Avalon Holdings Corporation (AWX)vsGfl Environmental Holdings Inc (GFL)
AWX
Avalon Holdings Corporation
$2.46
-3.15%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $9.87M
GFL
Gfl Environmental Holdings Inc
$35.51
-0.81%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $12.98B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Gfl Environmental Holdings Inc generates 7769% more annual revenue ($6.70B vs $85.14M). GFL leads profitability with a 3.1% profit margin vs 0.7%. AWX trades at a lower P/E of 18.1x. GFL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 48/100 (D+).
AWX
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: F
GFL
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 22.2% YoY
Areas to Watch
3.4% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 1.5% — below average capital efficiency
0.7% margin — thin
ROE of 3.3% — below average capital efficiency
3.1% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.2%
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AWX
The strongest argument for AWX centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : GFL
The strongest argument for GFL centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : AWX
The primary concerns for AWX are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity. Thin 0.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : GFL
The primary concerns for GFL are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. A P/E of 97.2x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AWX carries more volatility with a beta of 0.63 — expect wider price swings.
AWX is growing revenue faster at 9.9% — sustainability is the question.
AWX generates stronger free cash flow (-2M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor WASTE MANAGEMENT industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
GFL scores higher overall (48/100 vs 40/100). Both earn "Hold" 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.
Avalon Holdings Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · WASTE MANAGEMENT · USA
Avalon Holdings Corporation provides waste management services to industrial, commercial, municipal and government clients in the United States. The company is headquartered in Warren, Ohio.
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INDUSTRIALS · WASTE MANAGEMENT · USA
GFL Environmental Inc. is a diversified environmental services company in Canada and the United States. The company is headquartered in Vaughan, Canada.
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