BrightView Holdings (BV)vsCopart Inc (CPRT)
BV
BrightView Holdings
$12.97
-0.15%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $1.21B
CPRT
Copart Inc
$33.94
+0.18%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $32.64B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Copart Inc generates 69% more annual revenue ($4.61B vs $2.73B). CPRT leads profitability with a 33.8% profit margin vs 1.7%. CPRT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 4.03. CPRT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
BV
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
CPRT
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+55.5%
Fair Value
$31.45
Current Price
$12.97
$18.48 discount
Margin of Safety
+76.4%
Fair Value
$167.70
Current Price
$33.94
$133.76 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 34 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 34.6%
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 2.6% — below average capital efficiency
1.7% margin — thin
Operating margin of 2.3%
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 3.6%
Earnings declined 10.0%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BV
The strongest argument for BV centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : CPRT
The strongest argument for CPRT centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Altman Z-Score. Profitability is solid with margins at 33.8% and operating margin at 34.6%.
Bear Case : BV
The primary concerns for BV are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 433.0x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 1.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : CPRT
The primary concerns for CPRT are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BV profiles as a value stock while CPRT is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
BV carries more volatility with a beta of 1.20 — expect wider price swings.
BV is growing revenue faster at 6.1% — sustainability is the question.
CPRT generates stronger free cash flow (58M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CPRT scores higher overall (53/100 vs 50/100), backed by strong 33.8% margins. BV offers better value entry with a 55.5% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
BrightView Holdings
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY BUSINESS SERVICES · USA
BrightView Holdings, Inc., provides commercial landscaping services in the United States. The company is headquartered in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania.
Visit Website →Copart Inc
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY BUSINESS SERVICES · USA
Copart, Inc. or simply Copart is a global provider of online vehicle auction and remarketing services to automotive resellers such as insurance, rental car, fleet and finance companies in 11 countries: the US, Canada, the UK, Germany, Ireland, Brazil, Spain, Dubai, Bahrain, Oman and Finland.
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