Amentum Holdings Inc. (AMTM)vsGlobal Payments Inc (GPN)
AMTM
Amentum Holdings Inc.
$19.46
-0.51%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $4.92B
GPN
Global Payments Inc
$88.29
-0.29%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $24.54B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Amentum Holdings Inc. generates 38% more annual revenue ($14.13B vs $10.21B). AMTM leads profitability with a 1.4% profit margin vs -9.2%. AMTM trades at a lower P/E of 24.3x. GPN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
AMTM
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
GPN
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for AMTM.
Margin of Safety
+49.5%
Fair Value
$142.91
Current Price
$88.29
$54.62 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 575.0% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 68.6% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 3.2% — below average capital efficiency
1.4% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.4%
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of -4.1% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 95.2%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AMTM
The strongest argument for AMTM centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : GPN
The strongest argument for GPN centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 68.6% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.27 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : AMTM
The primary concerns for AMTM are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 1.4% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : GPN
The primary concerns for GPN are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, EPS Growth. A P/E of 44.0x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AMTM profiles as a value stock while GPN is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
GPN is growing revenue faster at 68.6% — sustainability is the question.
GPN generates stronger free cash flow (427M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
GPN scores higher overall (59/100 vs 49/100) and 68.6% revenue growth. 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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