FirstService Corp (FSV)vsMaui Land & Pineapple Company Inc (MLP)
FSV
FirstService Corp
$140.68
+0.76%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $6.59B
MLP
Maui Land & Pineapple Company Inc
$16.70
+1.52%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $342.66M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
FirstService Corp generates 32517% more annual revenue ($5.56B vs $17.06M). FSV leads profitability with a 2.9% profit margin vs -23.4%. FSV earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
FSV
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
MLP
Avoid22
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-9.3%
Fair Value
$144.15
Current Price
$140.68
$3.47 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for MLP.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 626.0% YoY
Earnings expanding 457.9% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
2.9% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.7%
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 10.3x book value
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -12.5% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FSV
The strongest argument for FSV centers on EPS Growth.
Bull Case : MLP
The strongest argument for MLP centers on EPS Growth, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : FSV
The primary concerns for FSV are PEG Ratio, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. A P/E of 40.4x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 2.9% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : MLP
The primary concerns for MLP are Price/Book, Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FSV profiles as a value stock while MLP is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
FSV carries more volatility with a beta of 0.92 — expect wider price swings.
FSV is growing revenue faster at 5.3% — sustainability is the question.
FSV generates stronger free cash flow (60M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FSV scores higher overall (54/100 vs 22/100). 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.
FirstService Corp
REAL ESTATE · REAL ESTATE SERVICES · USA
FirstService Corporation provides residential property management and other essential property services to residential and commercial clients in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
Maui Land & Pineapple Company Inc
REAL ESTATE · REAL ESTATE SERVICES · USA
Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc., develops, manages and sells residential, tourist, commercial, agricultural and industrial real estate in the United States. The company is headquartered in Lahaina, Hawaii.
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