Emerson Electric Company (EMR)vsEaton Corporation PLC (ETN)
EMR
Emerson Electric Company
$149.92
+1.71%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $85.24B
ETN
Eaton Corporation PLC
$424.77
+3.74%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $165.21B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Eaton Corporation PLC generates 61% more annual revenue ($30.03B vs $18.64B). EMR leads profitability with a 13.8% profit margin vs 12.8%. EMR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.71. EMR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
EMR
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
ETN
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Strong operational efficiency at 26.9%
Earnings expanding 23.0% YoY
Generating 1.3B in free cash flow
Large-cap with strong market position
Revenue surging 21.4% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 8.1x book value
Elevated debt levels
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EMR
The strongest argument for EMR centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : ETN
The strongest argument for ETN centers on Market Cap, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 21.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : EMR
The primary concerns for EMR are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio.
Bear Case : ETN
The primary concerns for ETN are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Debt/Equity. A P/E of 41.7x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EMR profiles as a value stock while ETN is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
EMR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.23 — expect wider price swings.
ETN is growing revenue faster at 21.4% — sustainability is the question.
EMR generates stronger free cash flow (1.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
EMR scores higher overall (61/100 vs 53/100). Both earn "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.
Emerson Electric Company
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY · USA
Emerson Electric Co. is an American multinational corporation headquartered in Ferguson, Missouri. The Fortune 500 company manufactures products and provides engineering services for a wide range of industrial, commercial, and consumer markets.
Eaton Corporation PLC
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY · USA
Eaton Corporation plc is an American Irish-domiciled multinational power management company with 2020 sales of 17.86 billion USD, founded in the United States with corporate headquarters in Dublin, Ireland, and operational headquarters in Beachwood, Ohio.
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