Allison Transmission Holdings Inc (ALSN)vsAptiv PLC (APTV)
ALSN
Allison Transmission Holdings Inc
$118.97
+0.92%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $9.81B
APTV
Aptiv PLC
$70.89
-0.04%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $15.12B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Aptiv PLC generates 578% more annual revenue ($20.40B vs $3.01B). ALSN leads profitability with a 20.7% profit margin vs 0.8%. ALSN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.67. ALSN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 81/100 (A-).
ALSN
Exceptional Buy81
out of 100
Grade: A-
APTV
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+66.0%
Fair Value
$343.04
Current Price
$118.97
$224.07 discount
Margin of Safety
-1542.3%
Fair Value
$5.10
Current Price
$70.89
$65.79 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 35 in profit
Earnings expanding 117.0% YoY
Keeps 21 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 27.3%
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Trading at 19.1x book value
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
ROE of 1.9% — below average capital efficiency
0.8% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 43.4%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ALSN
The strongest argument for ALSN centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 20.7% and operating margin at 27.3%. Revenue growth of 20.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : APTV
The strongest argument for APTV centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.83 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : ALSN
The primary concerns for ALSN are Price/Book, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : APTV
The primary concerns for APTV are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 94.6x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ALSN profiles as a growth stock while APTV is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
APTV carries more volatility with a beta of 1.53 — expect wider price swings.
ALSN is growing revenue faster at 20.4% — sustainability is the question.
APTV generates stronger free cash flow (651M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ALSN scores higher overall (81/100 vs 58/100), backed by strong 20.7% margins and 20.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional 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.
Allison Transmission Holdings Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO PARTS · USA
Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc. designs, manufactures and sells fully automatic commercial and defense transmissions for medium and heavy duty commercial vehicles, and medium and heavy duty US defense vehicles globally. The company is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO PARTS · USA
Aptiv plc is an auto parts company headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.
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