Here is how Builders FirstSource (BLDR) stacks up against its peers in size, valuation, growth and margin. BLDR’s operating margin of 8.7% is modest, higher than most peers though lower than WSM (18.3%). BLDR’s revenue growth of -5.5% in the last 12 months is negative, lagging WSM, CASY, DKS, PAG but outpacing CAR. BLDR’s stock is down 38.1% in last 1 year, and trades at a PE of 15.1; it underperformed WSM, CASY, DKS, PAG, CAR. As a quick background, Builders FirstSource provides building materials, manufactured components, and construction services, including gypsum, roofing, insulation, wallboards, ceilings, joint treatments, and finishes to homebuilders, subcontractors, remodelers, and consumers. BLDR WSM CASY DKS PAG CAR Market Cap ($ Bil) 13.8 24.5 20.5 18.1 11.7 5.6 Revenue ($ Bil) 16.2 7.8 16.4 13.8 30.6 11.2 PE Ratio 15.1 22.0 35.2 15.4 12.3 -2.5 LTM Revenue Growth -5.5% 3.3% 8.7% 2.7% 3.3% -9.4% LTM Operating Margin 8.7% 18.3% 5.2% 11.3% 4.3% -2.0% LTM FCF Margin 8.0% 13.1% 4.1% 3.4% 2.2% -55.3% 12M
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Here is how Intel (INTC) stacks up against its peers in size, valuation, growth and margin. INTC’s operating margin of -8.3% is negative, lowest among peers; NVDA has 58.1%. INTC’s revenue growth of -3.7% in the last 12 months is negative, lagging NVDA, AMD, MU, AMAT, AVGO. INTC’s stock gained 30.1% over the past year and trades at a PE of -6.3, though peers like NVDA, MU, AVGO delivered stronger returns. As a quick background, Intel provides design, manufacture, and sale of computer products and technologies, with AI-driven drug search advancements through a strategic partnership with MILA. INTC NVDA AMD MU AMAT AVGO Market Cap ($ Bil) 128.2 4,347.6 261.1 186.0 160.3 1,597.8 Revenue ($ Bil) 53.1 165.2 29.6 33.8 28.6 59.9 PE Ratio -6.3 50.2 92.1 29.9 23.5 84.4 LTM Revenue Growth -3.7% 71.6% 27.2% 58.2% 6.6% 28.0% LTM Operating Margin -8.3% 58.1% 8.3% 22.4% 30.1% 39.0% LTM FCF Margin -20.6% 43.6% 13.7% 5.6% 20.4% 41.6% 12M Market Return 30.1% 53.5% 2.6% 78.7% 4.6% 97.9% Why does this matter? INTC just went up
Here is how Enphase Energy (ENPH) stacks up against its peers in size, valuation, growth and margin. ENPH’s operating margin of 12.8% is strong, lower than most peers – trailing FSLR (32.3%). ENPH’s revenue growth of 4.4% in the last 12 months is low, lagging FSLR, LRCX, AMAT but outpacing RUN, SEDG. ENPH’s stock is down 68.1% in last 1 year, and trades at a PE of 28.0; it underperformed FSLR, RUN, SEDG, LRCX, AMAT. As a quick background, Enphase Energy provides innovative home energy solutions for the solar photovoltaic industry, serving solar distributors, installers, OEMs, partners, and homeowners worldwide. ENPH FSLR RUN SEDG LRCX AMAT Market Cap ($ Bil) 4.9 23.1 3.8 2.1 167.8 160.3 Revenue ($ Bil) 1.5 4.3 2.1 0.9 18.4 28.6 PE Ratio 28.0 18.3 -1.5 -1.2 31.3 23.5 LTM Revenue Growth 4.4% 19.4% 3.3% -37.8% 23.7% 6.6% LTM Operating Margin 12.8% 32.3% -23.0% -140.2% 32.0% 30.1% LTM FCF Margin 25.2% -22.9% -174.5% -10.3% 29.4% 20.4% 12M Market Return -68.1% -13.5% -13.0% 74.1% 69.4% 4.6% Why does this matter? E
Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM) offers superior revenue growth across key periods, better profitability, and relatively lower valuation vs Alamos Gold (AGI), suggesting you may be better off investing in AEM AEM’s quarterly revenue growth was 34.9%, vs. AGI’s 20.0%. In addition, its Last 3-Year Average revenue growth came in at 28.4%, ahead of AGI’s 21.8%. AEM leads on profitability over both periods – LTM margin of 41.8% and 3-year average of 31.8%. AGI engages in acquiring, exploring, developing, and extracting precious metals across Canada, Mexico, the US, and Turkey, with a flagship mine in Northern Ontario spanning 5,587 hectares. AEM engages in exploration, development, and production of mineral properties in Canada, Mexico, and Finland, operating through Northern and Southern segments, with flagship LaRonde mine in Quebec. Valuation & Performance Overview AGI AEM Preferred Valuation P/EBIT Ratio 27.4 21.9 AEM Revenue Growth Last Quarter 20.0% 34.9% AEM Last 12 Months 33.6% 28.5% AGI Last 3 Year Average 21.8%
Comfort Systems USA (FIX) offers superior revenue growth across key periods, better profitability, and relatively lower valuation vs MasTec (MTZ), suggesting you may be better off investing in FIX FIX’s quarterly revenue growth was 20.1%, vs. MTZ’s 19.7%. In addition, its Last 12 Months revenue growth came in at 26.3%, ahead of MTZ’s 7.1%. FIX leads on profitability over both periods – LTM margin of 12.2% and 3-year average of 9.5%. MTZ provides engineering, installation, maintenance, and upgrade services for communications, energy, utility infrastructure, including underground/overhead distribution, power lines, fiber optics, and gas systems. FIX provides mechanical and electrical installation, renovation, maintenance, repair, and replacement services for HVAC, plumbing, piping, controls, electrical, monitoring, and fire protection systems. Valuation & Performance Overview MTZ FIX Preferred Valuation P/EBIT Ratio 31.4 30.3 FIX Revenue Growth Last Quarter 19.7% 20.1% FIX Last 12 Months 7.1% 26.3% FIX Last 3 Y
