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Acorn Energy Inc

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Mcap
42,5M USD
P/E
17,3x
EV / Rev
3,7x
Div yield
Op margin
11,3 %
ROE
-60,1 %
Net margin
11,9 %
Debt / equity
0,00
Beta
52w range
Volume
Day range
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$16,99
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2026-07-28
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About

Acorn Energy Inc provides IT services and consulting solutions, primarily generating revenue through software development, system integration, and digital transformation services.

Business. Acorn Energy Inc (ACFN.O) is an IT services and consulting firm operating within the Software & IT Services sector. The company generates revenue through service-based models, focusing on IT services activities. Specific details regarding operating segments, headquarters location, and primary stock exchange listings are not provided in the available data.

Classification92 %
SectorTechnology
Business sectorSoftware & IT Services
IndustryIT Services & Consulting
ActivityIT Services
Generated · model-assisted
Sell-side consensus
consensus pending
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Avg 12m price target
Upcoming events
  • EarningsQ2 2026 earnings (expected)2026-07-28 · estimated
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At a glance

Score
62
composite score
Valuation
17,3x
P/E
Analysts
not yet wired
Ownership
Geode Capital Management, L.L.C.
largest disclosed fund holder
Profitability
-60,1 %
return on equity
Quality
56
quality score (0-100)

What drives this business

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    Analysis

    AI analysis
    Generated · analysis pipeline · tier hybrid · as of 2026-07-07 ↑ At a glance

    Opportunity

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    Upcoming catalysts

    Scheduled public events. Informational only — not investment advice.

    • Company
    • EarningsQ2 2026 earnings (expected)2026-07-28 · estimated
    • Macro
    • Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-07-08 · AU
    • Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-07-15 · CA
    • Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-07-16 · EU
    • Rate decisionBank of Japan rate decision (press conf.)2026-07-16 · JP
    • Rate decisionFederal Reserve rate decision (press conf.)2026-07-29 · US
    • Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
    • Macro & political
    • ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
    • ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
    • ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR

    Pre-earnings brief

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    Signals & dispatch

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    Composite-score breakdown

    Composite score62 / 100
    Composite score 0-100 · Data quality 0,56
    Data quality0,56 / 1.00

    Synthesis

    Business

    Acorn Energy Inc (ACFN.O) is an IT services and consulting firm operating within the Software & IT Services sector. The company generates revenue through service-based models, focusing on IT services activities. Specific details regarding operating segments, headquarters location, and primary stock exchange listings are not provided in the available data.

    Classification92 %
    SectorTechnology
    Business sectorSoftware & IT Services
    IndustryIT Services & Consulting
    ActivityIT Services
    AI synthesis
    GENERATED

    Acorn Energy Inc has a market capitalization of $43.42 million and a price-to-earnings ratio of 160.21, indicating a high valuation relative to its earnings. The company's enterprise value to EBITDA ratio is 162.62, and its enterprise value to revenue ratio is 18.44, both of which are significantly higher than typical industry benchmarks. The company's liquidity position is weak, with a current ratio of 0.9, suggesting that it may struggle to meet short-term obligations. Despite a negative total equity of $451,000, the company maintains $1.46 million in cash and equivalents, which provides some buffer against immediate liquidity pressures.

    In terms of profitability, Acorn Energy Inc has a return on assets (ROA) of 5.68%, which is relatively modest. However, the company's return on equity (ROE) is negative at -0.60%, indicating that it is not generating returns for its shareholders. The company's operating income of $258,000 and net income of $271,000 suggest that it is profitable, but the low ROE indicates that the company is not effectively utilizing its equity to generate returns.

    The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, with no disclosed geographic diversification. This lack of diversification increases the company's exposure to market-specific risks and could impact its ability to sustain growth in the long term. The company's free cash flow of $268,000 and operating cash flow of $41,000 indicate that it is generating positive cash flow, but the low levels suggest that the company may need to reinvest heavily to drive growth.

    Looking ahead, the company's growth trajectory is uncertain. The company's capital expenditure of -$40,000 suggests that it is not investing in new projects or infrastructure, which could limit its ability to scale operations. The company's diluted and basic shares outstanding are the same, indicating that there is no immediate dilution risk. However, the company's negative equity position and low liquidity could become more pressing if revenue growth does not accelerate.

