FirstService Corp (FSV)vsFathom Holdings Inc (FTHM)
FSV
FirstService Corp
$140.68
+0.76%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $6.59B
FTHM
Fathom Holdings Inc
$0.54
-1.13%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $16.24M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
FirstService Corp generates 1223% more annual revenue ($5.56B vs $420.48M). FSV leads profitability with a 2.9% profit margin vs -4.8%. FSV earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
FSV
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
FTHM
Avoid31
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-9.3%
Fair Value
$144.15
Current Price
$140.68
$3.47 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for FTHM.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 626.0% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
2.9% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.7%
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -54.2% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 1.2%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FSV
The strongest argument for FSV centers on EPS Growth.
Bull Case : FTHM
The strongest argument for FTHM centers on Price/Book, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : FSV
The primary concerns for FSV are PEG Ratio, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. A P/E of 40.4x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 2.9% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : FTHM
The primary concerns for FTHM are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FSV profiles as a value stock while FTHM is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
FTHM carries more volatility with a beta of 2.32 — expect wider price swings.
FSV is growing revenue faster at 5.3% — sustainability is the question.
FSV generates stronger free cash flow (60M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FSV scores higher overall (54/100 vs 31/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
FirstService Corp
REAL ESTATE · REAL ESTATE SERVICES · USA
FirstService Corporation provides residential property management and other essential property services to residential and commercial clients in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
Fathom Holdings Inc
REAL ESTATE · REAL ESTATE SERVICES · USA
Fathom Holdings Inc. provides cloud-based real estate brokerage services in the southern, Atlantic, southwestern, and western parts of the United States. The company is headquartered in Cary, North Carolina.
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