FTI Consulting Inc (FCN)vsPublic Policy Holding Company, Inc. Common Stock (PPHC)
FCN
FTI Consulting Inc
$168.56
-1.54%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $5.20B
PPHC
Public Policy Holding Company, Inc. Common Stock
$12.41
-5.91%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $381.63M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
FTI Consulting Inc generates 2056% more annual revenue ($3.79B vs $175.70M). FCN leads profitability with a 7.1% profit margin vs -17.3%. PPHC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.69. FCN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
FCN
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
PPHC
Hold38
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+59.3%
Fair Value
$385.63
Current Price
$168.56
$217.07 discount
Margin of Safety
-113.8%
Fair Value
$5.78
Current Price
$12.41
$6.63 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 29.3% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Revenue surging 23.8% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
7.1% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -37.4% — below average capital efficiency
Currently unprofitable
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FCN
The strongest argument for FCN centers on Altman Z-Score, PEG Ratio, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 10.7% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.96 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : PPHC
The strongest argument for PPHC centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 23.8% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.69 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : FCN
The primary concerns for FCN are Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : PPHC
The primary concerns for PPHC are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FCN profiles as a value stock while PPHC is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
FCN carries more volatility with a beta of 0.03 — expect wider price swings.
PPHC is growing revenue faster at 23.8% — sustainability is the question.
FCN generates stronger free cash flow (347M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FCN scores higher overall (63/100 vs 38/100) and 10.7% 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.
FTI Consulting Inc
INDUSTRIALS · CONSULTING SERVICES · USA
FTI Consulting, Inc. provides business advisory services to manage change, mitigate risk, and resolve disputes on a global basis. The company is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia.
Public Policy Holding Company, Inc. Common Stock
INDUSTRIALS · CONSULTING SERVICES · USA
Public Policy Holding Company, Inc. provides consulting services in the United States. The company is headquartered in Washington, District Of Columbia.
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