IES Holdings Inc (IESC)vsQuanta Services Inc (PWR)
IESC
IES Holdings Inc
$720.72
-2.88%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $14.94B
PWR
Quanta Services Inc
$719.17
+0.49%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $105.95B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Quanta Services Inc generates 729% more annual revenue ($30.12B vs $3.63B). IESC leads profitability with a 10.5% profit margin vs 3.7%. IESC trades at a lower P/E of 40.0x. IESC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 58/100 (C).
IESC
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
PWR
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 35 in profit
Earnings expanding 55.4% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
16.8% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 51.0% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Revenue surging 26.3% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 13.4x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 11.9x book value
3.7% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.2%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : IESC
The strongest argument for IESC centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 16.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : PWR
The strongest argument for PWR centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 26.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : IESC
The primary concerns for IESC are P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : PWR
The primary concerns for PWR are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. A P/E of 97.1x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
IESC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.79 — expect wider price swings.
PWR is growing revenue faster at 26.3% — sustainability is the question.
PWR generates stronger free cash flow (172M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
IESC scores higher overall (58/100 vs 56/100) and 16.8% revenue growth. 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.
IES Holdings Inc
INDUSTRIALS · ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION · USA
IES Holdings, Inc. designs and installs integrated electrical and technology systems and provides infrastructure products and services in the United States. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
Visit Website →Quanta Services Inc
INDUSTRIALS · ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION · USA
Quanta Services is an American corporation that provides infrastructure services for electric power, pipeline, industrial and communications industries. Capabilities include the planning, design, installation, program management, maintenance and repair of most types of network infrastructure.
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