Alliance Laundry Holdings Inc. (ALH)vsHaverty Furniture Companies Inc (HVT)
ALH
Alliance Laundry Holdings Inc.
$26.31
-0.30%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $5.24B
HVT
Haverty Furniture Companies Inc
$28.42
-1.83%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $453.62M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alliance Laundry Holdings Inc. generates 124% more annual revenue ($1.75B vs $780.39M). ALH leads profitability with a 8.1% profit margin vs 2.9%. HVT trades at a lower P/E of 21.1x. HVT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
ALH
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
HVT
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for ALH.
Margin of Safety
-48.9%
Fair Value
$17.68
Current Price
$28.42
$10.74 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 185 in profit
Earnings expanding 180.0% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 100.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 12.1x book value
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 2.9% — below average capital efficiency
2.9% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.4%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ALH
The strongest argument for ALH centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : HVT
The strongest argument for HVT centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth. PEG of 1.33 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : ALH
The primary concerns for ALH are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 4.49 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : HVT
The primary concerns for HVT are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 2.9% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ALH is growing revenue faster at 9.6% — sustainability is the question.
ALH generates stronger free cash flow (75M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor FURNISHINGS, FIXTURES & APPLIANCES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
HVT scores higher overall (62/100 vs 57/100). 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.
Alliance Laundry Holdings Inc.
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · FURNISHINGS, FIXTURES & APPLIANCES · USA
Alliance Laundry Holdings Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells commercial laundry systems and service parts under the Speed Queen, UniMac, Huebsch, Primus, and IPSO brands in North America and internationally. The company is headquartered in Ripon, Wisconsin.
Haverty Furniture Companies Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · HOME IMPROVEMENT RETAIL · USA
Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc. is a specialty retailer of residential furniture and accessories in the United States. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
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