FTEK (Fuel Tech) EV-to-EBITDA: -6.43 (As of Aug. 20, 2026)

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FTEK Fuel Tech Inc FTEK
65 GF Score
Price $1.40
GF Value $1.15
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Fuel Tech EV-to-EBITDA?

Fuel Tech FTEK -0.71% 65 EV-to-EBITDA is -6.43 as of Aug. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates FTEK with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.15 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,469 Industrial Products companies, Fuel Tech ranks worse than 40502.19% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Fuel Tech's enterprise value is $24.63 Mil. Fuel Tech's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-3.83 Mil. Therefore, Fuel Tech's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -6.43.

The historical rank and industry rank for Fuel Tech's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

FTEK' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -87.43   Med: -5.81   Max: 280.51
Current: -6.43

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Fuel Tech was 280.51. The lowest was -87.43. And the median was -5.81.

FTEK's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 2469 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 15.88 vs FTEK: -6.43

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-08-20), Fuel Tech's stock price is $1.40. Fuel Tech's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-0.110. Therefore, Fuel Tech's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Fuel Tech  (NAS:FTEK) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

Fuel Tech's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=1.40/-0.110
=At Loss

Fuel Tech's share price for today is $1.40.
Fuel Tech's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.110.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


Fuel Tech EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Fuel Tech EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fuel Tech's EV-to-EBITDA can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Fuel Tech EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Fuel Tech Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 8.11 -13.44 -2.54 -3.34 -8.11

Fuel Tech Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
EV-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -14.19 -18.44 -8.11 -4.72 -13.03

FTEK vs SCWO, BCHT, CLIR: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Pollution & Treatment Controls subindustry, Fuel Tech's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Fuel Tech EV-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Fuel Tech's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Fuel Tech's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


FTEK
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Fuel Tech EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Fuel Tech's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=24.626/-3.831
=-6.43

Fuel Tech's current Enterprise Value is $24.63 Mil.
Fuel Tech's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-3.83 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of -6.43 mean?
Fuel Tech (FTEK) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -6.43 as of Aug. 20, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Fuel Tech. According to the industry distribution chart, Fuel Tech ranks #999999 out of 2469 companies in the Industrial Products industry.
Is Fuel Tech's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Fuel Tech's current EV-to-EBITDA is -6.43. Based on the distribution chart, Fuel Tech ranks #999999 out of 2469 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Fuel Tech has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fuel Tech's EV-to-EBITDA compare to SCWO and BCHT?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Fuel Tech ranks #999999 out of 2469 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Fuel Tech in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.88. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBITDA for an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Industrial Products companies is 15.88, based on 2,469 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Fuel Tech. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fuel Tech's current EV-to-EBITDA is -6.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fuel Tech stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fuel Tech (FTEK) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.15, compared to a current price of $1.40 — trading 21.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -6.43. Fuel Tech's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Fuel Tech (FTEK), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -6.43 as of Aug. 20, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Fuel Tech (FTEK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fuel Tech stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $1.40 is trading 21.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.15. GuruFocus considers Fuel Tech to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FTEK:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: -6.43
  • GF Value™: $1.15 vs. price of $1.40 (21.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FTEK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Fuel Tech Business Description

Other Exchanges FUE1:Germany
Address 27601 Bella Vista Parkway, Warrenville, IL, USA, 60555-1617
Fuel Tech Inc is a technology provider of boiler optimization, efficiency improvement, and air pollution reduction to utility and industrial customers. The company operates in two segments, Air Pollution Control and Fuel Chem. The Air Pollution Control technology segment includes technologies to reduce NOx emissions in flue gas from boilers, incinerators, furnaces, and other stationary combustion sources. The Fuel Chem technology segment uses chemical processes in combination with Computational Fluid Dynamics and Chemical Kinetics Modeling for boiler modeling for the control of slagging, fouling, corrosion, opacity and other sulfur trioxide-related issues in furnaces and boilers through the addition of chemicals into the furnace using TIFI Targeted In-Furnace Injection technology.
65GF Score

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