EMCOR Group Inc (EME)vsPayPal Holdings Inc (PYPL)
EME
EMCOR Group Inc
$817.44
-3.31%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $36.65B
PYPL
PayPal Holdings Inc
$41.29
+1.02%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $36.63B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
PayPal Holdings Inc generates 90% more annual revenue ($33.73B vs $17.75B). PYPL leads profitability with a 15.0% profit margin vs 7.5%. EME appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.44. PYPL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
EME
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
PYPL
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Every $100 of equity generates 35 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
19.7% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 30.0% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 25 in profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
Trading at 9.4x book value
7.5% margin — thin
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Earnings declined 6.2%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EME
The strongest argument for EME centers on PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 19.7% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.44 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : PYPL
The strongest argument for PYPL centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.75 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : EME
The primary concerns for EME are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : PYPL
The primary concerns for PYPL are Altman Z-Score, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EME profiles as a growth stock while PYPL is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
PYPL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.34 — expect wider price swings.
EME is growing revenue faster at 19.7% — sustainability is the question.
PYPL generates stronger free cash flow (911M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PYPL scores higher overall (72/100 vs 66/100). Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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.
EMCOR Group Inc
INDUSTRIALS · ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION · USA
EMCOR Group, Inc. provides electrical and mechanical installation and construction services in the United States. The company is headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut.
PayPal Holdings Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CREDIT SERVICES · USA
PayPal Holdings, Inc. is an American company operating an online payments system in the majority of countries that support online money transfers, and serves as an electronic alternative to traditional paper methods like checks and money orders. The company operates as a payment processor for online vendors, auction sites, and many other commercial users, for which it charges a fee.
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