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CDT Environmental Technology Investment Holdings Limited ordinary shares(CDTG)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$1.02
10/27/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for CDTG

10/27/2026: CDTG (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

CDT Environmental Technology is a niche service provider focused on sewage treatment systems and maintenance within the Chinese municipal and industrial markets. The company's primary strength lies in its proprietary wastewater treatment technology, which allows it to secure specialized projects in a competitive landscape. While the national push for improved water quality provides a substantial long-term growth opportunity, the firm faces significant risks from larger, state-owned competitors and geographic concentration. Investors should monitor contract win rates and the development of recurring service revenue. The stock remains most suitable for growth-oriented investors with a high risk tolerance, given its volatility and micro-cap status.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company offers exposure to the environmental sector in China but faces significant execution risks.
Momentum investorWeak fitLack of consistent trading volume and volatility makes it less suitable for purely momentum-based strategies.
Value investorMixed fitPotential value depends on contract success and asset-light technology scaling, which is difficult to project.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not currently pay dividends and prioritizes capital retention.
Low-risk investorWeak fitMicro-cap status and concentration risks result in high volatility unsuitable for risk-averse portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThin trading volume and small market capitalization contribute to rapid price swings.
Valuation riskMedium / highValuation is sensitive to contract win rates which are inherently unpredictable.
Competition risk (Infrastructure giants)HighCompetition from state-owned enterprises with better access to capital poses a constant threat.
Business qualityMediumThe business relies on project-based revenue rather than stable recurring income.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThere is no dividend policy, making it unsuitable for income-focused investors.
Execution riskMedium / highSuccessful project completion is required to maintain revenue stability.

Price Behavior

Steep Decline
PRICE PATH

Steep Decline

The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.

Extreme Price Shocks
PRICE STABILITY

Extreme Price Shocks

The stock has experienced exceptionally large and disruptive price movements during the period.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -86.19%
Avg. Invested days 14
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
CDTG receives a 2-star rating, reflecting soft or weak scores across the available pillars. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, soft analyst coverage, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
CDTG has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with soft financial health, soft growth momentum, and moderate ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, growth and ownership metrics are mixed: negative earnings growth (-801.7%), weak cash generation (FCF margin -1.1%), negative revenue growth (-38.8%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
CDTG's financial health is soft, with the relatively strongest area being solid liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 207.6%). Operating efficiency is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 2-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is CDTG's strongest growth driver at +89.6% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, while revenue growth (-38.8%, negative) and earnings growth (-801.7%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 5.8% (soft) and 91.6% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable (strong). Insider ownership of 6.06% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Susquehanna International Group, LLP 0.50%
HRT FINANCIAL LLC 0.47%
XTX Topco Ltd 0.00%
TWO SIGMA SECURITIES, LLC 0.00%
Citadel Advisors Llc 0.00%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
CDTG generates approximately $415 of gross profit, $-639 of operating income, and $-11 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Operating losses and cash burn explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 10.88%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
CDTG has a liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedLow VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 3.08M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price -
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price -
Volume (30-day avg) 219.6K shares
Beta -2.03
52 Weeks Range 0.73 - 16.23
Updated Date 10/27/2026
52 Weeks Range 0.73 - 16.23
Updated Date 10/27/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -21

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Sewage Treatment ProjectsDesign, engineering, and construction of wastewater systems.The primary way they make money is by winning contracts to build water treatment plants.
Service & MaintenanceTechnical support and long-term facility maintenance.They generate smaller, ongoing fees by maintaining the systems they install.
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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 9.54M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.17
Enterprise Value 9.54M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.17
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.52
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 6.03
Shares Outstanding 3.02M
Shares Floating 2.77M
Shares Outstanding 3.02M
Shares Floating 2.77M
Percent Insiders 6.06
Percent Institutions 5.78

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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