BV
BEARISH
$13.21
Live
BrightView Holdings, Inc. · NYSE
Target $16.17
(+22.4%)
$11.06
52W Range
$17.11
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Jan 24, 2026
Market cap
$1.25B
P/E
101.61
ROE
3.1%
Profit margin
2.1%
Debt/Equity
0.53
Dividend yield
N/A
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
78%
The Advanced Deterministic Scorecard reveals a weak financial health profile with a Piotroski F-Score of 4/9, indicating borderline stability, and no available Altman Z-Score limits distress risk assessment. Despite a current Price/Book of 0.97 suggesting possible value appeal, the extremely high P/E of 101.62 and negative revenue growth paint a concerning picture. The company has consistently missed earnings estimates over the last four quarters with an average surprise of -55.92%, signaling deteriorating earnings quality. Combined with bearish insider activity and weak technicals, the stock appears fundamentally challenged despite a modest recovery in short-term price action.
Key Strengths
Price/Book ratio of 0.97 suggests the stock may be trading near book value, potentially offering a margin of safety.
Debt/Equity ratio of 0.53 indicates conservative leverage relative to sector average of 5.24.
Current and Quick Ratios (1.29 and 1.14) reflect adequate short-term liquidity.
Operating margin of 8.55% remains positive despite sector-wide margin pressure.
Analyst target price of $16.17 implies ~22% upside from current levels, indicating some external optimism.
Key Risks
Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 indicates weak financial health, particularly concerning given declining profitability and inconsistent earnings.
Extremely high trailing P/E of 101.62 suggests severe overvaluation or earnings collapse, especially when forward P/E is 15.05.
Revenue growth is negative YoY (-3.60%), indicating top-line contraction in a growing sector (avg 16.95%).
Consistent earnings misses: 0 out of last 4 quarters beaten with an average negative surprise of -55.92%.
Bearish insider activity: recent $0.44M in officer sales with no buys, signaling lack of confidence from management.
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$6.32
-52.2% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
29
Weak
42
35
30
40
0
AI Verdict
High risk, low confidence investment with weak fundamentals and inconsistent performance.
Key drivers: Low Piotroski F-Score, Negative earnings surprises, High trailing P/E, Bearish insider activity, Negative revenue growth
Confidence
75%
Value
42/100
Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number
Positives
- Price/Book of 0.97 near parity
- Graham Number of $6.32 provides conservative value floor
Watchpoints
- Trailing P/E of 101.62 is extremely high
- Forward P/E of 15.05 not enough to justify current valuation
- Price/Sales of 0.47 suggests low pricing power
Future
35/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- Forward P/E implies earnings recovery expectations
- Q/Q EPS growth of 8.20% shows short-term improvement
Watchpoints
- Revenue growth YoY at -3.60%
- No PEG ratio due to unreliable growth trajectory
- Most recent Q/Q and YoY EPS growth both at -10.0%
Past
30/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- Some past earnings beats (e.g., +128.4% in 2021)
Watchpoints
- 4 of last 5 quarters missed estimates
- Average surprise of -55.92% over last 4 quarters
- Earnings volatility with multiple negative quarters
Health
40/100
Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score
Positives
- Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 is stable (not weak)
- Debt/Equity of 0.53 is low
- Current and Quick Ratios above 1.0
Watchpoints
- No Altman Z-Score available raises transparency concerns
- ROE of 3.13% and ROA of 2.96% are very low
- Profit margin of 2.10% indicates weak profitability
Dividend
0/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
No standout positives identified.
Watchpoints
- No dividend yield or payout history
- Dividend strength score of 0/100
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$13.21
Analyst Target
$16.17
Upside/Downside
+22.4%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for BV and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-01-23
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BV
BrightView Holdings, Inc.
Primary
|
-18.0% | +80.2% | -16.1% | -18.8% | +2.2% | 0.0% |
|
ICFI
ICF International, Inc.
Peer
|
-24.2% | -37.5% | -17.1% | -21.6% | -5.7% | +0.7% |
|
ENVX
Enovix Corporation
Peer
|
-66.9% | -56.4% | +5.0% | -54.7% | +12.6% | +15.3% |
|
CDRE
Cadre Holdings, Inc.
Peer
|
+103.3% | +45.8% | -1.0% | -31.9% | -8.6% | -5.9% |
|
WLFC
Willis Lease Finance Corporation
Peer
|
+354.3% | +285.3% | +36.2% | +47.7% | +7.4% | -6.7% |
BV
BrightView Holdings, Inc.
