Emerald Expositions Events Inc (EEX)vsAlphabet Inc Class A (GOOGL)
EEX
Emerald Expositions Events Inc
$4.67
-0.85%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $908.40M
GOOGL
Alphabet Inc Class A
$384.80
+9.96%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $4.66T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alphabet Inc Class A generates 86831% more annual revenue ($402.84B vs $463.40M). GOOGL leads profitability with a 32.8% profit margin vs -6.6%. EEX appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.16. GOOGL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B).
EEX
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
GOOGL
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+44.9%
Fair Value
$8.69
Current Price
$4.67
$4.02 discount
Margin of Safety
+37.8%
Fair Value
$618.76
Current Price
$384.80
$233.96 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 32.1%
Earnings expanding 4875.0% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 24.3% year-over-year
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 36 in profit
Keeps 33 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 31.6%
Generating 10.1B in free cash flow
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Elevated debt levels
ROE of -8.5% — below average capital efficiency
Moderate valuation
Trading at 11.2x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EEX
The strongest argument for EEX centers on Operating Margin, EPS Growth, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 24.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : GOOGL
The strongest argument for GOOGL centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 32.8% and operating margin at 31.6%. Revenue growth of 18.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : EEX
The primary concerns for EEX are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : GOOGL
The primary concerns for GOOGL are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GOOGL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.13 — expect wider price swings.
EEX is growing revenue faster at 24.3% — sustainability is the question.
GOOGL generates stronger free cash flow (10.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
GOOGL scores higher overall (70/100 vs 58/100), backed by strong 32.8% margins and 18.0% revenue growth. EEX offers better value entry with a 44.9% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong 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.
Emerald Expositions Events Inc
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · ADVERTISING AGENCIES · USA
Emerald Holding, Inc. operates business-to-business (B2B) trade shows in the United States. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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COMMUNICATION SERVICES · INTERNET CONTENT & INFORMATION · USA
Alphabet Inc. is an American multinational conglomerate headquartered in Mountain View, California. It was created through a restructuring of Google on October 2, 2015, and became the parent company of Google and several former Google subsidiaries. The two co-founders of Google remained as controlling shareholders, board members, and employees at Alphabet. Alphabet is the world's fourth-largest technology company by revenue and one of the world's most valuable companies.
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