Granite Construction Incorporated (GVA)vsMasTec Inc (MTZ)
GVA
Granite Construction Incorporated
$141.35
-0.16%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $6.15B
MTZ
MasTec Inc
$363.89
-2.89%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $28.68B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
MasTec Inc generates 230% more annual revenue ($15.28B vs $4.64B). GVA leads profitability with a 4.0% profit margin vs 3.0%. GVA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.16. GVA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
GVA
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
MTZ
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 30.4% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 25.1% YoY
Revenue surging 34.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 508.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Grey zone — moderate risk
4.0% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 8.6x book value
3.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.7%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GVA
The strongest argument for GVA centers on PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 30.4% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.16 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : MTZ
The strongest argument for MTZ centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 34.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : GVA
The primary concerns for GVA are P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Profit Margin. Thin 4.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : MTZ
The primary concerns for MTZ are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. A P/E of 63.7x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MTZ carries more volatility with a beta of 1.79 — expect wider price swings.
MTZ is growing revenue faster at 34.5% — sustainability is the question.
MTZ generates stronger free cash flow (2M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
GVA scores higher overall (64/100 vs 63/100) and 30.4% 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.
Granite Construction Incorporated
INDUSTRIALS · ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION · USA
Granite Construction Incorporated is an infrastructure contractor and producer of building materials in the United States. The company is headquartered in Watsonville, California.
MasTec Inc
INDUSTRIALS · ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION · USA
MasTec, Inc., an infrastructure construction company, provides engineering, construction, installation, maintenance, and upgrade services for communications, energy, utilities, and other infrastructure primarily in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Coral Gables, Florida.
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