Aduro Clean Technologies (TSX:ACT) Profitability Rank: 1 (As of Feb. 2026) — Near Median

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TSX:ACT Aduro Clean Technologies Inc TSX:ACT
43 GF Score
Price C$22.15
GF Value C$4.57
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Aduro Clean Technologies Profitability Rank?

Aduro Clean Technologies TSX:ACT +3.02% 43 Profitability Rank is 1 as of Feb. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 1.00. GuruFocus rates TSX:ACT with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of C$4.57 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Aduro Clean Technologies has the Profitability Rank of 1. It has had trouble to make a profit.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Aduro Clean Technologies's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was %. As of today, Aduro Clean Technologies's Piotroski F-Score is 4.


Aduro Clean Technologies Profitability Rank Related Terms


TSX:ACT vs VLTO, ZWS, CECO: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Pollution & Treatment Controls subindustry, Aduro Clean Technologies's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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.


Aduro Clean Technologies Profitability Rank vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Aduro Clean Technologies's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Aduro Clean Technologies's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Aduro Clean Technologies Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Aduro Clean Technologies has the Profitability Rank of 1. It has had trouble to make a profit.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Aduro Clean Technologies's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Feb. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=-3.853 / 0
= %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Aduro Clean Technologies has an F-score of 4 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 1 mean?
Aduro Clean Technologies (TSX:ACT) has a Profitability Rank of 1 as of Feb. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Aduro Clean Technologies and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.00. Over the past decade, Aduro Clean Technologies' Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 2.00.
Is Aduro Clean Technologies' Profitability Rank too high?
Aduro Clean Technologies' current Profitability Rank of 1 is near median its 10-year median of 1.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 2.00. Overall, Aduro Clean Technologies has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aduro Clean Technologies' Profitability Rank compare to VLTO and ZWS?
Aduro Clean Technologies' Profitability Rank of 1 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. Historically, Aduro Clean Technologies' own Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 2.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for an Industrial Products company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Aduro Clean Technologies and its competitors. Aduro Clean Technologies's current Profitability Rank is 1, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aduro Clean Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aduro Clean Technologies (TSX:ACT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$4.57, compared to a current price of C$22.15 — trading 384.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 1, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.00. Aduro Clean Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Aduro Clean Technologies (TSX:ACT), the current Profitability Rank is 1 as of Feb. 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 Aduro Clean Technologies (TSX:ACT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aduro Clean Technologies stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$22.15 is trading 384.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$4.57. GuruFocus considers Aduro Clean Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:ACT:

  • Profitability Rank: 1 (near median its 10-year median of 1.00)
  • GF Value™: C$4.57 vs. price of C$22.15 (384.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Aduro Clean Technologies Business Description

Other Exchanges ADUR:USA9D5:Germany
Address 542 Newbold Street, Suite 104, London, ON, CAN, N6E 2S5
Aduro Clean Technologies Inc is engaged in development and commercialization of its Hydrochemolytic technology (HCT) to create higher-value chemicals and fuels from lower-value feedstocks including waste plastics. It focuses on developing environmentally responsible technology for converting end-of-life plastics and tire rubber to specialty chemicals and fuels that replace petroleum, upgrading of heavy crude oils and the transformation of renewable oils into renewable fuels and specialty chemicals.
43GF Score

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