Allegiant Travel Company (ALGT)vsCaterpillar Inc (CAT)
ALGT
Allegiant Travel Company
$78.27
+2.89%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $2.08B
CAT
Caterpillar Inc
$818.57
+1.69%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $376.28B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Caterpillar Inc generates 2482% more annual revenue ($74.73B vs $2.89B). CAT leads profitability with a 14.5% profit margin vs 0.9%. ALGT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.85. CAT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
ALGT
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B
CAT
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+22.5%
Fair Value
$141.05
Current Price
$78.27
$62.78 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for CAT.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 36.9% year-over-year
Growing faster than its price suggests
Earnings expanding 32.6% YoY
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 56 in profit
Earnings expanding 68.2% YoY
Strong operational efficiency at 22.2%
Revenue surging 24.0% year-over-year
Generating 3.3B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
0.9% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of -3.1% — below average capital efficiency
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 19.4x book value
Weak financial health signals
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ALGT
The strongest argument for ALGT centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 36.9% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.85 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : CAT
The strongest argument for CAT centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 24.0% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.41 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : ALGT
The primary concerns for ALGT are Profit Margin, Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 65.6x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 1.60 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : CAT
The primary concerns for CAT are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 2.33 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ALGT profiles as a hypergrowth stock while CAT is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
CAT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.59 — expect wider price swings.
ALGT is growing revenue faster at 36.9% — sustainability is the question.
CAT generates stronger free cash flow (3.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CAT scores higher overall (73/100 vs 70/100) and 24.0% revenue growth. ALGT offers better value entry with a 22.5% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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.
Allegiant Travel Company
INDUSTRIALS · AIRLINES · USA
Allegiant Travel Company, a leisure travel company, provides travel products and services to residents of underserved cities in the United States. The company is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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INDUSTRIALS · FARM & HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY · USA
Caterpillar Inc. (often shortened to CAT) is an American Fortune 100 corporation that designs, develops, engineers, manufactures, markets, and sells machinery, engines, financial products, and insurance to customers via a worldwide dealer network.
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