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Cemtrex Inc(CETX)

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EXPLORE ADVISORIES AND THEIR HISTORY
QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$1.24
10/30/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for CETX

10/30/2026: CETX (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Cemtrex Inc is a small-cap diversified industrial services company providing electronic manufacturing and smart security solutions. The company’s primary strength lies in its dual-segment model, which combines flexible manufacturing services with proprietary AI-driven security software. The core investment story revolves around a potential turnaround focused on achieving consistent profitability and scaling its Vicon security technology. However, investors face significant risks, including historical financial inconsistency, high price volatility, and intense competition from much larger contract manufacturers. As a high-risk, non-dividend paying stock, it is primarily suited for aggressive investors who should closely monitor management’s progress in driving sustainable earnings growth and operational efficiency.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

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

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitWhile the company operates in growth sectors like AI and EMS, it lacks the consistent growth track record needed for a high-conviction growth pick.
Momentum investorMixed fitThis is a fit only during specific periods of high volatility or positive news cycles; requires constant monitoring for breakout signals.
Value investorWeak fitThe lack of consistent positive earnings makes traditional value metrics difficult to apply reliably.
Dividend investorWeak fitCemtrex does not pay dividends, making it unsuitable for income-focused portfolios.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh price volatility and historical financial instability make this stock unsuitable for conservative, low-risk investors.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock frequently experiences large price swings, increasing the potential for significant capital loss.
Valuation riskMedium / highInconsistent earnings make it difficult to determine a stable valuation, leading to speculative pricing.
Competition risk (Contract Manufacturing)HighCemtrex competes with massive global manufacturers who hold significant cost advantages.
Business qualityMediumWhile the business has diversified, it struggles to produce the stable margins seen in industry leaders.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThere is no dividend income, so total return is entirely dependent on stock price appreciation.
Execution riskMedium / highSuccessfully integrating manufacturing and software segments requires consistent operational execution that has been challenging historically.

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 -10.16%
Avg. Invested days 5
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

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

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
CETX has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, moderate growth momentum, and moderate ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid revenue growth (+14.4%) is partially offset by negative earnings growth (-288.9%), weak cash generation (FCF margin -2.3%), weak profitability (net margin -36.8%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
CETX's financial health is supported by moderate liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 10.8%). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is CETX's strongest growth driver at +66.2% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, revenue growth (+14.4%, solid) is also solid, while earnings growth (-288.9%, negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 3.3% (soft) and 100.0% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable (strong). Insider ownership is only 0.00%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

UBS Group AG 1.94%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 0.74%
Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Co 0.53%
Tower Research Capital LLC 0.05%
HARBOUR INVESTMENTS, INC. 0.00%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
CETX generates approximately $422 of gross profit, $7 of operating income, and $-23 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Negative free cash flow explains the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: -2.69% (Tax Credit)

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
CETX has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while elevated volatility.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

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

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 2.13M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 0.01
1Y Target Price 11
Price to earnings Ratio 0.01
1Y Target Price 11
Volume (30-day avg) 1.4M shares
Beta 2.22
52 Weeks Range 1.23 - 97.00
Updated Date 10/31/2026
52 Weeks Range 1.23 - 97.00
Updated Date 10/31/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 185.81

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Electronic Manufacturing ServicesAssembly of circuit boards and finished electronics for third-party companies.This is a volume-based business that depends on keeping factories busy with customer orders.
Advanced TechnologiesSecurity and surveillance hardware/software, including the Vicon product line.This segment aims for higher margins through proprietary software and security solutions.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Valuation

Trailing PE 0.01
Forward PE 5.69
Enterprise Value 13.53M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.03
Enterprise Value 13.53M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.03
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.19
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 22.8
Shares Outstanding 1.72M
Shares Floating 1.72M
Shares Outstanding 1.72M
Shares Floating 1.72M
Percent Insiders -
Percent Institutions 3.27

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)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 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)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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