CECO Environmental Corp. (CECO)vsLiqTech International Inc (LIQT)
CECO
CECO Environmental Corp.
$78.34
+3.91%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $4.42B
LIQT
LiqTech International Inc
$0.71
-0.85%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $18.74M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
CECO Environmental Corp. generates 5752% more annual revenue ($903.17M vs $15.43M). CECO leads profitability with a -3.4% profit margin vs -63.2%. LIQT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.80. LIQT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 49/100 (D+).
CECO
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
LIQT
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
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 459.2% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 5.5% — below average capital efficiency
Operating margin of 4.9%
Earnings declined 41.5%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -79.3% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 12.0%
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 : LIQT
The strongest argument for LIQT centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. PEG of 0.80 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : CECO
The primary concerns for CECO are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : LIQT
The primary concerns for LIQT are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CECO profiles as a hypergrowth stock while LIQT is a turnaround 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.
LIQT generates stronger free cash flow (-3M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LIQT scores higher overall (49/100 vs 44/100). 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 →LiqTech International Inc
INDUSTRIALS · POLLUTION & TREATMENT CONTROLS · USA
LiqTech International, Inc., a cleantech company, designs, develops, produces, markets and sells automated filtration systems and applications of ceramic silicon carbide liquid and diesel particulate air filters in the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia and South America. . The company is headquartered in Ballerup, Denmark.
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