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Euro Tech Holdings Company Ltd(CLWT)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$1.35
10/23/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for CLWT

10/23/2026: CLWT (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Euro Tech Holdings Company Ltd is a Hong Kong-based distributor and service provider specializing in water treatment and analytical laboratory equipment for the Greater China market. The company benefits from established partnerships with international technology suppliers and deep local industrial relationships, helping it service a niche demand for environmental monitoring. Its primary growth opportunity lies in leveraging stricter Chinese environmental regulations, though it faces significant risks from intense competition by lower-cost domestic firms and geopolitical trade sensitivities. Given its low liquidity and sensitivity to China's industrial cycles, the stock is generally more suitable for specialized investors rather than those seeking consistent growth or dividend yield.

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

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorWeak fitThe company lacks the rapid, scalable growth trajectory typically sought by growth investors.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock often lacks the sustained volume and price action required for momentum strategies.
Value investorMixed fitWhile it may trade at low valuations, the lack of consistent earnings growth poses significant value traps.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not provide a reliable or consistent stream of dividend income.
Low-risk investorWeak fitSmall-cap stocks with low liquidity and geopolitical exposure represent high risk for conservative investors.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe low liquidity of the stock can lead to significant price swings on minimal trading volume.
Valuation riskMediumThinly traded micro-caps often see valuation disconnects from fundamental performance.
Competition risk (Global conglomerates)HighLarge global players possess superior R&D budgets and economies of scale.
Business qualityMediumThe reliance on external suppliers limits the company's ability to control product innovation and margins.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThe absence of a consistent dividend makes this unsuitable for income-focused portfolios.
Execution riskMediumOperational success is heavily dependent on maintaining complex relationships within the Chinese regulatory framework.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.

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 -33.66%
Avg. Invested days 33
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
CLWT 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

★★★★★
CLWT has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, soft growth momentum, and moderate ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, growth and ownership metrics are mixed: negative earnings growth (-78.6%), weak cash generation (FCF margin -8.3%), negative revenue growth (-13.8%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
CLWT's financial health is supported by moderate liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 21.8%). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
CLWT's growth profile is soft, with the least-weak measure being revenue growth at -13.8% FY2025 versus FY2024. By comparison, while earnings growth (-78.6%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-241.9%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 2.8% (soft) and 39.8% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable (moderate). Insider ownership of 58.52% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Morgan Stanley - Brokerage Accounts 2.01%
Jane Street Group LLC 0.29%
Onyx Bridge Wealth Group LLC 0.25%
UBS Group AG 0.18%
CWM, LLC duplicate 0.02%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
CLWT generates approximately $277 of gross profit, $-18 of operating income, and $-83 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: 13.92%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
CLWT has a Value-Oriented profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedSmall / Mid Cap Risk

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 10.01M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 67.5
1Y Target Price -
Price to earnings Ratio 67.5
1Y Target Price -
Volume (30-day avg) 2.4M shares
Beta 0.84
52 Weeks Range 0.99 - 2.34
Updated Date 10/24/2026
52 Weeks Range 0.99 - 2.34
Updated Date 10/24/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.02

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Water TreatmentSale and installation of industrial water systems.The company makes money by acting as a middleman and service provider for industrial water projects.
Analytical InstrumentsDistribution and maintenance of lab testing equipment.Revenue is earned from selling high-precision instruments and providing ongoing service contracts.
Geography (Greater China)Primary operations in Hong Kong and mainland China.The company's success is tied closely to the health of the Chinese industrial sector and environmental regulation.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

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Revenue by Geography

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Valuation

Trailing PE 67.5
Forward PE 7.07
Enterprise Value 7.24M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.75
Enterprise Value 7.24M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.75
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.55
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 5.63
Shares Outstanding 7.41M
Shares Floating 2.95M
Shares Outstanding 7.41M
Shares Floating 2.95M
Percent Insiders 58.52
Percent Institutions 2.82

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)

Information icon The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.

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)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

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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