Applied Industrial Technologies (AIT)vsRTX Corporation (RTX)
AIT
Applied Industrial Technologies
$299.10
+0.51%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $12.14B
RTX
RTX Corporation
$195.84
+1.85%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $261.36B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
RTX Corporation generates 1783% more annual revenue ($93.50B vs $4.97B). AIT leads profitability with a 8.3% profit margin vs 8.3%. RTX appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.22. RTX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
AIT
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
RTX
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Earnings expanding 28.7% YoY
Generating 2.0B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AIT
The strongest argument for AIT centers on Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 10.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : RTX
The strongest argument for RTX centers on Market Cap, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow. Revenue growth of 14.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AIT
The primary concerns for AIT are P/E Ratio, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : RTX
The primary concerns for RTX are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AIT carries more volatility with a beta of 0.85 — expect wider price swings.
RTX is growing revenue faster at 14.5% — sustainability is the question.
RTX generates stronger free cash flow (2.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
RTX scores higher overall (59/100 vs 57/100) and 14.5% 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.
Applied Industrial Technologies
INDUSTRIALS · INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION · USA
Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. distributes industrial products in North America, Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore. The company is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio.
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INDUSTRIALS · AEROSPACE & DEFENSE · USA
Raytheon Technologies Corporation is an American multinational aerospace and defense conglomerate headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts. It is one of the largest aerospace, intelligence services providers, and defense manufacturers in the world by revenue and market capitalization. Raytheon Technologies (RTX) researches, develops, and manufactures advanced technology products in the aerospace and defense industry, including aircraft engines, avionics, aerostructures, cybersecurity, guided missiles, air defense systems, satellites, and drones.
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