Broadwind Energy Inc (BWEN)vsCaterpillar Inc (CAT)
BWEN
Broadwind Energy Inc
$3.81
-8.85%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $95.02M
CAT
Caterpillar Inc
$904.28
+1.44%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $419.05B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Caterpillar Inc generates 45469% more annual revenue ($70.75B vs $155.27M). CAT leads profitability with a 13.3% profit margin vs 3.3%. BWEN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.05. CAT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
BWEN
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
CAT
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 1667.0% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 50 in profit
Revenue surging 22.2% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 30.2% YoY
Generating 1.5B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 7.7% — below average capital efficiency
3.3% margin — thin
Operating margin of 1.1%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 22.3x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BWEN
The strongest argument for BWEN centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, P/E Ratio. PEG of 1.05 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : CAT
The strongest argument for CAT centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 22.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BWEN
The primary concerns for BWEN are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 3.3% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : CAT
The primary concerns for CAT are PEG Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 45.2x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 2.31 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BWEN profiles as a value stock while CAT is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BWEN carries more volatility with a beta of 1.74 — expect wider price swings.
CAT is growing revenue faster at 22.2% — sustainability is the question.
CAT generates stronger free cash flow (1.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CAT scores higher overall (67/100 vs 53/100) and 22.2% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
Broadwind Energy Inc
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY · USA
Broadwind, Inc. manufactures and sells structures, equipment and components for cleantech and other specialized applications primarily in the United States. The company is headquartered in Cicero, Illinois.
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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