Report
Andrew Bischof, CFA
EUR 98.48 For Business Accounts Only

Calpine Surges on Sale Speculation

We are reaffirming our $19 fair value estimate, and our no-moat and positive moat trend ratings for Calpine after reports suggested that it has received interest from several private equity firms. Ultimately, we think Calpine is better suited in private hands given these investors' ability to stomach near-term volatility for long-term upside potential. Calpine currently trades at a 33% discount to our fair value estimate.
We have long highlighted the growing disconnect between private market tra...
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Calpine Corporation

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Morningstar
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Andrew Bischof, CFA

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