Ferrovial SE (FER)vsOrion Group Holdings Inc (ORN)
FER
Ferrovial SE
$54.65
-0.85%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $40.76B
ORN
Orion Group Holdings Inc
$9.04
-0.88%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $366.08M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Ferrovial SE generates 1000% more annual revenue ($9.86B vs $896.50M). FER leads profitability with a 6.2% profit margin vs 0.4%. ORN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.62. ORN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 48/100 (D+).
FER
Hold38
out of 100
Grade: F
ORN
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
No standout strengths identified
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
6.2% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 2.2% — below average capital efficiency
0.4% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FER
FER has a balanced fundamental profile.
Bull Case : ORN
The strongest argument for ORN centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.62 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : FER
The primary concerns for FER are Profit Margin, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 58.9x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 1.86 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : ORN
The primary concerns for ORN are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 113.0x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.4% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ORN carries more volatility with a beta of 1.39 — expect wider price swings.
ORN is growing revenue faster at 8.1% — sustainability is the question.
FER generates stronger free cash flow (733M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
ORN scores higher overall (48/100 vs 38/100). Both earn "Hold" 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.
Ferrovial SE
INDUSTRIALS · ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION · USA
Ferrovial SE, engages in the development, construction, and operation of highways and airports in the United States, Poland, Spain, the United Kingdom, Canada, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Orion Group Holdings Inc
INDUSTRIALS · ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION · USA
Orion Group Holdings, Inc. is a construction company specializing in the construction, industrial and infrastructure sectors in the continental United States, Alaska, Canada and the Caribbean Basin. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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