ChargePoint (CHPT)
Market Price (12/18/2025): $7.385 | Market Cap: $173.6 MilSector: Consumer Discretionary | Industry: Other Specialty Retail
ChargePoint (CHPT)
Market Price (12/18/2025): $7.385Market Cap: $173.6 MilSector: Consumer DiscretionaryIndustry: Other Specialty Retail
Investment Highlights
Why It Matters
Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?
1. Generates cash flow
The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.
2. Riding a trend
Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Electric Vehicles & Autonomous Driving, and Electrification of Everything. Themes include EV Charging Infrastructure, and EV Charging Infrastructure (Utility Role). | Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -127%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -165% | Not profitable at operating income levelOp Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -212 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -53% |
| Meaningful short interestShort Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 15% | Weak revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -6.3% | |
| Not cash flow generativeCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -16%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -17% | ||
| Valuation getting more expensiveP/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 1766% | ||
| High stock price volatilityVol 12M is 1529% | ||
| Key risksCHPT key risks include [1] its persistent lack of profitability and strained financial health due to a history of losses and weak subscription growth and [2] intense competition from numerous rivals that threatens its market position. |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Electric Vehicles & Autonomous Driving, and Electrification of Everything. Themes include EV Charging Infrastructure, and EV Charging Infrastructure (Utility Role). |
| Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -127%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -165% |
| Meaningful short interestShort Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 15% |
| Not profitable at operating income levelOp Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -212 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -53% |
| Weak revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -6.3% |
| Not cash flow generativeCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -16%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -17% |
| Valuation getting more expensiveP/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 1766% |
| High stock price volatilityVol 12M is 1529% |
| Key risksCHPT key risks include [1] its persistent lack of profitability and strained financial health due to a history of losses and weak subscription growth and [2] intense competition from numerous rivals that threatens its market position. |
Valuation, Metrics & Events
CHPT Stock
Why The Stock Moved
Qualitative Assessment
AI Generated Analysis | Feedback
Here are five key points explaining significant negative movements in ChargePoint's (CHPT) stock price, reflecting the most recent available information. While the requested period of 8/31/2025 to today is in the future, these points highlight factors that have caused substantial declines in ChargePoint's stock in recent periods.
1. ChargePoint significantly lowered its revenue guidance and reported wider-than-expected losses for recent fiscal quarters, leading to investor concern regarding its financial performance. This was evident in November 2023, when the company drastically reduced its third-quarter revenue outlook and announced a new CEO, leading to a substantial stock drop. The company also reported a larger loss per share than anticipated in the third quarter of fiscal 2024.
2. The departure of ChargePoint's CEO and CFO in November 2023, coinciding with poor third-quarter results, contributed to a sharp decline in stock value. The announcement of these leadership changes created uncertainty among investors about the company's future direction.
Stock Movement Drivers
Return vs. Risk
Price Returns Compared
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| CHPT Return | 309% | -52% | -50% | -75% | -54% | -64% | -96% |
| Peers Return | � | -18% | -46% | -12% | -10% | -22% | � |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 14% | 108% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| CHPT Win Rate | 67% | 25% | 42% | 25% | 33% | 33% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 75% | 44% | 38% | 46% | 44% | 44% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 73% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| CHPT Max Drawdown | -4% | -56% | -57% | -80% | -54% | -97% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | � | -41% | -61% | -54% | -54% | -49% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: EVGO, BLNK, TSLA, BEEM.
[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] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/17/2025 (YTD)
How Low Can It Go
| Event | CHPT | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock | ||
| % Loss | -95.8% | -25.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 2292.5% | 34.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 464 days |
| 2020 Covid Pandemic | ||
| % Loss | -21.0% | -33.9% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 26.5% | 51.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 7 days | 148 days |
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In The Past
ChargePoint's stock fell -95.8% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 1/12/2021. A -95.8% loss requires a 2292.5% gain to breakeven.
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Latest Trefis Analyses
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Trade Ideas
Select past ideas related to CHPT. For more, see Trefis Trade Ideas.
