Marchex Inc (MCHX)vsWPP PLC ADR (WPP)
MCHX
Marchex Inc
$1.49
+4.20%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $58.83M
WPP
WPP PLC ADR
$15.50
+1.64%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $3.29B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
WPP PLC ADR generates 29044% more annual revenue ($13.55B vs $46.49M). WPP leads profitability with a -1.6% profit margin vs -10.4%. WPP appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 4.23. WPP earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 35/100 (F).
MCHX
Avoid32
out of 100
Grade: F
WPP
Avoid35
out of 100
Grade: F
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.7B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -14.6% — below average capital efficiency
Operating margin of 2.2%
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -5.3% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MCHX
The strongest argument for MCHX centers on Debt/Equity, Price/Book.
Bull Case : WPP
The strongest argument for WPP centers on Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : MCHX
The primary concerns for MCHX are EPS Growth, Market Cap, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : WPP
The primary concerns for WPP are Operating Margin, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. Debt-to-equity of 2.13 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MCHX carries more volatility with a beta of 2.09 — expect wider price swings.
WPP is growing revenue faster at -8.3% — sustainability is the question.
WPP generates stronger free cash flow (1.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
WPP scores higher overall (35/100 vs 32/100). Both earn "Avoid" 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.
Marchex Inc
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · ADVERTISING AGENCIES · USA
Marchex, Inc. is a call analytics company that helps businesses connect, drive, measure, and convert callers into customers. The company is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.
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COMMUNICATION SERVICES · ADVERTISING AGENCIES · USA
WPP plc, a creative transformation company, provides communications, expertise, trade and technology services in North America, the UK, Western Continental Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, and Central and Eastern Europe. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
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