Bloom Energy Corp (BE) Stock Analysis

Analysis from 10-Q filed 2025-10-28. Data as of Q1 2026.

Overall Grade: F (Concerning)

Grade F (Concerning). ROIC 5.4%. FCF margin 9.4%. D/E 2.8x. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-28.

Metric	Value	Context
ROIC	5.4%	Below expectations
FCF Margin	9.4%	Healthy cash flow
Debt/Equity	2.8x	Elevated debt

ROIC 5.4% — Top 50% of sector peers. FCF margin 9.4% — Top 50%.

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Profitability: Bloom Energy Corp earns 5.4% ROIC, Top 50% in Technology

ROIC TTM 5.4%, sector median 5.0%, Top 50%. DuPont: NOPAT margin 5.3% × asset turnover 0.7x. Gross margin 29.6%. Operating margin 6.7%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-28.

Metric	BE	Rating	Context
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	5.4%	Warning	Above sector median of 5.0%
Return on Equity (ROE)	1.4%	Warning	Moderate equity returns
Gross Margin	29.6%	Adequate	Competitive pricing environment
Operating Margin	6.7%	Adequate	Moderate operational efficiency

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Cash Flow: Bloom Energy Corp generates $229.5M FCF at 9.4% margin, positive NaN/8 quarters

FCF TTM $229.5M. FCF margin 9.4%, Top 50%. OCF/Net income 29.9x. Positive FCF in NaN/8 trailing quarters. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-28.

Metric	BE	Rating	Context
Free Cash Flow Margin	9.4%	Adequate	Healthy cash generation
Free Cash Flow (TTM)	$229.5M	Good	Positive cash generation
OCF/Net Income	29.9x	Excellent	High earnings quality
FCF Consistency (8Q)	N/A	Warning	Variable cash flow

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Balance Sheet: Bloom Energy Corp at 2.8x leverage

Debt/Equity 2.8x. Total debt $2.6B, cash & investments $2.5B. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-28.

Metric	BE	Rating	Context
Debt to Equity	2.8x	Warning	Elevated leverage
Net Cash Position	$-88.4M	Adequate	Net debt position

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Valuation: Bloom Energy Corp trades at 3441.3x earnings

P/E 3441.3x. EV/Sales 14.1x. FCF yield 0.7%. Dividend yield 0.0%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-28.

Metric	BE	Rating	Context
P/E Ratio	3441.3x	Warning	Premium valuation
EV/Sales	14.1x	Warning	Growth premium priced in
FCF Yield	0.7%	Warning	Lower cash yield
Dividend Yield	0.0%	Adequate	Growth focus over income

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Capital Allocation: Bloom Energy Corp returns 0.0% shareholder yield

Total shareholder yield 0.0% (div 0.0%). Capital returned $994000 TTM. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-28.

Metric	BE	Rating	Context
Total Shareholder Yield	0.0%	Adequate	Dividend + buyback yield combined
Total Capital Returned (TTM)	$994000	Good	Dividends + buybacks returned to shareholders

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Sector Rankings

Metric	Value	Percentile	vs Median
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	5.4%	Top 50%	1.1x above
Free Cash Flow Margin	9.4%	Top 50%	1.1x above
Gross Margin	29.6%	Bottom 25%	0.6x below
Operating Margin	6.7%	Top 50%	1.4x above
Return on Equity (ROE)	1.4%	Bottom 50%	0.3x below
P/E Ratio	3441.3x	N/A	-

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Financial Scorecard

Metric	BE	Rating	Sector Context
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	5.4%	Warning	Top 50% of sector (median: 5.0%)
Free Cash Flow Margin	9.4%	Adequate	Top 50% of sector (median: 8.6%)
Gross Margin	29.6%	Adequate	Bottom 25% of sector (median: 51.6%)
Debt to Equity Ratio	282.9%	Warning	High financial leverage
P/E Ratio (Price-to-Earnings)	3441.3x	Warning	High expectations priced in
Free Cash Flow Yield	0.7%	Red flag	Growth-focused valuation

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is Bloom Energy Corp's Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)?

Bloom Energy Corp (BE) has a trailing twelve-month Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) of 5.4%. Sector median 5.0%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-28.

Q: What is Bloom Energy Corp's Free Cash Flow Margin?

Bloom Energy Corp (BE) has a free cash flow margin of 9.4%, generating $229.5 million in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-28.

Q: What is Bloom Energy Corp's P/E ratio and how does it compare to peers?

Bloom Energy Corp (BE) trades at a P/E ratio of 3441.3x, which is above the sector median of N/A. EV/Sales 14.1x. FCF yield 0.7%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-28.

Q: Does Bloom Energy Corp pay a dividend?

Bloom Energy Corp (BE) currently pays a dividend yield of 0.0%. Total shareholder yield (dividend + buybacks) 0.0%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-28.

Q: How much debt does Bloom Energy Corp have?

Bloom Energy Corp (BE) has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.8x with total debt of $2.6 billion. Net debt $88.4 million. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-28.

Q: What is Bloom Energy Corp's revenue and earnings growth?

Bloom Energy Corp (BE) grew revenue by 56.5% year-over-year. EPS +46.4% YoY. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-28.

Q: How does Bloom Energy Corp compare to competitors in Technology?

Compared to other companies in Technology, Bloom Energy Corp (BE) shows: ROIC 5.4%, sector median 5.0% (Top 50%). FCF margin 9.4%, sector median 8.6% (Top 50%). Gross margin 29.6%, 22.0pp below sector median. These rankings are based on MetricDuck's analysis of all Technology companies with available SEC filings.

Q: What warning signs should I watch for with Bloom Energy Corp?

Quantitative warning flags for Bloom Energy Corp (BE): 1) debt/equity 2.8x (above 1.5x threshold). Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-28.

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Data Source: Data sourced from 10-Q filed 2025-10-28. TTM metrics as of Q1 2026.

Methodology: Financial metrics calculated from SEC 10-K and 10-Q filings using standardized formulas. Sector comparisons use peer group based on SIC code.

Scope: This analysis covers SEC filing fundamentals — profitability, cash flow, balance sheet, and valuation metrics. For analyst estimates and price targets, consult sell-side research.

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