Event | XLI | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 US Tariff Shock | ||
| % Loss | -15.8% | -18.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 18.8% | 23.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | 34 days | 79 days |
| Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock | ||
| % Loss | -11.7% | -9.5% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 13.2% | 10.5% |
| Time to Breakeven | 45 days | 24 days |
| 2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening | ||
| % Loss | -20.1% | -24.5% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 25.1% | 32.4% |
| Time to Breakeven | 125 days | 427 days |
| 2020 COVID-19 Crash | ||
| % Loss | -41.6% | -33.7% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 71.2% | 50.9% |
| Time to Breakeven | 231 days | 140 days |
| Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare | ||
| % Loss | -23.7% | -19.2% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 31.1% | 23.8% |
| Time to Breakeven | 120 days | 105 days |
| 2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare | ||
| % Loss | -11.1% | -12.2% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 12.5% | 13.9% |
| Time to Breakeven | 51 days | 62 days |
In The Past
State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF's stock fell -15.8% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 18.8% gain to breakeven.
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CEPL has limited trading history. Below is the Industrials sector ETF (XLI) in its place.
| Event | XLI | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening | ||
| % Loss | -20.1% | -24.5% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 25.1% | 32.4% |
| Time to Breakeven | 125 days | 427 days |
| 2020 COVID-19 Crash | ||
| % Loss | -41.6% | -33.7% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 71.2% | 50.9% |
| Time to Breakeven | 231 days | 140 days |
| Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare | ||
| % Loss | -23.7% | -19.2% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 31.1% | 23.8% |
| Time to Breakeven | 120 days | 105 days |
| 2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion | ||
| % Loss | -22.5% | -17.9% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 29.0% | 21.8% |
| Time to Breakeven | 114 days | 123 days |
| 2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis | ||
| % Loss | -60.5% | -53.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 153.2% | 114.4% |
| Time to Breakeven | 700 days | 1085 days |
In The Past
State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF's stock fell -15.8% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 18.8% gain to breakeven.
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Limiting losses and compounding gains is essential to preserving wealth.
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Financials
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 23.18 |
| Mkt Cap | 1.3 |
| Rev LTM | 1,074 |
| Op Inc LTM | 64 |
| FCF LTM | -6 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | -5 |
| CFO LTM | -5 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | -5 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | 16.2% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | 12.5% |
| Rev Chg Q | 13.1% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | 2.7% |
| Op Inc Chg LTM | 37.8% |
| Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg | 4.3% |
| Op Mgn LTM | 4.8% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | -5.3% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | 0.4% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | -1.6% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | -1.6% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | -10.6% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | -28.9% |
Segment Financials
Revenue by Segment| $ Mil | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Development, manufacture, sale, and rental of microturbine energy systems and their related parts | 106 | 86 | 91 | ||
| Accessories | 1 | 2 | |||
| C1000 | 9 | 7 | |||
| C200 | 3 | 4 | |||
| C30 | 1 | 2 | |||
| C600 | 7 | 8 | |||
| C65 | 10 | 11 | |||
| C800 | 6 | 3 | |||
| Parts and Service | 32 | 31 | |||
| Total | 106 | 86 | 91 | 70 | 68 |
| $ Mil | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Development, manufacture, sale, and rental of microturbine energy systems and their related parts | 3 | -7 |
