Granite Construction Incorporated (GVA)vsQuanta Services Inc (PWR)
GVA
Granite Construction Incorporated
$141.35
-0.16%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $6.15B
PWR
Quanta Services Inc
$719.17
+0.49%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $105.95B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Quanta Services Inc generates 550% more annual revenue ($30.12B vs $4.64B). GVA leads profitability with a 4.0% profit margin vs 3.7%. 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+
PWR
Buy56
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
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
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Grey zone — moderate risk
4.0% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
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 : 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 : PWR
The strongest argument for PWR centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 26.3% 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 : 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
GVA profiles as a hypergrowth stock while PWR is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
GVA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.33 — expect wider price swings.
GVA is growing revenue faster at 30.4% — sustainability is the question.
PWR generates stronger free cash flow (172M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
GVA scores higher overall (64/100 vs 56/100) 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.
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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