Global Payments Inc (GPN)vsRentokil Initial PLC (RTO)
GPN
Global Payments Inc
$65.09
-2.20%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $18.52B
RTO
Rentokil Initial PLC
$28.50
-0.17%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $15.19B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Global Payments Inc generates 28% more annual revenue ($8.86B vs $6.91B). RTO leads profitability with a 6.8% profit margin vs -8.0%. GPN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.19. RTO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C).
GPN
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
RTO
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+40.6%
Fair Value
$121.53
Current Price
$65.09
$56.44 discount
Margin of Safety
-27.1%
Fair Value
$25.56
Current Price
$28.50
$2.94 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 63.1% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 95.2% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
ROE of -3.0% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 59.2%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
6.8% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GPN
The strongest argument for GPN centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 63.1% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.19 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : RTO
The strongest argument for RTO centers on EPS Growth, PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.89 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : GPN
The primary concerns for GPN are Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : RTO
The primary concerns for RTO are Profit Margin, Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 53.0x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GPN profiles as a hypergrowth stock while RTO is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
GPN carries more volatility with a beta of 0.77 — expect wider price swings.
GPN is growing revenue faster at 63.1% — sustainability is the question.
RTO generates stronger free cash flow (401M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RTO scores higher overall (60/100 vs 59/100). GPN offers better value entry with a 40.6% margin of safety. 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.
Global Payments Inc
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY BUSINESS SERVICES · USA
Global Payments Inc. is an American company providing financial technology services globally headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
Visit Website →Rentokil Initial PLC
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY BUSINESS SERVICES · USA
Rentokil Initial plc offers route-based services in North America, the UK, the rest of Europe, Asia, the Pacific and internationally. The company is headquartered in Crawley, the United Kingdom.
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