| Total | 3 | -7 |
Price Behavior
| 1M | 2M | 3M | 6M | 1Y | 3Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | ||||||
| Up Beta | � | � | � | � | � | � |
| Down Beta | � | � | � | � | � | � |
| Up Capture | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Bmk +ve Days | 11 | 24 | 40 | 67 | 140 | 429 |
| Stock +ve Days | ||||||
| Down Capture | -0% | -0% | -0% | -0% | -0% | -0% |
| Bmk -ve Days | 10 | 17 | 23 | 58 | 112 | 321 |
| Stock -ve Days |
[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
| Annualized Return | Annualized Volatility | Sharpe Ratio | Correlation with CEPL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEPL | 4.9% | 173.2% | 2.85 | - |
| Sector ETF (XLI) | 21.5% | 16.7% | 0.99 | -20.0% |
| Equity (SPY) | 21.7% | 12.6% | 1.28 | 5.0% |
| Gold (GLD) | 20.5% | 27.9% | 0.65 | 51.3% |
| Commodities (DBC) | 27.3% | 18.9% | 1.14 | 30.2% |
| Real Estate (VNQ) | 13.0% | 13.9% | 0.64 | -70.8% |
| Bitcoin (BTCUSD) | -47.0% | 42.7% | -1.37 | -15.2% |
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Based On 5-Year Data
| Annualized Return | Annualized Volatility | Sharpe Ratio | Correlation with CEPL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEPL | 1.0% | 173.2% | 2.85 | - |
| Sector ETF (XLI) | 13.7% | 17.6% | 0.61 | -20.0% |
| Equity (SPY) | 13.1% | 17.1% | 0.59 | 5.0% |
| Gold (GLD) | 17.2% | 18.4% | 0.76 | 51.3% |
| Commodities (DBC) | 8.6% | 19.5% | 0.33 | 30.2% |
| Real Estate (VNQ) | 2.7% | 18.9% | 0.04 | -70.8% |
| Bitcoin (BTCUSD) | 12.8% | 53.4% | 0.42 | -15.2% |
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Based On 10-Year Data
| Annualized Return | Annualized Volatility | Sharpe Ratio | Correlation with CEPL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEPL | 0.5% | 173.2% | 2.85 | - |
| Sector ETF (XLI) | 14.3% | 20.0% | 0.63 | -20.0% |
| Equity (SPY) | 15.4% | 17.9% | 0.73 | 5.0% |
| Gold (GLD) | 11.2% | 16.1% | 0.57 | 51.3% |
| Commodities (DBC) | 6.3% | 18.0% | 0.27 | 30.2% |
| Real Estate (VNQ) | 5.0% | 20.7% | 0.21 | -70.8% |
| Bitcoin (BTCUSD) | 57.3% | 66.2% | 0.97 | -15.2% |
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SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 03/31/2026 | 06/25/2026 | 10-K |
| 12/31/2025 | 02/12/2026 | 10-Q |
| 09/30/2025 | 11/13/2025 | 10-Q |
| 06/30/2025 | 08/08/2025 | 10-Q |
| 03/31/2025 | 06/27/2025 | 10-K |
| 12/31/2024 | 02/14/2025 | 10-Q |
| 12/31/2022 | 02/14/2023 | 10-Q |
| 09/30/2022 | 11/14/2022 | 10-Q |
| 06/30/2022 | 08/11/2022 | 10-Q |
| 03/31/2022 | 07/14/2022 | 10-K |
| 12/31/2021 | 02/10/2022 | 10-Q |
| 09/30/2021 | 11/10/2021 | 10-Q |
| 06/30/2021 | 08/11/2021 | 10-Q |
| 03/31/2021 | 06/14/2021 | 10-K |
| 12/31/2020 | 02/09/2021 | 10-Q |
| 09/30/2020 | 11/10/2020 | 10-Q |
| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 03/31/2026 | 06/25/2026 | 10-K |
| 12/31/2025 | 02/12/2026 | 10-Q |
| 09/30/2025 | 11/13/2025 | 10-Q |
| 06/30/2025 | 08/08/2025 | 10-Q |
| 03/31/2025 | 06/27/2025 | 10-K |
| 12/31/2024 | 02/14/2025 | 10-Q |
| 12/31/2022 | 02/14/2023 | 10-Q |
| 09/30/2022 | 11/14/2022 | 10-Q |
| 06/30/2022 | 08/11/2022 | 10-Q |
| 03/31/2022 | 07/14/2022 | 10-K |
| 12/31/2021 | 02/10/2022 | 10-Q |
| 09/30/2021 | 11/10/2021 | 10-Q |
| 06/30/2021 | 08/11/2021 | 10-Q |
| 03/31/2021 | 06/14/2021 | 10-K |
| 12/31/2020 | 02/09/2021 | 10-Q |
| 09/30/2020 | 11/10/2020 | 10-Q |
| 06/30/2020 | 08/06/2020 | 10-Q |
| 03/31/2020 | 06/29/2020 | 10-K |
| 12/31/2019 | 02/06/2020 | 10-Q |
| 09/30/2019 | 11/07/2019 | 10-Q |
| 06/30/2019 | 08/08/2019 | 10-Q |
| 03/31/2019 | 06/11/2019 | 10-K |
| 12/31/2018 | 02/07/2019 | 10-Q |
| 09/30/2018 | 11/06/2018 | 10-Q |
| 06/30/2018 | 08/07/2018 | 10-Q |
| 03/31/2018 | 06/07/2018 | 10-K |
| 12/31/2017 | 02/05/2018 | 10-Q |
| 09/30/2017 | 11/02/2017 | 10-Q |
Industry Resources
| Industrials Resources |
| IndustryWeek |
| Manufacturing.net |
| Aviation Week |
| Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components Resources |
| Machine Design |
| Modern Machine Shop |
| Industrial Equipment News (IEN) |
External Quote Links
| Y Finance | Barrons |
| TradingView | Morningstar |
| SeekingAlpha | ValueLine |
| Motley Fool | Robinhood |
| CNBC | Etrade |
| MarketWatch | Unusual Whales |
| YCharts | Perplexity Finance |
| FinViz |
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