BrightView Holdings (BV)vsCopart Inc (CPRT)
BV
BrightView Holdings
$11.97
+2.48%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $1.13B
CPRT
Copart Inc
$33.08
+0.73%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $31.79B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Copart Inc generates 72% more annual revenue ($4.61B vs $2.69B). CPRT leads profitability with a 33.8% profit margin vs 1.9%. BV appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 4.04. CPRT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
BV
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
CPRT
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-1084.8%
Fair Value
$1.18
Current Price
$11.97
$10.79 premium
Margin of Safety
-265.5%
Fair Value
$10.81
Current Price
$33.08
$22.27 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 34 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 34.6%
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
2.6% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 2.9% — below average capital efficiency
1.9% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 3.6%
Earnings declined 10.0%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BV
The strongest argument for BV centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : CPRT
The strongest argument for CPRT centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Altman Z-Score. Profitability is solid with margins at 33.8% and operating margin at 34.6%.
Bear Case : BV
The primary concerns for BV are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity. A P/E of 171.0x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 1.9% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : CPRT
The primary concerns for CPRT are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BV profiles as a value stock while CPRT is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
BV carries more volatility with a beta of 1.25 — expect wider price swings.
BV is growing revenue faster at 2.6% — sustainability is the question.
CPRT generates stronger free cash flow (58M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CPRT scores higher overall (53/100 vs 47/100), backed by strong 33.8% margins. 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.
BrightView Holdings
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY BUSINESS SERVICES · USA
BrightView Holdings, Inc., provides commercial landscaping services in the United States. The company is headquartered in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania.
Visit Website →Copart Inc
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY BUSINESS SERVICES · USA
Copart, Inc. or simply Copart is a global provider of online vehicle auction and remarketing services to automotive resellers such as insurance, rental car, fleet and finance companies in 11 countries: the US, Canada, the UK, Germany, Ireland, Brazil, Spain, Dubai, Bahrain, Oman and Finland.
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