CECO Environmental Corp. (CECO)vsZurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation (ZWS)
CECO
CECO Environmental Corp.
$62.08
+0.06%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $2.21B
ZWS
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation
$46.21
+1.63%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $7.62B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation generates 119% more annual revenue ($1.70B vs $774.38M). ZWS leads profitability with a 11.7% profit margin vs 6.5%. CECO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.44. ZWS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
CECO
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
ZWS
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-717.4%
Fair Value
$9.32
Current Price
$62.08
$52.76 premium
Margin of Safety
-51.8%
Fair Value
$33.96
Current Price
$46.21
$12.25 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 35.4% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
No standout strengths identified
Areas to Watch
Grey zone — moderate risk
6.5% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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.
Bull Case : ZWS
ZWS has a balanced fundamental profile.
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.
Bear Case : ZWS
The primary concerns for ZWS are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 40.6x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CECO profiles as a hypergrowth stock while ZWS is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
CECO carries more volatility with a beta of 1.42 — expect wider price swings.
CECO is growing revenue faster at 35.4% — sustainability is the question.
ZWS generates stronger free cash flow (83M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ZWS scores higher overall (56/100 vs 54/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" 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 →Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · POLLUTION & TREATMENT CONTROLS · USA
Zurn Water Solutions Corporation designs, acquires, manufactures, and markets water system solutions that provide and improve water quality, safety, flow control, and conservation in and around non-residential buildings. The company is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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