Aqua Metals Inc (AQMS)vsGfl Environmental Holdings Inc (GFL)
AQMS
Aqua Metals Inc
$4.12
+5.64%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $12.82M
GFL
Gfl Environmental Holdings Inc
$39.67
+0.69%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $14.12B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
GFL leads profitability with a 58.0% profit margin vs 0.0%. GFL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
AQMS
Avoid21
out of 100
Grade: F
GFL
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for AQMS.
Margin of Safety
-153.9%
Fair Value
$17.35
Current Price
$39.67
$22.32 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Keeps 58 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 22.2% YoY
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
0.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 0.0%
ROE of 3.3% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AQMS
The strongest argument for AQMS centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity.
Bull Case : GFL
The strongest argument for GFL centers on Profit Margin, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 58.0% and operating margin at 6.4%.
Bear Case : AQMS
The primary concerns for AQMS are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : GFL
The primary concerns for GFL are Return on Equity, Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 96.1x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AQMS profiles as a value stock while GFL is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
GFL carries more volatility with a beta of 0.52 — expect wider price swings.
GFL is growing revenue faster at 7.3% — sustainability is the question.
GFL generates stronger free cash flow (197M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
GFL scores higher overall (54/100 vs 21/100), backed by strong 58.0% margins. Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Aqua Metals Inc
INDUSTRIALS · WASTE MANAGEMENT · USA
Aqua Metals, Inc. engages in lead recycling primarily in the United States. The company is headquartered in McCarran, Nevada.
Gfl Environmental Holdings Inc
INDUSTRIALS · WASTE MANAGEMENT · USA
GFL Environmental Inc. is a diversified environmental services company in Canada and the United States. The company is headquartered in Vaughan, Canada.
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