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Capstone Energy Plus, Inc.

Capstone Energy Plus, Inc. develops and sells microturbine-based distributed energy systems for on-site power generation and microgrid applications. Its offerings are used in industrial and commercial settings, including critical power, data centers, ports, station power, renewable energy, and combined heat and power applications, with sales supported through a global distributor and OEM network.

Revenue106m USD
+23.9 %y/y
Operating profit (EBIT)3.4m USD
+160.9 %y/y
EBIT margin3.2%
+9.7 ppy/y
Net income2.8m USD
+139.3 %y/y
Free cash flow-3.4m USD
−149.4 %y/y

Fiscal year 2026 · change from previous year

Development 2021–2026

-50050100150m USD2021: 68 m USD2021: EBIT -14 m USD20212022: EBIT -18 m USD20222023: 74 m USD2023: EBIT -18 m USD20232024: 91 m USD2024: EBIT -20 m USD20242025: 86 m USD2025: EBIT -5.6 m USD20252026: 106 m USD2026: EBIT 3.4 m USD20261063.4
RevenueOperating profit (EBIT)

Business

Share of revenue
Microturbine systems55 %

Stationary microturbine equipment sold for distributed power and microgrid use.

Parts and consumables15 %

Replacement parts and related product sales used to support installed systems.

Service and maintenance15 %

Factory protection plans, scheduled maintenance, and field service support.

Energy-as-a-Service10 %

On-site energy solutions delivered as a service through recurring contracts.

Rental and other solutions5 %

Rental units and other project-based energy solution offerings.

Products

Reported · share of revenue
53.7%31.3%15.0%FY2026100 %
  • Product and Accessories53.7 %
  • Parts and Service31.3 %
  • Rentals15.0 %

Source: 10-K FY2026, revenue the company reports per product line (SEC XBRL). Shares are of the lines shown and add up to 100 %.

Customers

The company sells primarily to industrial and commercial customers that need reliable on-site power, lower-emission generation, or backup capacity. End markets highlighted in the filings include data centers, ports, station power, renewable energy, natural resources, and other critical power applications. A significant portion of sales flows through distributors, OEMs, and national accounts that resell to end users or support project delivery.

Industrial and commercial end users

Buy microturbine systems and EaaS solutions for reliable on-site power, resiliency, and emissions benefits.

Data centers

Buy engineered power and cooling packages for high-availability AI and digital infrastructure loads.

Distributors and OEMs

Purchase products for resale and project delivery across regional markets.

Critical infrastructure operators

Buy systems for ports, station power, and other uptime-sensitive applications.

Energy project developers

Use the company's systems in microgrid, CHP, and distributed generation projects.

Strategy

The company is focused on expanding repeatable demand through strategic distribution partners and by targeting verticals with recurring need for resilient on-site power. It is also extending its microgrid platform into AI and data center infrastructure, while continuing to emphasize service, EaaS, and larger engineered solutions that can support longer customer relationships.

Broaden distribution coverageShort term

A wider channel network helps reach more end markets and supports global sales execution.

Shift toward repeatable vertical marketsMedium term

Targeting critical power and microgrid applications can reduce reliance on one-off niche projects.

Expand EaaS and service offeringsMedium term

Recurring service contracts can deepen customer relationships and stabilize demand.

Build AI and data center solutionsMedium term

New engineered packages may open a larger infrastructure market for microturbines.

Geography

Q2/2026

The company sells globally, with revenue reported across the United States and Canada, Europe, Latin America, Asia and Australia, and the Middle East and Africa. Its distribution network is split between North America and international markets, with a larger share of distributors, OEMs, and national accounts outside the United States and Canada. Manufacturing and office operations are based in Van Nuys, California.

North America46 %
United States42 %
Mexico4.3 %
Europe4.1 %
Asia2.6 %
Australia0.8 %

Share of the revenue the company reports by geography.

Risks

The company faces going-concern and liquidity risk, which can limit access to capital, supplier confidence, and customer relationships. Its business is also exposed to project timing, distributor concentration, and execution risk in newer markets such as AI infrastructure, where demand is still unproven and competition is intense.

Sorted by severity
LowMediumHighLowMediumHighImpact →Likelihood →Going-concern and liquidity pressure1AI infrastructure commercialization risk2
Impact is the risk’s severity and likelihood how probable it is over the next few years, both assessed from the company’s reports. Numbers match the list.
  1. Going-concern and liquidity pressureImpact: CriticalLikelihood: High

    Cash constraints and short-term obligations can restrict operations and financing flexibility.

    ExposureCorporate liquidityVendor relationshipsCapital access
  2. AI infrastructure commercialization riskImpact: HighLikelihood: Medium

    The company has only recently entered this market and has not yet generated sales there.

    Exposure: New product adoption and competitive positioning

  3. Project timing and backlog conversionImpact: High

    Revenue depends on customer delivery schedules, part availability, and shipment timing.

    Exposure: Quarterly revenue and order fulfillment

  4. Distributor and channel concentrationImpact: Medium

    A large share of sales flows through third-party distributors and OEMs.

    Exposure: Sales execution and end-customer reach

  5. Tariffs and geopolitical supply-chain riskImpact: Medium

    Imported components and global sourcing can raise costs and disrupt delivery.

    Exposure: Direct materials and manufacturing economics

Accounting

Judgemental items
Revenue recognition for products and services

Revenue depends on shipment, delivery, and service contract timing.

Impact: Can cause quarterly volatility in reported sales

Inventory valuation

Microturbine components and finished goods require judgment on obsolescence and realizability.

Impact: Affects gross margin and asset carrying values

Warranty obligations

Installed equipment may require future repair or replacement costs.

Impact: Influences accrued liabilities and operating expense

Credit losses

Distributor and project customers may have varying collectability risk.

Impact: Affects receivables and earnings

Redeemable noncontrolling interest valuation

Fair value and redemption features can require periodic remeasurement.

Impact: Can affect equity and non-operating items

Publicly listed companies with a comparable business focus.

Last updated: 24/09/2026