DoubleVerify Holdings Inc (DV)vsWPP PLC ADR (WPP)
DV
DoubleVerify Holdings Inc
$10.05
+0.10%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $1.63B
WPP
WPP PLC ADR
$15.11
-0.26%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $3.26B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
WPP PLC ADR generates 1711% more annual revenue ($13.55B vs $748.29M). DV leads profitability with a 6.8% profit margin vs -1.6%. DV appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.65. DV earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
DV
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
WPP
Avoid35
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+31.6%
Fair Value
$14.04
Current Price
$10.05
$3.99 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for WPP.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Growing faster than its price suggests
Earnings expanding 31.1% YoY
Generating 1.7B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 4.6% — below average capital efficiency
6.8% margin — thin
Operating margin of 2.2%
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -5.3% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DV
The strongest argument for DV centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score. PEG of 0.65 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : WPP
The strongest argument for WPP centers on Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : DV
The primary concerns for DV are P/E Ratio, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : WPP
The primary concerns for WPP are Operating Margin, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. Debt-to-equity of 2.13 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DV profiles as a value stock while WPP is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
DV carries more volatility with a beta of 0.98 — expect wider price swings.
DV is growing revenue faster at 7.9% — sustainability is the question.
WPP generates stronger free cash flow (1.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
DV scores higher overall (64/100 vs 35/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
DoubleVerify Holdings Inc
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · ADVERTISING AGENCIES · USA
DoubleVerify Holdings, Inc. provides a software platform for digital media measurement, data, and analysis. The company is headquartered in New York, New York with additional locations at Berlin, Germany; Chicago, Illinois; Merelbeke, Belgium; Helsinki, Finland; London, United Kingdom; Los Angeles and San Francisco, California; Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico; Paris, France; So Paulo, Brazil; Singapore, Singapore; Sydney, Australia; Tel Aviv, Israel; and Tokyo, Japan.
Visit Website →WPP PLC ADR
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · ADVERTISING AGENCIES · USA
WPP plc, a creative transformation company, provides communications, expertise, trade and technology services in North America, the UK, Western Continental Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, and Central and Eastern Europe. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
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