EMCOR Group Inc (EME)vsOrion Group Holdings Inc (ORN)
EME
EMCOR Group Inc
$729.26
-1.38%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $34.10B
ORN
Orion Group Holdings Inc
$9.04
-0.88%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $375.80M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
EMCOR Group Inc generates 1974% more annual revenue ($18.60B vs $896.50M). EME leads profitability with a 7.7% profit margin vs 0.4%. EME appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.31. EME earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 71/100 (B).
EME
Strong Buy71
out of 100
Grade: B
ORN
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: D
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Every $100 of equity generates 35 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
19.8% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 34.8% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
7.7% margin — thin
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 2.2% — below average capital efficiency
0.4% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EME
The strongest argument for EME centers on PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 19.8% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.31 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : ORN
The strongest argument for ORN centers on Price/Book.
Bear Case : EME
The primary concerns for EME are Profit Margin.
Bear Case : ORN
The primary concerns for ORN are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 116.0x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.4% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EME profiles as a growth stock while ORN is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
ORN carries more volatility with a beta of 1.39 — expect wider price swings.
EME is growing revenue faster at 19.8% — sustainability is the question.
EME generates stronger free cash flow (258M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
EME scores higher overall (71/100 vs 40/100) and 19.8% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
EMCOR Group Inc
INDUSTRIALS · ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION · USA
EMCOR Group, Inc. provides electrical and mechanical installation and construction services in the United States. The company is headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut.
Orion Group Holdings Inc
INDUSTRIALS · ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION · USA
Orion Group Holdings, Inc. is a construction company specializing in the construction, industrial and infrastructure sectors in the continental United States, Alaska, Canada and the Caribbean Basin. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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