Boyd Gaming Corporation (BYD)vsHilton Grand Vacations Inc (HGV)
BYD
Boyd Gaming Corporation
$76.57
-0.65%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $5.26B
HGV
Hilton Grand Vacations Inc
$43.95
+0.80%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $2.78B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Hilton Grand Vacations Inc generates 15% more annual revenue ($4.70B vs $4.08B). BYD leads profitability with a 12.3% profit margin vs 3.2%. BYD trades at a lower P/E of 10.6x. BYD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
BYD
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
HGV
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 72 in profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
No standout strengths identified
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 1.4%
Earnings declined 90.4%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
3.2% margin — thin
Earnings declined 40.0%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BYD
The strongest argument for BYD centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Price/Book.
Bull Case : HGV
HGV has a balanced fundamental profile.
Bear Case : BYD
The primary concerns for BYD are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : HGV
The primary concerns for HGV are Profit Margin, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 7.12 is elevated, increasing financial risk. Thin 3.2% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BYD profiles as a declining stock while HGV is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
HGV carries more volatility with a beta of 1.61 — expect wider price swings.
HGV is growing revenue faster at 6.2% — sustainability is the question.
HGV generates stronger free cash flow (128M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BYD scores higher overall (54/100 vs 48/100). 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 Gaming Corporation
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESORTS & CASINOS · USA
Boyd Gaming Corporation is a multi-jurisdictional gaming company. The company is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESORTS & CASINOS · USA
Hilton Grand Vacations Inc., a timeshare company, develops, markets, sells and manages vacation-owned resorts primarily under the Hilton Grand Vacations brand. The company is headquartered in Orlando, Florida.
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