Space Exploration Technologies Corp. Class A Common Stock (SPCX)vsWaters Corporation (WAT)
SPCX
Space Exploration Technologies Corp. Class A Common Stock
$160.95
+19.22%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $1.77T
WAT
Waters Corporation
$365.36
-2.95%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $34.91B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Space Exploration Technologies Corp. Class A Common Stock generates 412% more annual revenue ($19.30B vs $3.77B). WAT leads profitability with a 11.9% profit margin vs -45.0%. WAT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 50/100 (C-).
SPCX
Avoid23
out of 100
Grade: F
WAT
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for SPCX.
Margin of Safety
-84.6%
Fair Value
$178.29
Current Price
$365.36
$187.07 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
15.4% revenue growth
Revenue surging 91.4% year-over-year
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Trading at 27.0x book value
ROE of -11.9% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 8.5x book value
ROE of 2.9% — below average capital efficiency
Operating margin of 2.8%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : SPCX
The strongest argument for SPCX centers on Market Cap, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 15.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : WAT
The strongest argument for WAT centers on Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 91.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : SPCX
The primary concerns for SPCX are EPS Growth, Price/Book, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : WAT
The primary concerns for WAT are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Return on Equity. A P/E of 45.2x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
WAT is growing revenue faster at 91.4% — sustainability is the question.
WAT generates stronger free cash flow (-42M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor AEROSPACE & DEFENSE industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
WAT scores higher overall (50/100 vs 23/100) and 91.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" 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.
Space Exploration Technologies Corp. Class A Common Stock
INDUSTRIALS · AEROSPACE & DEFENSE · USA
Space Exploration Technologies Corp. The company is headquartered in Starbase, Texas.
Waters Corporation
HEALTHCARE · DIAGNOSTICS & RESEARCH · USA
Waters Corporation is a publicly traded Analytical Laboratory instrument and software company headquartered in Milford, Massachusetts.
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