Arq Inc (ARQ)vsCECO Environmental Corp. (CECO)
ARQ
Arq Inc
$2.20
-1.35%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $96.07M
CECO
CECO Environmental Corp.
$78.34
+3.91%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $4.42B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
CECO Environmental Corp. generates 632% more annual revenue ($903.17M vs $123.44M). CECO leads profitability with a -3.4% profit margin vs -42.2%. CECO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.44. CECO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 44/100 (D).
ARQ
Hold39
out of 100
Grade: F
CECO
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+64.3%
Fair Value
$10.63
Current Price
$2.20
$8.43 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
Revenue surging 53.7% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
4.5% revenue growth
0.0% earnings growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 5.5% — below average capital efficiency
Operating margin of 4.9%
Earnings declined 41.5%
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 Revenue Growth, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 53.7% 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 Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : CECO
The primary concerns for CECO are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, Operating Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ARQ profiles as a turnaround stock while CECO is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
ARQ carries more volatility with a beta of 2.86 — expect wider price swings.
CECO is growing revenue faster at 53.7% — sustainability is the question.
ARQ generates stronger free cash flow (-4M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CECO scores higher overall (44/100 vs 39/100) and 53.7% revenue growth. ARQ offers better value entry with a 64.3% 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.
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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