    The company's risk profile is characterized by low liquidity and dilution risks, with no immediate filing-based flags detected. However, the company's negative equity and low current ratio suggest that it may face challenges in maintaining its financial stability. The company's debt-to-equity ratio is effectively zero, which is a positive sign, but the negative equity position could become a concern if the company is unable to generate sufficient returns to improve its balance sheet.

    Recent events and filings do not indicate any significant changes in the company's financial or operational status. The company's financial performance and risk profile remain stable, but the lack of diversification and low liquidity could pose challenges in the future.

    Key takeaways
    • Acorn Energy Inc has a high price-to-earnings ratio of 160.21, indicating a premium valuation relative to its earnings.
    • The company's return on equity is negative at -0.60%, suggesting that it is not effectively utilizing its equity to generate returns.
    • The company's liquidity position is weak, with a current ratio of 0.9, which could pose challenges in meeting short-term obligations.
    • The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, increasing its exposure to market-specific risks.
    • The company's capital expenditure is negative, indicating a lack of investment in new projects or infrastructure.

    Bull / Bear case

    Generated · model-assisted
    BULL CASE · 4

    Acorn Energy generated $11.5 million in revenue, representing a 14.1% compound annual growth rate over the last four fiscal years.

    The company maintains zero long-term debt, resulting in a low leverage band and minimal credit risk according to financial metrics.

    Acorn Energy reported positive free cash flow of $2.6 million in the latest fiscal year, indicating operational cash generation.

    The company holds a current ratio of 1.83, suggesting adequate short-term liquidity to cover immediate liabilities.

    BEAR CASE · 2

    Return on equity stands at -60.1%, placing the company in the bottom quartile compared to its IT Services peer cohort.

    Cash conversion ratio of 0.15 is below the cohort median of 1.0, suggesting inefficient translation of earnings into cash.

    In focus — financials by report

    Annual
    ANNUALFiled 2015-03-31
    FY 2015 · Full-year highlights

    Revenue $7.0M, +3,3% YoY; Operating income −7 762,5% YoY.

    Revenue$7.0M+3,3 % YoY
    Operating income-$629.0k−7 762,5 % YoY
    Net income-$633.0k−2 914,3 % YoY
    Free cash flow-$817.0k−211,8 % YoY
    EPS
    Operating cash flow$31.0k−76,5 % YoY
    Financials
    Income statement
    Revenue$7.0M
    Gross profit$5.1M
    Operating income-$629.0k
    Net income-$633.0k
    Margins
    Gross margin72.4%
    Operating margin-9.0%
    Net margin-9.0%
    FCF margin-11.7%
    Balance sheet
    Total assets$6.0M
    Total liabilities$7.0M
    Total equity-$1.0M
    Cash & equivalents$1.4M
    Long-term debt$0.00
    Cash flow
    Operating cash flow$31.0k
    CapEx-$308.0k
    Free cash flow-$817.0k
    SBC
    P&L flow · revenue → net income
    Revenue $2.3MOperating costs $2.0MNet income $271.0k
    Highlights
    • Revenue $7.0M, +3,3% YoY
    • Operating income −7 762,5% YoY
    • Net income −2 914,3% YoY
    • Free cash flow −211,8% YoY
    • Net margin -9.0%

    Valuation FY

    Market price
    $16,95
    Market cap
    $43.4M
    Enterprise value
    $42.0M
    P/E
    17.3x
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    3.7x
    EV / Op income
    21.1x
    EV / OCF
    1023.3x
    P / B
    P / Tangible book
    Tangible book
    -$451.0k
    Net cash
    $1.5M
    Current ratio
    0.9
    Debt / equity
    0.0
    ROA
    5.7%
    ROE
    -60.1%
    Cash conversion
    15.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    -1.8%
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

    Revenue by segment

    Market share

    INDUSTRYSEGMENTCOMPANYTechnologyIndustryIT Services473,3B node revenueACN 14,7%IBM 14,3%INGM 11,1%CRM 8,8%CTSH 4,5%ADP 4,3%INFY 4,1%LDOS 3,6%Other 34,7%
    Source: company disclosures · own-taxonomy revenue-covered setACFN 0,0% · rank #80 of 104