Lam Research (LRCX) offers superior revenue growth across key periods, better profitability, and relatively lower valuation vs Teradyne (TER), suggesting you may be better off investing in LRCX LRCX’s quarterly revenue growth was 33.6%, vs. TER’s -10.7%. In addition, its Last 12 Months revenue growth came in at 23.7%, ahead of TER’s 4.6%. LRCX leads on profitability over both periods – LTM margin of 32.0% and 3-year average of 30.2%. TER provides test solutions for semiconductor, system, industrial automation, and wireless device development, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, peripherals, and IoT devices. LRCX designs, manufactures, and services semiconductor processing equipment for integrated circuit fabrication, serving the global semiconductor industry including the US, Asia, and Europe. Valuation & Performance Overview TER LRCX Preferred Valuation P/EBIT Ratio 39.6 28.4 LRCX Revenue Growth Last Quarter -10.7% 33.6% LRCX Last 12 Months 4.6% 23.7% LRCX Last 3 Year Average -5.8% 3.5% LRCX Operating M
Vertiv (VRT) stock is down 6.2% in a day. Already own the stock or planning to buy? You might want to re-consider based on the valuation as the stock still looks expensive. Consider the following data: Size: A $54 Bil company with $9.1 Bil in revenue currently trading at $142.61. Fundamentals: Last 12 month revenue growth of 26.3% and operating margin of 17.4%. Liquidity: Has Debt to Equity ratio of 0.06 and Cash to Assets ratio of 0.17 Valuation: Currently trading at P/E multiple of 67.0 and P/EBIT multiple of 41.4 Has returned (median) 110% within a year following sharp dips since 2010. See VRT Dip Buy Analysis. While we like to buy dips if the fundamentals check out – for VRT, see Buy or Sell VRT Stock – we are wary of falling knives. Specifically, it is worth trying to answer if things get really bad, and VRT drops another 20-30% to $99.83 levels, will we be able to hold on to the stock? What is the worst case scenario? We call it downturn resilience. Below is a deep dive into Vertiv (VRT) downturn resili
Vistra (VST) stock is down 6.3% in a day. The stock looks fairly priced at the moment, though history suggests you may benefit from buying dips. Consider the following data: Size: A $69 Bil company with $19 Bil in revenue currently trading at $204.24. Fundamentals: Last 12 month revenue growth of 31.6% and operating margin of 19.7%. Liquidity: Has Debt to Equity ratio of 0.26 and Cash to Assets ratio of 0.01 Valuation: Currently trading at P/E multiple of 29.0 and P/EBIT multiple of 18.6 Has returned (median) 51.4% within a year following sharp dips since 2010. See VST Dip Buy Analysis. While we like to buy dips if the fundamentals check out – for VST, see Buy or Sell VST Stock – we are wary of falling knives. Specifically, it is worth trying to answer if things get really bad, and VST drops another 20-30% to $142.97 levels, will we be able to hold on to the stock? What is the worst case scenario? We call it downturn resilience. Below is a deep dive into Vistra (VST) downturn resilience – specifically, its pe
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) stock is up 62.3% in 21 trading days. Already own the stock? Might want to consider booking some profit as there is risk – specific to growth, profitability, balance sheet and downturn resilience. Consider the following data: Size: A $48 Bil company with $38 Bil in revenue currently trading at $19.56. Fundamentals: Last 12 month revenue growth of -3.7% and operating margin of 2.5%. Liquidity: Has Debt to Equity ratio of 0.71 and Cash to Assets ratio of 0.05 Valuation: Currently trading at P/E multiple of 63.1 and P/EBIT multiple of 14.2 Has returned (median) 60.8% within a year following sharp dips since 2010. See WBD Dip Buy Analysis. While we like to ride the momentum if the fundamentals check out – for WBD, see Buy or Sell WBD Stock – we are vary of bull traps. Specifically, it is worth trying to answer if things get really bad, and WBD drops 20-30% to $13.69 levels, will we be able to hold on to the stock? What is the worst case scenario? We call it downturn resilience. Below
Teradyne (TER) stock is up 18.2% in 5 trading days. Already own the stock? Might want to consider booking some profit as there is risk – specific to growth and downturn resilience. Consider the following data: Size: A $22 Bil company with $2.8 Bil in revenue currently trading at $134.68. Fundamentals: Last 12 month revenue growth of 4.6% and operating margin of 19.2%. Liquidity: Has Debt to Equity ratio of 0.0 and Cash to Assets ratio of 0.1 Valuation: Currently trading at P/E multiple of 45.9 and P/EBIT multiple of 40.2 Has returned (median) 52.2% within a year following sharp dips since 2010. See TER Dip Buy Analysis. While we like to ride the momentum if the fundamentals check out – for TER, see Buy or Sell TER Stock – we are vary of bull traps. Specifically, it is worth trying to answer if things get really bad, and TER drops 20-30% to $94.28 levels, will we be able to hold on to the stock? What is the worst case scenario? We call it downturn resilience. Below is a deep dive into Teradyne (TER) downturn r