CECO Environmental Corp. (CECO)vsLockheed Martin Corporation (LMT)
CECO
CECO Environmental Corp.
$78.34
+3.91%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $4.42B
LMT
Lockheed Martin Corporation
$529.48
+1.01%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $120.98B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lockheed Martin Corporation generates 8427% more annual revenue ($77.01B vs $903.17M). LMT leads profitability with a 8.2% profit margin vs -3.4%. LMT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.01. LMT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
CECO
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
LMT
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for CECO.
Margin of Safety
-48.6%
Fair Value
$352.84
Current Price
$529.48
$176.64 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 53.7% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 72 in profit
Earnings expanding 443.8% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 2.9B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 5.5% — below average capital efficiency
Operating margin of 4.9%
Earnings declined 41.5%
Trading at 13.9x book value
Weak financial health signals
Elevated debt levels
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 : LMT
The strongest argument for LMT centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Market Cap. Revenue growth of 10.5% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.01 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 : LMT
The primary concerns for LMT are Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.34 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CECO profiles as a hypergrowth stock while LMT is a value 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.
LMT generates stronger free cash flow (2.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LMT scores higher overall (69/100 vs 44/100) and 10.5% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
CECO Environmental Corp.
INDUSTRIALS · POLLUTION & TREATMENT CONTROLS · USA
CECO Environmental Corporation. The company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
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INDUSTRIALS · AEROSPACE & DEFENSE · USA
Lockheed Martin Corporation is an American aerospace, defense, information security, and technology company with worldwide interests. It is headquartered in North Bethesda, Maryland, in the Washington, D.C., area.
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