Arcosa Inc (ACA)vsQuanta Services Inc (PWR)
ACA
Arcosa Inc
$122.49
-1.25%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $6.36B
PWR
Quanta Services Inc
$719.17
+0.49%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $105.95B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Quanta Services Inc generates 936% more annual revenue ($30.12B vs $2.91B). ACA leads profitability with a 7.7% profit margin vs 3.7%. PWR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.90. PWR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
ACA
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
PWR
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 57.8% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 51.0% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Revenue surging 26.3% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
4.4% revenue growth
Grey zone — moderate risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 11.9x book value
3.7% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.2%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ACA
The strongest argument for ACA centers on EPS Growth, Price/Book.
Bull Case : PWR
The strongest argument for PWR centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 26.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ACA
The primary concerns for ACA are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : PWR
The primary concerns for PWR are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. A P/E of 97.1x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ACA profiles as a value stock while PWR is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
PWR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.24 — expect wider price swings.
PWR is growing revenue faster at 26.3% — sustainability is the question.
PWR generates stronger free cash flow (172M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PWR scores higher overall (56/100 vs 53/100) and 26.3% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Arcosa Inc
INDUSTRIALS · ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION · USA
Arcosa, Inc. provides infrastructure related products and solutions for the construction, energy and transportation markets in North America. The company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
Visit Website →Quanta Services Inc
INDUSTRIALS · ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION · USA
Quanta Services is an American corporation that provides infrastructure services for electric power, pipeline, industrial and communications industries. Capabilities include the planning, design, installation, program management, maintenance and repair of most types of network infrastructure.
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