ALTG vs BLKB vs EVTC vs KFRC vs FIS

For growth investors, EVERTEC, Inc.

(EVTC) is the stronger pick with 10. 2% revenue growth year-over-year, versus -5. 4% for Kforce Inc. (KFRC). EVERTEC, Inc. (EVTC) offers the better valuation at 10. 6x trailing P/E (6. 0x forward), making it the more compelling value choice. Analysts rate Alta Equipment Group Inc. (ALTG) a "Buy" — based on 5 analyst ratings — the highest consensus in this comparison. The "better buy" depends entirely on your goals: growth investors should weight revenue trajectory, value investors should weight P/E and PEG, and income investors should weight dividend yield and streak.

On trailing P/E, EVERTEC, Inc.

(EVTC) is the cheapest at 10. 6x versus Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. at 63. 0x. On forward P/E, EVERTEC, Inc. is actually cheaper at 6. 0x. The PEG ratio (P/E divided by earnings growth rate) is the most growth-adjusted single valuation metric: Blackbaud, Inc. wins at 0. 10x versus EVERTEC, Inc. 's 0. 66x — a PEG below 1. 0 traditionally signals the market is underpricing earnings growth.

Over the past 5 years, Kforce Inc.

(KFRC) delivered a total return of -16. 8%, compared to -63. 2% for Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FIS). Over 10 years, the gap is even starker: KFRC returned +195. 5% versus BLKB's -35. 0%. Past returns do not guarantee future results, and the stock with the higher historical return may already have its best growth priced in.

By beta (market sensitivity over 5 years), Kforce Inc.

(KFRC) is the lower-risk stock at 0. 53β versus Alta Equipment Group Inc. 's 2. 30β — meaning ALTG is approximately 335% more volatile than KFRC relative to the S&P 500. On balance sheet safety, Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FIS) carries a lower debt/equity ratio of 29% versus 13% for Blackbaud, Inc. — giving it more financial flexibility in a downturn.

By revenue growth (latest reported year), EVERTEC, Inc.

(EVTC) is pulling ahead at 10. 2% versus -5. 4% for Kforce Inc. (KFRC). On earnings-per-share growth, the picture is similar: Blackbaud, Inc. grew EPS 142. 3% year-over-year, compared to -47. 2% for Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.. Over a 3-year CAGR, EVTC leads at 14. 6% annualised revenue growth. Higher growth typically commands a higher valuation multiple — check whether the premium P/E or P/S is justified by the growth rate using the PEG ratio.

EVERTEC, Inc.

(EVTC) is the more profitable company, earning 15. 2% net margin versus -4. 4% for Alta Equipment Group Inc. — meaning it keeps 15. 2% of every revenue dollar as bottom-line profit. Operating margin tells a similar story: EVTC leads at 20. 0% versus 1. 3% for ALTG. At the gross margin level — before operating expenses — BLKB leads at 58. 8%, reflecting greater pricing power or product mix advantage. Stronger margins indicate durable pricing power, lower cost of revenue, or higher mix of software/services. They are one of the clearest signs of business quality.

The PEG ratio (forward P/E divided by expected earnings growth rate) is the most precise measure of undervaluation relative to growth potential.

By this metric, Blackbaud, Inc. (BLKB) is the more undervalued stock at a PEG of 0. 10x versus EVERTEC, Inc. 's 0. 66x. A PEG below 1. 0 is traditionally considered the threshold for growth-adjusted undervaluation. On forward earnings alone, EVERTEC, Inc. (EVTC) trades at 6. 0x forward P/E versus 18. 0x for Kforce Inc. — 12. 0x cheaper on a one-year earnings basis. Analyst consensus price targets imply the most upside for KFRC: 64. 3% to $71. 00.

In this comparison, KFRC (3.

6% yield), FIS (3. 5% yield), ALTG (1. 1% yield), EVTC (0. 8% yield) pay a dividend. BLKB does not pay a meaningful dividend and should not be held primarily for income.

For long-horizon retirement investors, Kforce Inc.

(KFRC) is the stronger choice — it scores higher on the combination of lower volatility, dividend reliability, and long-term compounding (low volatility (β 0. 53), 3. 6% yield, +195. 5% 10Y return). Alta Equipment Group Inc. (ALTG) carries a higher beta of 2. 30 — meaning larger drawdowns in market downturns, which matters significantly when you cannot wait years for a recovery. Both have compounded well over 10 years (KFRC: +195. 5%, ALTG: -8. 9%), confirming both are viable long-term holds — but the lower-volatility option typically results in less emotional selling during corrections. Retirement portfolios generally favour predictability over maximum returns. Consult a financial advisor before making allocation decisions.

These companies operate in different sectors (ALTG (Industrials) and BLKB (Technology) and EVTC (Technology) and KFRC (Industrials) and FIS (Technology)), which means they face different economic cycles, regulatory environments, and macro sensitivities — making direct comparison nuanced.

In terms of investment character: ALTG is a small-cap quality compounder stock; BLKB is a small-cap deep-value stock; EVTC is a small-cap deep-value stock; KFRC is a small-cap income-oriented stock; FIS is a mid-cap income-oriented stock. ALTG, EVTC, KFRC, FIS pay a dividend while BLKB does not, making them suitable for different income and tax situations. These fundamental differences mean investors should not choose between them on a single metric — the "better stock" depends entirely on which of these characteristics aligns with your investment strategy.