Now Inc (DNOW)vsQXO, Inc. (QXO)
DNOW
Now Inc
$12.12
+1.08%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $2.23B
QXO
QXO, Inc.
$20.46
+1.34%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $14.31B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
QXO, Inc. generates 143% more annual revenue ($6.84B vs $2.82B). DNOW leads profitability with a -3.2% profit margin vs -4.1%. DNOW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
DNOW
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
QXO
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 68.0% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 90.5% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Revenue surging 147.3% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Operating margin of 1.1%
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -5.2% — below average capital efficiency
0.0% earnings growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -3.8% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DNOW
The strongest argument for DNOW centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 68.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : QXO
The strongest argument for QXO centers on Revenue Growth, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 147.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : DNOW
The primary concerns for DNOW are Altman Z-Score, Operating Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : QXO
The primary concerns for QXO are EPS Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
QXO carries more volatility with a beta of 2.42 — expect wider price swings.
QXO is growing revenue faster at 147.3% — sustainability is the question.
QXO generates stronger free cash flow (158M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
DNOW scores higher overall (59/100 vs 48/100) and 68.0% revenue growth. 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.
Now Inc
INDUSTRIALS · INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION · USA
NOW Inc. distributes downstream power and industrial products for oil refining, chemical processing, LNG terminals, power generation services, and industrial manufacturing operations in the United States, Canada, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
Visit Website →QXO, Inc.
INDUSTRIALS · INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION · USA
QXO, Inc. is a business application, technology, and consulting company in North America. The company is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut.
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