CECO Environmental Corp. (CECO)vsFuel Tech Inc (FTEK)
CECO
CECO Environmental Corp.
$78.34
+3.91%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $4.42B
FTEK
Fuel Tech Inc
$1.73
+6.13%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $43.08M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
CECO Environmental Corp. generates 3208% more annual revenue ($903.17M vs $27.30M). CECO leads profitability with a -3.4% profit margin vs -12.8%. CECO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.44. FTEK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 45/100 (D+).
CECO
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
FTEK
Hold45
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for CECO.
Margin of Safety
+40.4%
Fair Value
$2.23
Current Price
$1.73
$0.50 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 53.7% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 276.0% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
16.7% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 5.5% — below average capital efficiency
Operating margin of 4.9%
Earnings declined 41.5%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -7.3% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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.
Bull Case : FTEK
The strongest argument for FTEK centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 16.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CECO
The primary concerns for CECO are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : FTEK
The primary concerns for FTEK are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CECO profiles as a hypergrowth stock while FTEK is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
CECO carries more volatility with a beta of 1.51 — expect wider price swings.
CECO is growing revenue faster at 53.7% — sustainability is the question.
FTEK generates stronger free cash flow (-971,000), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FTEK scores higher overall (45/100 vs 44/100) and 16.7% revenue growth. 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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