AAON Inc (AAON)vsCaterpillar Inc (CAT)
AAON
AAON Inc
$86.47
-1.83%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $7.08B
CAT
Caterpillar Inc
$890.11
+9.88%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $414.16B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Caterpillar Inc generates 4587% more annual revenue ($67.59B vs $1.44B). CAT leads profitability with a 13.1% profit margin vs 7.5%. CAT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.17. CAT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C-).
AAON
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C
CAT
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+5.5%
Fair Value
$108.65
Current Price
$86.47
$22.18 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for CAT.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 42.5% year-over-year
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Earnings expanding 26.1% YoY
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 44 in profit
18.0% revenue growth
Generating 2.2B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
7.5% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 19.4x book value
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AAON
The strongest argument for AAON centers on Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 42.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : CAT
The strongest argument for CAT centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 18.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AAON
The primary concerns for AAON are Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 67.0x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : CAT
The primary concerns for CAT are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 44.2x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 2.03 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 1.52 — expect wider price swings.
AAON is growing revenue faster at 42.5% — sustainability is the question.
CAT generates stronger free cash flow (2.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
AAON scores higher overall (55/100 vs 55/100) and 42.5% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "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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