Solid Power (SLDP)
Market Price (11/18/2025): $5.87 | Market Cap: $1.1 BilSector: Consumer Discretionary | Industry: Automotive Parts & Equipment
Solid Power (SLDP)
Market Price (11/18/2025): $5.87Market Cap: $1.1 BilSector: Consumer DiscretionaryIndustry: Automotive Parts & Equipment
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
| Cash is significant % of market capNet D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -22% | Weak multi-year price returns3Y Excs Rtn is -59% | Not profitable at operating income levelOp Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -99 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -480% |
| Strong revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 15% | Expensive valuation multiplesP/SPrice/Sales ratio is 53x | |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Battery Technology & Metals. Themes include Advanced Battery Components. | Stock price has recently run up significantly6M Rtn6 month market price return is 359%, 12M Rtn12 month market price return is 485% | |
| Weak revenue growthRev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -20% | ||
| Not cash flow generativeCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -333%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -386% | ||
| Valuation getting more expensiveP/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 224% | ||
| Yield minus risk free rate is negativeERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -13% | ||
| High stock price volatilityVol 12M is 123% |
| Cash is significant % of market capNet D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -22% |
| Strong revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 15% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Battery Technology & Metals. Themes include Advanced Battery Components. |
| Weak multi-year price returns3Y Excs Rtn is -59% |
| Not profitable at operating income levelOp Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -99 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -480% |
| Expensive valuation multiplesP/SPrice/Sales ratio is 53x |
| Stock price has recently run up significantly6M Rtn6 month market price return is 359%, 12M Rtn12 month market price return is 485% |
| Weak revenue growthRev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -20% |
| Not cash flow generativeCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -333%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -386% |
| Valuation getting more expensiveP/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 224% |
| Yield minus risk free rate is negativeERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -13% |
| High stock price volatilityVol 12M is 123% |
Market Valuation & Key Metrics
SLDP Stock
Why The Stock Moved
Qualitative Assessment
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Solid Power (SLDP) experienced an 87.1% stock increase from July 31, 2025, to November 18, 2025, driven by several key developments in its solid-state battery technology and strategic partnerships.
1. Strategic Partnerships for Commercialization: Solid Power announced a strategic collaboration with Samsung SDI and BMW on October 30, 2025, to advance solid-state battery technology, aiming to develop a demonstration vehicle. This partnership involves Solid Power providing its sulfide-based solid electrolytes to Samsung SDI for integration into battery cells, which will then be evaluated by BMW. Additionally, the company continued to make progress with SK On, with site acceptance testing for its pilot line on track for completion by year-end, signaling movement towards mass production by 2029.
2. Successful Vehicle Integration and Testing Milestones: A significant boost to investor confidence came from the integration and successful testing of Solid Power’s large-format all-solid-state battery (ASSB) cells in a BMW i7 test vehicle in May 2025. This marked the first demonstration of Solid Power's ASSB cells in an operational vehicle, providing tangible proof of concept and a crucial step towards commercial viability. This real-world application underscored the technology's readiness for automotive integration.
Stock Movement Drivers
Return vs. Risk
Price Returns Compared
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| SLDP Return | - | - | -71% | -43% | 30% | 216% | -32% |
| Peers Return | 23% | 0% | -4% | 14% | -27% | -29% | -30% |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 13% | 107% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| SLDP Win Rate | - | 43% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 60% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 37% | 30% | 27% | 30% | 38% | 46% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 70% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| SLDP Max Drawdown | - | - | -75% | -51% | -30% | -51% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | -39% | -9% | -23% | -7% | -40% | -50% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: PATK, VC, CVGI, CREV, INEO.
[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 11/17/2025 (YTD)
How Low Can It Go
| Event | SLDP | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock | ||
| % Loss | -91.2% | -25.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 1042.7% | 34.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 464 days |
Compare to PATK, VC, CVGI, CREV, INEO
In The Past
Solid Power's stock fell -91.2% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 11/15/2021. A -91.2% loss requires a 1042.7% gain to breakeven.
