BrightView Holdings (BV)vsCopart Inc (CPRT)
BV
BrightView Holdings
$13.19
+0.82%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $1.20B
CPRT
Copart Inc
$29.48
+0.62%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $28.47B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Copart Inc generates 70% more annual revenue ($4.64B vs $2.73B). CPRT leads profitability with a 33.5% profit margin vs 1.7%. CPRT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.69. CPRT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
BV
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
CPRT
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-41.1%
Fair Value
$9.91
Current Price
$13.19
$3.28 premium
Margin of Safety
+76.9%
Fair Value
$171.30
Current Price
$29.48
$141.82 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 37.5%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 2.7% — below average capital efficiency
1.7% margin — thin
2.1% revenue growth
2.3% earnings growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
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, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 33.5% and operating margin at 37.5%.
Bear Case : BV
The primary concerns for BV are Altman Z-Score, Market Cap, Return on Equity. A P/E of 429.7x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 1.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : CPRT
The primary concerns for CPRT are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BV carries more volatility with a beta of 1.21 — expect wider price swings.
BV is growing revenue faster at 6.1% — sustainability is the question.
CPRT generates stronger free cash flow (503M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor SPECIALTY BUSINESS SERVICES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
CPRT scores higher overall (57/100 vs 50/100), backed by strong 33.5% margins. 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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