Great Lakes Dredge & Dock (GLDD)vsQuanta Services Inc (PWR)
GLDD
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock
$17.00
0.00%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $1.14B
PWR
Quanta Services Inc
$719.17
+0.49%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $105.95B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Quanta Services Inc generates 3291% more annual revenue ($30.12B vs $888.28M). GLDD leads profitability with a 8.3% profit margin vs 3.7%. GLDD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.27. GLDD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C).
GLDD
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C
PWR
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-74.2%
Fair Value
$9.73
Current Price
$17.00
$7.27 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for PWR.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 26.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 51.0% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Revenue surging 26.3% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Earnings declined 37.9%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 11.9x book value
3.7% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.2%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GLDD
The strongest argument for GLDD centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 26.5% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.27 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : PWR
The strongest argument for PWR centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 26.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : GLDD
The primary concerns for GLDD are Altman Z-Score, Market Cap, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : PWR
The primary concerns for PWR are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. A P/E of 97.1x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GLDD carries more volatility with a beta of 1.37 — expect wider price swings.
GLDD is growing revenue faster at 26.5% — sustainability is the question.
PWR generates stronger free cash flow (172M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
GLDD scores higher overall (60/100 vs 56/100) and 26.5% revenue growth. Both earn "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.
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock
INDUSTRIALS · ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION · USA
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation provides dredging services in the United States. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
Visit Website →Quanta Services Inc
INDUSTRIALS · ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION · USA
Quanta Services is an American corporation that provides infrastructure services for electric power, pipeline, industrial and communications industries. Capabilities include the planning, design, installation, program management, maintenance and repair of most types of network infrastructure.
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