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Trade Ideas
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| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10312025 | LRN | Stride | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | -7.8% | -7.8% | -7.8% |
| 10312025 | DECK | Deckers Outdoor | Dip Buy | DB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow MarginsBuying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap | -1.0% | -1.0% | -2.4% |
| 10312025 | ATGE | Adtalem Global Education | Quality | Q | Momentum | UpsideQuality Stocks with Momentum and UpsideBuying quality stocks with strong momentum but still having room to run | -4.3% | -4.3% | -5.9% |
| 10242025 | GNTX | Gentex | 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 | -5.3% | -5.3% | -5.3% |
| 10172025 | LNW | Light & Wonder | 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 | 12.4% | 12.4% | -6.2% |
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10312025 | LRN | Stride | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | -7.8% | -7.8% | -7.8% |
| 10312025 | DECK | Deckers Outdoor | Dip Buy | DB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow MarginsBuying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap | -1.0% | -1.0% | -2.4% |
| 10312025 | ATGE | Adtalem Global Education | Quality | Q | Momentum | UpsideQuality Stocks with Momentum and UpsideBuying quality stocks with strong momentum but still having room to run | -4.3% | -4.3% | -5.9% |
| 10242025 | GNTX | Gentex | 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 | -5.3% | -5.3% | -5.3% |
| 10172025 | LNW | Light & Wonder | 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 | 12.4% | 12.4% | -6.2% |
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Financials
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 4.31 |
| Mkt Cap | 1.9 |
| Rev LTM | 2,218 |
| Op Inc LTM | 127 |
| FCF LTM | 81 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | 139 |
| CFO LTM | 146 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | 205 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | 1.0% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | -2.2% |
| Rev Chg Q | -8.8% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | -2.4% |
| Op Mgn LTM | 3.0% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | 4.7% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | -0.2% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | 3.2% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | 7.2% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | 0.7% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | 4.4% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 1.9 |
| P/S | 0.8 |
| P/EBIT | -2.0 |
| P/E | 3.8 |
| P/CFO | 0.1 |
| Total Yield | -1.7% |
| Dividend Yield | 0.0% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | 1.9% |
| D/E | 0.3 |
| Net D/E | 0.2 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | -5.9% |
| 3M Rtn | -14.5% |
| 6M Rtn | 7.6% |
| 12M Rtn | -0.8% |
| 3Y Rtn | -1.6% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | -6.0% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | -19.9% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | -4.3% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | -17.5% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | -79.2% |
Returns Analyses
Earnings Returns History
Expand for More| Forward Returns | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Date | 1D Returns | 5D Returns | 21D Returns |
| 11/4/2025 | 51.6% | 26.4% | |
| 8/6/2025 | 30.6% | 40.5% | 22.2% |
| 2/27/2025 | 0.8% | -5.7% | -11.5% |
| 11/7/2024 | -1.7% | -10.2% | -0.8% |
| 8/6/2024 | -19.2% | -9.1% | -20.5% |
| 5/7/2024 | -2.8% | 11.2% | -6.1% |
| 2/27/2024 | -3.5% | -13.9% | 11.0% |
| 11/7/2023 | 6.2% | 9.7% | -3.4% |
| ... | |||
| SUMMARY STATS | |||
| # Positive | 7 | 7 | 2 |
| # Negative | 6 | 6 | 11 |
| Median Positive | 8.9% | 9.7% | 16.6% |
| Median Negative | -3.3% | -9.7% | -9.0% |
| Max Positive | 51.6% | 40.5% | 22.2% |
| Max Negative | -19.2% | -13.9% | -50.3% |
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 9302025 | 11052025 | 10-Q 9/30/2025 |
| 6302025 | 8072025 | 10-Q 6/30/2025 |
| 3312025 | 5072025 | 10-Q 3/31/2025 |
| 12312024 | 2282025 | 10-K 12/31/2024 |
| 9302024 | 11082024 | 10-Q 9/30/2024 |
| 6302024 | 8072024 | 10-Q 6/30/2024 |
| 3312024 | 5082024 | 10-Q 3/31/2024 |
| 12312023 | 2282024 | 10-K 12/31/2023 |
| 9302023 | 11082023 | 10-Q 9/30/2023 |
| 6302023 | 8092023 | 10-Q 6/30/2023 |
| 3312023 | 5102023 | 10-Q 3/31/2023 |
| 12312022 | 3012023 | 10-K 12/31/2022 |
| 9302022 | 11092022 | 10-Q 9/30/2022 |
| 6302022 | 8102022 | 10-Q 6/30/2022 |
| 3312022 | 5112022 | 10-Q 3/31/2022 |
| 12312021 | 3232022 | 10-K 12/31/2021 |
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