CECO Environmental Corp. (CECO)vsTerex Corporation (TEX)
CECO
CECO Environmental Corp.
$85.55
-3.80%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $5.55B
TEX
Terex Corporation
$68.70
-3.59%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $8.52B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Terex Corporation generates 637% more annual revenue ($5.93B vs $803.60M). TEX leads profitability with a 1.9% profit margin vs 1.7%. CECO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.44. TEX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 50/100 (D+).
CECO
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: F
TEX
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
16.5% revenue growth
Revenue surging 41.1% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Trading at 9.8x book value
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 5.5% — below average capital efficiency
1.7% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of 3.2% — below average capital efficiency
1.9% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CECO
The strongest argument for CECO centers on Debt/Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 16.5% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.44 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : TEX
The strongest argument for TEX centers on Revenue Growth, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 41.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CECO
The primary concerns for CECO are Price/Book, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity. A P/E of 250.2x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 1.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : TEX
The primary concerns for TEX are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Return on Equity. Thin 1.9% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CECO profiles as a growth stock while TEX is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
TEX carries more volatility with a beta of 1.54 — expect wider price swings.
TEX is growing revenue faster at 41.1% — sustainability is the question.
CECO generates stronger free cash flow (-5M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TEX scores higher overall (50/100 vs 40/100) and 41.1% 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 →Terex Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · FARM & HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY · USA
Terex Corporation manufactures and sells aerial work platforms and materials processing machinery worldwide. The company is headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut.
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