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Westport Fuel Systems (WPRT)


Market Price (12/15/2025): $1.68 | Market Cap: $29.1 Mil
Sector: Consumer Discretionary | Industry: Automotive Parts & Equipment

Westport Fuel Systems (WPRT)


Market Price (12/15/2025): $1.68
Market Cap: $29.1 Mil
Sector: Consumer Discretionary
Industry: 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


0 Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 93%
Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -124%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -155%
Not profitable at operating income level
Op Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -2.8 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -0.8%
1 Valuation becoming less expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -38%
  Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -67%
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Hydrogen Economy, and Electrification of Everything. Themes include Fuel Cell Technology, Hydrogen Infrastructure, Show more.
  Not cash flow generative
FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -3.7%
0 Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 93%
1 Valuation becoming less expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -38%
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Hydrogen Economy, and Electrification of Everything. Themes include Fuel Cell Technology, Hydrogen Infrastructure, Show more.
3 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -124%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -155%
4 Not profitable at operating income level
Op Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -2.8 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -0.8%
5 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -67%
6 Not cash flow generative
FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -3.7%

Valuation, Metrics & Events

WPRT Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

AI Generated Analysis | Feedback

Here are five key points explaining the approximate -39.8% movement in Westport Fuel Systems (WPRT) stock from August 31, 2025, to December 15, 2025:

1. Weak Q3 2025 Financial Performance Despite Beating Estimates: Westport Fuel Systems reported its Q3 2025 financial results on November 10, 2025. While the company exceeded analyst estimates for both EPS and revenue, reporting an EPS of -$0.60 against an expected -$0.89 and revenue of $1.62 million against an expected $1.12 million, its net loss from continuing operations widened to $10.4 million compared to a $6 million net loss in Q3 2024. Furthermore, Adjusted EBITDA was significantly negative at $5.9 million, a substantial decline from a negative $0.8 million in the same period of the previous year. These metrics suggested underlying operational challenges despite the beat on consensus estimates.

2. Revenue Decline Associated with Light-Duty Segment Divestiture: The company completed the divestiture of its Light-Duty segment on July 29, 2025, which, while a strategic move to focus on core heavy-duty and alternative fuel systems, resulted in a reduction in overall reported revenue. For Q3 2025, revenue from the High-Pressure Controls and Systems segment was $1.6 million, a decrease from $4.9 million in Q3 2024. This strategic restructuring, intended to streamline operations, initially impacted the company’s top line and contributed to the negative Adjusted EBITDA.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
WPRT Return125%-56%-67%-15%-46%-54%-93%
Peers Return308%-10%-29%-19%-11%28%140%
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%16%111%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
WPRT Win Rate67%17%33%42%33%25% 
Peers Win Rate65%50%42%40%43%67% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%75%42%67%75%73% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
WPRT Max Drawdown-69%-60%-68%-36%-49%-57% 
Peers Max Drawdown-37%-24%-40%-34%-40%-43% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-31%-1%-25%-1%-2%-15% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: CMI, CLNE, GTLS, BLDP, PLUG.
[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 12/12/2025 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventWPRTS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-95.9%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven2356.6%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-73.8%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven282.1%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven238 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-70.9%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven243.8%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven668 days120 days
2008 Global Financial Crisis2008 Global Financial Crisis  
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Loss% Loss-75.6%-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven310.5%131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven204 days1480 days

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In The Past

Westport Fuel Systems's stock fell -95.9% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 2/8/2021. A -95.9% loss requires a 2356.6% gain to breakeven.

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Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
BBWI_11302025_Dip_Buyer_1M_Insider_Buying_GTE_1Mil_EBITp+DE11302025BBWIBath & Body WorksDip BuyDB | Insider Buys | Low D/EDip Buy with Strong Insider Buying
Buying dips for companies with strong insider buying in the last 1 month, positive operating income and reasonable debt / market cap
15.2%15.2%0.0%
HRB_11262025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11262025HRBH&R BlockDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
4.8%4.8%-0.1%
LRN_11262025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11262025LRNStrideDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
1.1%1.1%-4.4%
ABNB_11212025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11212025ABNBAirbnbDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
12.4%12.4%0.0%
MTN_11212025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11212025MTNVail ResortsDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
17.9%17.9%-1.6%
Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
BBWI_11302025_Dip_Buyer_1M_Insider_Buying_GTE_1Mil_EBITp+DE11302025BBWIBath & Body WorksDip BuyDB | Insider Buys | Low D/EDip Buy with Strong Insider Buying
Buying dips for companies with strong insider buying in the last 1 month, positive operating income and reasonable debt / market cap
15.2%15.2%0.0%
HRB_11262025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11262025HRBH&R BlockDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
4.8%4.8%-0.1%
LRN_11262025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11262025LRNStrideDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
1.1%1.1%-4.4%
ABNB_11212025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11212025ABNBAirbnbDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
12.4%12.4%0.0%
MTN_11212025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11212025MTNVail ResortsDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
17.9%17.9%-1.6%

