Ferrovial SE (FER)vsWilliams Companies Inc (WMB)
FER
Ferrovial SE
$69.60
+2.58%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $49.47B
WMB
Williams Companies Inc
$73.76
-3.10%
ENERGY · Cap: $92.22B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Williams Companies Inc generates 23% more annual revenue ($11.83B vs $9.63B). WMB leads profitability with a 22.1% profit margin vs 9.2%. WMB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.53. WMB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
FER
Hold38
out of 100
Grade: F
WMB
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Generating 1.4B in free cash flow
Strong operational efficiency at 41.2%
Earnings expanding 50.8% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 87.6%
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FER
The strongest argument for FER centers on Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : WMB
The strongest argument for WMB centers on Operating Margin, EPS Growth, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.1% and operating margin at 41.2%.
Bear Case : FER
The primary concerns for FER are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, EPS Growth. A P/E of 48.6x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : WMB
The primary concerns for WMB are P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FER profiles as a value stock while WMB is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
FER carries more volatility with a beta of 0.81 — expect wider price swings.
WMB is growing revenue faster at 8.7% — sustainability is the question.
FER generates stronger free cash flow (1.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WMB scores higher overall (67/100 vs 38/100), backed by strong 22.1% margins. 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.
Ferrovial SE
INDUSTRIALS · ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION · USA
Ferrovial SE, engages in the development, construction, and operation of highways and airports in the United States, Poland, Spain, the United Kingdom, Canada, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Williams Companies Inc
ENERGY · OIL & GAS MIDSTREAM · USA
The Williams Companies, Inc., is an American energy company based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Its core business is natural gas processing and transportation, with additional petroleum and electricity generation assets.
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