Haverty Furniture Companies Inc (HVT)vsOracle Corporation (ORCL)
HVT
Haverty Furniture Companies Inc
$21.26
+2.75%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $343.29M
ORCL
Oracle Corporation
$146.02
-0.73%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $423.04B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Oracle Corporation generates 8342% more annual revenue ($64.08B vs $759.00M). ORCL leads profitability with a 25.3% profit margin vs 2.6%. HVT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.89. ORCL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
HVT
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
ORCL
Strong Buy76
out of 100
Grade: B+
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
+40.2%
Fair Value
$244.26
Current Price
$146.02
$98.24 discount
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
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 58 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 32.7%
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 21.7% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
3.8% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 6.4% — below average capital efficiency
2.6% margin — thin
Moderate valuation
Trading at 12.5x book value
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 : ORCL
The strongest argument for ORCL centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 25.3% and operating margin at 32.7%. Revenue growth of 21.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : ORCL
The primary concerns for ORCL are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 4.15 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HVT profiles as a value stock while ORCL is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
ORCL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.65 — expect wider price swings.
ORCL is growing revenue faster at 21.7% — sustainability is the question.
HVT generates stronger free cash flow (3M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ORCL scores higher overall (76/100 vs 56/100), backed by strong 25.3% margins and 21.7% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
Oracle Corporation
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
Oracle is an American multinational computer technology corporation headquartered in Austin, Texas. The company was formerly headquartered in Redwood Shores, California until December 2020 when it moved its headquarters to Texas. The company sells database software and technology, cloud engineered systems, and enterprise software products, particularly its own brands of database management systems.
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