    Business relationships

    Business relationships4 disclosed relationships · 1 type · extracted from filings & disclosures
    Customers4
    ANON:CUST:ACFN.O:CustomerAANON:CUST:ACFN.O:CustomerACustomer88%Source ↗
    Cummins IncCMI.OCustomer85%Source ↗
    Generac Holdings IncGNRC.OCustomer85%Source ↗

    Supply chain

    Vendors → ACFN ↔ Partners → Customers · click any node to drill
    VENDORSPARTNERSCUSTOMERSACFNACFNAcorn Energy Inc4 entitiesANON:CUST:ACFN.O:CustoCATERPILLAR INC.Heavy Machinery & VehiclUSCummins IncAutomobilesUSGenerac Holdings IncUnclassifiedUS
    4 mentions in 10-K0 from corporate websites0 from news dispatches
    Updated 2026-07-04

    Peer comparison

    Peer comparison8 peers · vs ACFN · multiples and returns
    AC
    ACN
    Accenture PLC
    $137,45
    86,9B USD
    P/E
    10,5x
    -149,7 vs self
    Div yield
    4,3 %
    vs self
    ROE
    25,0 %
    +85,1 vs self
    IB
    IBM
    Intl Business Machines Corp
    $39,71
    347,6B USD
    P/E
    180,7x
    +20,5 vs self
    Div yield
    2,9 %
    vs self
    ROE
    7,6 %
    +67,7 vs self
    IN
    INGM
    INGRAM MICRO INC.
    $28,45
    6,6B USD
    P/E
    17,8x
    -142,4 vs self
    Div yield
    1,2 %
    vs self
    ROE
    7,7 %
    +67,8 vs self
    CR
    CRM
    Salesforce Inc
    $166,64
    145,1B USD
    P/E
    62,1x
    -98,1 vs self
    Div yield
    vs self
    ROE
    6,2 %
    +66,2 vs self
    CT
    CTSH
    Cognizant Tech Solutions
    $41,44
    19,6B USD
    P/E
    44,3x
    -115,9 vs self
    Div yield
    2,5 %
    vs self
    ROE
    4,1 %
    +64,2 vs self
    AD
    ADP
    Automatic Data Processing, Inc.
    $239,51
    95,9B USD
    P/E
    102,5x
    -57,7 vs self
    Div yield
    3,2 %
    vs self
    ROE
    18,2 %
    +78,3 vs self
    IN
    INFY
    Infosys Ltd
    $11,90
    48,2B USD
    P/E
    0,7x
    -159,5 vs self
    Div yield
    4,2 %
    vs self
    ROE
    7,7 %
    +67,8 vs self
    LD
    LDOS
    LEIDOS, INC.
    $121,69
    15,3B USD
    P/E
    10,7x
    -149,5 vs self
    Div yield
    1,2 %
    vs self
    ROE
    29,4 %
    +89,5 vs self

    Market position

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    Options

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    ESG

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    Risk factors

    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskLow
    Filing-based flags
    • No immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags were detected.

    Benchmarks vs cohort

    Op Margin11,3 %Above median
    Net Margin11,9 %Above P75
    ROE-60,1 %Bottom quartile
    Capex / Rev-1,8 %Above median
    D/E0,00Above P75
    Cash Conv0,15Below median

    Corporate actions / M&A

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    Derivatives & instruments

