Magnite Inc (MGNI)vsWaters Corporation (WAT)
MGNI
Magnite Inc
$14.13
+0.93%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $2.01B
WAT
Waters Corporation
$355.13
+1.32%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $34.41B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Waters Corporation generates 428% more annual revenue ($3.77B vs $713.95M). MGNI leads profitability with a 20.3% profit margin vs 11.9%. MGNI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.09. MGNI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
MGNI
Strong Buy77
out of 100
Grade: B+
WAT
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+54.1%
Fair Value
$25.69
Current Price
$14.13
$11.56 discount
Margin of Safety
-63.1%
Fair Value
$201.83
Current Price
$355.13
$153.30 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Earnings expanding 230.0% YoY
Keeps 20 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 25.4%
Revenue surging 91.5% year-over-year
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 8.3x book value
ROE of 5.2% — below average capital efficiency
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MGNI
The strongest argument for MGNI centers on PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 20.3% and operating margin at 25.4%. PEG of 0.09 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : WAT
The strongest argument for WAT centers on Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 91.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : MGNI
The primary concerns for MGNI are Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : WAT
The primary concerns for WAT are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Return on Equity. A P/E of 44.6x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MGNI profiles as a mature stock while WAT is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
MGNI carries more volatility with a beta of 2.32 — expect wider price swings.
WAT is growing revenue faster at 91.5% — sustainability is the question.
WAT generates stronger free cash flow (-42M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MGNI scores higher overall (77/100 vs 52/100), backed by strong 20.3% 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.
Magnite Inc
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · ADVERTISING AGENCIES · USA
Magnite, Inc. operates an independent sales advertising platform in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
Waters Corporation
HEALTHCARE · DIAGNOSTICS & RESEARCH · USA
Waters Corporation is a publicly traded Analytical Laboratory instrument and software company headquartered in Milford, Massachusetts.
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