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    Celsius Holdings (CELH) Faces Lawsuits As Investors Revisit The Undervalued Narrative

    Simply Wall St·09/16/2026 01:26:12
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    Celsius Holdings (CELH) is under pressure after multiple law firms announced class action lawsuits alleging misleading disclosures around cardiac risks tied to its Alani Nu drinks and marketing to underage consumers.

    The lawsuit headlines come after a challenging period for Celsius Holdings, with the share price down 2.88% over the last day and 42.14% year to date, and the 1-year total shareholder return falling 50.01% as legal and earnings concerns reshape risk appetite.

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    Bulls see Celsius Holdings as a bruised growth story with insider buying and revenue momentum. Bears focus on lawsuits, mixed ratings, and a sharp drawdown. Which case does the current valuation actually support?

    Most Popular Narrative: 42% Undervalued

    Celsius Holdings closed at $27.63, while the most followed narrative on the stock pegs fair value closer to the mid $40s, framing today's pullback as a valuation gap rather than a broken story.

    I believe Celsius Holdings stock can reach a price of $47.00 per share (+42%) over the next two months, with potential to reach $71.00 per share within the next few years. This will be driven by continued earnings and revenue gains, international expansion, and the long-term integration of Alani Nu and Rockstar, which were both recent acquisitions.

    See why 10 investors see Celsius Holdings as 42% undervalued.

    Result: Fair Value of $47.37 (UNDERVALUED)

    Still, Celsius Holdings faces meaningful risks, including ongoing class action lawsuits and legal scrutiny. These factors could weigh on sentiment and compress the current valuation gap.

    Find out about the key risks to this Celsius Holdings narrative.

    Another View: Celsius Holdings Through The Earnings Lens

    The crowd narrative around Celsius Holdings leans on a discounted fair value near $47, yet the earnings-based picture looks very different. The shares trade on a P/E of 107x versus a global beverage industry average of 16.8x, peers at 34.7x, and a fair ratio of 30.7x that the market could move towards.

    That gap points to a lot of optimism already embedded in the price, despite recent pressure on profit margins and returns on equity. If sentiment turns or earnings forecasts are revised, how much room is there for the valuation to adjust without surprising investors?

    See what the numbers say about this price — find out in our valuation breakdown.

    NasdaqCM:CELH P/E Ratio as at Sep 2026
    NasdaqCM:CELH P/E Ratio as at Sep 2026

    Next Steps

    Mixed messages around Celsius Holdings can easily sway sentiment, so move quickly and check the underlying data yourself. For a structured view of both the upside and the legal overhang, walk through the 2 key rewards and 2 important warning signs.

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    This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.