    Derivative transactions

    Net acquired 55 626 sh6 exercises · 6 grants6 insiders
    • Clifford Tracy SimmonsChief Financial Officer · stock options → common stockDisposed 1 875 @ $4,48exercise · 2026-06-23
    • Mohr GaryDirector · stock options → common stockDisposed 625 @ $4,96exercise · 2026-02-05
    • ZENTMAN SAMUEL MDirector · stock options → common stockDisposed 625 @ $4,96exercise · 2026-02-05
    • Osterer MichaelDirector · stock options → common stockDisposed 625 @ $4,96exercise · 2026-02-05
    • Osterer MichaelDirector · stock options → common stockAcquired 3 125 @ $19,02grant · 2026-01-19
    • Rabover PeterDirector · stock options → common stockAcquired 3 125 @ $19,02grant · 2026-01-19
    • ZENTMAN SAMUEL MDirector · stock options → common stockAcquired 3 125 @ $19,02grant · 2026-01-19
    • LOEB JAN HDirector, President and CEO, 10% owner · stock options → common stockAcquired 25 000 @ $19,02grant · 2026-01-19
    • Clifford Tracy SimmonsCFO · stock options → common stockAcquired 25 000 @ $19,02grant · 2026-01-19
    • Mohr GaryDirector · stock options → common stockAcquired 3 125 @ $19,02grant · 2026-01-19
    • Osterer MichaelDirector · Stock options → Common stockDisposed 1 562 @ $5,44exercise · 2025-08-04
    • Mohr GaryDirector · Stock options → Common stockDisposed 1 562 @ $5,44exercise · 2025-08-04

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    • Consensus estimates
    • ESG data
    How metrics are computed
    • Ev To Operating Cash Flow
      enterprise_value / operating_cash_flow
    • Return On Equity
      net_income / total_equity
    • Price To Earnings
      market_price / (net_income / shares_outstanding_diluted)
    • Dilution Ratio
      (shares_outstanding_diluted - shares_outstanding_basic) / shares_outstanding_basic
    • Market Price
      input from market-data provider (delayed close or quote-shim mid)
    • Market Cap
      market_price * shares_outstanding_diluted
    Source documents
    • Acorn Energy Inc Market data — financials · 2026-05-27

    Ownership & reference

    Top holders

    • Geode Capital Management, L.L.C.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
    • Vanguard Capital Management, LLCInvestment Managers · as of 2025-12-310,00 %$1M
    • UBS Financial Services, Inc.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
    • Wells Fargo AdvisorsBrokerage Firms · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M

    Insider activity

    Mixed / flat0 buys · 0 sellsnet $04 insiders · last 365d
    • Clifford Tracy SimmonsChief Financial Officer · common stockOther 1 875 @ $4,48$8K · 2026-06-23
    • Clifford Tracy SimmonsChief Financial Officer · common stockOther 515 @ $16,33$8K · 2026-06-23
    • ZENTMAN SAMUEL MDirector · common stockOther 625 @ $4,96$3K · 2026-02-05
    • Osterer MichaelDirector · common stockOther 625 @ $4,96$3K · 2026-02-05
    • Mohr GaryDirector · common stockOther 625 @ $4,96$3K · 2026-02-05
    • Osterer MichaelDirector · Common stockOther 1 562 @ $5,44$8K · 2025-08-04
    • Mohr GaryDirector · Common stockOther 1 562 @ $5,44$8K · 2025-08-04

    Short positioning

    12.7Kshares short+7.1% vs prior
    1.95days to cover
    55.1%short of daily vol
    55fails-to-deliver
    as of 2026-06-15 · short-interest report (free)

    Geographic breakdown

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    Listings · one canonical issuer all listings resolve to the canonical
    ACFN.OCanonical
    NASDAQ · USD

    Intel & risk

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    OSINT findings
    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskLow
    No immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags were detected.
    Relationship graph
    ACFNANON:CUSCAT.NCMI.OGNRC.OIT Services &
    This companySectorCustomers

    Evidence & claims

    From filings & derived data
    • Gross profit (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 10.2%Derived (calculated)
    • Cost of revenue (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -10.8%Derived (calculated)
    • Cash & equivalents (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 91.5%Derived (calculated)
    • EPS (basic) (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -60.1%Derived (calculated)
    • Total assets (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 25.8%Derived (calculated)
    • Shareholders' equity (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 48.9%Derived (calculated)
    • Revenue (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 4.5%Derived (calculated)
    • R&D expense (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 8.1%Derived (calculated)
    • Operating income (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 2.7%Derived (calculated)
    • Operating cash flow (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 130.9%Derived (calculated)
    • Return on equity (FY 2025-12-31): 30.4%Derived (calculated)
    • Current ratio (FY 2025-12-31): 1.83xDerived (calculated)
    • Debt-to-equity (FY 2025-12-31): 0.61xDerived (calculated)
    • Net income (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -60.1%Derived (calculated)
    • Return on assets (FY 2025-12-31): 18.8%Derived (calculated)
    • Total liabilities (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -0.0%Derived (calculated)
    • EPS (diluted) (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -60.6%Derived (calculated)
    • Net margin (FY 2025-12-31): 21.9%Derived (calculated)
    • Gross margin (FY 2025-12-31): 76.8%Derived (calculated)
    • Shareholders' equity (annual): USD 8.25MSEC XBRL filing
    • Net income (annual): USD 2.51MSEC XBRL filing
    • Cost of revenue (annual): USD 2.66MSEC XBRL filing
    • EPS (diluted) (annual): USD-PER-SHARES 1SEC XBRL filing
    • EPS (basic) (annual): USD-PER-SHARES 1SEC XBRL filing
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    The Thread

