We recently published a list of 10 Most Undervalued Renewable Energy Stocks To Buy Right Now. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) stands against other most undervalued renewable energy stocks.

In 2024, global energy demand increased by 2.2%, quicker than the average over the last decade. Electricity use rose significantly, up 4.3% from last year, primarily due to hotter temperatures, electrification, and the growing digital sector. Renewables were the biggest contributors to the higher energy supply, followed by natural gas and coal. Most of the demand growth came from emerging economies, especially China and India. Natural gas had the strongest growth among fossil fuels, while oil demand softened, plunging below 30% of the energy mix for the first time in 50 years. According to the International Energy Agency, more than 80% of new electricity generation came from renewables and nuclear power in 2024. Solar and wind energy hit new records, and EV sales skyrocketed past 17 million units.

Solar capacity grew by 88% last year, helping it overtake hydropower and nuclear as the fourth largest source of installed capacity. While wind power faced hurdles like supply chain issues and permitting delays, it still set a new generation record and even outperformed coal for two straight months. Battery storage also saw impressive growth, rising by 64%, as utilities used it to store extra wind and solar energy. Looking ahead to 2025, Deloitte expects clean energy demand to grow even more, driven by the rise of clean tech manufacturing, data centers, and carbon capture projects, all of which are increasingly relying on 24/7 clean power.

The American nonprofit organization, Resources for the Future, noted that clean energy saw a major boost with a record $2 trillion invested in technologies like renewables and energy-efficient infrastructure during 2024. This sped up the global energy transition, especially in solar and wind power. While renewables are now some of the cheapest energy sources, fossil fuels, especially coal and gas, still make up a big part of global energy use. Coal is expected to decline significantly by 2050, while the role of gas depends on how ambitious climate policies become. Regions like the United States, Europe, and especially China have led solar growth, but other countries are starting to catch up. However, high costs and financial risks in developing countries could slow things down.

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Our Methodology

For this article, we made a list of all renewable energy stocks listed on American exchanges and picked the 10 stocks with the lowest P/E ratios to compile this list. We have also mentioned the hedge fund sentiment around the holdings, as per Insider Monkey's Q4 2024 database, ranking the list from least to most hedge fund holders.

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Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC)

PE Ratio as of April 30: 10.15

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 19

Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) is a Massachusetts-based company delivering clean energy and efficiency solutions across the United States, Canada, and Europe. The company upgrades systems like heating, cooling, and lighting. It also builds and runs renewable energy projects, such as solar, wind, and renewable gas, for governments, utilities, schools, and private companies. It is one of the most undervalued stocks to watch.

On April 16, Jefferies analyst Julian Dumoulin-Smith maintained a Hold rating on Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) and lowered the price target from $13 to $10. Ameresco’s stock has plummeted by over 70% in the last six months, now sitting close to its 52-week low. There are challenges ahead for the company, including a project cancellation, shifting tariffs, and uncertainty around the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). These issues, combined with unclear prospects in its Energy Assets division, have led Jefferies to revise its revenue forecast for the company down by 1-2% for 2026 and beyond.

Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) announced a partnership with Southwest Wisconsin Technical College on April 23 to complete a $1.6 million solar and battery energy storage project on campus. The new system includes a 300-kilowatt solar array and a 125-kilowatt battery, which will cover about 60% of the electricity needs for one of the college's busiest buildings. This will help the school save around $30,000 annually on energy costs and provide backup power during outages.

According to Insider Monkey’s Q4 data, 19 hedge funds reported owning stakes in Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC), compared to 15 funds in the preceding quarter. Jean-Marie Eveillard’s First Eagle Investment Management was the biggest stakeholder of the company, with 421,136 shares valued at nearly $10 million.

Overall, AMRC ranks 6th among the most undervalued renewable energy stocks to buy right now. While we acknowledge the potential of AMRC as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns, and doing so within a shorter time frame. There is an AI stock that went up since the beginning of 2025, while popular AI stocks lost around 25%. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than AMRC but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about this cheapest AI stock.

 

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