Talen Energy Corporation (TLN)vsVertiv Holdings Co (VRT)
TLN
Talen Energy Corporation
$324.54
+0.44%
UTILITIES · Cap: $14.51B
VRT
Vertiv Holdings Co
$251.07
-0.53%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $103.64B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Vertiv Holdings Co generates 290% more annual revenue ($10.23B vs $2.63B). VRT leads profitability with a 13.0% profit margin vs -8.3%. VRT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
TLN
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
VRT
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for TLN.
Margin of Safety
-55.7%
Fair Value
$159.59
Current Price
$251.07
$91.48 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 58.0% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 34.5% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 42 in profit
Large-cap with strong market position
Strong operational efficiency at 21.2%
Revenue surging 22.7% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Trading at 13.6x book value
ROE of -17.7% — below average capital efficiency
Currently unprofitable
Operating margin of -36.1%
Expensive relative to growth rate
2.0% earnings growth
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 24.4x book value
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 : VRT
The strongest argument for VRT centers on Return on Equity, Market Cap, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 22.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : TLN
The primary concerns for TLN are Price/Book, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : VRT
The primary concerns for VRT are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 79.4x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TLN profiles as a hypergrowth stock while VRT is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
VRT carries more volatility with a beta of 2.08 — expect wider price swings.
TLN is growing revenue faster at 58.0% — sustainability is the question.
VRT generates stronger free cash flow (912M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
VRT scores higher overall (67/100 vs 42/100) and 22.7% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
Vertiv Holdings Co
INDUSTRIALS · ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT & PARTS · USA
Vertiv Holdings Co designs, manufactures and services critical digital infrastructure technologies and lifecycle services for data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial environments in the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The company is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.
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