Bright Horizons [BFAM] vs Service [SCI] Detailed Stock Comparison
Bright Horizons
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Service
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Bright Horizons wins in 6 metrics, Service wins in 13 metrics, with 0 ties. Service appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Bright Horizons | Service | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 39.59 | 21.94 | Service |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 4.94 | 6.89 | Bright Horizons |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 125.14 | 292.19 | Bright Horizons |
| PEG Ratio | 29.59 | 20.06 | Service |
| EV/EBITDA | 20.59 | 12.44 | Service |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 6.34% | 12.58% | Service |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 11.76% | 22.97% | Service |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 11.76% | 22.97% | Service |
| Return on Equity | 13.19% | 32.72% | Service |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 5.13% | 3.48% | Bright Horizons |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $240.15M | $555.81M | Service |
| Dividend Yield | N/A | 1.17% | N/A |
| 1-Year Return | -10.05% | 7.30% | Service |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 2.48 | 2.68 | Bright Horizons |
| Enterprise Value | $8.40B | $15.91B | Service |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 3.01 | 3.77 | Bright Horizons |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 23.40% | 27.13% | Service |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $48 | $29 | Bright Horizons |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $3.05 | $3.62 | Service |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.34 | 0.94 | Service |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Bright Horizons vs Service Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Horizons | -0.85% | -4.72% | 1.40% | -2.29% | -2.80% | 7.82% |
| Service | 1.44% | 3.46% | -2.07% | 6.65% | 5.74% | 3.98% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Horizons | -10.05% | 52.74% | -8.55% | 90.70% | 320.80% | 320.80% |
| Service | 7.30% | 19.59% | 69.05% | 155.21% | 889.19% | 872.46% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Bright Horizons vs Service
| Metric | BFAM | SCI |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $6.91B | $11.31B |
| Market Cap Category | Mid cap | Large cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 789,841 | 968,890 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 606,230 | 1,212,080 |
| Last Close | $119.20 | $80.52 |
| 52 Week Range | $103.75 - $141.90 | $71.75 - $89.37 |
| % from 52W High | -16.00% | -9.90% |
| All-Time High | $182.50 (Apr 05, 2021) | $89.37 (Nov 25, 2024) |
| % from All-Time High | -34.68% | -9.90% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.09% | 0.03% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.40% | 0.09% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.06% | 0.13% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.12% | 0.23% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.13% | 0.33% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 125.14 | 292.19 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $24.44 | $11.52 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $3.13 | $1.60 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $332.09M | $1.04B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $210.17M | $512.30M |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | 1.17% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | $0.92 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Bright Horizons vs Service
| Metric | BFAM | SCI |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 39.59 | 21.94 |
| Forward P/E | 29.59 | 20.06 |
| PEG Ratio | 29.59 | 20.06 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 2.48 | 2.68 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 4.94 | 6.89 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $6.91B | $11.31B |
| Enterprise Value | $8.40B | $15.91B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 3.01 | 3.77 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 20.59 | 12.44 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.34 | 0.94 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $24.44 | $11.52 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Bright Horizons vs Service
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | BFAM | SCI |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $665.53M | $1.09B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $509.79M | $787.13M |
| Gross Profit | $155.74M | $305.89M |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $62.27M | $290.93M |
| EBITDA | $84.15M | $380.28M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $51.92M | $197.51M |
| Income Tax | $13.87M | $46.12M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $38.05M | $151.40M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | BFAM | SCI |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $112.05M | $218.77M |
| Total Current Assets | $448.48M | $377.33M |
| Total Current Liabilities | $744.25M | $723.84M |
| Long-Term Debt | $1.62B | $4.80B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $1.32B | $1.68B |
| Retained Earnings | $804.07M | $553.70M |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $1.31B | $1.14B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | BFAM | SCI |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $118.57M | $243.07M |
| Capital Expenditures | $-15.23M | N/A |
| Free Cash Flow | $70.95M | $151.85M |
| Debt Repayment | $-49.50M | $-120.84M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-19.57M | $-56.22M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | BFAM | SCI |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 896,781 | 5.35M |
| Short Ratio | 1.78 | 4.15 |
| Short % of Float | 0.02% | 0.04% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 789,841 | 968,890 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 606,230 | 1,212,080 |
| Shares Outstanding | 57.40M | 144.69M |
| Float Shares | 56.81M | 138.38M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| % Held by Institutions | 1.05% | 0.92% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Bright Horizons vs Service
| Metric | BFAM | SCI |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | $0.92 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | 1.17% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | N/A | $1.05 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.41% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | N/A | $3.15 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | N/A | Mar 14, 2025 |