Arq Inc (ARQ)vsCECO Environmental Corp. (CECO)
ARQ
Arq Inc
$2.60
-2.26%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $111.61M
CECO
CECO Environmental Corp.
$78.02
-3.80%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $2.68B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
CECO Environmental Corp. generates 558% more annual revenue ($803.60M vs $122.14M). CECO leads profitability with a 1.7% profit margin vs -43.9%. CECO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.44. CECO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 44/100 (D).
ARQ
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: F
CECO
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+66.2%
Fair Value
$11.25
Current Price
$2.60
$8.65 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for CECO.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
16.5% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Trading at 9.0x book value
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 5.5% — below average capital efficiency
1.7% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ARQ
The strongest argument for ARQ centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity.
Bull Case : CECO
The strongest argument for CECO centers on Debt/Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 16.5% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.44 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : ARQ
The primary concerns for ARQ are EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score, Market Cap.
Bear Case : CECO
The primary concerns for CECO are Price/Book, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity. A P/E of 196.7x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 1.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ARQ profiles as a turnaround stock while CECO is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
ARQ carries more volatility with a beta of 2.70 — expect wider price swings.
CECO is growing revenue faster at 16.5% — sustainability is the question.
ARQ generates stronger free cash flow (-598,000), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CECO scores higher overall (44/100 vs 40/100) and 16.5% revenue growth. ARQ offers better value entry with a 66.2% margin of safety. Both earn "Hold" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Arq Inc
INDUSTRIALS · POLLUTION & TREATMENT CONTROLS · USA
Arq, Inc. produces activated carbon products in North America. The company is headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colorado.
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INDUSTRIALS · POLLUTION & TREATMENT CONTROLS · USA
CECO Environmental Corporation. The company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
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