Electro-Sensors Inc (ELSE)vsKeysight Technologies Inc (KEYS)
ELSE
Electro-Sensors Inc
$4.44
+0.68%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $15.56M
KEYS
Keysight Technologies Inc
$293.12
-1.83%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $51.21B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Keysight Technologies Inc generates 57906% more annual revenue ($5.68B vs $9.79M). KEYS leads profitability with a 17.0% profit margin vs 4.1%. KEYS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.72. KEYS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
ELSE
Avoid35
out of 100
Grade: F
KEYS
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-417.4%
Fair Value
$0.82
Current Price
$4.44
$3.62 premium
Margin of Safety
+10.3%
Fair Value
$265.36
Current Price
$293.12
$27.76 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 68.0% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Revenue surging 23.3% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 2.8% — below average capital efficiency
4.1% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 8.1x book value
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ELSE
The strongest argument for ELSE centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : KEYS
The strongest argument for KEYS centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.0% and operating margin at 16.3%. Revenue growth of 23.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ELSE
The primary concerns for ELSE are P/E Ratio, Market Cap, Return on Equity. Thin 4.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : KEYS
The primary concerns for KEYS are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 52.7x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ELSE profiles as a value stock while KEYS is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
KEYS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.14 — expect wider price swings.
KEYS is growing revenue faster at 23.3% — sustainability is the question.
KEYS generates stronger free cash flow (407M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
KEYS scores higher overall (64/100 vs 35/100), backed by strong 17.0% margins and 23.3% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Electro-Sensors Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL INSTRUMENTS · USA
Electro-Sensors, Inc. is dedicated to the manufacture and sale of industrial production monitoring and process control systems. The company is headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota.
Keysight Technologies Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL INSTRUMENTS · USA
Keysight Technologies, or Keysight, is an American company that manufactures electronics test and measurement equipment and software.
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