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11302025 | BBWI | Bath & Body Works | Dip Buy | DB | Insider Buys | Low D/EDip Buy with Strong Insider BuyingBuying dips for companies with strong insider buying in the last 1 month, positive operating income and reasonable debt / market cap | 12.8% | 12.8% | 0.0% |
| 11262025 | HRB | H&R Block | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 5.4% | 5.4% | -0.1% |
| 11262025 | LRN | Stride | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 3.2% | 3.2% | -4.4% |
| 11212025 | ABNB | Airbnb | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 15.5% | 15.5% | 0.0% |
| 11212025 | MTN | Vail Resorts | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 15.3% | 15.3% | -1.6% |
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11302025 | BBWI | Bath & Body Works | Dip Buy | DB | Insider Buys | Low D/EDip Buy with Strong Insider BuyingBuying dips for companies with strong insider buying in the last 1 month, positive operating income and reasonable debt / market cap | 12.8% | 12.8% | 0.0% |
| 11262025 | HRB | H&R Block | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 5.4% | 5.4% | -0.1% |
| 11262025 | LRN | Stride | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 3.2% | 3.2% | -4.4% |
| 11212025 | ABNB | Airbnb | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 15.5% | 15.5% | 0.0% |
| 11212025 | MTN | Vail Resorts | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 15.3% | 15.3% | -1.6% |
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Financials
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 3.00 |
| Mkt Cap | 0.3 |
| Rev LTM | 333 |
| Op Inc LTM | -78 |
| FCF LTM | -48 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | -75 |
| CFO LTM | -32 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | -22 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | -6.3% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | 50.8% |
| Rev Chg Q | 11.4% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | 2.7% |
| Op Mgn LTM | -52.5% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | -66.7% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | 2.5% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | -15.9% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | -18.2% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | -25.6% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | -43.2% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 0.3 |
| P/S | 1.2 |
| P/EBIT | -0.9 |
| P/E | -1.1 |
| P/CFO | -4.1 |
| Total Yield | -70.6% |
| Dividend Yield | 0.0% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | -23.8% |
| D/E | 0.1 |
| Net D/E | -0.0 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | -8.3% |
| 3M Rtn | -33.0% |
| 6M Rtn | -17.4% |
| 12M Rtn | -44.9% |
| 3Y Rtn | -91.9% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | -9.0% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | -36.8% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | -29.8% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | -60.5% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | -160.1% |
Returns Analyses
Earnings Returns History
Expand for More| Forward Returns | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Date | 1D Returns | 5D Returns | 21D Returns |
| 12/4/2025 | 22.4% | 8.3% | |
| 9/3/2025 | -5.5% | -6.6% | 5.0% |
| 6/4/2025 | -22.5% | -10.0% | -20.0% |
| 3/4/2025 | 9.6% | 2.9% | -5.5% |
| 12/4/2024 | 10.7% | 5.7% | -1.6% |
| 9/4/2024 | -17.8% | -20.7% | -19.5% |
| 6/5/2024 | 5.8% | 4.6% | 7.5% |
| 3/5/2024 | -3.5% | -8.5% | -9.0% |
| ... | |||
| SUMMARY STATS | |||
| # Positive | 7 | 8 | 6 |
| # Negative | 12 | 11 | 13 |
| Median Positive | 9.6% | 7.6% | 7.3% |
| Median Negative | -6.2% | -10.0% | -15.0% |
| Max Positive | 22.4% | 24.2% | 41.3% |
| Max Negative | -35.5% | -34.8% | -41.1% |
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 10312025 | 12052025 | 10-Q 10/31/2025 |
| 7312025 | 9082025 | 10-Q 7/31/2025 |
| 4302025 | 6062025 | 10-Q 4/30/2025 |
| 1312025 | 3282025 | 10-K 1/31/2025 |
| 10312024 | 12062024 | 10-Q 10/31/2024 |
| 7312024 | 9092024 | 10-Q 7/31/2024 |
| 4302024 | 6062024 | 10-Q 4/30/2024 |
| 1312024 | 4012024 | 10-K 1/31/2024 |
| 10312023 | 12082023 | 10-Q 10/31/2023 |
| 7312023 | 9112023 | 10-Q 7/31/2023 |
| 4302023 | 6082023 | 10-Q 4/30/2023 |
| 1312023 | 4032023 | 10-K 1/31/2023 |
| 10312022 | 12082022 | 10-Q 10/31/2022 |
| 7312022 | 9082022 | 10-Q 7/31/2022 |
| 4302022 | 6072022 | 10-Q 4/30/2022 |
| 1312022 | 4042022 | 10-K 1/31/2022 |
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