Shares of American Superconductor Corporation (AMSC) soared 19.21% in premarket trading on November 11, 2024, as investors reacted positively to the company's strong financial position and growth potential.
According to analysts, AMSC stands out among stocks with favorable liquidity ratios, indicating its ability to meet short-term debt obligations and efficiently utilize assets. The company's current ratio, quick ratio, and cash ratio, which measure liquidity, fall within the ideal range of 1 to 3.
Furthermore, AMSC's asset utilization ratio, which measures a company's efficiency in using its assets to generate sales, is higher than the industry average. This suggests that AMSC is effectively managing its resources to drive growth.
In its latest quarterly report, AMSC reported revenues of $54.5 million, a 60.3% year-over-year increase, driven by the acquisition of NWL and higher shipments of new energy power systems and electrical control systems. The company also boasted a robust 12-month backlog of $200 million and a total backlog of $300 million.
Analysts are optimistic about AMSC's prospects, with the Zacks Consensus Estimate for fiscal 2024 earnings pegged at 50 cents per share, up 61.3% in the past 30 days. The company's Growth Score of A and a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 328.2% further reinforce its growth trajectory.
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