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Verdict
Quantitative factor alignment verified for current market regime.
Quant Score
Rank
#4629
Positioning
Market Dominance
Manufacturing
Fabricated Products
$10.3B
John L. Hopkins
NuScale Power Corporation develops and sells modular light water reactor nuclear power plants to supply energy for electrical generation, district heating, desalination, hydrogen production, and other process heat applications. It offers NuScale Power Module, a water reactor that can generate 77 megawatts of electricity (MWe); The VOYGR-12 power plant that can generate 924 MWe; and four-module VOYGR-4 and six-module VOYGR-6 plants, as well as other configurations based on customer needs. NuScale Power Corporation was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Portland, Oregon. NuScale Power Corporation is a subsidiary of Fluor Corporation.
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| Stock | Rating | Score▼ | Quality | Value | Momentum | P/E | EV/EBITDA | ROE | ROA | Gross Mgn | Op Mgn | Net Mgn | Rev Growth | Div Yield | D/E | Mkt Cap | AUDIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$UL UNILEVER PLC | 78 | 96 | 98 | 59 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$ASML ASML HOLDING NV | 77 | 89 | 86 | 83 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$ESLT ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD | 76 | 81 | 87 | 85 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$MT ArcelorMittal | 75 | 71 | 98 | 85 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$AMAT APPLIED MATERIALS INC /DE | 75 | 85 | 87 | 84 | 20.9x | 13.6x | 32.9% | 20.5% | 48.8% | 30.6% | 24.4% | 7.7% | 0.9% | 32.0x | $148.6B | VS | |
$SIMO Silicon Motion Technology CORP | 75 | 84 | 86 | 85 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$CODA Coda Octopus Group, Inc. | 74 | 83 | 90 | 79 | 16.3x | 11.9x | 7.4% | 7.5% | 68.3% | 19.5% | 18.2% | 29.0% | 0.0% | 0.0x | $84M | VS | |
$GSK GSK plc | 74 | 84 | 90 | 70 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$EFXT Enerflex Ltd. | 74 | 80 | 91 | 83 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$BUD Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV | 74 | 84 | 97 | 63 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$SMR NUSCALE POWER Corp | 28 | 25 | 36 | 16 | - | - | -148.6% | -73.2% | 36.3% | -3991.9% | -4186.8% | 752.3% | 0.0% | 103.0x | $10.3B | ||
| SECTOR BENCH | - | - | - | - | - | 22.3x | 11.5x | -1.9% | 0.9% | 44.1% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 6.7% | 0.0% | 0.2x | - | REF |
NUSCALE POWER Corp (SMR) receives a "Avoid" rating with a composite score of 28.3/100. It ranks #4629 out of 7,333 stocks in our coverage universe and carries a 1-star rating. Ratings are driven by a 6-factor quantitative model measuring quality, value, momentum, investment, stability, and short interest.
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Lagging peers — losers tend to keep underperforming
Fair valuation relative to peers
Weak fundamentals — higher risk of value trap
High volatility — wider range of outcomes increases timing risk
Aggressive spending — empire-building risk, dilutive growth
Below-average composite — caution warranted
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Relative valuation derived from Manufacturing sector benchmarks. Model weights: EV/EBITDA (40%), P/B (35%), P/S (25%). Re-calculated daily.
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View All Ratings| Factor | Global | Sector | Tilt |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROFITABILITY | 25 | 9 | +16ALPHA |
| MOMENTUM | 16 | 7 | +9ALPHA |
| VALUATION | 36 | 24 | +12ALPHA |
| INVESTMENT | 21 | 4 | +17ALPHA |
| STABILITY | 19 | 6 | +13ALPHA |
| SHORT INT | 56 | 66 | -10DRAG |
Global = full universe. Sector = relative to industry peers. Positive tilt indicates idiosyncratic strength.
ROE proxy -148.6% (sector -1.9%)
GM 36% vs sector 44%, OM -3992% vs sector 3%
Capital turnover N/A, R&D intensity 107.8%
Rev growth 752%, 5yr history
Interest coverage N/A
Composite assessment of profitability, capital efficiency, and financial strength. Top-tier entities demonstrate sustainable cash flow generation and elite competitive moats.
Profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity
Efficiency of asset utilization
Pricing power and cost efficiency
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The Quality factor evaluates the persistence and magnitude of realized cash flows. Companies with scores >70 exhibit superior pricing power and structural financial resilience through diverse economic regimes.
Our uncertainty rating tracks the predictability of future cash flows and potential for permanent capital loss. Moderate visibility with standard industry cyclicality.
We rate NUSCALE POWER Corp (SMR) as Avoid with a composite score of 28.3/100 at a current price of $13.38. The stock falls in the bottom quintile, and the multi-factor weakness suggests a high probability of continued underperformance.
NUSCALE POWER Corp holds a top-quartile position (#0 of 50) within the Manufacturing sector, based on our composite quantitative scoring across quality, value, momentum, and stability factors. The composite score of 28.3/100 places it at rank #4629 in our full universe.
