Is BrightView Holdings, Inc. overvalued or undervalued?

As of 22 August 2025, the valuation grade for BrightView Holdings, Inc. has moved from attractive to very expensive, indicating a significant shift in its valuation outlook. The company appears overvalued based on its current metrics, with a P/E ratio of 20, a Price to Book Value of 0.90, and an EV to EBITDA of 7.11. In comparison, peers such as V2X, Inc. and Napco Security Technologies, Inc. have P/E ratios of 25.49 and 35.88, respectively, suggesting that BrightView's valuation is not justified relative to its industry peers.
Additionally, BrightView has underperformed against the S&P 500, with a year-to-date return of -14.76% compared to the index's 12.22%. This trend continues over the longer term, with a 1-year return of -12.18% versus the S&P 500's 17.14%. Overall, the combination of high valuation ratios and poor stock performance relative to the benchmark reinforces the conclusion that BrightView Holdings, Inc. is overvalued.