MasTec Inc (MTZ)vsPayPal Holdings Inc (PYPL)
MTZ
MasTec Inc
$433.28
-0.97%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $32.90B
PYPL
PayPal Holdings Inc
$46.27
-0.47%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $45.38B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
PayPal Holdings Inc generates 117% more annual revenue ($33.17B vs $15.28B). PYPL leads profitability with a 15.8% profit margin vs 3.0%. PYPL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.91. PYPL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 78/100 (B+).
MTZ
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
PYPL
Strong Buy78
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-38.8%
Fair Value
$190.97
Current Price
$433.28
$242.31 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for PYPL.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 34.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 508.0% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 26 in profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 39.4% YoY
Generating 2.2B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Trading at 10.4x book value
3.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.7%
Expensive relative to growth rate
3.7% revenue growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MTZ
The strongest argument for MTZ centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 34.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : PYPL
The strongest argument for PYPL centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, PEG Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.8% and operating margin at 17.5%. PEG of 0.91 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : MTZ
The primary concerns for MTZ are Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. A P/E of 82.7x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : PYPL
The primary concerns for PYPL are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MTZ profiles as a hypergrowth stock while PYPL is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
MTZ carries more volatility with a beta of 1.80 — expect wider price swings.
MTZ is growing revenue faster at 34.5% — sustainability is the question.
PYPL generates stronger free cash flow (2.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PYPL scores higher overall (78/100 vs 58/100), backed by strong 15.8% 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.
MasTec Inc
INDUSTRIALS · ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION · USA
MasTec, Inc., an infrastructure construction company, provides engineering, construction, installation, maintenance, and upgrade services for communications, energy, utilities, and other infrastructure primarily in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Coral Gables, Florida.
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FINANCIAL SERVICES · CREDIT SERVICES · USA
PayPal Holdings, Inc. is an American company operating an online payments system in the majority of countries that support online money transfers, and serves as an electronic alternative to traditional paper methods like checks and money orders. The company operates as a payment processor for online vendors, auction sites, and many other commercial users, for which it charges a fee.
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