Clean Energy Fuels (CLNE) Stock Overview
Offers natural gas as alternative fuels for vehicle fleets and related fueling solutions in the United States and Canada. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 2/6 |
| Future Growth | 0/6 |
| Past Performance | 0/6 |
| Financial Health | 4/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
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| Current Share Price | US$1.79 |
| 52 Week High | US$3.11 |
| 52 Week Low | US$1.66 |
| Beta | 1.83 |
| 1 Month Change | -12.25% |
| 3 Month Change | -30.89% |
| 1 Year Change | -5.29% |
| 3 Year Change | -64.34% |
| 5 Year Change | -82.85% |
| Change since IPO | -85.13% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • Jun 24
CLNE: Supportive EPA Mandates Will Drive Future Upside For RNG Expansion
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Clean Energy Fuels from $6.00 to $10.00, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, margins, and future P/E multiples following recent regulatory developments highlighted in Street research on EPA renewable fuel volume mandates. What's in the News for Clean Energy Fuels Clean Energy Fuels signed its first LNG supply infrastructure deals in Puerto Rico, winning two contracts to design and install LNG fueling systems for gas to power projects supporting a pharmaceutical manufacturer and P.R. Energy Partners, together supplying 10 megawatts of installed power.Narrative Update • May 19
CLNE: Supportive EPA Mandates And Expanding RNG Network Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have reduced their price target on Clean Energy Fuels to $6.00, citing updated views on fair value, growth, margins, and a very large future P/E multiple, informed in part by recent EPA renewable fuel standard decisions that are viewed as supportive for the broader sector. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts point to the recent EPA renewable fuel standard decision as an important policy signal for the sector, with volume mandates that are viewed as constructive for low-carbon fuels.Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 24
CLNE: Supportive EPA Mandates Will Drive Future Upside For RNG Expansion
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Clean Energy Fuels from $6.00 to $10.00, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, margins, and future P/E multiples following recent regulatory developments highlighted in Street research on EPA renewable fuel volume mandates. What's in the News for Clean Energy Fuels Clean Energy Fuels signed its first LNG supply infrastructure deals in Puerto Rico, winning two contracts to design and install LNG fueling systems for gas to power projects supporting a pharmaceutical manufacturer and P.R. Energy Partners, together supplying 10 megawatts of installed power.Narrative Update • May 19
CLNE: Supportive EPA Mandates And Expanding RNG Network Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have reduced their price target on Clean Energy Fuels to $6.00, citing updated views on fair value, growth, margins, and a very large future P/E multiple, informed in part by recent EPA renewable fuel standard decisions that are viewed as supportive for the broader sector. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts point to the recent EPA renewable fuel standard decision as an important policy signal for the sector, with volume mandates that are viewed as constructive for low-carbon fuels.Narrative Update • Feb 08
CLNE: South Fork RNG Project And Hydrogen Station Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have lifted their price target on Clean Energy Fuels from US$8.96 to US$9.57, citing updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E. What's in the News Clean Energy Fuels has completed its South Fork Dairy renewable natural gas facility in Dimmitt, Texas, which is now producing pipeline quality RNG and injecting it into the interstate natural gas pipeline (Client Announcements).Analysis Article • Feb 07
The Market Lifts Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (NASDAQ:CLNE) Shares 28% But It Can Do More
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. ( NASDAQ:CLNE ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great...Seeking Alpha • Dec 31
Clean Energy Fuels: Reaching Profitability Is Taking Too Long, Introducing Unnecessary Portfolio Risks
Summary Clean Energy Fuels is rated Sell due to persistent operating losses and heavy reliance on government credits. CLNE’s revenue growth is modest, with nearly 15% of revenues dependent on volatile government programs like RIN, LCFS, and 45Z credits. Planned fourfold production expansion could boost revenues, but profitability remains doubtful given current margins and cost structure. Despite vertical integration and major partnerships, CLNE’s business model appears unsustainable without permanent subsidies or a significant margin turnaround. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Nov 20
Market Cool On Clean Energy Fuels Corp.'s (NASDAQ:CLNE) Revenues Pushing Shares 25% Lower
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. ( NASDAQ:CLNE ) shares have had a horrible month, losing 25% after a relatively good period...
