CECO Environmental Corp. (CECO) P/E Ratio History
Premium ValuationTrading at 71.8x vs 5Y avg 62.4x · 65th percentile · Premium to historical baseline · Data 1995–2026
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P/E Ratio Analysis
As of June 20, 2026, CECO Environmental Corp. (CECO) trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 71.8x, with a stock price of $98.40 and trailing twelve-month earnings per share of $0.47.
The current P/E is 15% above its 5-year average of 62.4x. Over the past five years, CECO's P/E has ranged from a low of 17.7x to a high of 179.0x, placing the current valuation at the 65th percentile of its historical range.
Compared to the Industrials sector median P/E of 25.6x, CECO trades at a 181% premium to its sector peers. The sector includes 403 companies with P/E ratios ranging from 0.1x to 198.8x.
The PEG ratio of 1.67 (P/E divided by 281% EPS growth) suggests a fair valuation relative to its earnings growth. Peter Lynch popularized the rule that a PEG below 1.0 indicates an attractive entry point.
Relative to the broader market, CECO commands a significant premium over the S&P 500 median P/E of 24.4x. Investors should consider the company's growth prospects, competitive position, and earnings quality when evaluating whether the current valuation is justified.
For a comprehensive intrinsic value estimate using discounted cash flow analysis, see our CECO DCF Valuation Calculator →
Note: P/E ratio is just one valuation metric. It does not account for balance sheet strength, cash flow quality, or growth sustainability. Always conduct comprehensive due diligence before making investment decisions.
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How does the current P/E compare to sector peers and the broader market?
CECO P/E vs Peers
Air and Water Treatment Systems peers sorted by market cap
| Company | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | PEG Ratio | EPS Growth (1Y) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $486M | 22.4Lowest | - | +5% | |
| $28B | 31.7 | 1.52 | +15% | |
| $84B | 37.3 | 8.26 | +18% | |
| $18B | 32.2 | 0.66Best | -3% | |
| $374B | 43.8 | 3.71 | +36%Best |
Lower P/E can signal a discount or weaker growth expectations; PEG adds growth context.
CECO Historical P/E Data (1995–2026)
Quarterly P/E ratios calculated from closing price and TTM EPS
| Quarter | Period End | Price | TTM EPS | P/E Ratio | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 Q1 | - | $59.58 | $0.46 | 129.2x | -14% |
| FY2025 Q4 | Dec 31 2025 | $59.85 | $1.36 | 44.0x | -71% |
| FY2025 Q3 | - | $51.20 | $1.41 | 36.3x | -76% |
| FY2025 Q2 | Jun 30 2025 | $28.31 | $1.43 | 19.8x | -87% |
| FY2025 Q1 | Mar 31 2025 | $22.80 | $1.29 | 17.7x | -88% |
| FY2024 Q4 | - | $30.23 | $0.35 | 86.6x | -43% |
| FY2024 Q3 | Sep 30 2024 | $28.20 | $0.33 | 85.7x | -43% |
| FY2024 Q2 | Jun 30 2024 | $28.85 | $0.37 | 78.8x | -48% |
| FY2024 Q1 | Mar 31 2024 | $23.02 | $0.36 | 64.7x | -57% |
