Allegiant Travel Company (ALGT)vsGE Aerospace (GE)
ALGT
Allegiant Travel Company
$78.27
+2.89%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $2.08B
GE
GE Aerospace
$323.66
-0.15%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $335.82B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
GE Aerospace generates 1650% more annual revenue ($50.64B vs $2.89B). GE leads profitability with a 17.7% profit margin vs 0.9%. ALGT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.85. ALGT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B).
ALGT
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B
GE
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
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 GE.
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 51 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 20.6%
Revenue surging 21.1% year-over-year
Generating 2.9B 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 19.0x book value
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : GE
The strongest argument for GE centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.7% and operating margin at 20.6%. Revenue growth of 21.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : GE
The primary concerns for GE are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ALGT profiles as a hypergrowth stock while GE is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
ALGT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.49 — expect wider price swings.
ALGT is growing revenue faster at 36.9% — sustainability is the question.
GE generates stronger free cash flow (2.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ALGT scores higher overall (70/100 vs 65/100) and 36.9% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "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.
Visit Website →GE Aerospace
INDUSTRIALS · AEROSPACE & DEFENSE · USA
General Electric Company (GE) is an American multinational conglomerate incorporated in New York City and headquartered in Boston. As of 2018, the company operates through the following segments: aviation, healthcare, power, renewable energy, digital industry, additive manufacturing and venture capital and finance.
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