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BrightView Holdings(BV)

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1-STAR RATING
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$10.26
09/28/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for BV

09/28/2026: BV (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

BrightView Holdings is a major provider of commercial landscaping services, offering everything from routine maintenance to landscape design. Its primary strength lies in its national scale and the recurring revenue generated by its maintenance contracts, which provides a stable foundation for the business. The company's growth story centers on consolidating a fragmented market and improving operational productivity through digital tools. Investors should monitor risks related to its high debt levels, labor market sensitivity, and the cyclical nature of commercial construction. It is a stock that may appeal to those interested in service-based companies, though the absence of a dividend and historical leverage challenges remain key points for consideration.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitGrowth is largely dependent on M&A and economic cycles rather than rapid scaling.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock lacks strong, consistent price momentum required for this style.
Value investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveThe company may appeal to value investors looking for a turnaround in margins and debt reduction.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company currently pays no dividend to shareholders.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh leverage and exposure to cyclical construction markets increase risk profile.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMedium / highThe stock is susceptible to fluctuations based on economic outlooks and interest rate environments.
Valuation riskMediumValuation depends heavily on the company's ability to deleverage and improve EBITDA.
Competition risk (Local/Regional providers)HighThe market is highly fragmented with low barriers to entry for local operators.
Business qualityMediumThe service-heavy, labor-intensive model is difficult to scale without significant management overhead.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThere is currently no income component to the total return profile.
Execution riskMedium / highSuccessfully integrating regional acquisitions and managing a large workforce is critical.

Price Behavior

Downtrend
PRICE PATH

Downtrend

The stock has experienced a sustained decline in price over recent periods.

Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 65%
Avg. Invested days 60
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
BV receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
BV has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, soft growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, growth and ownership metrics are mixed: negative earnings growth (-15.7%), soft cash generation (FCF margin 1.4%), slightly negative revenue growth (-3.4%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
BV's financial health is supported by solid cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (1.4% of revenue). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
BV's growth profile is soft, with the least-weak measure being revenue growth at -3.4% FY2025 versus FY2024. By comparison, while earnings growth (-15.7%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-70.4%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 104.8% and approximately 73.2% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 3.63% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co LP 23.25%
Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc. 5.91%
BlackRock Inc 5.63%
Van Berkom and Associates Inc 5.42%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 3.52%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
BV generates approximately $233 of gross profit, $50 of operating income, and $14 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Weak margins explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 31.12%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
BV has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedSmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 963.97M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 15.45
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 15.45
Volume (30-day avg) 872.4K shares
Beta 1.17
52 Weeks Range 9.81 - 15.00
Updated Date 09/27/2026
52 Weeks Range 9.81 - 15.00
Updated Date 09/27/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.24

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Landscape MaintenanceRecurring site care services for commercial clients.The reliable core of the business that keeps cash flow steady.
Landscape DevelopmentProject-based design and installation.A cyclical revenue source that benefits from new construction booms.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 16.89
Enterprise Value 2.40B
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.35
Enterprise Value 2.40B
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.35
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.87
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 8.26
Shares Outstanding 92.60M
Shares Floating 67.77M
Shares Outstanding 92.60M
Shares Floating 67.77M
Percent Insiders 3.63
Percent Institutions 104.85

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Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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About BrightView Holdings

Exchange NYSE
Headquarters Blue Bell, PA, United States
IPO Launch date 2018-06-28
President, CEO & Director Mr. Dale A. Asplund
Sector Industrials
Industry Specialty Business Services
Full time employees 18200
Full time employees 18200

BrightView Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides commercial landscaping services in the United States. It operates in two segments, Maintenance Services and Development Services. The Maintenance Services segment delivers a suite of recurring commercial landscaping services, including mowing, gardening, mulching and snow removal, water management, irrigation maintenance, tree care, and golf course maintenance. Its customers' properties include corporate and commercial properties, homeowners associations, public parks, hotels and resorts, airport authorities, municipalities, hospitals and other healthcare facilities, educational institutions, restaurants and retail, and golf courses. The Development Services segment offers landscape architecture and development services for new facilities and redesign projects. This segment also provides project design and management services, landscape architecture and installation, irrigation installation, tree moving and installation, pool and water features, sports field, specialty turf maintenance, and other services. It operates as official field consultant to Major League Baseball. The company was formerly known as BrightView Acquisition Holdings, Inc. BrightView Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1939 and is headquartered in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania.