EMCOR Group Inc (EME)vsOrion Group Holdings Inc (ORN)
EME
EMCOR Group Inc
$817.44
-3.31%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $36.65B
ORN
Orion Group Holdings Inc
$14.19
+2.01%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $562.26M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
EMCOR Group Inc generates 1917% more annual revenue ($17.75B vs $879.91M). EME leads profitability with a 7.5% profit margin vs 1.0%. EME appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.44. EME earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
EME
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
ORN
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
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
19.7% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 30.0% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
Trading at 9.4x book value
7.5% margin — thin
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 5.2% — below average capital efficiency
1.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 0.4%
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 19.7% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.44 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : ORN
The strongest argument for ORN centers on PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 14.7% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.62 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : EME
The primary concerns for EME are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : ORN
The primary concerns for ORN are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 63.1x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 1.0% 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 1.38 — expect wider price swings.
EME is growing revenue faster at 19.7% — sustainability is the question.
ORN generates stronger free cash flow (-4M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
EME scores higher overall (66/100 vs 51/100) and 19.7% revenue growth. 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.
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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