FUEL TECH INC (FTEK) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:FTEK • US3595231073

Current stock price

1.38 USD
+0.06 (+4.55%)
At close:
1.3701 USD
-0.01 (-0.72%)
After Hours:

This FTEK fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. FTEK Profitability Analysis

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.
FTEK Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFFTEK 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 2025 0 -5M -10M -15M

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -4.93%, FTEK is doing worse than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
  • FTEK has a Return On Equity (-5.82%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -4.93%
ROE -5.82%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-3.99%
ROA(5y)-2.91%
ROE(3y)-4.66%
ROE(5y)-3.38%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
FTEK Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICFTEK Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 -10 -20 -30 -40

1.3 Margins

  • FTEK has a Gross Margin of 46.42%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FTEK outperforms 82.50% of its industry peers.
  • FTEK's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for FTEK so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 46.42%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.49%
GM growth 5Y-0.21%
FTEK Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsFTEK Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 -20 40

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2. FTEK Health Analysis

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
  • The number of shares outstanding for FTEK has been increased compared to 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.
FTEK Yearly Shares OutstandingFTEK Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M
FTEK Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsFTEK Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.70, we must say that FTEK is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • FTEK has a Altman-Z score of 0.70. This is in the lower half of the industry: FTEK underperforms 75.00% 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 0.7
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC9.34%
FTEK Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFFTEK Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10M 20M 30M 40M

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 5.09 indicates that FTEK has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • FTEK's Current ratio of 5.09 is amongst the best of the industry. FTEK outperforms 90.00% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 5.03 indicates that FTEK has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • With an excellent Quick ratio value of 5.03, FTEK belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.25% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 5.09
Quick Ratio 5.03
FTEK Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesFTEK Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M 40M

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3. FTEK Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • FTEK shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -16.67%.
  • FTEK shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 6.14%.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.37% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-16.67%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%33.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.14%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.28%
Revenue growth 5Y3.37%
Sales Q2Q%37.18%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, FTEK will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 39.09% on average per year.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 19.77% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y-2%
EPS Next 2Y60.71%
EPS Next 3Y51.21%
EPS Next 5Y39.09%
Revenue Next Year11.02%
Revenue Next 2Y11.32%
Revenue Next 3Y12.99%
Revenue Next 5Y19.77%

3.3 Evolution

  • The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
FTEK Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesFTEK Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 20M 40M 60M 80M
FTEK Yearly EPS VS EstimatesFTEK Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 0 0.2 -0.2 0.4

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4. FTEK Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for FTEK. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
  • Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for FTEK. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
FTEK Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsFTEK Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 10 -10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 71.25% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FTEK, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 18.1
EV/EBITDA N/A
FTEK Per share dataFTEK EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • FTEK's earnings are expected to grow with 51.21% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y60.71%
EPS Next 3Y51.21%

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5. FTEK Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • FTEK does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

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FTEK Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

FUEL TECH INC

NASDAQ:FTEK (4/15/2026, 8:00:00 PM)

After market: 1.3701 -0.01 (-0.72%)

1.38

+0.06 (+4.55%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)03-03
Earnings (Next)05-11
Inst Owners24.78%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners21.68%
Ins Owner Change0.11%
Market Cap42.38M
Revenue(TTM)26.68M
Net Income(TTM)-2.32M
Analysts82.86
Price Target4.08 (195.65%)
Short Float %0.42%
Short Ratio0.57
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
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)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-16.34%
Min EPS beat(2)-30.72%
Max EPS beat(2)-1.96%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)0.98%
Min EPS beat(4)-30.72%
Max EPS beat(4)34.64%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)7.11%
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)-13.31%
Min Revenue beat(2)-21.78%
Max Revenue beat(2)-4.85%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-10.73%
Min Revenue beat(4)-21.78%
Max Revenue beat(4)-4.85%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-8.63%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-6.64%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.74%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-800%
EPS NY rev (3m)-800%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-8.52%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-8.52%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 1.59
P/FCF 18.1
P/OCF 14.05
P/B 1.06
P/tB 1.14
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-0.07
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.07
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.08
FCFY5.53%
OCF(TTM)0.1
OCFY7.12%
SpS0.87
BVpS1.3
TBVpS1.21
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number0 (-100%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -4.93%
ROE -5.82%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 46.42%
FCFM 8.78%
ROA(3y)-3.99%
ROA(5y)-2.91%
ROE(3y)-4.66%
ROE(5y)-3.38%
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 3Y2.49%
GM growth 5Y-0.21%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.57
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 96.42%
Cap/Sales 2.53%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 5.09
Quick Ratio 5.03
Altman-Z 0.7
F-Score6
WACC9.34%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)100.27%
Cap/Depr(5y)71.87%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.86%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.34%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-16.67%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%33.33%
EPS Next Y-2%
EPS Next 2Y60.71%
EPS Next 3Y51.21%
EPS Next 5Y39.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.14%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.28%
Revenue growth 5Y3.37%
Sales Q2Q%37.18%
Revenue Next Year11.02%
Revenue Next 2Y11.32%
Revenue Next 3Y12.99%
Revenue Next 5Y19.77%
EBIT growth 1Y21.88%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year35.96%
EBIT Next 3Y28.25%
EBIT Next 5Y38.71%
FCF growth 1Y161.45%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y187.85%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

FUEL TECH INC / FTEK Fundamental Analysis 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 for FTEK stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to FUEL TECH INC (FTEK). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is FUEL TECH INC (FTEK) stock?

FUEL TECH INC (FTEK) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.


How financially healthy is FUEL TECH INC?

The financial health rating of FUEL TECH INC (FTEK) is 7 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for FUEL TECH INC?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of FUEL TECH INC (FTEK) is expected to decline by -2% in the next year.