Quanta Services Inc (PWR)vsPayPal Holdings Inc (PYPL)
PWR
Quanta Services Inc
$785.29
+1.77%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $113.65B
PYPL
PayPal Holdings Inc
$46.27
-0.47%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $45.38B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
PayPal Holdings Inc generates 10% more annual revenue ($33.17B vs $30.12B). PYPL leads profitability with a 15.8% profit margin vs 3.7%. PYPL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.91. PYPL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 78/100 (B+).
PWR
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
PYPL
Strong Buy78
out of 100
Grade: B+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 51.0% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Revenue surging 26.3% year-over-year
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 26 in profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 39.4% YoY
Generating 2.2B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 13.1x book value
3.7% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.2%
3.7% revenue growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : PWR
The strongest argument for PWR centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 26.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : PYPL
The strongest argument for PYPL centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, PEG Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.8% and operating margin at 17.5%. PEG of 0.91 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : PWR
The primary concerns for PWR are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. A P/E of 102.1x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : PYPL
The primary concerns for PYPL are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PWR profiles as a growth stock while PYPL is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
PYPL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.40 — expect wider price swings.
PWR is growing revenue faster at 26.3% — sustainability is the question.
PYPL generates stronger free cash flow (2.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PYPL scores higher overall (78/100 vs 54/100), backed by strong 15.8% margins. 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.
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.
PayPal Holdings Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CREDIT SERVICES · USA
PayPal Holdings, Inc. is an American company operating an online payments system in the majority of countries that support online money transfers, and serves as an electronic alternative to traditional paper methods like checks and money orders. The company operates as a payment processor for online vendors, auction sites, and many other commercial users, for which it charges a fee.
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