CN Energy Group Inc (CNEY)vsEcolab Inc (ECL)
CNEY
CN Energy Group Inc
$0.95
-5.00%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $8.20M
ECL
Ecolab Inc
$257.97
+1.43%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $72.12B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Ecolab Inc generates 46149% more annual revenue ($16.45B vs $35.57M). ECL leads profitability with a 12.8% profit margin vs -31.3%. ECL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
CNEY
Hold39
out of 100
Grade: F
ECL
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-12.0%
Fair Value
$0.92
Current Price
$0.95
$0.03 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for ECL.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 76.7% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 21 in profit
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -4.1% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 2.4%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CNEY
The strongest argument for CNEY centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity.
Bull Case : ECL
The strongest argument for ECL centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : CNEY
The primary concerns for CNEY are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : ECL
The primary concerns for ECL are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CNEY profiles as a turnaround stock while ECL is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
CNEY carries more volatility with a beta of 1.69 — expect wider price swings.
ECL is growing revenue faster at 10.0% — sustainability is the question.
ECL generates stronger free cash flow (97M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ECL scores higher overall (57/100 vs 39/100). Both earn "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.
CN Energy Group Inc
BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS · China
CN Energy Group. The company is headquartered in Lishui, China.
Ecolab Inc
BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS · USA
Ecolab Inc., headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, is an American corporation that develops and offers services, technology and systems that specialize in water treatment, purification, cleaning and hygiene in a wide variety of applications. It helps organizations both private market as well as public treat their water, not only for drinking directly, but also for use in food, healthcare, hospitality related safety and industry.
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