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CEA Industries (BNC)
NASDAQ:BNC
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CEA Industries (BNC) AI Stock Analysis

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Neutral 62 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:62Neutral
Price Target:
$3.00
▼(-53.99% Downside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:04/14/26
The score is driven primarily by strong TTM balance-sheet strength and cash generation, offset by weak core operating profitability and an inconsistent multi-year history. Technicals are materially bearish (below key moving averages with negative MACD), and valuation support is limited due to a negative P/E and no dividend yield provided. Corporate events are mixed, with governance/activist uncertainty tempering otherwise positive governance and listing developments.
Positive Factors
Very strong balance sheet, low leverage
Extremely low leverage gives the company durable financial flexibility to fund operations, pursue strategic options, and withstand shocks without refinancing stress. A large equity base versus minimal debt reduces bankruptcy risk and supports multi‑month to multi‑year strategic execution.
Negative Factors
Weak core operating profitability
Negative operating profitability indicates core business economics are weak and reported net income likely driven by non‑operating items. Over time this raises earnings quality risk and questions the sustainability of margins if non‑operating gains reverse.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Very strong balance sheet, low leverage
Extremely low leverage gives the company durable financial flexibility to fund operations, pursue strategic options, and withstand shocks without refinancing stress. A large equity base versus minimal debt reduces bankruptcy risk and supports multi‑month to multi‑year strategic execution.
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CEA Industries (BNC) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)

CEA Industries Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company Description
CEA Industries Inc. is a U.S.-based company providing engineering, design, and technology solutions for the controlled environment agriculture (CEA) industry. Through its subsidiary Surna Cultivation Technologies LLC, it supplies proprietary envir...
How the Company Makes Money
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CEA Industries Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Strong TTM balance sheet (very low leverage) and exceptionally strong TTM operating/free cash flow, but the income statement shows weak core operating profitability (negative EBITDA/EBIT) and prior years show losses and cash burn, raising sustainability and earnings-quality risk.
Income Statement
64
Positive
Balance Sheet
86
Very Positive
Cash Flow
91
Very Positive
BreakdownJan 2026Dec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue132.08M2.80M6.91M11.28M13.64M
Gross Profit115.57M-219.62K542.08K1.14M2.93M
EBITDA-80.94M-3.15M-2.82M-5.06M-1.91M
Net Income170.17M-3.15M-2.91M-5.50M-1.34M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets436.77M10.36M13.77M21.03M5.28M
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments11.32M9.45M12.51M18.64M2.16M
Total Debt3.76M269.80K386.35K495.09K586.37K
Total Liabilities71.89M1.16M1.51M6.13M4.89M
Stockholders Equity364.88M9.20M12.26M14.90M389.47K
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow257.05M-3.06M-6.13M-3.22M-3.28M
Operating Cash Flow267.69M-3.06M-6.13M-3.19M-3.21M
Investing Cash Flow-30.45M0.00200.00-28.10K-57.16K
Financing Cash Flow3.91M0.000.0019.70M3.14M

CEA Industries Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Negative
Last Price6.52
Price Trends
50DMA
3.58
Negative
100DMA
4.87
Negative
200DMA
9.17
Negative
Market Momentum
MACD
-0.27
Negative
RSI
41.48
Neutral
STOCH
53.10
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For BNC, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 6.52 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 2.91, above the 50-day MA of 3.58, and below the 200-day MA of 9.17, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -0.27 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 41.48 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 53.10 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for BNC.

CEA Industries Risk Analysis

CEA Industries disclosed 58 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. CEA Industries reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks

CEA Industries Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
64
Neutral
$389.94M-30.183.32%-8.98%-38.23%
63
Neutral
$10.79B15.437.44%2.01%2.89%-14.66%
62
Neutral
$117.96M-0.6278.70%389.24%22.61%
59
Neutral
$265.68M12.613.91%1.11%16.80%-98.32%
58
Neutral
$342.60M-92.28-13.58%17.16%24.10%
55
Neutral
$475.39M158.321.60%7.02%
42
Neutral
$60.07M-521.01-68.71%-9.10%21.10%
* Industrials Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
BNC
CEA Industries
2.85
-5.57
-66.15%
ESOA
Energy Services of America
14.60
6.02
70.24%
MTRX
Matrix Service Company
12.15
1.72
16.49%
ORN
Orion Group Holdings
11.87
6.10
105.72%
BBCP
Concrete Pumping Holdings
7.68
1.67
27.79%
SLND
Southland Holdings
1.11
-1.93
-63.49%

CEA Industries Corporate Events

Delistings and Listing ChangesPrivate Placements and Financing
CEA Industries Wins Nasdaq Listing for Stapled Warrants
Positive
Apr 13, 2026
On April 13, 2026, CEA Industries announced that its stapled warrants to purchase common stock at an exercise price of $15.15 per share have been approved for listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market. Trading in the warrants, which will carry the tick...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
CEA Industries Adopts 2026 Inducement Equity Compensation Plan
Positive
Apr 9, 2026
On March 9, 2026, CEA Industries appointed Brent Miller as its new chief financial officer and, on April 6, 2026, the board approved a 2026 Inducement Plan authorizing up to 1,000,000 shares of common stock for equity awards to new employees. Unde...
Business Operations and Strategy
CEA Industries Pressures 10X to Reform Asset Agreement
Negative
Mar 26, 2026
On March 26, 2026, CEA Industries Inc. provided an update on its Board’s efforts to renegotiate its August 2025 Asset Management Agreement with 10X Capital Asset Management. The company said it proposed “market” amendments on Feb...
Business Operations and StrategyRegulatory Filings and Compliance
CEA Industries Board Rejects YZi Labs Consent Request
Neutral
Mar 24, 2026
On March 24, 2026, CEA Industries Inc. announced that its board completed a review of YZILabs Management Ltd.’s request to set a record date for a proposed stockholder consent solicitation and deemed the request deficient under the company&#...
Executive/Board Changes
CEA Industries Director Hans Thomas Resigns from Board
Neutral
Mar 23, 2026
On March 20, 2026, CEA Industries Inc. announced that director Hans Thomas resigned from its Board of Directors effective immediately, with the company stating his departure did not stem from any disagreement over operations, policies or practices...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board ChangesRegulatory Filings and Compliance
CEA Industries Faces Activist Challenge Over Board Control
Negative
Mar 16, 2026
On March 13, 2026, CEA Industries confirmed it had received a letter from YZILabs Management requesting that the board set a record date for a consent solicitation aimed at expanding the board from six to 13 directors and electing seven YZi Labs n...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
CEA Industries Appoints Brent Miller as Chief Financial Officer
Positive
Mar 12, 2026
On March 9, 2026, CEA Industries Inc. appointed Brent (also referred to as William B.) Miller as its Chief Financial Officer, adding a seasoned financial executive with more than two decades of experience in financial reporting, accounting policy,...
Business Operations and StrategyRegulatory Filings and Compliance
CEA Industries Seeks Cheaper, Flexible Asset Management Deal
Positive
Feb 18, 2026
On February 18, 2026, CEA Industries’ board proposed amendments to its Asset Management Agreement with 10X Capital Asset Management, seeking lower management fees, a shorter term and more favorable termination rights. The board believes a mo...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
CEA Industries Adds Compliance Veteran to Board, Audit Chair
Positive
Feb 9, 2026
On February 8, 2026, CEA Industries Inc. appointed accounting and compliance veteran Glenn W. Tyranski to its board of directors, filling a previously disclosed vacancy and bringing the board to six members, half of whom have joined in the last fi...
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