Carlisle Companies Incorporated (CSL)vsPerma-Pipe International Holdings Inc (PPIH)
CSL
Carlisle Companies Incorporated
$335.24
+1.67%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $13.56B
PPIH
Perma-Pipe International Holdings Inc
$30.91
+5.24%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $230.61M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Carlisle Companies Incorporated generates 2277% more annual revenue ($5.10B vs $214.44M). CSL leads profitability with a 14.2% profit margin vs 6.5%. CSL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.98. CSL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
CSL
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
PPIH
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 45 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 22.9%
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Trading at 8.2x book value
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
6.5% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CSL
The strongest argument for CSL centers on Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.98 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : PPIH
The strongest argument for PPIH centers on Return on Equity, Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio.
Bear Case : CSL
The primary concerns for CSL are Price/Book, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 1.78 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : PPIH
The primary concerns for PPIH are Market Cap, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CSL carries more volatility with a beta of 0.83 — expect wider price swings.
CSL is growing revenue faster at 8.3% — sustainability is the question.
CSL generates stronger free cash flow (200M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor BUILDING PRODUCTS & EQUIPMENT industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
CSL scores higher overall (66/100 vs 47/100). 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.
Carlisle Companies Incorporated
INDUSTRIALS · BUILDING PRODUCTS & EQUIPMENT · USA
Carlisle Companies Incorporated is a diversified manufacturer of engineered products in the United States, Europe, Asia, Canada, Mexico, the Middle East, Africa, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Perma-Pipe International Holdings Inc
INDUSTRIALS · BUILDING PRODUCTS & EQUIPMENT · USA
Perma-Pipe International Holdings, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells leak detection systems and specialty piping. The company is headquartered in Niles, Illinois.
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