Cardinal Infrastructure Group Inc. Class A Common Stock (CDNL)vsMasTec Inc (MTZ)
CDNL
Cardinal Infrastructure Group Inc. Class A Common Stock
$34.72
+3.12%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $1.42B
MTZ
MasTec Inc
$323.55
+0.28%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $25.46B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
MasTec Inc generates 3519% more annual revenue ($14.30B vs $395.16M). CDNL leads profitability with a 6.1% profit margin vs 2.8%. MTZ trades at a lower P/E of 61.3x. MTZ earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 58/100 (C).
CDNL
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: D
MTZ
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-5975.6%
Fair Value
$0.41
Current Price
$34.72
$34.31 premium
Margin of Safety
-7.7%
Fair Value
$246.17
Current Price
$323.55
$77.38 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 60.2% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 92.8% YoY
15.8% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
6.1% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
2.8% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CDNL
The strongest argument for CDNL centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 60.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : MTZ
The strongest argument for MTZ centers on EPS Growth, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 15.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CDNL
The primary concerns for CDNL are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity. A P/E of 553.0x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : MTZ
The primary concerns for MTZ are PEG Ratio, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 61.3x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 2.8% 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 60.2% — sustainability is the question.
MTZ generates stronger free cash flow (214M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
MTZ scores higher overall (58/100 vs 40/100) and 15.8% 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.
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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