    Everything we know, in order
    2026-07-28EVENTUpcomingQ2 2026 earnings (expected) estimated date
    2026-06-23 00:00 UTCINSIDER3 insider transactions — 2026-06 1 derivative
    2026-06-23INSIDERClifford Tracy Simmons transacted 1.9k sh — Chief Financial Officer ~$8k
    2026-06-23INSIDERClifford Tracy Simmons transacted 515 sh — Chief Financial Officer ~$8k
    2026-06-23INSIDERClifford Tracy Simmons disposed of 1.9k sh stock options — Chief Financial Officer
    2026-05-07FILING8-K filing →
    2026-05-07FILING10-Q filing →
    2026-03-05FILING8-K filing →
    2026-03-05FILING10-K filing →
    2026-02-05 00:00 UTCINSIDER6 insider transactions — 2026-02 3 derivative
    2026-02-05INSIDERZENTMAN SAMUEL M transacted 625 sh — Director ~$3k
    2026-02-05INSIDEROsterer Michael transacted 625 sh — Director ~$3k
    2026-02-05INSIDERMohr Gary transacted 625 sh — Director ~$3k
    2026-02-05INSIDERMohr Gary disposed of 625 sh stock options — Director
    2026-02-05INSIDERZENTMAN SAMUEL M disposed of 625 sh stock options — Director
    2026-02-05INSIDEROsterer Michael disposed of 625 sh stock options — Director
    2026-01-21FILING8-K filing →
    2026-01-19 00:00 UTCINSIDER6 insider transactions — 2026-01 6 derivative
    2026-01-19INSIDEROsterer Michael acquired 3.1k sh stock options — Director
    2026-01-19INSIDERRabover Peter acquired 3.1k sh stock options — Director
    2026-01-19INSIDERZENTMAN SAMUEL M acquired 3.1k sh stock options — Director
    2026-01-19INSIDERLOEB JAN H acquired 25.0k sh stock options — Director, President and CEO, 10% owner
    2026-01-19INSIDERClifford Tracy Simmons acquired 25.0k sh stock options — CFO
    2026-01-19INSIDERMohr Gary acquired 3.1k sh stock options — Director
    2025-11-06FILING8-K filing →
    2025-11-06FILING10-Q filing →
    2025-09-18FILING8-K filing →
    2025-08-07FILING10-Q filing →
    2025-08-07FILING8-K filing →
    2025-08-06FILINGDEF 14A filing →
    2025-08-04 00:00 UTCINSIDER4 insider transactions — 2025-08 2 derivative
    2025-08-04INSIDEROsterer Michael transacted 1.6k sh — Director ~$8k
    2025-08-04INSIDERMohr Gary transacted 1.6k sh — Director ~$8k
    2025-08-04INSIDEROsterer Michael disposed of 1.6k sh Stock options — Director
    2025-08-04INSIDERMohr Gary disposed of 1.6k sh Stock options — Director
    2025-07-23FILING8-K filing →
    2025-05-09 00:00 UTCINSIDER2 insider transactions — 2025-05 1 derivative
    2025-01-06 00:00 UTCINSIDER6 insider transactions — 2025-01 6 derivative
    2024-12-09 00:00 UTCINSIDER2 insider transactions — 2024-12 1 derivative
    2024-11-22 00:00 UTCINSIDER2 insider transactions — 2024-11 1 derivative
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