Compass Inc (COMP)vsSBA Communications Corp (SBAC)
COMP
Compass Inc
$11.46
-1.34%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $8.53B
SBAC
SBA Communications Corp
$186.29
+6.49%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $19.69B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Compass Inc generates 191% more annual revenue ($8.31B vs $2.85B). SBAC leads profitability with a 35.7% profit margin vs 0.2%. SBAC trades at a lower P/E of 19.6x. COMP earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 51/100 (C-).
COMP
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
SBAC
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-80.3%
Fair Value
$6.21
Current Price
$11.46
$5.25 premium
Margin of Safety
+0.4%
Fair Value
$191.80
Current Price
$186.29
$5.51 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 99.4% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 75.0% YoY
Keeps 36 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 52.4%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
ROE of 0.5% — below average capital efficiency
0.2% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 14.7%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : COMP
The strongest argument for COMP centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 99.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : SBAC
The strongest argument for SBAC centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 35.7% and operating margin at 52.4%.
Bear Case : COMP
The primary concerns for COMP are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity. A P/E of 571.0x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.2% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : SBAC
The primary concerns for SBAC are Return on Equity, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COMP profiles as a hypergrowth stock while SBAC is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
COMP carries more volatility with a beta of 2.35 — expect wider price swings.
COMP is growing revenue faster at 99.4% — sustainability is the question.
SBAC generates stronger free cash flow (207M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
COMP scores higher overall (51/100 vs 49/100) and 99.4% 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.
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.
SBA Communications Corp
REAL ESTATE · REIT - SPECIALTY · USA
SBA Communications Corporation is a real estate investment trust which owns and operates wireless infrastructure in the United States, Canada, Central America, South America, and South Africa.
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