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Financials

WPRTCMICLNEGTLSBLDPPLUGMedian
NameWestport.Cummins Clean En.Chart In.Ballard .Plug Pow. 
Mkt Price1.68510.052.26205.782.722.322.52
Mkt Cap0.070.40.59.20.82.71.8
Rev LTM35433,5814224,29190676549
Op Inc LTM-33,754-90688-100-942-46
FCF LTM-132,27830398-104-6758
FCF 3Y Avg-191,594-17185-131-1,266-18
CFO LTM63,50994485-92-51850
CFO 3Y Avg-32,78672302-100-84334

Growth & Margins

WPRTCMICLNEGTLSBLDPPLUGMedian
NameWestport.Cummins Clean En.Chart In.Ballard .Plug Pow. 
Rev Chg LTM92.7%-1.8%2.0%5.5%-1.9%2.5%2.3%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg17.9%9.4%2.1%43.7%-1.2%5.0%7.2%
Rev Chg Q-66.8%-1.6%1.2%3.6%120.3%1.9%1.6%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM-0.9%-0.4%0.3%0.9%24.5%0.5%0.4%
Op Mgn LTM-0.8%11.2%-21.3%16.0%-111.1%-139.3%-11.0%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg-11.6%10.4%-15.8%13.9%-161.8%-134.0%-13.7%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-0.7%0.0%-1.2%-0.2%64.1%-4.6%-0.4%
CFO/Rev LTM1.7%10.4%22.4%11.3%-101.9%-76.7%6.1%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg-2.2%8.3%17.1%7.5%-119.2%-111.9%2.6%
FCF/Rev LTM-3.7%6.8%7.1%9.3%-115.6%-99.8%1.5%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg-7.6%4.8%-3.9%4.1%-156.2%-167.6%-5.7%

Valuation

WPRTCMICLNEGTLSBLDPPLUGMedian
NameWestport.Cummins Clean En.Chart In.Ballard .Plug Pow. 
Mkt Cap0.070.40.59.20.82.71.8
P/S0.11.71.32.19.14.01.9
P/EBIT-14.0-3.222.0-6.9-5.4
P/E-0.621.8-2.7134.9-6.8-1.3-1.0
P/CFO6.516.66.018.5-8.9-5.26.2
Total Yield-154.0%6.3%-37.0%0.7%-14.7%-78.6%-25.8%
Dividend Yield0.0%1.8%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg-3.8%-1.5%2.6%-17.1%-0.6%
D/E-0.10.70.40.0-0.3
Net D/E-0.10.30.4-0.6-0.2

Returns

WPRTCMICLNEGTLSBLDPPLUGMedian
NameWestport.Cummins Clean En.Chart In.Ballard .Plug Pow. 
1M Rtn0.6%10.3%1.8%1.1%-10.2%3.3%1.5%
3M Rtn-28.5%24.9%-5.8%3.3%31.4%52.6%14.1%
6M Rtn-40.4%61.1%19.6%42.7%65.9%79.8%51.9%
12M Rtn-59.3%41.6%-18.4%4.0%67.9%-4.5%-0.3%
3Y Rtn-79.6%132.2%-60.8%78.2%-52.6%-83.9%-56.7%
1M Excs Rtn-5.8%7.2%0.8%1.5%-20.4%-14.7%-2.5%
3M Excs Rtn-32.3%20.5%-9.8%-0.2%22.1%44.6%10.1%
6M Excs Rtn-54.7%46.9%5.3%28.5%51.6%65.6%37.7%
12M Excs Rtn-74.6%24.6%-32.1%-6.0%46.9%-20.7%-13.4%
3Y Excs Rtn-155.3%51.0%-134.8%-21.1%-123.7%-156.6%-129.3%

Financials

Segment Financials

Assets by Segment

$ Mil20242023202220212020
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)201242194149132
Independent Aftermarket (IAM)146145149157120
Corporate and unallocated9201294028
Total356407471346280


Price Behavior

Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date11282025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity811,303
Short Interest: % Change Since 111520256.5%
Average Daily Volume84,547
Days-to-Cover Short Interest9.60
Basic Shares Quantity17,351,005
Short % of Basic Shares4.7%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
9302025111220256-K 9/30/2025
630202581120256-K 6/30/2025
331202551320256-K 3/31/2025
12312024331202540-F 12/31/2024
9302024111220246-K 9/30/2024
630202481320246-K 6/30/2024
331202450820246-K 3/31/2024
12312023325202440-F 12/31/2023
9302023110720236-K 9/30/2023
630202380920236-K 6/30/2023
331202350820236-K 3/31/2023
12312022313202340-F 12/31/2022
9302022110720226-K 9/30/2022
630202280820226-K 6/30/2022
331202250620226-K 3/31/2022
12312021314202240-F 12/31/2021