| FY2023 Q4 | Dec 31 2023 | $20.28 | $0.37 | 54.2x | -64% |
| FY2023 Q3 | Sep 30 2023 | $15.97 | $0.50 | 31.7x | -79% |
| FY2023 Q2 | Jun 30 2023 | $13.36 | $0.47 | 28.7x | -81% |
| FY2023 Q1 | Mar 31 2023 | $13.99 | $0.49 | 28.8x | -81% |
| FY2022 Q4 | Dec 31 2022 | $11.68 | $0.51 | 23.1x | -85% |
| FY2022 Q3 | Sep 30 2022 | $8.85 | $0.29 | 30.0x | -80% |
| FY2022 Q2 | - | $5.98 | $0.20 | 29.3x | -81% |
| FY2022 Q1 | - | $5.49 | $0.08 | 65.3x | -57% |
| FY2021 Q4 | Dec 31 2021 | $6.23 | $0.03 | 179.0x | +19% |
| FY2021 Q3 | - | $7.04 | $0.05 | 128.5x | -15% |
| FY2021 Q2 | Jun 30 2021 | $7.16 | $0.08 | 86.1x | -43% |
| FY2021 Q1 | Mar 31 2021 | $7.93 | $0.16 | 48.6x | -68% |
| FY2020 Q4 | - | $6.96 | $0.23 | 29.8x | -80% |
| FY2020 Q3 | Sep 30 2020 | $7.29 | $0.42 | 17.2x | -89% |
| FY2020 Q2 | - | $6.59 | $0.48 | 13.7x | -91% |
| FY2020 Q1 | - | $4.67 | $0.54 | 8.6x | -94% |
| FY2019 Q4 | - | $18.39 | $0.49 | 37.5x | -75% |
| FY2019 Q3 | Sep 30 2019 | $15.89 | $0.28 | 56.8x | -62% |
| FY2018 Q1 | Mar 31 2018 | $13.14 | $0.08 | 164.3x | +9% |
| FY2016 Q3 | Sep 30 2016 | $6.79 | $0.29 | 23.5x | -84% |
| FY2015 Q2 | - | $3.30 | $0.30 | 11.0x | -93% |
| FY2015 Q1 | - | $5.03 | $0.39 | 12.9x | -91% |
| FY2014 Q4 | Dec 31 2014 | $6.96 | $0.50 | 13.9x | -91% |
| FY2014 Q3 | - | $5.08 | $0.54 | 9.4x | -94% |
| FY2014 Q2 | Jun 30 2014 | $4.68 | $0.33 | 14.3x | -91% |
| FY2014 Q1 | Mar 31 2014 | $7.46 | $0.33 | 22.8x | -85% |
| FY2013 Q4 | - | $5.70 | $0.33 | 17.4x | -88% |
| FY2013 Q3 | Sep 30 2013 | $2.75 | $0.40 | 6.9x | -95% |
| FY2013 Q2 | Jun 30 2013 | $2.90 | $0.66 | 4.4x | -97% |
| FY2013 Q1 | Mar 31 2013 | $2.37 | $0.64 | 3.7x | -98% |
| FY2012 Q4 | Dec 31 2012 | $3.51 | $0.64 | 5.5x | -96% |
| FY2012 Q3 | Sep 30 2012 | $3.76 | $0.62 | 6.1x | -96% |
| FY2012 Q2 | Jun 30 2012 | $6.69 | $0.57 | 11.7x | -92% |
| FY2012 Q1 | Mar 31 2012 | $8.06 | $0.54 | 14.9x | -90% |
| FY2011 Q4 | Dec 31 2011 | $7.97 | $0.50 | 15.9x | -89% |
| FY2011 Q3 | Sep 30 2011 | $13.05 | $0.38 | 34.1x | -77% |
| FY2011 Q2 | - | $21.15 | $0.29 | 72.2x | -52% |
| FY2011 Q1 | - | $22.72 | $0.21 | 106.7x | -29% |
| FY2010 Q4 | Dec 31 2010 | $20.73 | $0.14 | 145.0x | -4% |
| FY2009 Q3 | Sep 30 2009 | $24.31 | $0.17 | 145.2x | -4% |
| FY2009 Q2 | - | $24.89 | $0.29 | 84.4x | -44% |
| FY2009 Q1 | - | $23.96 | $0.41 | 58.4x | -61% |
| FY2008 Q4 | Dec 31 2008 | $17.94 | $0.34 | 52.6x | -65% |
| FY2008 Q3 | - | $16.35 | $0.23 | 70.8x | -53% |
| FY2008 Q2 | Jun 30 2008 | $14.61 | $0.29 | 50.2x | -67% |
| FY2008 Q1 | Mar 31 2008 | $12.72 | $0.30 | 42.3x | -72% |
| FY2007 Q4 | Dec 31 2007 | $25.14 | $0.42 | 59.9x | -60% |
| FY2007 Q3 | Sep 30 2007 | $27.99 | $0.39 | 71.8x | -52% |
| FY2007 Q2 | Jun 30 2007 | $33.77 | $0.33 | 102.3x | -32% |
| FY2007 Q1 | Mar 31 2007 | $30.50 | $0.37 | 82.4x | -45% |
| FY2006 Q4 | Dec 31 2006 | $24.78 | $0.22 | 111.3x | -26% |
| FY2006 Q3 | Sep 30 2006 | $22.49 | $0.10 | 232.8x | +54% |
