Head to Head Contrast: Compagnie de Saint-Gobain (OTCMKTS:CODYY) vs. Quanta Services (NYSE:PWR)

Quanta Services (NYSE:PWR) and Compagnie de Saint-Gobain (OTCMKTS:CODYY) are both large-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, risk, institutional ownership, valuation, analyst recommendations and dividends.

Volatility and Risk

Quanta Services has a beta of 1.23, indicating that its share price is 23% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Compagnie de Saint-Gobain has a beta of 0.71, indicating that its share price is 29% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

90.5% of Quanta Services shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.6% of Quanta Services shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Dividends

Quanta Services pays an annual dividend of $0.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.1%. Compagnie de Saint-Gobain pays an annual dividend of $0.16 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Quanta Services pays out 5.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Quanta Services has increased its dividend for 6 consecutive years.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Quanta Services and Compagnie de Saint-Gobain”s gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Quanta Services	$32.91 billion	3.05	$1.03 billion	$8.73	76.37
Compagnie de Saint-Gobain	$52.58 billion	0.92	$3.26 billion	N/A	N/A

Compagnie de Saint-Gobain has higher revenue and earnings than Quanta Services.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations and price targets for Quanta Services and Compagnie de Saint-Gobain, as reported by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Quanta Services	3	8	20	0	2.55
Compagnie de Saint-Gobain	2	0	1	1	2.25

Quanta Services presently has a consensus target price of $765.48, suggesting a potential upside of 14.82%. Given Quanta Services’ stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Quanta Services is more favorable than Compagnie de Saint-Gobain.

Profitability

This table compares Quanta Services and Compagnie de Saint-Gobain’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Quanta Services	4.03%	20.55%	7.34%
Compagnie de Saint-Gobain	N/A	N/A	N/A

Summary

Quanta Services beats Compagnie de Saint-Gobain on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Quanta Services

Quanta Services, Inc. provides infrastructure solutions for the electric and gas utility, renewable energy, communications, and pipeline and energy industries in the United States, Canada, Australia, and internationally. The company’s Electric Power Infrastructure Solutions segment engages in the design, procurement, construction, upgrade, repair, and maintenance of electric power transmission and distribution infrastructure and substation facilities; installation, maintenance, and upgrade of electric power infrastructure projects; installation of smart grid technologies on electric power networks; and design, installation, maintenance, and repair of commercial and industrial wirings. This segment also offers aviation services; emergency restoration services; and other engineering and technical services; design and construction solutions to wireline and wireless communications, cable multi-system operators, and other customers; and training for electric workers, as well as training for the gas distribution and communications industries. The company’s Renewable Energy Infrastructure Solutions segment is involved in engineering, procurement, construction, repair, and maintenance of wind, solar, and hydropower generation facilities, as well as battery storage facilities; and provision of engineering and construction services for substations and switchyards, transmission, and other electrical infrastructures. The company’s Underground Utility and Infrastructure Solutions segment offers design, engineering, procurement, construction, upgrade, repair, and maintenance services for natural gas systems for gas utility customers; fabrication services for pipeline support systems and structures and facilities; and engineering and construction services for pipeline and storage systems, and compressor and pump stations. The company was formerly known as Fabal Construction, Inc. and changed its name to Quanta Services, Inc. in November 1997. The company was incorporated in 1997 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

About Compagnie de Saint-Gobain

Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A. designs, manufactures, and distributes materials and solutions for the construction and industrial markets worldwide. It operates through five segments: High Performance Solutions; Northern Europe; Southern Europe Middle East (ME) & Africa; Americas; and Asia-Pacific. The company offers glazing solutions for buildings and vehicles under the Saint-Gobain, GlassSolutions, Vetrotech, and SageGlass brands; plaster-based products for construction and renovation markets under the Placo, Rigips, and Gyproc brands; ceilings under the Ecophon, CertainTeed, Eurocoustic, Sonex, and Vinh Tuong brands; and insulation solutions for a range of applications, such as construction, engine compartments, vehicle interiors, household appliances, and photovoltaic panels under the Isover, CertainTeed, and Izocam brands. It also provides mortars and construction chemicals under the Weber, Chryso, and GCP brands; exterior products comprising asphalt and composite shingles, solar roofing solutions, roll roofing systems, and accessories under the CertainTeed and Brasilit brands; and pipes under the PAM brand, as well as abrasives, adhesives, sealants, tapes, composites, and films. In addition, the company provides interior and exterior systems for construction and housing sectors; ceramics under the SEFPRO brand; polymer shakes and shingle, and insulation cladding solutions; and barriers, terraces, and balustrades. Further, it distributes heavy building materials; plumbing, heating, ventilation, and sanitaryware products; timber and byproducts; bathrooms and kitchens; and site equipment, PPEs, and tools. The company was founded in 1665 and is headquartered in Courbevoie, France.