Energy Focus, Inc. (EFOI) Financial Ratios
30 years of historical data (1996–2025) · Consumer Cyclical · Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances
EV/EBITDA
N/A
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5yr avg: N/A
30Y Low7.1·High92.6
P/FCF
N/A
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5yr avg: N/A
30Y Low18.6·High192.2
P/B Ratio
↓
4.23
↑+71% vs avg
5yr avg: 2.47
30Y Low0.7·High8.0
ROE
↑
-29.2%
↓+84% vs avg
5yr avg: -185.0%
30Y Low-498%·High32%
Debt/EBITDA
N/A
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5yr avg: N/A
30Y Low0.0·High2.0
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
EFOI Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Energy Focus, Inc. currently has a negative P/E ratio, indicating the company is operating at a loss on a trailing-twelve-month basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $20M | $13M | $6M | $5M | $3M | $19M | $13M | $6M | $7M | $29M | $50M |
| Enterprise Value | $19M | $12M | $6M | $5M | $9M | $21M | $16M | $11M | $3M | $18M | $33M |
| P/E Ratio → | -17.39 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| P/S Ratio | 5.54 | 3.60 | 1.21 | 0.86 | 0.43 | 1.97 | 0.78 | 0.46 | 0.41 | 1.46 | 1.60 |
| P/B Ratio | 4.23 | 3.12 | 2.02 | 1.60 | — | 3.14 | 3.10 | 1.45 | 0.67 | 1.50 | 1.66 |
| P/FCF | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| P/OCF | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
EFOI EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 3.37 | 1.18 | 0.91 | 1.45 | 2.13 | 0.92 | 0.85 | 0.18 | 0.92 | 1.06 |
| EV / EBITDA | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| EV / EBIT | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| EV / FCF | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
EFOI Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Energy Focus, Inc. earns an operating margin of -29.3%, below the Consumer Cyclical sector average of 2.0%. Operating margins have expanded from -69.5% to -29.3% over the past 3 years, signaling improving operational efficiency. A negative ROE of -29.2% indicates the company is currently destroying shareholder equity.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 17.8% | 17.8% | 14.4% | 3.9% | -5.3% | 17.2% | 30.8% | 15.5% | 18.8% | 24.3% | 24.8% |
| Operating Margin | -29.3% | -29.3% | -37.9% | -69.5% | -155.7% | -88.3% | -24.2% | -54.7% | -50.2% | -56.8% | -54.3% |
| Net Profit Margin | -28.8% | -28.8% | -32.6% | -75.1% | -172.2% | -79.9% | -35.5% | -58.0% | -50.3% | -56.8% | -54.5% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | -29.2% | -29.2% | -53.0% | -333.6% | -358.7% | -150.7% | -145.0% | -98.0% | -60.1% | -45.8% | -44.9% |
| ROA | -19.2% | -19.2% | -20.0% | -45.9% | -89.8% | -58.9% | -49.6% | -48.8% | -44.8% | -39.4% | -37.2% |
| ROIC | -26.1% | -26.1% | -45.2% | -66.6% | -104.5% | -90.9% | -39.1% | -65.4% | -88.1% | -77.5% | -105.2% |
| ROCE | -28.4% | -28.4% | -52.5% | -180.5% | -273.9% | -157.2% | -81.1% | -84.6% | -59.0% | -45.5% | -44.6% |
EFOI Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
The company holds a net cash position — cash of $1M exceeds total debt of $217000, providing substantial financial flexibility for buybacks, acquisitions, or weathering downturns.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.13 | 0.77 | — | 0.68 | 0.98 | 1.34 | 0.20 | — | — |
| Debt / EBITDA | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | -0.21 | -0.06 | 0.10 | — | 0.25 | 0.55 | 1.25 | -0.37 | -0.56 | -0.56 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Debt / FCF | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Interest Coverage | — | — | -315.00 | -10.29 | -9.39 | -11.02 | -8.59 | -22.23 | -1136.50 | -5690.00 | — |
Net cash position: cash ($1M) exceeds total debt ($217000)
EFOI Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
Energy Focus, Inc.'s current ratio of 5.04x is well above the 1.0 safety threshold, indicating strong short-term liquidity with ample room to cover current liabilities. The quick ratio of 1.86x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory. The current ratio has improved from 1.45x to 5.04x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 5.04 | 5.04 | 2.11 | 1.45 | 0.91 | 1.65 | 1.47 | 1.43 | 2.44 | 7.95 | 6.61 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.86 | 1.86 | 0.77 | 0.75 | 0.22 | 0.68 | 0.72 | 0.48 | 1.33 | 5.78 | 4.69 |
| Cash Ratio | 1.15 | 1.15 | 0.23 | 0.44 | 0.01 | 0.42 | 0.35 | 0.05 | 0.88 | 4.10 | 3.37 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.70 | 0.87 | 0.56 | 0.70 | 0.69 | 1.36 | 1.08 | 0.98 | 0.90 | 0.89 |
| Inventory Turnover | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.28 | 1.24 | 1.15 | 1.04 | 2.06 | 1.74 | 1.82 | 2.63 | 2.46 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 53.93 | 60.38 | 113.13 | 54.43 | 45.88 | 43.84 | 67.14 | 44.37 | 66.12 | 66.41 |
EFOI Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Energy Focus, Inc. does not currently pay a dividend and has no material buyback yield, reinvesting earnings back into the business.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| FCF Yield | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $6M | $5M | $3M | $1M | $651571 | $467142 | $351685 | $342771 | $337314 | $333514 |
Peer Comparison
Compare EFOI with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 EFOIYou | $20M | -17.4 | — | — | 17.8% | -29.3% | -29.2% | -26.1% | — |
 LIQT | $9M | -1.0 | — | — | 7.6% | -50.3% | -63.1% | -31.0% | — |
 CBAT | $61M | -6.8 | — | 0.0 | 9.4% | -9.6% | -0.0% | -0.0% | — |
 AEVA | $2B | -9.6 | — | — | -3.7% | -705.8% | -258.4% | -162.8% | — |
 OESX | $33M | -10.9 | -2558.0 | — | 32.6% | -0.6% | -22.2% | — | 7.0 |
 LYTS | $828M | 33.7 | 18.4 | 23.9 | 24.7% | 6.2% | 11.2% | 9.5% | 1.4 |
 AYI | $10B | 25.3 | 14.2 | 18.3 | 47.8% | 13.7% | 15.5% | 16.4% | 1.4 |
 HUBB | $28B | 31.7 | 22.0 | 31.8 | 35.5% | 20.8% | 24.8% | 17.1% | 1.9 |
 REZI | $5B | -8.5 | 8.8 | — | 27.8% | 8.6% | -16.9% | 9.5% | 3.8 |
 VVPR | $73M | -2.3 | — | — | -829.5% | -14326.2% | -63.6% | -35.1% | — |
 WOLF | $3B | -1.7 | — | — | -16.1% | -175.4% | -739.9% | -17.1% | — |
| Consumer Cyclical Median | — | 21.2 | 12.2 | 15.6 | 36.2% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 5.2% | 4.8 |
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EFOI — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying EFOI stock.
What is Energy Focus, Inc.'s P/E ratio?
Energy Focus, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is -17.4x. The historical average is 22.3x.
What is Energy Focus, Inc.'s ROE?
Energy Focus, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is -29.2%. The historical average is -83.7%.
Is EFOI stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Energy Focus, Inc. is trading at a P/E of -17.4x. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What are Energy Focus, Inc.'s profit margins?
Energy Focus, Inc. has 17.8% gross margin and -29.3% operating margin.