Advantage Solutions Inc (ADV)vsAlphabet Inc Class A (GOOGL)
ADV
Advantage Solutions Inc
$38.75
+1.28%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $497.77M
GOOGL
Alphabet Inc Class A
$368.53
+0.53%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $4.38T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alphabet Inc Class A generates 11667% more annual revenue ($422.50B vs $3.59B). GOOGL leads profitability with a 37.9% profit margin vs -6.8%. GOOGL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
ADV
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
GOOGL
Strong Buy76
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for ADV.
Margin of Safety
+43.6%
Fair Value
$631.89
Current Price
$368.53
$263.36 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 33 in profit
Keeps 38 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 36.1%
Earnings expanding 82.0% YoY
Generating 10.1B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 0.4%
ROE of -50.9% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 5.6%
Moderate valuation
Trading at 9.3x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ADV
The strongest argument for ADV centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity.
Bull Case : GOOGL
The strongest argument for GOOGL centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 37.9% and operating margin at 36.1%. Revenue growth of 21.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ADV
The primary concerns for ADV are Market Cap, Operating Margin, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : GOOGL
The primary concerns for GOOGL are P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ADV profiles as a turnaround stock while GOOGL is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
ADV carries more volatility with a beta of 2.11 — expect wider price swings.
GOOGL is growing revenue faster at 21.8% — sustainability is the question.
GOOGL generates stronger free cash flow (10.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
GOOGL scores higher overall (76/100 vs 36/100), backed by strong 37.9% margins and 21.8% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
Advantage Solutions Inc
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · ADVERTISING AGENCIES · USA
Advantage Solutions Inc. provides outsourced solutions to retail and consumer goods companies in North America and internationally. The company is headquartered in Irvine, California.
Alphabet Inc Class A
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · INTERNET CONTENT & INFORMATION · USA
Alphabet Inc. is an American multinational conglomerate headquartered in Mountain View, California. It was created through a restructuring of Google on October 2, 2015, and became the parent company of Google and several former Google subsidiaries. The two co-founders of Google remained as controlling shareholders, board members, and employees at Alphabet. Alphabet is the world's fourth-largest technology company by revenue and one of the world's most valuable companies.
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