CECO Environmental Corp. (CECO)vsFuel Tech Inc (FTEK)
CECO
CECO Environmental Corp.
$78.02
-3.80%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $2.68B
FTEK
Fuel Tech Inc
$1.44
-2.04%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $42.38M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
CECO Environmental Corp. generates 2947% more annual revenue ($803.60M vs $26.38M). CECO leads profitability with a 1.7% profit margin vs -11.2%. CECO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.44. CECO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 44/100 (D).
CECO
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
FTEK
Hold39
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for CECO.
Margin of Safety
+39.3%
Fair Value
$2.19
Current Price
$1.44
$0.75 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
16.5% revenue growth
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 276.0% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Trading at 9.0x book value
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 5.5% — below average capital efficiency
1.7% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -7.3% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 4.7%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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.
Bull Case : FTEK
The strongest argument for FTEK centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity.
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.
Bear Case : FTEK
The primary concerns for FTEK are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CECO profiles as a growth stock while FTEK is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
CECO carries more volatility with a beta of 1.52 — expect wider price swings.
CECO is growing revenue faster at 16.5% — sustainability is the question.
FTEK generates stronger free cash flow (-1M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CECO scores higher overall (44/100 vs 39/100) and 16.5% revenue growth. FTEK offers better value entry with a 39.3% 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.
CECO Environmental Corp.
INDUSTRIALS · POLLUTION & TREATMENT CONTROLS · USA
CECO Environmental Corporation. The company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
Visit Website →Fuel Tech Inc
INDUSTRIALS · POLLUTION & TREATMENT CONTROLS · USA
Fuel Tech, Inc. provides boiler optimization, efficiency improvement, and air pollution control and reduction solutions to industrial and utility customers around the world. The company is headquartered in Warrenville, Illinois.
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