Boyd Group Services Inc. (BGSI)vsCarMax Inc (KMX)
BGSI
Boyd Group Services Inc.
$103.11
-1.07%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $2.67B
KMX
CarMax Inc
$47.15
+0.49%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $7.27B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
CarMax Inc generates 726% more annual revenue ($27.76B vs $3.36B). KMX leads profitability with a 0.9% profit margin vs 0.4%. KMX trades at a lower P/E of 30.5x. BGSI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
BGSI
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
KMX
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 71.4% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 28.1% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
ROE of 0.8% — below average capital efficiency
0.4% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.1%
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
ROE of 4.2% — below average capital efficiency
0.9% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BGSI
The strongest argument for BGSI centers on EPS Growth, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 28.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : KMX
The strongest argument for KMX centers on Price/Book, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.53 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BGSI
The primary concerns for BGSI are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 145.2x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.4% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : KMX
The primary concerns for KMX are P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity. Thin 0.9% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BGSI profiles as a growth stock while KMX is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
KMX carries more volatility with a beta of 1.20 — expect wider price swings.
BGSI is growing revenue faster at 28.1% — sustainability is the question.
BGSI generates stronger free cash flow (96M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BGSI scores higher overall (57/100 vs 49/100) and 28.1% revenue growth. 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.
Boyd Group Services Inc.
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO & TRUCK DEALERSHIPS · USA
Boyd Group Services Inc., operates non-franchised collision repair centers in North America. The company is headquartered in Winnipeg, Canada.
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CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO & TRUCK DEALERSHIPS · USA
CarMax is a used vehicle retailer based in the United States. It operates two business segments: CarMax Sales Operations and CarMax Auto Finance.
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