Amentum Holdings Inc. (AMTM)vsGlobal Payments Inc (GPN)
AMTM
Amentum Holdings Inc.
$26.74
+0.56%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $6.49B
GPN
Global Payments Inc
$70.77
-0.28%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $19.81B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Amentum Holdings Inc. generates 84% more annual revenue ($14.21B vs $7.71B). GPN leads profitability with a 18.2% profit margin vs 0.7%. GPN trades at a lower P/E of 16.0x. GPN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
AMTM
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
GPN
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-62.3%
Fair Value
$18.72
Current Price
$26.74
$8.02 premium
Margin of Safety
-139.8%
Fair Value
$30.12
Current Price
$70.77
$40.65 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 27.9%
Areas to Watch
2.6% earnings growth
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 1.8% — below average capital efficiency
0.7% margin — thin
0.0% revenue growth
ROE of 4.8% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 59.2%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AMTM
The strongest argument for AMTM centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : GPN
The strongest argument for GPN centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, P/E Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.2% and operating margin at 27.9%. PEG of 0.20 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : AMTM
The primary concerns for AMTM are EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity. A P/E of 66.5x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : GPN
The primary concerns for GPN are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GPN is growing revenue faster at 0.0% — sustainability is the question.
GPN generates stronger free cash flow (347M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
GPN scores higher overall (63/100 vs 49/100), backed by strong 18.2% margins. 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.
Amentum Holdings Inc.
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY BUSINESS SERVICES · USA
Amentum Holdings, Inc. provides engineering and technology solutions to address challenges in science, security, and sustainability.
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INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY BUSINESS SERVICES · USA
Global Payments Inc. is an American company providing financial technology services globally headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
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