CEMTREX INC (CETX)
NASDAQInformation TechnologySoftware - InfrastructureSnapshot 2026-09-09
$2.54+0.20%
Close 2026-09-09 · 1-day change
NASDAQInformation TechnologySoftware - InfrastructureSnapshot 2026-09-09
Warn: Management is running behind on a stated commitment.
Cemtrex aims to grow revenue to about $9 million by February 2027. The company is actively completing strategic acquisitions, with several deals closed in 2026. Capital allocation is mixed but improving. These moves could help turn around the loss-making business.
Cemtrex is loss-making with negative free cash flow yield of -28%. The stock has fallen 79.5% from its high and trades at an EV/EBITDA of 88. Capital allocation remains volatile with recent equity sales diluting shareholders. Revenue growth is expected to be only about 1%.
The market expects about 1% revenue growth and prices Cemtrex as a high-risk, loss-making company. Our fair value of $32.39 suggests the stock is cheap versus peers but the turnaround is uncertain.
Breaks if: Further large unregistered equity sales diluting shareholders
Breaks if: Revenue falls below $8 million by Feb 2027
This is not a price target or investment advice.
A long-form read on the 1–3 year hold thesis. It updates when the weekly evidence changes.
This investment represents a turnaround story with a focus on growth through acquisitions and expanding services. The current thesis state indicates a cautious approach due to recent weak financial performance and high volatility in management execution.
The market appears to have priced in a low expectations gap, suggesting that investors are not anticipating significant improvements in performance. CETX is seen as cheap compared to its peers, but the fundamentals indicate ongoing challenges.
Management has shown mixed results in executing their priorities, particularly in capital allocation and strategic acquisitions. The recent growth in the Advanced Industrial Services segment is a positive sign, but overall financial performance remains weak.
The future of CETX depends on several factors, including management's ability to maintain growth in the AIS segment and successfully integrate recent acquisitions. Additionally, external factors like potential interest rate cuts and performance from larger tech companies could influence the stock's trajectory.
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as of 2026-09-09
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Continue acquiring complementary businesses to expand capabilities and market reach, including recent acquisitions of PES and Invocon.
Stated as a priority in 2 recent quarters. Management completed the acquisition of PES in 2026-Q3, expected to add $4 to $5 million revenue next twelve months, and acquired Invocon in 2026-Q1 for $7.06 million. The company has made three acquisitions this fiscal year and signed an LOI for another, indicating delivering progress on strategic acquisitions.
“Cemtrex completed the acquisition of PES, its third acquisition this fiscal year.”
“Entered into a Share Purchase Agreement to acquire Invocon for $7.06 million.”
Breaks if: No further strategic acquisitions completed in next 4 quarters
Continue acquiring complementary businesses to expand capabilities and market reach, including recent acquisitions of PES and Invocon.
Stated as a priority in 2 recent quarters. Management completed the acquisition of PES in 2026-Q3, expected to add $4 to $5 million revenue next twelve months, and acquired Invocon in 2026-Q1 for $7.06 million. The company has made three acquisitions this fiscal year and signed an LOI for another, indicating delivering progress on strategic acquisitions.
“Cemtrex completed the acquisition of PES, its third acquisition this fiscal year.”
“Entered into a Share Purchase Agreement to acquire Invocon for $7.06 million.”
In the next 1 to 3 years, CETX's performance will largely depend on execution and external market conditions. Not investment advice.