FUEL TECH INC (FTEK) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:FTEK - US3595231073 - Common Stock
2.81 USD
-0.06 (-2.09%)
2.86 USD
+0.05 (+1.78%)
FTEK gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 82 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. FTEK has a great financial health rating, but its profitability evaluates not so good. FTEK is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year FTEK has reported negative net income.
FTEK had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
FTEK had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: FTEK reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
1.2 Ratios
FTEK has a Return On Assets of -6.87%. This is in the lower half of the industry: FTEK underperforms 71.95% of its industry peers.
FTEK has a Return On Equity of -7.95%. This is in the lower half of the industry: FTEK underperforms 60.98% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -6.87% | ||
| ROE | -7.95% | ||
| ROIC | N/A |
ROA(3y)-3.28%
ROA(5y)-4.78%
ROE(3y)-3.76%
ROE(5y)-6.07%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
The Gross Margin of FTEK (44.39%) is better than 81.71% of its industry peers.
FTEK's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
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.
The number of shares outstanding for FTEK has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for FTEK has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
FTEK has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 5.53 indicates that FTEK is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
FTEK's Altman-Z score of 5.53 is amongst the best of the industry. FTEK outperforms 84.15% of its industry peers.
FTEK has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.53 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.66%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 5.82 indicates that FTEK has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 5.82, FTEK belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.68% of the companies in the same industry.
FTEK has a Quick Ratio of 5.71. This indicates that FTEK is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
FTEK has a better Quick ratio (5.71) than 93.90% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 5.82 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 5.71 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for FTEK have decreased strongly by -900.00% in the last year.
Looking at the last year, FTEK shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -4.78% in the last year.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -3.80% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-900%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-100%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.78%
Revenue growth 3Y1.13%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.8%
Sales Q2Q%-21.07%
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.
FTEK is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 18.70% yearly.
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
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for FTEK. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
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
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of FTEK is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 197.08 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A more expensive valuation may be justified as FTEK's earnings are expected to grow with 29.47% in the coming years.
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 |
2.81
-0.06 (-2.09%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners19.9%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners21.43%
Ins Owner Change-0.14%
Market Cap87.31M
Revenue(TTM)25.07M
Net Income(TTM)-3231000
Analysts82.86
Price Target4.08 (45.2%)
Short Float %2.99%
Short Ratio2.54
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 | 3.48 | ||
| P/FCF | 197.08 | ||
| P/OCF | 121.6 | ||
| P/B | 2.15 | ||
| P/tB | 2.28 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)-0.1
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.03
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.01
FCFY0.51%
OCF(TTM)0.02
OCFY0.82%
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 | -7.95% | ||
| ROCE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | N/A | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 44.39% | ||
| FCFM | 1.77% |
ROA(3y)-3.28%
ROA(5y)-4.78%
ROE(3y)-3.76%
ROE(5y)-6.07%
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 | 44.86% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.1% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 5.82 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 5.71 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.53 |
F-Score3
WACC8.66%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)84.04%
Cap/Depr(5y)58.47%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.28%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.05%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-900%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-100%
EPS Next Y15%
EPS Next 2Y22.07%
EPS Next 3Y29.47%
EPS Next 5Y35.39%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.78%
Revenue growth 3Y1.13%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.8%
Sales Q2Q%-21.07%
Revenue Next Year13.3%
Revenue Next 2Y14.15%
Revenue Next 3Y15.7%
Revenue Next 5Y18.7%
EBIT growth 1Y-47.99%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year56.16%
EBIT Next 3Y30.99%
EBIT Next 5Y31.11%
FCF growth 1Y145.67%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y189.75%
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 4 / 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.