FirstService Corp (FSV)vsAppreciate Holdings Inc. (SFRT)
FSV
FirstService Corp
$137.76
+0.98%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $6.27B
SFRT
Appreciate Holdings Inc.
$0.00
0.00%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $4,825
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
FirstService Corp generates 18848% more annual revenue ($5.50B vs $29.01M). FSV leads profitability with a 2.6% profit margin vs -26.9%. FSV earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 49/100 (D+).
FSV
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
SFRT
Avoid28
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-31.2%
Fair Value
$120.08
Current Price
$137.76
$17.68 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for SFRT.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
No standout strengths identified
No standout strengths identified
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
1.3% revenue growth
2.6% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FSV
FSV has a balanced fundamental profile.
Bull Case : SFRT
SFRT has a balanced fundamental profile.
Bear Case : FSV
The primary concerns for FSV are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Profit Margin. A P/E of 43.2x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 2.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : SFRT
The primary concerns for SFRT are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FSV profiles as a value stock while SFRT is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
SFRT carries more volatility with a beta of 6.27 — expect wider price swings.
SFRT is growing revenue faster at 10.0% — sustainability is the question.
FSV generates stronger free cash flow (89M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FSV scores higher overall (49/100 vs 28/100). Both earn "Hold" 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.
Appreciate Holdings Inc.
REAL ESTATE · REAL ESTATE SERVICES · USA
Appreciate Holdings, Inc., a single-family rental (SFR) services company, operates an end-to-end technology platform serving individual and institutional investors in the United States. The company is headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota.
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