FUEL TECH INC (FTEK) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:FTEK - US3595231073 - Common Stock
1.71 USD
+0.11 (+6.87%)
1.77 USD
+0.06 (+3.51%)
FTEK gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 82 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. While FTEK has a great health rating, there are worries on its profitability. FTEK has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year FTEK has reported negative net income.
In the past year FTEK had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years FTEK reported 4 times negative net income.
In multiple years FTEK reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -6.87%, FTEK is doing worse than 71.95% of the companies in the same industry.
FTEK has a worse Return On Equity (-7.88%) than 62.20% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -6.87% | ||
| ROE | -7.88% | ||
| ROIC | N/A |
ROA(3y)-3.28%
ROA(5y)-4.78%
ROE(3y)-3.75%
ROE(5y)-6.06%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 44.39%, FTEK belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.49% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FTEK has grown nicely.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for FTEK so they could not be analyzed.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 44.39% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-4.79%
GM growth 5Y3.6%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
FTEK does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, FTEK has more shares outstanding
FTEK has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
There is no outstanding debt for FTEK. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
FTEK has an Altman-Z score of 1.97. This is not the best score and indicates that FTEK is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
FTEK has a Altman-Z score of 1.97. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: FTEK outperforms 47.56% of its industry peers.
There is no outstanding debt for FTEK. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.97 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.74%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 5.82 indicates that FTEK has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
FTEK has a Current ratio of 5.82. This is amongst the best in the industry. FTEK outperforms 92.68% of its industry peers.
FTEK has a Quick Ratio of 5.70. This indicates that FTEK is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
FTEK's Quick ratio of 5.70 is amongst the best of the industry. FTEK outperforms 93.90% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 5.82 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 5.7 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for FTEK have decreased strongly by -350.00% in the last year.
FTEK shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -7.19%.
FTEK shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -3.80% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-350%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%N/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.19%
Revenue growth 3Y1.13%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.8%
Sales Q2Q%-4.6%
3.2 Future
FTEK is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 35.39% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, FTEK will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 18.70% on average per year.
EPS Next Y15%
EPS Next 2Y22.07%
EPS Next 3Y29.47%
EPS Next 5Y35.39%
Revenue Next Year13.3%
Revenue Next 2Y14.15%
Revenue Next 3Y15.7%
Revenue Next 5Y18.7%
3.3 Evolution
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
FTEK reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Also next year FTEK is expected to report negative earnings again, which makes the also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as FTEK.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 120.75 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
FTEK's earnings are expected to grow with 29.47% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y22.07%
EPS Next 3Y29.47%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for FTEK!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
1.71
+0.11 (+6.87%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners19.9%
Inst Owner Change11.44%
Ins Owners21.43%
Ins Owner Change-1.91%
Market Cap53.13M
Revenue(TTM)25.13M
Net Income(TTM)-3.23M
Analysts82.86
Price Target4.08 (138.6%)
Short Float %2.45%
Short Ratio1.94
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)18.3%
Min EPS beat(2)1.96%
Max EPS beat(2)34.64%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-39.87%
Min EPS beat(4)-100%
Max EPS beat(4)34.64%
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-8.15%
Min Revenue beat(2)-10.53%
Max Revenue beat(2)-5.77%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-8.37%
Min Revenue beat(4)-10.53%
Max Revenue beat(4)-5.77%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-6.33%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.2%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.98%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)16.67%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.49%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.46%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 2.12 | ||
| P/FCF | 120.75 | ||
| P/OCF | 73.79 | ||
| P/B | 1.31 | ||
| P/tB | 1.39 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)-0.09
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.03
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.01
FCFY0.83%
OCF(TTM)0.02
OCFY1.36%
SpS0.81
BVpS1.31
TBVpS1.23
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -6.87% | ||
| ROE | -7.88% | ||
| ROCE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | N/A | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 44.39% | ||
| FCFM | 1.75% |
ROA(3y)-3.28%
ROA(5y)-4.78%
ROE(3y)-3.75%
ROE(5y)-6.06%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-4.79%
GM growth 5Y3.6%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.53
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | 45.6% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.12% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 5.82 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 5.7 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.97 |
F-Score3
WACC8.74%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)84.68%
Cap/Depr(5y)58.85%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.28%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.06%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-350%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%N/A
EPS Next Y15%
EPS Next 2Y22.07%
EPS Next 3Y29.47%
EPS Next 5Y35.39%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.19%
Revenue growth 3Y1.13%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.8%
Sales Q2Q%-4.6%
Revenue Next Year13.3%
Revenue Next 2Y14.15%
Revenue Next 3Y15.7%
Revenue Next 5Y18.7%
EBIT growth 1Y-47.91%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year56.16%
EBIT Next 3Y30.99%
EBIT Next 5Y31.11%
FCF growth 1Y145.36%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y190%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A
FUEL TECH INC / FTEK FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for FUEL TECH INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to FTEK.
What is the valuation status of FUEL TECH INC (FTEK) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to FUEL TECH INC (FTEK). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of FTEK stock?
FUEL TECH INC (FTEK) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for FUEL TECH INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of FUEL TECH INC (FTEK) is expected to grow by 15% in the next year.