Atlantic International Corp. Common Stock (ATLN)vsCaterpillar Inc (CAT)
ATLN
Atlantic International Corp. Common Stock
$0.90
-2.16%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $69.10M
CAT
Caterpillar Inc
$818.57
+1.69%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $376.28B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Caterpillar Inc generates 12719% more annual revenue ($74.73B vs $582.96M). CAT leads profitability with a 14.5% profit margin vs -13.6%. CAT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
ATLN
Hold38
out of 100
Grade: F
CAT
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 143.1% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
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
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -4295.0% — below average capital efficiency
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 : ATLN
The strongest argument for ATLN centers on Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 143.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : ATLN
The primary concerns for ATLN are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
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
ATLN 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.
ATLN is growing revenue faster at 143.1% — 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 38/100) and 24.0% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Atlantic International Corp. Common Stock
INDUSTRIALS · STAFFING & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES · USA
Atlantic International Corp. The company is headquartered in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.
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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