Compass Inc (COMP)vsMarcus & Millichap Inc (MMI)
COMP
Compass Inc
$9.38
+0.97%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $7.42B
MMI
Marcus & Millichap Inc
$29.75
-1.82%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $1.17B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Compass Inc generates 1200% more annual revenue ($10.56B vs $812.22M). MMI leads profitability with a 1.8% profit margin vs 0.6%. MMI trades at a lower P/E of 83.6x. COMP earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
COMP
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
MMI
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-44.9%
Fair Value
$7.73
Current Price
$9.38
$1.65 premium
Margin of Safety
+15.3%
Fair Value
$30.84
Current Price
$29.75
$1.09 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 109.0% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 60.3% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 56.9% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
17.8% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
ROE of 0.5% — below average capital efficiency
0.6% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.8%
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
1.8% margin — thin
Operating margin of 1.1%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : COMP
The strongest argument for COMP centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 109.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : MMI
The strongest argument for MMI centers on EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 17.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : COMP
The primary concerns for COMP are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. A P/E of 161.2x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : MMI
The primary concerns for MMI are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Profit Margin. A P/E of 83.6x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 1.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COMP profiles as a hypergrowth stock while MMI is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
COMP carries more volatility with a beta of 2.33 — expect wider price swings.
COMP is growing revenue faster at 109.0% — sustainability is the question.
COMP generates stronger free cash flow (180M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
COMP scores higher overall (57/100 vs 55/100) and 109.0% revenue growth. MMI offers better value entry with a 15.3% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Compass Inc
REAL ESTATE · REAL ESTATE SERVICES · USA
Urban Compass, Inc., which is Compass, is a real estate brokerage company. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
Marcus & Millichap Inc
REAL ESTATE · REAL ESTATE SERVICES · USA
Marcus & Millichap, Inc., an investment brokerage firm, provides real estate investment brokerage and financing services to sellers and buyers of commercial real estate in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Calabasas, California.
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