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CECO ENVIRONMENTAL CORP (CECO) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:CECO - US1251411013 - Common Stock

70.215 USD
+1.78 (+2.59%)
Last: 1/26/2026, 5:40:48 PM
70.215 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 1/26/2026, 5:40:48 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to CECO. CECO was compared to 132 industry peers in the Machinery industry. CECO has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. CECO shows excellent growth, but is valued quite expensive already.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year CECO was profitable.
  • CECO had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
  • In the past 5 years CECO has always been profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years CECO had a positive operating cash flow.
CECO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCECO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M -20M 40M 60M

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.82%, CECO is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.39% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CECO has a Return On Equity of 16.78%. This is in the better half of the industry: CECO outperforms 78.03% of its industry peers.
  • CECO has a Return On Invested Capital (5.78%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CECO is below the industry average of 10.24%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.82%
ROE 16.78%
ROIC 5.78%
ROA(3y)2.43%
ROA(5y)1.92%
ROE(3y)6.31%
ROE(5y)4.73%
ROIC(3y)6.39%
ROIC(5y)5.34%
CECO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCECO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5 -10 -15 -20

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 7.22%, CECO is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.88% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CECO has declined.
  • CECO's Operating Margin of 6.42% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CECO outperforms 40.91% of its industry peers.
  • CECO's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • The Gross Margin of CECO (34.91%) is better than 62.12% of its industry peers.
  • CECO's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 6.42%
PM (TTM) 7.22%
GM 34.91%
OM growth 3Y24.13%
OM growth 5Y5.02%
PM growth 3Y75.18%
PM growth 5Y-14.81%
GM growth 3Y4.29%
GM growth 5Y1.11%
CECO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCECO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), CECO is destroying value.
  • CECO has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for CECO has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • CECO has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
CECO Yearly Shares OutstandingCECO Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M
CECO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCECO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 3.70 indicates that CECO is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • CECO's Altman-Z score of 3.70 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CECO outperforms 62.88% of its industry peers.
  • CECO has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.71. This is a neutral value indicating CECO is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.71, CECO is not doing good in the industry: 68.18% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.71
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 3.7
ROIC/WACC0.6
WACC9.62%
CECO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCECO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.33 indicates that CECO should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Current ratio value of 1.33, CECO is not doing good in the industry: 81.82% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.76 indicates that CECO may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 0.76, CECO is not doing good in the industry: 80.30% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.33
Quick Ratio 0.76
CECO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCECO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 19.18% over the past year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.06% on average over the past years.
  • Looking at the last year, CECO shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 29.86%.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 10.29% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)19.18%
EPS 3Y35.41%
EPS 5Y4.06%
EPS Q2Q%85.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)29.86%
Revenue growth 3Y19.85%
Revenue growth 5Y10.29%
Sales Q2Q%45.82%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, CECO will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 42.16% on average per year.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 20.13% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
EPS Next Y39.51%
EPS Next 2Y43.92%
EPS Next 3Y42.16%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year36.55%
Revenue Next 2Y25.1%
Revenue Next 3Y20.13%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
CECO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCECO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 200M 400M 600M 800M
CECO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCECO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.5 1 1.5 2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • CECO is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 80.71.
  • CECO's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. CECO is more expensive than 69.70% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.25. CECO is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 47.08 indicates a quite expensive valuation of CECO.
  • CECO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. CECO is more expensive than 68.18% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 25.98. CECO is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 80.71
Fwd PE 47.08
CECO Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCECO Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CECO is valued a bit more expensive than 74.24% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 38.44
CECO Per share dataCECO EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
  • CECO's earnings are expected to grow with 42.16% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.04
PEG (5Y)19.86
EPS Next 2Y43.92%
EPS Next 3Y42.16%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • No dividends for CECO!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

CECO ENVIRONMENTAL CORP / CECO FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of CECO ENVIRONMENTAL CORP (CECO) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to CECO.


What is the valuation status for CECO stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to CECO ENVIRONMENTAL CORP (CECO). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of CECO stock?

CECO ENVIRONMENTAL CORP (CECO) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


How financially healthy is CECO ENVIRONMENTAL CORP?

The financial health rating of CECO ENVIRONMENTAL CORP (CECO) is 3 / 10.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for CECO stock?

The dividend rating of CECO ENVIRONMENTAL CORP (CECO) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.