CSIQ

Canadian Solar Inc.

Energy · $759M market cap

Verdict

Share price

$11.19

close of Oct 3, 2026

Fair value

$28.06

Sticker Price

Payback Price

$11.22

buy price

On Sale

CSIQ is On Sale: at $11.19 it trades less than 1% below its buy price (Payback Price) of $11.22 and 60% below its fair value of $28.06. Business quality is solid: 3 of 5 key numbers clear the 10% bar.

How we valued it

Buffett Normalized. A profitable, growing business, so we project its earnings 10 years ahead and work out what that is worth today.

Business quality

3 of 5 clear the 10% bar. What are the Big Five?

Earnings per share growth10.6% a year✓
Equity per share growth11.3% a year✓
Sales growth13.3% a year✓
Free cash flow growth4.2% a year✗
Return on invested capital1.5%✗

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Superinvestors

None of the investors we track holds CSIQ right now. In Q1 2026, 1 sold out. Who we track

Moves in Q1 2026

Sold out: Polen Capital Management

Insider activity

Since Jul 2, 2026: no open-market purchases and 17 other filings (stock awards, tax withholding and similar). Why purchases matter

Other filings

About Canadian Solar Inc.

Canadian Solar Inc. and its affiliates operate globally, specializing in the design, development, production, and sale of solar energy components, including ingots, wafers, cells, and modules, alongside a range of solar power and battery storage solutions across Asia, the Americas, and Europe. The company's operations are structured into two main divisions: CSI Solar and Global Energy. The CSI Solar segment offers…

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Fair value and Payback Price are estimates from the company's reported financials, not investment advice. Prices as of the close of Oct 3, 2026. How the Payback Price works