Haverty Furniture Companies Inc (HVT)vsS&P Global Inc (SPGI)
HVT
Haverty Furniture Companies Inc
$21.26
+2.75%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $343.29M
SPGI
S&P Global Inc
$408.48
-0.66%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $124.51B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
S&P Global Inc generates 1921% more annual revenue ($15.34B vs $759.00M). SPGI leads profitability with a 29.1% profit margin vs 2.6%. HVT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.89. SPGI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
HVT
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
SPGI
Strong Buy67
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
+40.5%
Fair Value
$687.02
Current Price
$408.48
$278.54 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
Strong operational efficiency at 38.3%
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Earnings expanding 32.0% YoY
Generating 1.7B 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
Moderate valuation
Grey zone — moderate risk
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 : SPGI
The strongest argument for SPGI centers on Operating Margin, Market Cap, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.1% and operating margin at 38.3%.
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 : SPGI
The primary concerns for SPGI are P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HVT profiles as a value stock while SPGI is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
HVT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.27 — expect wider price swings.
HVT is growing revenue faster at 9.5% — sustainability is the question.
SPGI generates stronger free cash flow (1.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SPGI scores higher overall (67/100 vs 56/100), backed by strong 29.1% margins. 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.
S&P Global Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · FINANCIAL DATA & STOCK EXCHANGES · USA
S&P Global Inc. is an American publicly traded corporation headquartered in Manhattan, New York City. Its primary areas of business are financial information and analytics.
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