IES Holdings Inc (IESC)vsQuanta Services Inc (PWR)
IESC
IES Holdings Inc
$345.71
+8.20%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $13.66B
PWR
Quanta Services Inc
$650.58
+5.15%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $97.81B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Quanta Services Inc generates 726% more annual revenue ($32.91B vs $3.99B). IESC leads profitability with a 11.4% profit margin vs 4.0%. IESC trades at a lower P/E of 30.4x. IESC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
IESC
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
PWR
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 37 in profit
Revenue surging 39.6% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 98.7% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Revenue surging 41.1% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 94.7% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 11.2x book value
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Trading at 10.1x book value
4.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : IESC
The strongest argument for IESC centers on Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 39.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : PWR
The strongest argument for PWR centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Market Cap. Revenue growth of 41.1% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.40 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : IESC
The primary concerns for IESC are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : PWR
The primary concerns for PWR are Price/Book, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 74.6x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
IESC profiles as a growth stock while PWR is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
IESC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.78 — expect wider price swings.
PWR is growing revenue faster at 41.1% — sustainability is the question.
PWR generates stronger free cash flow (864M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
IESC scores higher overall (64/100 vs 63/100) and 39.6% 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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