Haverty Furniture Companies Inc (HVT-A)vsLear Corporation (LEA)
HVT-A
Haverty Furniture Companies Inc
$24.01
-1.32%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $386.45M
LEA
Lear Corporation
$141.50
-1.72%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $7.27B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lear Corporation generates 2969% more annual revenue ($23.52B vs $766.48M). HVT-A leads profitability with a 2.6% profit margin vs 2.3%. LEA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.36. LEA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
HVT-A
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
LEA
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+58.2%
Fair Value
$69.69
Current Price
$24.01
$45.68 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LEA.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 124.2% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
4.1% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 2.9% — below average capital efficiency
2.6% margin — thin
4.7% revenue growth
2.3% margin — thin
Operating margin of 5.0%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HVT-A
The strongest argument for HVT-A centers on Price/Book. PEG of 1.16 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : LEA
The strongest argument for LEA centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth. PEG of 0.36 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : HVT-A
The primary concerns for HVT-A are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity. Thin 2.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : LEA
The primary concerns for LEA are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Thin 2.3% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LEA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.25 — expect wider price swings.
LEA is growing revenue faster at 4.7% — sustainability is the question.
HVT-A generates stronger free cash flow (-10M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor HOME IMPROVEMENT RETAIL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
LEA scores higher overall (65/100 vs 50/100). HVT-A offers better value entry with a 58.2% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong 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.
Lear Corporation
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO PARTS · USA
Lear Corporation designs, develops, designs, manufactures, assembles, and supplies automotive seats, electrical distribution systems, and related components for automotive original equipment manufacturers in North America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and South America. The company is headquartered in Southfield, Michigan.
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