Arq Inc (ARQ)vsCECO Environmental Corp. (CECO)
ARQ
Arq Inc
$2.33
+2.64%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $85.27M
CECO
CECO Environmental Corp.
$62.08
+0.06%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $2.21B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
CECO Environmental Corp. generates 544% more annual revenue ($774.38M vs $120.34M). CECO leads profitability with a 6.5% profit margin vs -43.7%. CECO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.44. CECO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
ARQ
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: F
CECO
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for ARQ.
Margin of Safety
-717.4%
Fair Value
$9.32
Current Price
$62.08
$52.76 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Revenue surging 35.4% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Grey zone — moderate risk
6.5% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
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, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 35.4% 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, Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : CECO
The primary concerns for CECO are Altman Z-Score, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 45.3x leaves little room for execution misses.
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 3.38 — expect wider price swings.
CECO is growing revenue faster at 35.4% — sustainability is the question.
CECO generates stronger free cash flow (7M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CECO scores higher overall (54/100 vs 40/100) and 35.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" 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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