1.56 USD
+0.03 (+1.96%)
FTEK gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 81 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. No worries on liquidiy or solvency for FTEK as it has an excellent financial health rating, but there are worries on the profitability. FTEK is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
FTEK had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year FTEK had a positive cash flow from operations.
FTEK had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In multiple years FTEK reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
FTEK's Return On Assets of -6.27% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FTEK is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
FTEK's Return On Equity of -7.33% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FTEK is outperformed by 60.49% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -6.27% | ||
| ROE | -7.33% | ||
| 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
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 46.06%, FTEK belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.72% of the companies in the same industry.
FTEK's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
FTEK does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 46.06% |
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 1.56. This is a bad value and indicates that FTEK is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
FTEK's Altman-Z score of 1.56 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FTEK is outperformed by 62.96% 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 | 1.56 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.78%
2.3 Liquidity
FTEK has a Current Ratio of 5.41. This indicates that FTEK is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
FTEK has a Current ratio of 5.41. This is amongst the best in the industry. FTEK outperforms 92.59% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 5.34 indicates that FTEK has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 5.34, FTEK belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.83% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 5.41 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 5.34 |
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 -5.66%.
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)-5.66%
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 37.36% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, FTEK will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 17.70% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-2%
EPS Next 2Y47.31%
EPS Next 3Y38.9%
EPS Next 5Y37.36%
Revenue Next Year5.56%
Revenue Next 2Y13.19%
Revenue Next 3Y14.22%
Revenue Next 5Y17.7%
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
The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for FTEK. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 152.94, the valuation of FTEK can be described as expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FTEK is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.13, FTEK is valued quite expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 152.94 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FTEK is valued a bit cheaper than 75.31% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.28 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
FTEK's earnings are expected to grow with 38.90% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y47.31%
EPS Next 3Y38.9%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FTEK does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
NASDAQ:FTEK (12/31/2025, 8:02:14 PM)
1.56
+0.03 (+1.96%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners22.99%
Inst Owner Change11.82%
Ins Owners21.43%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap48.47M
Revenue(TTM)24.71M
Net Income(TTM)-3.00M
Analysts82.86
Price Target4.08 (161.54%)
Short Float %1.48%
Short Ratio1.78
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)1
Avg EPS beat(2)16.34%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.96%
Max EPS beat(2)34.64%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-15.36%
Min EPS beat(4)-96.08%
Max EPS beat(4)34.64%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)15.28%
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)-16.15%
Min Revenue beat(2)-21.78%
Max Revenue beat(2)-10.53%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-11.52%
Min Revenue beat(4)-21.78%
Max Revenue beat(4)-5.77%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-9.25%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-5.58%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-4.12%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-50%
EPS NY rev (1m)-20%
EPS NY rev (3m)-20%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.01%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-6.83%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-6.83%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 152.94 | ||
| P/S | 1.96 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.28 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.47 | ||
| P/B | 1.18 | ||
| P/tB | 1.26 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)-0.09
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.01
Fwd EY0.65%
FCF(TTM)0.09
FCFY5.47%
OCF(TTM)0.09
OCFY6.07%
SpS0.8
BVpS1.32
TBVpS1.24
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -6.27% | ||
| ROE | -7.33% | ||
| ROCE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | N/A | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 46.06% | ||
| FCFM | 10.73% |
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-Score4
Asset Turnover0.52
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | 42.67% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.18% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 5.41 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 5.34 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.56 |
F-Score4
WACC8.78%
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)-350%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%N/A
EPS Next Y-2%
EPS Next 2Y47.31%
EPS Next 3Y38.9%
EPS Next 5Y37.36%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.66%
Revenue growth 3Y1.13%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.8%
Sales Q2Q%-4.6%
Revenue Next Year5.56%
Revenue Next 2Y13.19%
Revenue Next 3Y14.22%
Revenue Next 5Y17.7%
EBIT growth 1Y-28.97%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year40%
EBIT Next 3Y35.36%
EBIT Next 5Y32.25%
FCF growth 1Y292.17%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y353.71%
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 for FTEK stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 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 financial health of FUEL TECH INC (FTEK) stock?
The financial health rating of FUEL TECH INC (FTEK) is 7 / 10.