Primary
5Y
-18.0%
3Y
+80.2%
1Y
-16.1%
6M
-18.8%
1M
+2.2%
1W
0.0%
ICF
ICF International, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-24.2%
3Y
-37.5%
1Y
-17.1%
6M
-21.6%
1M
-5.7%
1W
+0.7%
ENV
Enovix Corporation
Peer
5Y
-66.9%
3Y
-56.4%
1Y
+5.0%
6M
-54.7%
1M
+12.6%
1W
+15.3%
CDR
Cadre Holdings, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+103.3%
3Y
+45.8%
1Y
-1.0%
6M
-31.9%
1M
-8.6%
1W
-5.9%
WLF
Willis Lease Finance Corporation
Peer
5Y
+354.3%
3Y
+285.3%
1Y
+36.2%
6M
+47.7%
1M
+7.4%
1W
-6.7%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
101.61
Forward P/E
15.05
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
0.97
P/S Ratio
0.47
EV/Revenue
0.99
EV/EBITDA
7.93
Market Cap
$1.25B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
2.1%
Operating Margin
8.55%
Gross Margin
23.26%
ROE
3.13%
ROA
2.96%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
-3.6%
Earnings Growth
+6.3%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
N/A
Q/Q Earnings Growth
+8.2%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.53
Moderate
Current Ratio
1.29
Good
Quick Ratio
1.14
Good
Cash/Share
$0.79
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-02-03
$N/A
2025-11-19
$0.27
-14.7% surprise
2025-08-06
$0.3
-10.7% surprise
2025-05-07
$-0.03
-142.3% surprise
Industrials Sector Comparison
Comparing BV against 469 companies in the Industrials sector
(39 bullish, 174 neutral, 256 bearish)
P/E Ratio
101.61
This Stock
vs
98.24
Sector Avg
+3.4%
(Premium)
Return on Equity (ROE)
3.13%
This Stock
vs
-19.38%
Sector Avg
-116.1%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
2.1%
This Stock
vs
6.65%
Sector Avg
-68.5%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
0.53
This Stock
vs
2.63
Sector Avg
-79.9%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
-3.6%
This Stock
vs
71.29%
Sector Avg
-105.0%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
1.29
This Stock
vs
3.09
Sector Avg
-58.1%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BV
BrightView Holdings, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $1.25B | 101.61 | 3.1% | 2.1% | $13.21 | |
|
ICFI
ICF International, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $1.25B | 13.65 | 9.1% | 4.9% | $67.55 | Compare |
|
ENVX
Enovix Corporation
|
NEUTRAL | $1.24B | - | -59.8% | -% | $5.73 | Compare |
|
CDRE
Cadre Holdings, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $1.26B | 28.88 | 14.0% | 7.2% | $29.46 | Compare |
|
WLFC
Willis Lease Finance Corporation
|
NEUTRAL | $1.29B | 12.35 | 17.0% | 15.9% | $190.0 | Compare |
BV
BrightView Holdings, Inc.
BEARISH
Mkt Cap
$1.3B
P/E
101.6
ROE
3.1%
Price
$13.21
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | BOMBA-OKUN JANE L | Director | Stock Award | 2,170 | $27,494 |
| 2025-12-31 | LOPEZ FRANCISCO JR. | Director | Stock Award | 2,042 | $25,872 |
| 2025-12-31 | CORNOG WILLIAM L. | Director | Stock Award | 1,825 | $23,123 |
| 2025-12-31 | SWAN MARA E | Director | Stock Award | 2,071 | $26,240 |
| 2025-12-02 | CORNOG WILLIAM L. | Director | Purchase | 10,000 | $128,400 |
| 2025-12-02 | ORDERS AMANDA MARIE | Officer | Stock Award | 4,688 | - |
| 2025-12-02 | URBAN BRETT NICHOLAS | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 7,934 | - |
| 2025-12-02 | JACKSON BRIAN EDWARD | Officer | Stock Award | 1,082 | - |
| 2025-12-02 | DOZIER MICHAEL JOE | Officer | Stock Award | 3,967 | - |
| 2025-12-02 | GOTTSEGEN JONATHAN MARK | Officer | Stock Award | 5,381 | - |
| 2025-12-02 | ASPLUND DALE A | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 28,851 | - |
| 2025-12-01 | GOTTSEGEN JONATHAN MARK | Officer | Sale | 35,000 | $441,700 |
| 2025-11-18 | DOZIER MICHAEL JOE | Officer | Stock Award | 34,090 | - |
| 2025-11-18 | GOTTSEGEN JONATHAN MARK | Officer | Stock Award | 49,866 | - |
| 2025-11-18 | ORDERS AMANDA MARIE | Officer | Stock Award | 40,106 | - |
BOMBA-OKUN JANE L
Director
2025-12-31
2,170 shares
·
$27,494
LOPEZ FRANCISCO JR.
Director
2025-12-31
2,042 shares
·
$25,872
CORNOG WILLIAM L.
Director
2025-12-31
1,825 shares
·
$23,123
SWAN MARA E
Director
2025-12-31
2,071 shares
·
$26,240
CORNOG WILLIAM L.
Director
2025-12-02
10,000 shares
·
$128,400
ORDERS AMANDA MARIE
Officer
2025-12-02
4,688 shares
URBAN BRETT NICHOLAS
Chief Financial Officer
2025-12-02
7,934 shares
JACKSON BRIAN EDWARD
Officer
2025-12-02
1,082 shares
DOZIER MICHAEL JOE
Officer
2025-12-02
3,967 shares
GOTTSEGEN JONATHAN MARK
Officer
2025-12-02
5,381 shares
ASPLUND DALE A
Chief Executive Officer
2025-12-02
28,851 shares
GOTTSEGEN JONATHAN MARK
Officer
2025-12-01
35,000 shares
·
$441,700
DOZIER MICHAEL JOE
Officer
2025-11-18
34,090 shares
GOTTSEGEN JONATHAN MARK
Officer
2025-11-18
49,866 shares
ORDERS AMANDA MARIE
Officer
2025-11-18
40,106 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
NONE
9 analysts
Morgan Stanley
2025-12-17
Equal-Weight
Equal-Weight
Morgan Stanley
2025-11-21
Equal-Weight
Equal-Weight
Goldman Sachs
2025-11-21
Sell
Sell
Baird
2025-11-20
Outperform
Outperform
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