Talen Energy Corporation (TLN)vsValmont Industries Inc (VMI)
TLN
Talen Energy Corporation
$328.29
+3.96%
UTILITIES · Cap: $14.51B
VMI
Valmont Industries Inc
$406.39
+0.59%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $7.94B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Valmont Industries Inc generates 56% more annual revenue ($4.10B vs $2.63B). VMI leads profitability with a 8.5% profit margin vs -8.3%. VMI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
TLN
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
VMI
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for TLN.
Margin of Safety
+39.1%
Fair Value
$785.30
Current Price
$406.39
$378.91 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 58.0% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 34.5% YoY
Earnings expanding 135.3% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Areas to Watch
Trading at 13.7x book value
ROE of -17.7% — below average capital efficiency
Currently unprofitable
Operating margin of -36.1%
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.1% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : TLN
The strongest argument for TLN centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 58.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : VMI
The strongest argument for VMI centers on EPS Growth, Debt/Equity, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : TLN
The primary concerns for TLN are Price/Book, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : VMI
The primary concerns for VMI are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TLN profiles as a hypergrowth stock while VMI is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
TLN carries more volatility with a beta of 1.61 — expect wider price swings.
TLN is growing revenue faster at 58.0% — sustainability is the question.
TLN generates stronger free cash flow (240M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
VMI scores higher overall (63/100 vs 42/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Valmont Industries Inc
INDUSTRIALS · CONGLOMERATES · USA
Valmont Industries, Inc. produces and sells metal products manufactured in the United States, Australia, Denmark, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.
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