Significant Accounting Policies (Policies) | 12 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2020 |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Nature of Business and Operations, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Nature of the Business and Operations American Superconductor Corporation (together with its subsidiaries, “AMSC®” or the “Company”) was founded on April 9, 1987. The Company’s consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) instructions to Form 10 |
Liquidity, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Liquidity The Company has historically experienced recurring operating losses and as of March 31, 2020 978.6 March 31, 2020 59.9 eleven eighteen March 31, 2020 16.5 On July 3, 2018, $57.5 two first $32.5 July 4, 2018, nine December 31, 2018, second $25.0 December 27, 2018. 2018 $52.7 On February 1, 2018, 64 64 $23.0 $17.0 $6.0 64 March 28, 2018, $16.9 1.96%. second second first $3.0 March 28, 2019 second $3.0 May 23, 2019. In December 2015, $210.0 three three May 29, 2020, €6.0 €6.0 ninety may The Company issued warrants in conjunction with an equity offering to Hudson Bay Capital ("Hudson") in November 2014 ( November 13, 2019 $7.81. $6.1 786,000 32,181 November 13, 2019. In March 2020, 19“ 19 19 not 19 may While the COVID- 19 19 may 19 may The Company believes that based on the information presented above and its annual management assessment, it has sufficient liquidity to fund its operations and capital expenditures for the next twelve March 31, 2020 19 may no |
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Basis of Consolidation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany balances and transactions are eliminated. Certain reclassifications of prior years’ amounts have been made to conform to the current year presentation. These reclassifications had no |
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and various other factors believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not may may |
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Cash Equivalents Cash equivalents consist of highly liquid instruments with maturities of three 1 |
Marketable Securities, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Marketable Securities Marketable securities consist of certificates of deposit with maturities of greater than 12 1 |
Receivable [Policy Text Block] | Accounts Receivable Accounts receivable consist of amounts owed by commercial companies and government agencies. Accounts receivable are stated net of allowances for doubtful accounts. The Company’s accounts receivable relate principally to a limited number of customers. As of March 31, 2020 25%, 18%, 17% no 10% March 31, 2019 21% 3, 16% no 10% may may may |
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Inventory Inventories include material, direct labor and related manufacturing overhead, and are stated at the lower of cost, determined on a first first first first Program costs may At each balance sheet date, the Company evaluates its ending inventories for excess quantities and obsolescence. Inventories that management considers excess or obsolete are reserved. Management considers forecasted demand in relation to the inventory on hand, competitiveness of product offerings, market conditions and product life cycles when determining excess and obsolescence and net realizable value adjustments. Once inventory is written down and a new cost basis is established, it is not For the fiscal years ended March 31, 2020 2019 1.3 $0.9 |
Lessee, Leases [Policy Text Block] | Leases Leases include all agreements in which we obtain control of a physical asset. Leases are captured on the balance sheet as both a right of use asset and associated lease liability and are valued based on the commencement of our control of the asset, after being discounted by our incremental borrowing rate. Our lease portfolio is made up primarily of real estate leases for our various offices, but also include items such as vehicles, IT equipment and other miscellaneous tools and equipment needed for manufacturing. Our incremental borrowing rate was determined through an analysis to identify what rates we could obtain if we were to secure external financing for similar transactions, and includes considerations of both the market and our current credit ratings. An analysis is performed annually, or upon execution of any individually material agreement, to ensure that the rates being applied to newly acquired leases are still accurate. The majority of the Company's leases are classified as operating leases, and therefore the expense is captured in income from operations each period. We have elected to exclude all leases of less than twelve not |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant and equipment are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. The Company accounts for depreciation and amortization using the straight-line method to allocate the cost of property, plant and equipment over their estimated useful lives as follows: Asset Classification Estimated Useful Life in Years Machinery and equipment 3-10 Furniture and fixtures 3-5 Leasehold improvements Shorter of the estimated useful life or the remaining lease term Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred. Upon retirement or other disposition of assets, the costs and related accumulated depreciation are eliminated from the accounts and the resulting gain or loss is reflected in operating expenses. |
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Valuation of Long-Lived Assets The Company periodically evaluates its long-lived assets, consisting principally of fixed assets and amortizable intangible assets, for potential impairment. In accordance with the applicable accounting guidance for the treatment of long-lived assets, the Company reviews the carrying value of its long-lived assets or asset group that is held and used, including intangible assets subject to amortization, for impairment whenever events and circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the assets may not may not There were no March 31, 2020 2019 |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Goodwill, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Goodwill Goodwill represents the excess of cost over net assets of acquired businesses that are consolidated. The Company performs its annual assessment of goodwill on February 28th may not first not not not 4, The Company performed its annual assessment of goodwill on February 28, 2020 no March 31, 2020 no no March 31, 2019 |
Revenue [Policy Text Block] | Revenue Recognition Revenue contracts are defined as an arrangement that creates enforceable rights and obligations of both parties where collection of the contract price is deemed probable. five can occur at the time of delivery, installation or post-installation where applicable. The Company's equipment and system product line includes certain contracts which do not not 606. not 606 For certain arrangements, such as contracts to perform research and development, prototype development contracts and certain customized product sales, the Company records revenues using the over-time method, measured by the relationship of costs incurred to total estimated contract costs. Over-time revenue recognition accounting is predominantly used on certain turnkey power systems installations for electric utilities and long-term prototype development contracts with the U.S. government. The Company follows this method when any of the three no The Company enters into sales arrangements that may may Performance obligations are separated into more than one 1 2 The Company reviews SSP and the related margins at least annually. The Company’s license agreements provide either for the payment of contractually determined paid-up front license fees or milestone based payments in consideration for the grant of rights to manufacture and or sell products using its patented technologies or know-how. Some of these agreements provide for the release of the licensee from past and future intellectual property infringement claims. When the Company can determine that it has no may no not Existing customers are subject to ongoing credit evaluations based on payment history and other factors. If it is determined that collectability of any portion of the contract value is not not The Company has elected to record taxes collected from customers on a net basis and does not The Company’s contract assets and liabilities primarily relate to the timing differences between cash received from a customer in connection with contractual rights to invoicing and the timing of revenue recognition following completion of performance obligations. The Company's accounts receivable balance is made up entirely of customer contract related balances. See Note 3, 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers |
