Fuel Tech Inc. (FTEK) carries a Roarable Rating of D (Sell) with 47/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.
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Fuel Tech Inc. (FTEK) dropped -5.13% to $1.48, trading at 21% of its 52-week range ($1.17 – $2.68). Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (-10% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
WARRENVILLE, Ill., Oct. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fuel Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ: FTEK), a technology company using advanced engineering processes to provide emissions control systems and water treatment technologies in util
Fuel Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ:FTEK), a technology company using advanced engineering processes to provide emissions control systems and water treatment technologies in utility and industrial applications, today announced the
WARRENVILLE, Ill., Oct. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fuel Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ: FTEK), a technology company using advanced engineering processes to provide emissions control systems and water treatment technologies in util
Pollution control demand is fueled by stricter emission standards and rising air-quality concerns, while CECO Environmental, Donaldson, Fuel Tech and LiqTech offer distinct growth drivers.
Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
vs. +6.1% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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Across 485 tracked Industrials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Fuel Tech Inc. (FTEK) ranks #330 by composite RQD confidence (47/100, grade D) and #410 by equity capitalization ($46.2M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, PPIH leads on earnings valuation at 14.4x trailing P/E, while PPIH leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 27.5% ROIC and 32.9% gross margin. DCI currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 58/100 (D+) compared with FTEK at 47/100 (D).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTEK
ACTIVE
Fuel Tech Inc. | D | 47/100 | — | 46.4% | -10.4% | -5.13% | $46.2M | Benchmark Subject |
| PPIH Perma-Pipe International Holdings Inc. | D | 51/100 | 14.4x | 32.9% | 27.5% | +1.11% | $245.6M | /ppih-vs-ftek → |
| DCI Donaldson Company Inc. | D+ | 58/100 | 26.9x | 34.8% | 19.5% | +0.27% | $9.89B | /dci-vs-ftek → |
| MAIR Madison Air Solutions Corporation | D | 49/100 | 32.8x | — | 13.6% | +2.85% | $12.32B | /mair-vs-ftek → |
| MNTS Momentus Inc. (Class A) | E | 33/100 | — | 96.0% | -35.0% | +0.47% | $46.8M | /mnts-vs-ftek → |
In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Fuel Tech Inc. (FTEK) reported GAAP revenue of $26.7M (+6.1% vs. FY2024 revenue of $25.1M , and -1.5% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$2.3M, operating cash flow of $3.0M, and free cash flow of $3.0M (+187.9% YoY). On the balance sheet, FTEK closed FY2025 with $47.2M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 1.17, Piotroski F-Score: 6/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-12-31 | $26.7M | -$2.3M | $3.0M | $3.0M | $47.2M | — |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-12-31 | $25.1M | -$1.9M | -$3.4M | -$3.4M | $48.8M | — |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-12-31 | $27.1M | -$1.5M | $696.0K | $696.0K | — | — |
As of 2026-11-01, Fuel Tech Inc. (NASDAQ: FTEK) is rated D (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 47/100 at a spot price of $1.48 (-5.13% 1D, market cap $46.2M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 9/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 7/20, Executive Insider Alignment 8/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 14/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 9/20. Across 485 tracked Industrials issuers, FTEK ranks #330 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Industrials sector (Pollution Control Equipment), FTEK carries a Roarable D (47/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 46.4%, and ROIC of -10.4%. By comparison, PPIH (Perma-Pipe International Holdings Inc.) holds a D grade (51/100 RQD, P/E 14.4x, ROIC 27.5%, cap $245.6M) and DCI (Donaldson Company Inc.) posts a D+ grade (58/100 RQD, P/E 26.9x, ROIC 19.5%, cap $9.89B). Among the 5-stock peer group, PPIH leads on earnings multiple (14.4x) while PPIH leads on capital efficiency (27.5% ROIC).
Per FTEK's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000846913), Fuel Tech Inc. generated $26.7M in revenue (+6.1% YoY), -$2.3M in net income, and $3.0M in free cash flow against $47.2M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Industrials with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
FTEK last traded at $1.48 (-5.13% on volume of 93,549 shares), positioning the stock -5.73% below its 50-day simple moving average ($1.57) and 0.00% above its 200-day simple moving average ($1.48). Across its 52-week range of $1.17 to $2.68, FTEK sits at the 20.5% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 44.2 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±12.5% ($1.30 to $1.66).
Why FTEK Stock dropped -5.13% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (-10% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.