| FY2006 Q2 | Jun 30 2006 | $29.89 | $0.05 | 641.4x | +325% |
| FY2003 Q3 | - | $45.31 | $0.01 | 5208.0x | +3351% |
| FY1999 Q3 | - | $2.69 | $0.03 | 105.4x | -30% |
| FY1999 Q2 | Jun 30 1999 | $3.50 | $0.05 | 69.7x | -54% |
| FY1999 Q1 | Mar 31 1999 | $3.75 | $0.06 | 62.3x | -59% |
| FY1998 Q4 | - | $3.00 | $0.06 | 49.2x | -67% |
| FY1998 Q3 | Sep 30 1998 | $1.56 | $0.03 | 57.0x | -62% |
| FY1998 Q2 | - | $2.69 | $0.00 | 610.8x | +305% |
| FY1998 Q1 | - | $3.94 | $0.00 | 894.9x | +493% |
| FY1997 Q3 | - | $4.72 | $0.07 | 69.3x | -54% |
| FY1997 Q2 | Jun 30 1997 | $3.38 | $0.09 | 37.0x | -75% |
| FY1997 Q1 | Mar 31 1997 | $2.31 | $0.07 | 32.7x | -78% |
| FY1996 Q4 | - | $2.00 | $0.06 | 32.1x | -79% |
| FY1996 Q3 | Sep 30 1996 | $2.00 | $0.06 | 31.5x | -79% |
| FY1996 Q2 | Jun 30 1996 | $3.13 | $0.03 | 96.5x | -36% |
| FY1996 Q1 | Mar 31 1996 | $3.19 | $0.02 | 208.3x | +38% |
| FY1995 Q4 | Dec 31 1995 | $3.06 | $0.01 | 223.5x | +48% |
Average P/E for displayed period: 150.9x
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CECO — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CECO stock.
What is CECO's P/E ratio?
CECO Environmental Corp. (CECO) trailing twelve-month P/E ratio is 71.8x, based on TTM diluted EPS of $0.47. The 5-year average P/E is 62.4x and the historical range spans 17.7x to 179.0x.
Is CECO stock overvalued or undervalued?
CECO trades at 71.8x P/E, near its 5-year average of 62.4x. The 65th percentile ranking within the 17.7x–179.0x historical range places valuation within normal bounds.
Is CECO stock expensive?
CECO is fairly valued relative to its own history. The current P/E of 71.8x is near the 5-year average of 62.4x (65th percentile of historical range).
What is CECO's historical P/E range?
Over the past 5 years, CECO's P/E ratio has ranged from 17.7x to 179.0x, with a median of 54.2x and an average of 62.4x. The current P/E of 71.8x places the stock at the 65th percentile of this range. Full historical data spans 1995–2026.
How does CECO's P/E compare to the S&P 500?
CECO trades at 71.8x P/E versus the S&P 500 median of 24.4x. The 194% premium to the market typically reflects higher expected earnings growth or quality.
How does CECO's valuation compare to Industrials peers?
CECO Environmental Corp. P/E of 71.8x compares to the Industrials sector median of 25.6x. The premium reflects expected growth above peers or stronger fundamentals. See the peer comparison table on this page for ticker-by-ticker P/E and PEG.
What is CECO's PEG ratio?
CECO PEG ratio is 1.67, based on a P/E of 71.8x and EPS growth of 280.6%. A PEG between 1 and 2 suggests valuation aligns with growth expectations — typically considered fair.
What is CECO's earnings yield?
CECO earnings yield is 1.39%, the inverse of its 71.8x P/E ratio. Earnings yield represents the percentage of each dollar invested that the company earns. It can be compared directly to bond yields to assess relative attractiveness of stocks versus fixed income.