Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc (BR)vsCastellum Inc. (CTM)
BR
Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc
$163.01
-0.98%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $18.60B
CTM
Castellum Inc.
$0.66
+3.65%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $58.85M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc generates 13412% more annual revenue ($7.48B vs $55.33M). BR leads profitability with a 15.0% profit margin vs -4.1%. BR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
BR
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
CTM
Avoid26
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-18.3%
Fair Value
$141.58
Current Price
$163.01
$21.43 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for CTM.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 40 in profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 24.6%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
0.0% earnings growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -4.4% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BR
The strongest argument for BR centers on Return on Equity, P/E Ratio, Operating Margin.
Bull Case : CTM
The strongest argument for CTM centers on Debt/Equity, Price/Book.
Bear Case : BR
The primary concerns for BR are PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : CTM
The primary concerns for CTM are EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score, Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BR profiles as a value stock while CTM is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
BR carries more volatility with a beta of 0.91 — expect wider price swings.
BR is growing revenue faster at 7.5% — sustainability is the question.
BR generates stronger free cash flow (679M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BR scores higher overall (64/100 vs 26/100). 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.
Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc
TECHNOLOGY · INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES · USA
Broadridge Financial Solutions is a public corporate services company founded in 2007 as a spin-off from Automatic Data Processing. The main business of Broadridge is as a service provider supplying public companies with proxy statements, annual reports and other financial documents, and shareholder communications solutions, such as virtual annual meetings.
Castellum Inc.
TECHNOLOGY · INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES · USA
Castellum, Inc. provides services in the areas of cyber security, information technology, electronic warfare, information warfare, and information operations. The company is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland.
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