Granite Construction Incorporated (GVA)vsRTX Corporation (RTX)
GVA
Granite Construction Incorporated
$141.35
-0.16%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $6.15B
RTX
RTX Corporation
$180.99
+0.07%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $234.67B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
RTX Corporation generates 1849% more annual revenue ($90.37B vs $4.64B). RTX leads profitability with a 8.0% profit margin vs 4.0%. 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+
RTX
Buy59
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
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Earnings expanding 32.5% YoY
Generating 1.2B in free cash flow
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
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : RTX
The strongest argument for RTX centers on Market Cap, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
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 : RTX
The primary concerns for RTX are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GVA profiles as a hypergrowth stock while RTX is a value 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.
RTX generates stronger free cash flow (1.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
GVA scores higher overall (64/100 vs 59/100) 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.
RTX Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · AEROSPACE & DEFENSE · USA
Raytheon Technologies Corporation is an American multinational aerospace and defense conglomerate headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts. It is one of the largest aerospace, intelligence services providers, and defense manufacturers in the world by revenue and market capitalization. Raytheon Technologies (RTX) researches, develops, and manufactures advanced technology products in the aerospace and defense industry, including aircraft engines, avionics, aerostructures, cybersecurity, guided missiles, air defense systems, satellites, and drones.
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