Primoris Services Corporation (PRIM)vsQuanta Services Inc (PWR)
PRIM
Primoris Services Corporation
$121.84
-4.54%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $5.35B
PWR
Quanta Services Inc
$719.17
+0.49%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $105.95B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Quanta Services Inc generates 302% more annual revenue ($30.12B vs $7.49B). PWR leads profitability with a 3.7% profit margin vs 3.3%. PRIM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.22. PWR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
PRIM
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
PWR
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
No standout strengths identified
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
3.3% margin — thin
Operating margin of 1.9%
Revenue declined 5.4%
Earnings declined 60.5%
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 : PRIM
PEG of 1.22 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : PRIM
The primary concerns for PRIM are Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Thin 3.3% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
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
PRIM profiles as a value stock while PWR is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
PRIM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.38 — 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.
Bottom Line
PWR scores higher overall (56/100 vs 48/100) and 26.3% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" 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.
Primoris Services Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION · USA
Primoris Services Corporation, a specialty contractor company, offers a range of construction, manufacturing, maintenance, replacement and engineering services in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
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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