Alta Equipment Group Inc (ALTG)vsQXO, Inc. (QXO)
ALTG
Alta Equipment Group Inc
$5.88
+2.62%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $187.18M
QXO
QXO, Inc.
$12.31
+0.16%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $13.85B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
QXO, Inc. generates 445% more annual revenue ($9.90B vs $1.82B). ALTG leads profitability with a -4.4% profit margin vs -5.2%. QXO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
ALTG
Hold37
out of 100
Grade: F
QXO
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+49.3%
Fair Value
$13.69
Current Price
$5.88
$7.81 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for QXO.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Earnings expanding 45.4% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 70.3% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 2.5%
ROE of -570.0% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 1.2%
0.0% earnings growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -4.9% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ALTG
The strongest argument for ALTG centers on Debt/Equity, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : QXO
The strongest argument for QXO centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 70.3% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.05 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : ALTG
The primary concerns for ALTG are Market Cap, Operating Margin, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : QXO
The primary concerns for QXO are EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ALTG profiles as a turnaround stock while QXO is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
QXO carries more volatility with a beta of 2.29 — expect wider price swings.
QXO is growing revenue faster at 70.3% — sustainability is the question.
ALTG generates stronger free cash flow (2M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
QXO scores higher overall (54/100 vs 37/100) and 70.3% revenue growth. ALTG offers better value entry with a 49.3% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Alta Equipment Group Inc
INDUSTRIALS · INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION · USA
Alta Equipment Group Inc. owns and operates integrated equipment distribution platforms in the United States. The company is headquartered in Livonia, Michigan.
Visit Website →QXO, Inc.
INDUSTRIALS · INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION · USA
QXO, Inc. is a business application, technology, and consulting company in North America. The company is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut.
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