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Fair Value
Stable competitive position in a defensive sector.
Leverage of 103% D/E amplifies downside risk.
Weak momentum suggests persistent institutional selling pressure.
Below-average quality raises earnings sustainability concerns.
NUSCALE POWER Corp represents a avoid based on multi-factor quantitative performance.
Our quantitative model flags NUSCALE POWER Corp with an Avoid rating, assigning a composite score of 28.3/100 and 1 out of 5 stars. Ranked #4629 of 7,333 stocks, SMR falls in the bottom tier across key factors. Historically, stocks with this profile have faced elevated risk of underperformance and capital loss.
SMR's quality score of 25/100 is below average, suggesting challenges with profitability or capital efficiency. The company reports a return on equity of -148.6% (sector avg: -1.9%), gross margins of 36.3% (sector avg: 44.1%), net margins of -4186.8% (sector avg: 1.0%). Investors should examine whether management is actively addressing these weaknesses or if they reflect structural industry headwinds.
With a value score of 36/100, SMR appears somewhat expensive relative to its fundamentals. Key valuation metrics include a P/B ratio of 8.74x. Investors paying a premium here are likely betting on above-average growth or margin expansion to justify current prices.
NUSCALE POWER Corp's investment score of 21/100 suggests limited reinvestment activity. Key growth metrics include revenue growth of 752.3% vs. a sector average of 6.7% and a return on assets of -73.2% (sector: 0.9%). While this can be positive for mature, cash-generative businesses returning capital to shareholders, it may also signal a lack of growth opportunities or management conservatism.
NUSCALE POWER Corp is experiencing notably weak momentum with a score of just 16/100. The stock has underperformed its peers and is trending below major moving averages. Revenue growth stands at 752.3% year-over-year, while a beta of 2.38 reflects its sensitivity to broader market moves. While deep momentum weakness can occasionally present value opportunities, it often reflects deteriorating fundamentals or structural headwinds that may persist.
NUSCALE POWER Corp registers a low stability score of 19/100, indicating high volatility and potentially stressed financial conditions. Key stability metrics include a beta of 2.38 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 103.00x (sector avg: 0.2x). Stocks at this level carry elevated capital loss risk and may be unsuitable for conservative portfolios without careful risk management.
The short interest score of 56/100 for SMR suggests somewhat elevated bearish positioning by institutional traders. Specific risk factors include high market sensitivity (beta: 2.38), elevated leverage (D/E: 103.00x). With a $10.3B market cap (large-cap), NUSCALE POWER Corp may experience above-average volatility. Investors should consider whether the short thesis has merit or if it creates a potential short-squeeze opportunity.
NUSCALE POWER Corp is a large-cap company in the Manufacturing sector, ranked #0 of 50 in its sector (100th percentile) and #4629 of 7,333 overall (37th percentile). Key comparisons include ROE of -148.6% trailing the -1.9% sector median and operating margins of -3991.9% below the 2.5% sector average. This top-quartile standing reflects exceptional competitive strength relative to Manufacturing peers.
While SMR currently exhibits a AVOID profile, superior opportunities exist within the MANUFACTURING sector. Our model identifies several "Strong Buy" candidates with higher quality scores and more attractive valuations among direct industry competitors.
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ROE 7722% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN (FAVORABLE)
Gross Margin 18% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Op. Margin 159139% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Oklo and NuScale Power are competing in the small modular reactor (SMR) market. While NuScale has regulatory approval and first-mover advantage, Oklo's smaller reactor design offers more flexibility and diversification through its Atomic Alchemy acquisition. The author favors Oklo for long-term growth potential despite both stocks being high-risk, high-reward investments.
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In a comparison of two clean energy stocks, NuScale Power and Plug Power, NuScale emerges as the better investment choice. NuScale has NRC design approval, a solid customer pipeline, and a debt-free balance sheet, though it won't deploy reactors until 2029 or later. Plug Power has more revenue ($484M in 9M 2025) but is unprofitable, burning cash rapidly, and facing dilution concerns. Both stocks are near 52-week lows and considered high-risk, speculative investments.
NuScale Power stock has plummeted 77% from its October 2025 all-time high of $57.42 to around $13, driven by AI bubble concerns, missed Q3 earnings estimates, share dilution, and major shareholder Fluor's exit. However, the company's first project approval in Romania with Nuclearelectrica offers a potential turnaround, though commercial operation isn't expected until 2033. The stock remains highly speculative for volatile-tolerant investors.
As AI electricity demand surges, small modular reactor (SMR) companies Oklo and NuScale are positioned to benefit. While Oklo has more innovative liquid-metal reactor technology, it generates no revenue until 2027-2028. NuScale has secured a major TVA contract for 6 gigawatts of SMR capacity and generated $8.2 million in Q3 2025 revenue, making it the stronger choice for risk-averse speculative investors despite its smaller market cap.
Above 50MA
37.18%
Net New Highs
+51081