Haverty Furniture Companies Inc (HVT-A)vsFST Corp. Ordinary Shares (KBSX)
HVT-A
Haverty Furniture Companies Inc
$28.87
-0.96%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $454.55M
KBSX
FST Corp. Ordinary Shares
$1.10
-4.35%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $51.93M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Haverty Furniture Companies Inc generates 1373% more annual revenue ($780.39M vs $52.98M). KBSX leads profitability with a 9.6% profit margin vs 2.9%. KBSX trades at a lower P/E of 8.3x. HVT-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
HVT-A
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
KBSX
Hold45
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+62.4%
Fair Value
$77.52
Current Price
$28.87
$48.65 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for KBSX.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 100.0% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 4.0% — below average capital efficiency
2.9% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.4%
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 2.1%
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HVT-A
The strongest argument for HVT-A centers on EPS Growth, PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.79 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : KBSX
The strongest argument for KBSX centers on P/E Ratio.
Bear Case : HVT-A
The primary concerns for HVT-A are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 2.9% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : KBSX
The primary concerns for KBSX are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Operating Margin. Debt-to-equity of 2.34 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HVT-A carries more volatility with a beta of 1.19 — expect wider price swings.
KBSX is growing revenue faster at 9.7% — sustainability is the question.
HVT-A generates stronger free cash flow (18M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor HOME IMPROVEMENT RETAIL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
HVT-A scores higher overall (59/100 vs 45/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Haverty Furniture Companies Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · HOME IMPROVEMENT RETAIL · USA
Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc. is a specialty retailer of residential furniture and accessories in the United States. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
FST Corp. Ordinary Shares
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · LEISURE · USA
FST Corp. The company is headquartered in Chiayi, Taiwan.
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