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LiqTech International Inc (LIQT)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
04/22/2025: LIQT (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
1 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $3.6
1 Year Target Price $3.6
| 1 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -57.65% | Avg. Invested days 18 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 04/22/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 15.38M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 3.6 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 3.6 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 1 | Beta 0.92 | 52 Weeks Range 1.34 - 3.20 | Updated Date 07/1/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 1.34 - 3.20 | Updated Date 07/1/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -1.48 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -68.78% | Operating Margin (TTM) -47.33% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -18.82% | Return on Equity (TTM) -69.69% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 17927800 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.03 |
Enterprise Value 17927800 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.03 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.2 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -1.88 | Shares Outstanding 9614040 | Shares Floating 7249469 |
Shares Outstanding 9614040 | Shares Floating 7249469 | ||
Percent Insiders 29.93 | Percent Institutions 39.34 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 1 | Target Price 3.6 | Buy - | Strong Buy 1 |
Buy - | Strong Buy 1 | ||
Hold - | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
LiqTech International Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
LiqTech International Inc. was founded to develop and commercialize innovative technologies for water purification and air emission control. Over time, it has evolved to focus on ceramic membranes and filtration systems.
Core Business Areas
- Water Filtration: Develops and manufactures ceramic membrane-based water filtration systems used in various industries, including industrial wastewater treatment and drinking water purification.
- Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF): Produces silicon carbide DPFs for controlling emissions from diesel engines.
Leadership and Structure
The company is led by a CEO and a management team overseeing different functional areas. The organizational structure is typical of a publicly traded company with a board of directors.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Ceramic Membranes for Water Filtration: Ceramic silicon carbide membranes are used for various water treatment applications. Market share data is not publicly available, due to high degree of market fragmentation. Key competitors include Pall Corporation (acquired by Danaher), Suez Water Technologies & Solutions, and Evoqua Water Technologies (AQUA).
- Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF): Silicon carbide DPFs reduce particulate matter emissions from diesel engines. Market share data is not publicly available. Key competitors include Corning Incorporated (GLW), Tenneco (TEN), and Donaldson Company (DCI).
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The water filtration market is driven by increasing global water scarcity and stricter environmental regulations. The diesel emissions control market is driven by environmental regulations focused on reducing air pollution.
Positioning
LiqTech aims to offer innovative and durable ceramic membrane solutions with higher performance compared to polymeric membranes, as well as effective DPFs for diesel engines. The positioning is focused on specific niche applications, targeting high performance needs.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for water filtration and diesel emissions control is in the billions of dollars annually. LiqTech is positioned to capture a portion of the high-performance niche segments.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Proprietary ceramic membrane technology
- Durable and high-performance products
- Experience in niche applications
Weaknesses
- Limited financial resources compared to larger competitors
- Concentration of revenue from specific customers
- Relatively small scale of operations
Opportunities
- Growing demand for advanced water treatment solutions
- Increasingly stringent emissions regulations
- Expansion into new geographic markets
Threats
- Competition from larger, well-established players
- Economic downturns impacting industrial spending
- Fluctuations in raw material prices
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- DHR
- AQUA
- GLW
- DCI
Competitive Landscape
LiqTech faces competition from larger, more established companies with greater resources. Its competitive advantage lies in its proprietary technology and niche applications.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth has been variable due to project delays and industry trends. Please see filings and press releases for historical trends.
Future Projections: Future projections are not available as of current information. Please see analyst and ratings website for estimates.
Recent Initiatives: LiqTech is focused on improving its manufacturing processes and commercializing new products. Refer to current filings for more information.
Summary
LiqTech International Inc. is a niche player in water filtration and diesel emissions control with proprietary ceramic membrane technology. It faces strong competition from larger companies. Its success depends on effective commercialization, cost management, and navigating economic conditions. While its technology is promising, its financial performance and market share need significant improvement.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Website
- Public Filings
- Market Research Reports
- Analyst Reports
Disclaimers:
The information provided is based on available data and is for informational purposes only. It should not be considered investment advice. Financial data is subject to change. Market share percentages are estimates.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
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About LiqTech International Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters - | ||
IPO Launch date 2011-08-31 | CEO, President & Director Ms. Fei Chen | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Pollution & Treatment Controls | Full time employees 105 | Website https://liqtech.com |
Full time employees 105 | Website https://liqtech.com | ||
LiqTech International, Inc., a clean technology company, manufactures and markets specialized filtration products and systems in the Americas, the Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. It operates through three segments: Water, Ceramics, and Plastics. The company also manufactures and sells silicon carbide ceramic filtration technologies for liquid and gas purification; and diesel particulate filters for exhaust emission control solutions to the verified retrofit and the original equipment manufacturer market. In addition, it develops, manufactures, and sells liquid filtration systems, which are used for the marine scrubber systems, industrial applications, pool and spa water, food and beverage application, and silicon carbide membrane technology. Further, the company provides flexible and plastics manufacturing products for machining, welding, bending, and solvent cementing. It sells its products primarily to the industrial customers through direct sales, systems integrators, distributors, agents, and partners. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Ballerup, Denmark.
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