Cardinal Infrastructure Group Inc. Class A Common Stock (CDNL)vsMasTec Inc (MTZ)
CDNL
Cardinal Infrastructure Group Inc. Class A Common Stock
$35.65
+4.51%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $728.28M
MTZ
MasTec Inc
$240.41
+3.54%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $19.77B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
MasTec Inc generates 2331% more annual revenue ($16.11B vs $662.58M). MTZ leads profitability with a 3.1% profit margin vs 2.7%. MTZ trades at a lower P/E of 39.1x. MTZ earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
CDNL
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
MTZ
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 113.9% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 51.4% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 23.4% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 7.4% — below average capital efficiency
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
3.1% margin — thin
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CDNL
The strongest argument for CDNL centers on Revenue Growth, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 113.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : MTZ
The strongest argument for MTZ centers on EPS Growth, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 23.4% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.72 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : CDNL
The primary concerns for CDNL are P/E Ratio, EPS Growth, Market Cap. Thin 2.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : MTZ
The primary concerns for MTZ are P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Free Cash Flow. Thin 3.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CDNL profiles as a hypergrowth stock while MTZ is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
CDNL is growing revenue faster at 113.9% — sustainability is the question.
CDNL generates stronger free cash flow (-12M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
MTZ scores higher overall (66/100 vs 50/100) and 23.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
Cardinal Infrastructure Group Inc. Class A Common Stock
INDUSTRIALS · ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION · USA
Cardinal Infrastructure Group Inc., a civil contracting company, provides infrastructure services to the residential, commercial, industrial, municipal, and state infrastructure markets in the United States. The company is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina.
MasTec Inc
INDUSTRIALS · ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION · USA
MasTec, Inc., an infrastructure construction company, provides engineering, construction, installation, maintenance, and upgrade services for communications, energy, utilities, and other infrastructure primarily in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Coral Gables, Florida.
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