Amprius Technologies Stock To $6?
Amprius Technologies (AMPX) stock has fallen 15% during the past day, and is currently trading at $8.78. Our multi-factor assessment suggests that it may be time to sell AMPX stock. We have, overall, a pessimistic view of the stock, and a price of $6 may not be out of reach. We believe there is a near-equal mix of good and bad in AMPX stock given its overall Moderate operating performance and financial condition. But keeping in mind its Very High valuation, we think that the stock is Unattractive.
Below is our assessment:
| CONCLUSION | |
|---|---|
| What you pay: | |
| Valuation | Very High |
| What you get: | |
| Growth | Very Strong |
| Profitability | Very Weak |
| Financial Stability | Very Strong |
| Downturn Resilience | Very Weak |
| Operating Performance | Moderate |
| Stock Opinion | Unattractive |
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Let’s get into details of each of the assessed factors but before that, for quick background: With $1.1 Bil in market cap, Amprius Technologies is a Cayman Islands exempted blank check company formed to pursue mergers, acquisitions, or business combinations with one or more target businesses.
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[1] Valuation Looks Very High
| AMPX | S&P 500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Sales Ratio | 23.0 | 3.2 |
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio | -42.9 | 23.5 |
| Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio | -37.2 | 20.7 |
This table highlights how AMPX is valued vs broader market.
[2] Growth Is Very Strong
- Amprius Technologies has seen its top line grow at an average rate of 154.6% over the last 3 years
- Its revenues have grown 236% from $17 Mil to $58 Mil in the last 12 months
- Also, its quarterly revenues grew 172.8% to $21 Mil in the most recent quarter from $7.9 Mil a year ago.
| AMPX | S&P 500 | |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Year Average | 154.6% | 5.5% |
| Latest Twelve Months* | 235.7% | 6.0% |
| Most Recent Quarter (YoY)* | 172.8% | 7.3% |
This table highlights how AMPX is growing vs broader market.
[3] Profitability Appears Very Weak
- AMPX last 12 month operating income was $-31 Mil representing operating margin of -53.8%
- With cash flow margin of -58.3%, it generated nearly $-34 Mil in operating cash flow over this period
- For the same period, AMPX generated nearly $-31 Mil in net income, suggesting net margin of about -53.7%
| AMPX | S&P 500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Current Operating Margin | -53.8% | 18.8% |
| Current OCF Margin | -58.3% | 20.4% |
| Current Net Income Margin | -53.7% | 13.1% |
This table highlights how AMPX profitability vs broader market.
[4] Financial Stability Looks Very Strong
- AMPX Debt was $38 Mil at the end of the most recent quarter, while its current Market Cap is $1.1 Bil. This implies Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 2.8%
- AMPX Cash (including cash equivalents) makes up $73 Mil of $156 Mil in total Assets. This yields a Cash-to-Assets Ratio of 46.8%
| AMPX | S&P 500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Current Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 2.8% | 21.2% |
| Current Cash-to-Assets Ratio | 46.8% | 6.9% |
[5] Downturn Resilience Is Very Weak
AMPX has fared much worse than the S&P 500 index during various economic downturns. We assess this based on both (a) how much the stock fell and, (b) how quickly it recovered.
2022 Inflation Shock
- AMPX stock fell 79.4% from a high of $12.94 on 23 September 2022 to $2.67 on 24 October 2023 vs. a peak-to-trough decline of 25.4% for the S&P 500.
- However, the stock fully recovered to its pre-Crisis peak by 6 October 2025
- Since then, the stock increased to a high of $14.61 on 15 October 2025 , and currently trades at $8.78
| AMPX | S&P 500 | |
|---|---|---|
| % Change from Pre-Recession Peak | -79.4% | -25.4% |
| Time to Full Recovery | 713 days | 464 days |
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