Standard Product Warranty, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Product Warranty Warranty obligations are incurred in connection with the sale of the Company’s products. The Company provides assurance-type warranties on all product sales for a term of typically one three four |
Research and Development Expense, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Research and Development Costs Research and development costs are expensed as incurred. |
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Income Taxes The Company’s provision for income taxes is comprised of a current and a deferred portion. The current income tax provision is calculated as the estimated taxes payable or refundable on tax returns for the current year. The deferred income tax provision is calculated for the estimated future tax effects attributable to temporary differences and carry-forwards using expected tax rates in effect in the years during which the differences are expected to reverse. Deferred income taxes are recognized for the tax consequences in future years of differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their financial reporting amounts at each fiscal year end based on enacted tax laws and statutory tax rates applicable to the periods in which the differences are expected to affect taxable income. Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce net deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized. The Company has provided a valuation allowance against its U.S. and China deferred income tax assets since the Company believes that it is more likely than not not Accounting for income taxes requires a two first not second 50% not 13, |
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Policy Text Block] | Stock-Based Compensation The Company accounts for stock-based payment transactions using a fair value-based method and recognizes the related expense in the results of operations. Stock-based compensation is estimated at the grant date based on the fair value of the award and is recognized as expense over the requisite service period of the award. The fair value of restricted stock awards is determined by reference to the fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. The Company uses the Black-Scholes option pricing model to estimate the fair value of awards with service and performance conditions. For awards with service conditions only, the Company recognizes compensation cost on a straight-line basis over the requisite service/vesting period. For awards with performance conditions, accruals of compensation cost are made based on the probable outcome of the performance conditions. The cumulative effect of changes in the probability outcomes are recorded in the period in which the changes occur. Determining the appropriate fair value model and related assumptions requires judgment, including estimating stock price volatilities of the Company’s common stock and expected terms. The expected volatility rates are estimated based on historical and implied volatilities of the Company’s common stock. The expected term represents the average time that the options that vest are expected to be outstanding based on the vesting provisions and the Company’s historical exercise, cancellation and expiration patterns. The Company estimates pre-vesting forfeitures when recognizing compensation expense based on historical and forward-looking factors. Changes in estimated forfeiture rates and differences between estimated forfeiture rates and actual experience may may The Company accounts in the same manner as other share-based payments for employees, with the measurement being based on the fair value at the grant date. The non-employee share based payments will be included within the Company's stock compensation currently reported. |
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Computation of Net Income (Loss) per Common Share Basic net income (loss) per share (“EPS”) is computed by dividing net loss by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS is computed by dividing the net loss by the weighted-average number of common shares and dilutive common equivalent shares outstanding during the period, calculated using the treasury stock method. Common equivalent shares include the effect of restricted stock, exercise of stock options and warrants and contingently issuable shares. For the fiscal years ended March 31, 2020 2019 354,748, 907,988, not reconciles March 31, 2020 2019 Fiscal year ended March 31, 2020 2019 Numerator: Net income (loss) $ (17,096 ) $ 26,761 Less: decrease in fair value of warrants, net of income tax (4,648 ) — Plus: change in fair value due to exercise of warrants 83 — Net income (loss) - diluted $ (21,662 ) $ 26,761 Denominator: Weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding 21,937 21,265 Weighted-average shares subject to repurchase (953 ) (930 ) Shares used in per-share calculation ― basic 20,985 20,335 Common stock awards — 391 Common stock warrants 84 — Shares used in per-share calculation ― diluted 21,069 20,726 Net income (loss) per share ― basic $ (0.81 ) $ 1.32 Net income (loss) per share ― diluted $ (1.03 ) $ 1.29 |
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block] | Foreign Currency Translation The functional currency of all the Company’s foreign subsidiaries is the U.S. dollar, except for AMSC Austria, for which the local currency (Euro) is the functional currency, and AMSC China, for which the local currency (Renminbi) is the functional currency. The assets and liabilities of AMSC Austria and AMSC China are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect at the balance sheet date and income and expense items are translated at average rates for the period. Cumulative translation adjustments are excluded from net loss (income) and shown as a separate component of stockholders’ equity. Net foreign currency gains and losses are included in other income (expense), net on the consolidated statements of operations and were $ 0.1 $1.6 March 31, 2020 2019 no |
Risks and Uncertainties [Policy Text Block] | Risks and Uncertainties The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could materially differ from those estimates and would impact future results of operations and cash flows. The Company invests its available cash in high credit, quality financial instruments and invests primarily in investment-grade marketable securities, including, but not Several of the Company’s government contracts are being funded incrementally, and as such, are subject to the future authorization, appropriation, and availability of government funding. The Company has a history of successfully obtaining financing under incrementally-funded contracts with the U.S. government and it expects to continue to obtain additional contract modifications in the year ending March 31, 2021 |
Commitments and Contingencies, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Contingencies From time to time, the Company may not not not not 16, |
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Disclosure of Fair Value of Financial Instruments The Company’s financial instruments consist principally of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, marketable securities, accounts payable, accrued expenses, warrants to purchase shares of common stock, and derivatives. The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, short-term debt, accounts payable, and accrued expenses due to their short nature approximate fair value at March 31, 2020 2019 12 1 3 5, |