MRC vs UPBD Comparison

MRC Global Inc distributes pipes, valves, fittings, and other infrastructure products and services to diversified gas utility, energy, and industrial end-markets. It provides supply chain solutions, technical product service and a digital platform for customers globally. It offers a range of PVF, oilfield supply, valve automation and modification, measurement, instrumentation, and other general and specialty products. Its geographical segments include the United States and International. It generates the majority of its revenue from the United States.

Upbound Group Inc is an omnichannel platform company committed to elevating financial opportunity for all through inclusive, and technology-driven financial solutions that address the evolving needs and aspirations of consumers. It has three operating segments; The Rent-A-Center Business segment operates lease-to-own stores, the Acima segment offers the lease-to-own transaction to consumers who do not qualify for financing from the traditional retailer, and also offers the lease-to-own transaction through virtual offering solutions across e-commerce, digital, and mobile channels, Mexico segment offers lease-to-own stores in Mexico. The franchising segment offers the sale of rental merchandise to its franchisees. The company derives a majority of its revenue from the Acima segment.