Granite Construction Incorporated (GVA)vsQuanta Services Inc (PWR)
GVA
Granite Construction Incorporated
$118.92
+3.18%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $5.18B
PWR
Quanta Services Inc
$650.58
+5.15%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $97.81B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Quanta Services Inc generates 562% more annual revenue ($32.91B vs $4.97B). PWR leads profitability with a 4.0% profit margin vs -3.3%. GVA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.12. PWR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
GVA
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
PWR
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-82.3%
Fair Value
$73.06
Current Price
$118.92
$45.86 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for PWR.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 29.3% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 25.1% YoY
Revenue surging 41.1% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 94.7% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Currently unprofitable
Elevated debt levels
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 : GVA
The strongest argument for GVA centers on PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 29.3% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.12 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 : GVA
The primary concerns for GVA are Piotroski F-Score, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.30 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
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
GVA profiles as a growth stock while PWR is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
GVA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.33 — 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 53/100) 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.
Granite Construction Incorporated
INDUSTRIALS · ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION · USA
Granite Construction Incorporated is an infrastructure contractor and producer of building materials in the United States. The company is headquartered in Watsonville, California.
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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