Orion Group Holdings Inc (ORN)vsSpace Exploration Technologies Corp. Class A Common Stock (SPCX)
ORN
Orion Group Holdings Inc
$8.42
-7.57%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $352.71M
SPCX
Space Exploration Technologies Corp. Class A Common Stock
$134.72
-6.37%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $2.02T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Space Exploration Technologies Corp. Class A Common Stock generates 3474% more annual revenue ($32.04B vs $896.50M). ORN leads profitability with a 0.4% profit margin vs -8.6%. ORN trades at a lower P/E of 108.9x. ORN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 48/100 (D+).
ORN
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
SPCX
Hold38
out of 100
Grade: F
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Revenue surging 161.4% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Strong operational efficiency at 27.6%
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 2.2% — below average capital efficiency
0.4% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 10.3x book value
0.0% earnings growth
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ORN
The strongest argument for ORN centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.62 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : SPCX
The strongest argument for SPCX centers on Market Cap, Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 161.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ORN
The primary concerns for ORN are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 108.9x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.4% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : SPCX
The primary concerns for SPCX are Price/Book, EPS Growth, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 646.0x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ORN profiles as a value stock while SPCX is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
SPCX is growing revenue faster at 161.4% — sustainability is the question.
ORN generates stronger free cash flow (-29M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
ORN scores higher overall (48/100 vs 38/100). Both earn "Hold" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Orion Group Holdings Inc
INDUSTRIALS · ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION · USA
Orion Group Holdings, Inc. is a construction company specializing in the construction, industrial and infrastructure sectors in the continental United States, Alaska, Canada and the Caribbean Basin. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
Space Exploration Technologies Corp. Class A Common Stock
INDUSTRIALS · AEROSPACE & DEFENSE · USA
Space Exploration Technologies Corp. The company is headquartered in Starbase, Texas.
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