Narrative Update • Sep 28
Regulatory Shifts And New Facilities Will Unlock RNG Decarbonization
Clean Energy Fuels’ valuation outlook remains stable, with only marginal improvements in net profit margin and future P/E, leaving the consensus analyst price target unchanged at $4.49. What's in the News Clean Energy Fuels awarded a contract to design, build, and maintain a second hydrogen fueling station for Foothill Transit, supporting its growing hydrogen fuel cell and RNG bus fleet; the $11.3 million project is partially grant-funded and construction is scheduled to begin in mid-2026.Analysis Article • Aug 28
Investors Appear Satisfied With Clean Energy Fuels Corp.'s (NASDAQ:CLNE) Prospects As Shares Rocket 26%
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. ( NASDAQ:CLNE ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 26% gain in the last month...Analysis Article • Jul 07
Would Clean Energy Fuels (NASDAQ:CLNE) Be Better Off With Less Debt?
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Analysis Article • May 27
Market Might Still Lack Some Conviction On Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (NASDAQ:CLNE) Even After 26% Share Price Boost
Those holding Clean Energy Fuels Corp. ( NASDAQ:CLNE ) shares would be relieved that the share price has rebounded 26...Analysis Article • Apr 09
Positive Sentiment Still Eludes Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (NASDAQ:CLNE) Following 27% Share Price Slump
To the annoyance of some shareholders, Clean Energy Fuels Corp. ( NASDAQ:CLNE ) shares are down a considerable 27% in...Seeking Alpha • Mar 28
Clean Energy Fuels Has Never Been Cheaper, But Risks Are Getting More Pronounced
Summary CLNE's stock price has halved since my last review, and while RNG remains promising, the company's financials and projections are concerning. Despite mediocre financials, CLNE is as cheap as it has ever been, making it a speculative "buy low" candidate with high risk. Working capital has dropped below long-term debt, raising concerns about the company's ability to withstand market volatility without major dilution or insolvency in the long term. I rate CLNE as a hold, watching for market sentiment changes while wary of its financial instability and lack of clear improvement in 2025 projections. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Mar 27
Is Clean Energy Fuels (NASDAQ:CLNE) Using Too Much Debt?
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...
New Narrative • Mar 26
The X15N Cummins Engine Will Catalyze RNG Adoption
Strategic partnerships and supportive policies are expected to significantly enhance Clean Energy's revenue growth through increased RNG adoption and fuel volumes.Analysis Article • Feb 27
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (NASDAQ:CLNE) Just Reported Earnings, And Analysts Cut Their Target Price
There's been a major selloff in Clean Energy Fuels Corp. ( NASDAQ:CLNE ) shares in the week since it released its...Analysis Article • Jan 14
A Piece Of The Puzzle Missing From Clean Energy Fuels Corp.'s (NASDAQ:CLNE) Share Price
With a median price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of close to 1.8x in the Oil and Gas industry in the United States, you...Analysis Article • Nov 28
Is Clean Energy Fuels (NASDAQ:CLNE) A Risky Investment?
