Quanta Services Inc (PWR)vsUnilever PLC ADR (UL)
PWR
Quanta Services Inc
$785.29
+1.77%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $113.65B
UL
Unilever PLC ADR
$59.76
+1.32%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $128.81B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Unilever PLC ADR generates 68% more annual revenue ($50.50B vs $30.12B). UL leads profitability with a 18.8% profit margin vs 3.7%. PWR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.43. PWR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
PWR
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
UL
Hold46
out of 100
Grade: D+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 51.0% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Revenue surging 26.3% year-over-year
Every $100 of equity generates 31 in profit
Large-cap with strong market position
Strong operational efficiency at 20.1%
Generating 5.5B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 13.1x book value
3.7% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.2%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 3.2%
Earnings declined 3.4%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : PWR
The strongest argument for PWR centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 26.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : UL
The strongest argument for UL centers on Return on Equity, Market Cap, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.8% and operating margin at 20.1%.
Bear Case : PWR
The primary concerns for PWR are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. A P/E of 102.1x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : UL
The primary concerns for UL are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PWR profiles as a growth stock while UL is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
PWR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.24 — expect wider price swings.
PWR is growing revenue faster at 26.3% — sustainability is the question.
UL generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PWR scores higher overall (54/100 vs 46/100) 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.
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.
Unilever PLC ADR
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · HOUSEHOLD & PERSONAL PRODUCTS · USA
Unilever PLC is a fast moving consumer goods company in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Turkey, Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, America and Europe. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
Compare with Other ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION Stocks
Want to dig deeper into these stocks?