Alta Equipment Group Inc (ALTG)vsU-Haul Holding Company (UHAL)
ALTG
Alta Equipment Group Inc
$6.42
-7.49%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $209.53M
UHAL
U-Haul Holding Company
$57.74
+2.30%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $11.78B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
U-Haul Holding Company generates 231% more annual revenue ($6.04B vs $1.82B). UHAL leads profitability with a 1.4% profit margin vs -4.3%. UHAL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 40/100 (D).
ALTG
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
UHAL
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+51.6%
Fair Value
$14.33
Current Price
$6.42
$7.91 discount
Margin of Safety
+86.6%
Fair Value
$362.93
Current Price
$57.74
$305.19 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Earnings expanding 45.4% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -570.0% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 3.0%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
3.1% revenue growth
ROE of 1.7% — below average capital efficiency
1.4% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ALTG
The strongest argument for ALTG centers on Debt/Equity, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : UHAL
The strongest argument for UHAL centers on Price/Book.
Bear Case : ALTG
The primary concerns for ALTG are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : UHAL
The primary concerns for UHAL are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Return on Equity. A P/E of 258.5x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 1.4% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ALTG profiles as a turnaround stock while UHAL is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
ALTG carries more volatility with a beta of 1.81 — expect wider price swings.
UHAL is growing revenue faster at 3.1% — sustainability is the question.
ALTG generates stronger free cash flow (12M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
UHAL scores higher overall (40/100 vs 33/100). ALTG offers better value entry with a 51.6% margin of safety. Both earn "Hold" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Alta Equipment Group Inc
INDUSTRIALS · RENTAL & LEASING SERVICES · USA
Alta Equipment Group Inc. owns and operates integrated equipment distribution platforms in the United States. The company is headquartered in Livonia, Michigan.
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INDUSTRIALS · RENTAL & LEASING SERVICES · USA
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