AAON Inc (AAON)vsCaterpillar Inc (CAT)
AAON
AAON Inc
$79.80
+4.28%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $6.55B
CAT
Caterpillar Inc
$818.57
+1.69%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $376.28B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Caterpillar Inc generates 3767% more annual revenue ($74.73B vs $1.93B). CAT leads profitability with a 14.5% profit margin vs 8.2%. AAON appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.91. CAT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
AAON
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
CAT
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+23.6%
Fair Value
$134.52
Current Price
$79.80
$54.73 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for CAT.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 101.2% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 257.9% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 56 in profit
Earnings expanding 68.2% YoY
Strong operational efficiency at 22.2%
Revenue surging 24.0% year-over-year
Generating 3.3B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 19.4x book value
Weak financial health signals
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AAON
The strongest argument for AAON centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 101.2% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.91 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : CAT
The strongest argument for CAT centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 24.0% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.41 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : AAON
The primary concerns for AAON are Piotroski F-Score, P/E Ratio, Free Cash Flow. A P/E of 41.8x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : CAT
The primary concerns for CAT are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 2.33 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AAON profiles as a hypergrowth stock while CAT is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
CAT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.59 — expect wider price swings.
AAON is growing revenue faster at 101.2% — sustainability is the question.
CAT generates stronger free cash flow (3.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CAT scores higher overall (73/100 vs 68/100) and 24.0% revenue growth. AAON offers better value entry with a 23.6% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
AAON Inc
INDUSTRIALS · BUILDING PRODUCTS & EQUIPMENT · USA
AAON, Inc. engages in the engineering, manufacturing, marketing and sales of heating and air conditioning equipment in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Caterpillar Inc
INDUSTRIALS · FARM & HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY · USA
Caterpillar Inc. (often shortened to CAT) is an American Fortune 100 corporation that designs, develops, engineers, manufactures, markets, and sells machinery, engines, financial products, and insurance to customers via a worldwide dealer network.
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