Life Time Group Holdings Inc (LTH)vsPlanet Fitness Inc (PLNT)
LTH
Life Time Group Holdings Inc
$37.33
+2.75%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $7.64B
PLNT
Planet Fitness Inc
$51.06
-1.27%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $4.05B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Life Time Group Holdings Inc generates 139% more annual revenue ($3.08B vs $1.29B). PLNT leads profitability with a 17.8% profit margin vs 12.5%. PLNT trades at a lower P/E of 18.4x. PLNT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
LTH
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
PLNT
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 32.5%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
19.7% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 30.2% YoY
Areas to Watch
Elevated debt levels
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LTH
The strongest argument for LTH centers on Price/Book. Revenue growth of 11.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : PLNT
The strongest argument for PLNT centers on Operating Margin, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.8% and operating margin at 32.5%. Revenue growth of 19.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : LTH
The primary concerns for LTH are Debt/Equity, Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : PLNT
The primary concerns for PLNT are Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LTH profiles as a value stock while PLNT is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
LTH carries more volatility with a beta of 1.55 — expect wider price swings.
PLNT is growing revenue faster at 19.7% — sustainability is the question.
PLNT generates stronger free cash flow (122M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PLNT scores higher overall (68/100 vs 57/100), backed by strong 17.8% margins and 19.7% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
Life Time Group Holdings Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · LEISURE · USA
Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. offers health, fitness and wellness experiences to a community of individual members in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Chanhassen, Minnesota.
Planet Fitness Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · LEISURE · USA
Planet Fitness, Inc., franchises and operates gyms under the Planet Fitness brand. The company is headquartered in Hampton, New Hampshire.
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