Gfl Environmental Holdings Inc (GFL)vsMontrose Environmental Grp (MEG)
GFL
Gfl Environmental Holdings Inc
$39.67
+0.69%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $14.12B
MEG
Montrose Environmental Grp
$22.48
-0.44%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $791.93M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Gfl Environmental Holdings Inc generates 697% more annual revenue ($6.62B vs $830.54M). GFL leads profitability with a 58.0% profit margin vs -0.1%. GFL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
GFL
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
MEG
Hold38
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-153.9%
Fair Value
$17.35
Current Price
$39.67
$22.32 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for MEG.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 58 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 22.2% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
ROE of 3.3% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
2.2% revenue growth
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GFL
The strongest argument for GFL centers on Profit Margin, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 58.0% and operating margin at 6.4%.
Bull Case : MEG
The strongest argument for MEG centers on Price/Book.
Bear Case : GFL
The primary concerns for GFL are Return on Equity, Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 96.1x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : MEG
The primary concerns for MEG are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GFL profiles as a mature stock while MEG is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
MEG carries more volatility with a beta of 1.93 — expect wider price swings.
GFL is growing revenue faster at 7.3% — sustainability is the question.
GFL generates stronger free cash flow (197M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
GFL scores higher overall (54/100 vs 38/100), backed by strong 58.0% margins. Both earn "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.
Gfl Environmental Holdings Inc
INDUSTRIALS · WASTE MANAGEMENT · USA
GFL Environmental Inc. is a diversified environmental services company in Canada and the United States. The company is headquartered in Vaughan, Canada.
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INDUSTRIALS · WASTE MANAGEMENT · USA
Montrose Environmental Group, Inc. is an environmental services company in the United States. The company is headquartered in Irvine, California.
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