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Seeking Alpha • Nov 20
Clean Energy Fuels: Managing Expansion In A Challenging Market Environment
Summary Clean Energy Fuels is aggressively expanding its RNG production and distribution but faces financial stability risks due to high capital investments and potential equity raises. The company's ambitious growth plan includes significant investments in JVs and CAPEX, leading to increased debt and potential regulatory uncertainties under the Trump administration. Despite improved gross profit margins, CLNE has not achieved break-even, and its market price appears overvalued by 15% based on DCF analysis. Given the competitive industry, regulatory risks, and financial challenges, I assign Clean Energy Fuels a "hold" rating, reflecting cautious optimism about its long-term growth potential. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Aug 20
Even With A 30% Surge, Cautious Investors Are Not Rewarding Clean Energy Fuels Corp.'s (NASDAQ:CLNE) Performance Completely
The Clean Energy Fuels Corp. ( NASDAQ:CLNE ) share price has done very well over the last month, posting an excellent...Seeking Alpha • Aug 19
Clean Energy Fuels: A Potential Buy Low Candidate As Financial Performance Improves
Summary Clean Energy Fuels Corp. is the largest provider of renewable natural gas in North America, with its use in the trucking industry reducing emissions by 300% compared to diesel. Despite mediocre financials, CLNE stock is historically cheap and could be a buy low candidate as demand for RNG increases. Clean Energy Fuels' Q2 financials show improvement with a positive non-GAAP EPS and adjusted EBITDA of $18.9 million, but consistent profitability is still a challenge. CLNE's positive operating cash flow and working capital ensures it won't get into solvency difficulties or need to dilute in the foreseeable future despite the heavy net losses. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Jul 03
Does Clean Energy Fuels (NASDAQ:CLNE) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' When we think about how risky a company...Analysis Article • May 29
Cautious Investors Not Rewarding Clean Energy Fuels Corp.'s (NASDAQ:CLNE) Performance Completely
Clean Energy Fuels Corp.'s ( NASDAQ:CLNE ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 1.5x may look like a pretty appealing...Analysis Article • Apr 01
Health Check: How Prudently Does Clean Energy Fuels (NASDAQ:CLNE) Use Debt?
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Seeking Alpha • Mar 26
Clean Energy Fuels: More Shadows Than Lights Bear A Hold Rating
Summary Clean Energy Fuels is the largest distributor of RNG in the U.S., supplying major companies like Amazon and UPS. The company is undertaking the construction of RNG production facilities through joint ventures with BP and TotalEnergies. Financial results have been weak in FY23, leading to a sharp devaluation of the stock, which in my opinion still remains rather overvalued. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Nov 13
Is Clean Energy Fuels (NASDAQ:CLNE) Using Debt Sensibly?
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it seems the smart money knows that...Shareholder Returns
| CLNE | US Oil and Gas | US Market | |
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| 7D | -3.8% | 1.2% | -2.7% |
| 1Y | -5.3% | 19.8% | 18.6% |
Return vs Industry: CLNE underperformed the US Oil and Gas industry which returned 20.5% over the past year.
Return vs Market: CLNE underperformed the US Market which returned 20.1% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| CLNE volatility | |
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| CLNE Average Weekly Movement | 6.6% |
| Oil and Gas Industry Average Movement | 6.0% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.9% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.1% |
Stable Share Price: CLNE has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: CLNE's weekly volatility (7%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 503 | Clay Corbus | www.cleanenergyfuels.com |
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. offers natural gas as alternative fuels for vehicle fleets and related fueling solutions in the United States and Canada. It supplies renewable natural gas (RNG), compressed natural gas (CNG), and liquefied natural gas (LNG) for medium and heavy-duty vehicles; and provides operation and maintenance services for public and private vehicle fleet customer stations. The company also designs, builds, operates, and maintains vehicle fueling stations; and sells and services compressors and other equipment that are used in RNG production and fueling stations.
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. Fundamentals Summary
| CLNE fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$380.99m |
| Earnings (TTM) | -US$99.47m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$438.63m |
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P/S Ratio-4.0x
P/E RatioIs CLNE overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| CLNE income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$438.63m |
| Cost of Revenue | US$318.83m |
| Gross Profit | US$119.80m |
| Other Expenses | US$219.27m |
| Earnings | -US$99.47m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | -0.45 |
| Gross Margin | 27.31% |
| Net Profit Margin | -22.68% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 40.4% |
How did CLNE perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/25 12:29 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/25 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. is covered by 24 analysts. 5 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Carter Driscoll | Ascendiant Capital Markets LLC |
| Vishal Shah | Barclays |
| Steven Milunovich | BofA Global Research |