Topbuild Corp (BLD)vsEMCOR Group Inc (EME)
BLD
Topbuild Corp
$401.82
-1.11%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $11.57B
EME
EMCOR Group Inc
$868.88
-3.31%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $36.65B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
EMCOR Group Inc generates 216% more annual revenue ($17.75B vs $5.62B). BLD leads profitability with a 8.9% profit margin vs 7.5%. BLD trades at a lower P/E of 23.1x. EME earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
BLD
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
EME
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 21 in profit
17.2% revenue growth
Growing faster than its price suggests
Every $100 of equity generates 35 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
19.7% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 30.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 11.8%
Moderate valuation
Trading at 10.0x book value
7.5% margin — thin
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BLD
The strongest argument for BLD centers on Return on Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 17.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : EME
The strongest argument for EME centers on PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 19.7% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.44 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BLD
The primary concerns for BLD are Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : EME
The primary concerns for EME are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BLD carries more volatility with a beta of 1.81 — expect wider price swings.
EME is growing revenue faster at 19.7% — sustainability is the question.
BLD generates stronger free cash flow (147M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
EME scores higher overall (66/100 vs 50/100) and 19.7% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
Topbuild Corp
INDUSTRIALS · ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION · USA
TopBuild Corp. The company is headquartered in Daytona Beach, Florida.
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INDUSTRIALS · ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION · USA
EMCOR Group, Inc. provides electrical and mechanical installation and construction services in the United States. The company is headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut.
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