Haverty Furniture Companies Inc (HVT)vsServiceNow Inc (NOW)
HVT
Haverty Furniture Companies Inc
$21.26
+2.75%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $343.29M
NOW
ServiceNow Inc
$103.06
-1.52%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $110.42B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
ServiceNow Inc generates 1649% more annual revenue ($13.28B vs $759.00M). NOW leads profitability with a 13.2% profit margin vs 2.6%. HVT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.89. NOW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
HVT
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
NOW
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-71.8%
Fair Value
$15.33
Current Price
$21.26
$5.93 premium
Margin of Safety
-404.2%
Fair Value
$20.44
Current Price
$103.06
$82.62 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Large-cap with strong market position
Revenue surging 20.7% year-over-year
Generating 2.0B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
3.8% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 6.4% — below average capital efficiency
2.6% margin — thin
Trading at 8.3x book value
3.4% earnings growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HVT
The strongest argument for HVT centers on Price/Book, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. PEG of 0.89 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : NOW
The strongest argument for NOW centers on Market Cap, Revenue Growth, Free Cash Flow. Revenue growth of 20.7% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.06 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : HVT
The primary concerns for HVT are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity. Thin 2.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : NOW
The primary concerns for NOW are Price/Book, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score. A P/E of 62.7x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HVT profiles as a value stock while NOW is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
HVT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.27 — expect wider price swings.
NOW is growing revenue faster at 20.7% — sustainability is the question.
NOW generates stronger free cash flow (2.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HVT scores higher overall (56/100 vs 56/100). 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.
ServiceNow Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
ServiceNow is an American software company based in Santa Clara, California that develops a cloud computing platform to help companies manage digital workflows for enterprise operations.
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