BrightView Holdings (BV)vsGlobal Payments Inc (GPN)
BV
BrightView Holdings
$11.45
+4.66%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $1.26B
GPN
Global Payments Inc
$86.12
-1.79%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $23.00B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Global Payments Inc generates 225% more annual revenue ($8.86B vs $2.73B). BV leads profitability with a 1.7% profit margin vs -8.0%. GPN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.24. GPN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
BV
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
GPN
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-41.1%
Fair Value
$9.91
Current Price
$11.45
$1.54 premium
Margin of Safety
+40.2%
Fair Value
$120.72
Current Price
$86.12
$34.60 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 63.1% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 2.7% — below average capital efficiency
1.7% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of -3.0% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 59.2%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BV
The strongest argument for BV centers on Price/Book. PEG of 1.18 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : GPN
The strongest argument for GPN centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 63.1% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.24 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BV
The primary concerns for BV are Altman Z-Score, Market Cap, Return on Equity. A P/E of 449.7x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 1.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : GPN
The primary concerns for GPN are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BV profiles as a value stock while GPN is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BV carries more volatility with a beta of 1.20 — expect wider price swings.
GPN is growing revenue faster at 63.1% — sustainability is the question.
BV generates stronger free cash flow (-13M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
GPN scores higher overall (59/100 vs 56/100) and 63.1% revenue growth. 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.
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INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY BUSINESS SERVICES · USA
Global Payments Inc. is an American company providing financial technology services globally headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
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