Cardinal Infrastructure Group Inc. Class A Common Stock (CDNL)vsMasTec Inc (MTZ)
CDNL
Cardinal Infrastructure Group Inc. Class A Common Stock
$60.46
-4.37%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $946.79M
MTZ
MasTec Inc
$363.89
-2.89%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $28.68B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
MasTec Inc generates 2721% more annual revenue ($15.28B vs $541.75M). CDNL leads profitability with a 3.8% profit margin vs 3.0%. CDNL trades at a lower P/E of 45.9x. MTZ earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
CDNL
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
MTZ
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 104.8% year-over-year
Every $100 of equity generates 29 in profit
Revenue surging 34.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 508.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
Trading at 13.1x book value
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
3.8% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 8.6x book value
3.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.7%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CDNL
The strongest argument for CDNL centers on Revenue Growth, Return on Equity. Revenue growth of 104.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : MTZ
The strongest argument for MTZ centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 34.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CDNL
The primary concerns for CDNL are Price/Book, EPS Growth, Market Cap. A P/E of 45.9x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 3.23 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : MTZ
The primary concerns for MTZ are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. A P/E of 63.7x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CDNL is growing revenue faster at 104.8% — sustainability is the question.
MTZ generates stronger free cash flow (2M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
MTZ scores higher overall (63/100 vs 50/100) and 34.5% 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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