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NuScale Power Corporation (SMR) Stock Rating & Analysis
As of October 7, 2026, MELANY rates NuScale Power Corporation 46 out of 100 (Promising). Its highest factor score is analyst sentiment at 89, and its lowest is price momentum at 11.
MELANY ratingRated 2026-10-07SMR · composite score
About NuScale Power Corporation
NuScale Power Corp develops proprietary small modular reactor (SMR) technology that the company believes will deliver safe, scalable, cost-effective, and reliable carbon-free power. Its core technology, the Light Water Nuclear Reactor NuScale Power Module (NPM), can generate 77 MWe and is built on established nuclear principles, emphasizing component integration, simplified or eliminated systems, and passive safety features. Its products are VOYGR Plants and E2 Centers.
Rating as of 2026-10-07 · this is a dated snapshot; the live rating is in the app (Pro, free for 30 days). The price above updates in real time.
How SMR's rating has moved
- +7Past two weeks, since Sep 23: Hold to Promising, score rose 7 points to 46.
- +7Past four weeks, since Sep 9: Hold to Promising, score rose 7 points to 46.
Weekly points: Sep 9: 39 · Sep 16: 37 · Sep 23: 39 · Oct 7: 46 (this page).
From MELANY's own dated rating record. A tier change is reported as a move between named tiers; the score carries the direction.
Why SMR scores 46/100
SMR's 8 factor scores run from 11 to 89, and 4 of them sit above its composite of 46. Here is how SMR breaks down.
Whether the price looks cheap or expensive against earnings, growth, and peers.
Margins, returns on capital, and balance-sheet strength.
Direction and relative strength of the recent share-price trend.
History of beating or missing estimates, and where estimates are heading.
What Wall Street price targets and revisions are signalling.
- Analyst targets 49% upside
- Institutional net buying +15.1%
Near-term events that could move the stock.
Upside weighed against volatility and drawdown risk.
How the current rate and market regime suits this kind of company.
How SMR compares
As of October 7, 2026, NuScale Power Corporation ranks 18th of 20 in Nuclear Energy Stocks, where the average score is 55.
Also ranked in Uranium Stocks. All stock rating pages.
Key risks for SMR
- Operating margin -85337%, cash-burn business, dependent on capital markets
- Negative free cash flow, company consuming cash, not generating it
- Short interest 21% of float, high volatility risk on news
- Weak price momentum, trend not yet confirmed, may need more time to set up
- High beta 2.4, amplifies market drawdowns 1.8x+ in selloffs
Sector and theme context
NuScale Power Corporation sits in the Nuclear / SMR buildout theme, which MELANY currently rates 9/100 for strength. Theme strength feeds SMR's momentum and catalyst factors above.
SMR trade plan (Pro)
MELANY has a full position plan for NuScale Power Corporation: a smart entry zone, an alert level, position sizing, and quarterly review triggers. It is part of Market Eyes Pro, and the first 30 days are free.
How MELANY rates SMR
MELANY is a rules-based engine that scores every stock from 0 to 100 across eight weighted factors, then re-scores as new price, earnings, and fundamental data arrive. NuScale Power Corporation's 46/100 reflects speculative factor weighting for its profile. Position framework managed by score-based check-ins, not a fixed holding period.
Ratings are algorithmic and change with the data. They are research and education, not personalized investment advice.
Frequently asked questions about SMR
Is NuScale Power Corporation (SMR) a buy?
As of 2026-10-07, MELANY rated NuScale Power Corporation Promising with a composite score of 46/100. That is a dated snapshot, not the live rating, and it is an algorithmic reading built from eight factors rather than personalized investment advice. Review the factor breakdown above and the disclaimer below before making any decision.
What is NuScale Power Corporation's MELANY score?
NuScale Power Corporation (SMR) has a MELANY composite score of 46/100, combining valuation, business quality, price momentum, earnings track record, analyst sentiment, catalyst setup, risk-adjusted profile, macro fit.
How is the SMR stock rating calculated?
MELANY scores SMR from 0 to 100 across eight weighted factors using live market and fundamental data, then refreshes the rating automatically as new data arrives.
Should I buy NuScale Power Corporation stock?
That decision is yours; Market Eyes Live does not give buy or sell advice. What the data says: MELANY rates NuScale Power Corporation (SMR) Promising with a composite of 46/100 as of 2026-10-07. The factor breakdown above shows what is driving that, which is a better basis for a decision than any one-word verdict.
What is the SMR stock price forecast?
MELANY does not publish price targets or forecasts for SMR. Predicting a future price is exactly the kind of false precision the confidence framework avoids. Instead it scores today's setup, 46/100 across eight factors for NuScale Power Corporation, and re-scores automatically as new price, earnings, and fundamental data arrive.
Is SMR stock overvalued or undervalued?
MELANY's valuation factor currently reads 67/100 for NuScale Power Corporation, where a higher score means the price looks more attractive on that measure. Scores in the 70s and above read as attractively priced, the mid range as roughly fair, and low scores as stretched. The factor breakdown above shows what drives SMR's read.
What price should I buy SMR at?
Rather than chasing the current price, MELANY computes a smart entry zone for SMR: the price area where risk and reward actually favor a new position, plus an alert level and position sizing. The exact levels are part of Market Eyes Pro, which starts with a 30-day free trial.
What are the risks of buying SMR stock?
The top risks MELANY currently flags for NuScale Power Corporation: Operating margin -85337%, cash-burn business, dependent on capital markets; Negative free cash flow, company consuming cash, not generating it; Short interest 21% of float, high volatility risk on news; Weak price momentum, trend not yet confirmed, may need more time to set up; High beta 2.4, amplifies market drawdowns 1.8x+ in selloffs. The rating on this page already weighs these against the bullish factors; see the risk-adjusted profile score in the breakdown above.
Is NuScale Power Corporation a good long-term investment?
For long-term durability the two factors that matter most are business quality, which MELANY scores 32/100 for NuScale Power Corporation, and earnings track record, at 25/100. The 46/100 composite blends those with six shorter-horizon factors. Durable quality at a fair price is the long-term case to test; this is research, not personalized investment advice.
Will SMR stock go up?
Nobody can promise a stock's direction, and Market Eyes Live does not predict prices. The measurable part: MELANY's price momentum factor reads 11/100 for SMR right now, and the catalyst setup factor tracks whether near-term events could move it. Both re-score automatically as the data changes.
How current is this SMR rating?
The rating on this page is a snapshot of MELANY's read as of 2026-10-07. The price shown updates live, but the score is not recomputed on this page. MELANY re-scores SMR continuously as new price, earnings, and fundamental data arrive, and the current rating is in the app (Pro, free for 30 days).
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