Haverty Furniture Companies Inc (HVT-A)vsLife Time Group Holdings Inc (LTH)
HVT-A
Haverty Furniture Companies Inc
$29.00
0.00%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $452.21M
LTH
Life Time Group Holdings Inc
$45.34
+5.10%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $9.05B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Life Time Group Holdings Inc generates 308% more annual revenue ($3.18B vs $780.39M). LTH leads profitability with a 13.0% profit margin vs 2.9%. HVT-A trades at a lower P/E of 21.2x. LTH earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
HVT-A
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
LTH
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+64.5%
Fair Value
$82.13
Current Price
$29.00
$53.13 discount
Margin of Safety
-89.9%
Fair Value
$22.08
Current Price
$45.34
$23.26 premium
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
Earnings expanding 40.6% YoY
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%
Elevated debt levels
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HVT-A
The strongest argument for HVT-A centers on EPS Growth, PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.78 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : LTH
The strongest argument for LTH centers on EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 13.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : LTH
The primary concerns for LTH are Debt/Equity, Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LTH carries more volatility with a beta of 1.49 — expect wider price swings.
LTH is growing revenue faster at 13.7% — 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
LTH scores higher overall (61/100 vs 59/100) and 13.7% revenue growth. HVT-A offers better value entry with a 64.5% margin of safety. 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.
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.
Life Time Group Holdings Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · LEISURE · USA
Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. offers health, fitness and wellness experiences to a community of individual members in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Chanhassen, Minnesota.
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