Great Lakes Dredge & Dock (GLDD)vsQuanta Services Inc (PWR)
GLDD
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock
$17.00
0.00%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $1.14B
PWR
Quanta Services Inc
$650.58
+5.15%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $97.81B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Quanta Services Inc generates 3604% more annual revenue ($32.91B vs $888.28M). GLDD leads profitability with a 8.3% profit margin vs 4.0%. GLDD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.27. PWR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
GLDD
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C
PWR
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-72.1%
Fair Value
$9.85
Current Price
$17.00
$7.15 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for PWR.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 26.5% year-over-year
Revenue surging 41.1% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 94.7% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Earnings declined 37.9%
Trading at 10.1x book value
4.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GLDD
The strongest argument for GLDD centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 26.5% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.27 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : PWR
The strongest argument for PWR centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Market Cap. Revenue growth of 41.1% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.40 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : GLDD
The primary concerns for GLDD are Altman Z-Score, Market Cap, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : PWR
The primary concerns for PWR are Price/Book, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 74.6x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GLDD profiles as a growth stock while PWR is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
GLDD carries more volatility with a beta of 1.37 — expect wider price swings.
PWR is growing revenue faster at 41.1% — sustainability is the question.
PWR generates stronger free cash flow (864M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PWR scores higher overall (63/100 vs 60/100) and 41.1% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "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.
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock
INDUSTRIALS · ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION · USA
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation provides dredging services in the United States. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
Visit Website →Quanta Services Inc
INDUSTRIALS · ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION · USA
Quanta Services is an American corporation that provides infrastructure services for electric power, pipeline, industrial and communications industries. Capabilities include the planning, design, installation, program management, maintenance and repair of most types of network infrastructure.
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