Avalon Holdings Corporation (AWX)vsWaste Connections Inc (WCN)
AWX
Avalon Holdings Corporation
$2.81
+0.36%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $10.10M
WCN
Waste Connections Inc
$193.92
+0.88%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $47.54B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Waste Connections Inc generates 11492% more annual revenue ($9.94B vs $85.78M). WCN leads profitability with a 11.4% profit margin vs 1.4%. WCN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.48. WCN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
AWX
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
WCN
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for AWX.
Margin of Safety
-6.1%
Fair Value
$161.87
Current Price
$193.92
$32.05 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 222.6% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Strong operational efficiency at 20.8%
Earnings expanding 28.8% YoY
Areas to Watch
3.2% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 1.5% — below average capital efficiency
1.4% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AWX
The strongest argument for AWX centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : WCN
The strongest argument for WCN centers on Operating Margin, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : AWX
The primary concerns for AWX are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity. Thin 1.4% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : WCN
The primary concerns for WCN are PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 42.6x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AWX carries more volatility with a beta of 0.59 — expect wider price swings.
WCN is growing revenue faster at 7.3% — sustainability is the question.
WCN generates stronger free cash flow (392M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor WASTE MANAGEMENT industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
WCN scores higher overall (57/100 vs 48/100). 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.
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
Waste Connections, Inc. provides waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Vaughan, Canada.
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