Emerson Electric Company (EMR)vsGfl Environmental Holdings Inc (GFL)
EMR
Emerson Electric Company
$140.44
+2.84%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $78.93B
GFL
Gfl Environmental Holdings Inc
$40.11
-0.57%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $14.56B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Emerson Electric Company generates 175% more annual revenue ($18.19B vs $6.62B). GFL leads profitability with a 58.0% profit margin vs 12.7%. EMR trades at a lower P/E of 34.3x. GFL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
EMR
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
GFL
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for EMR.
Margin of Safety
+5.1%
Fair Value
$46.42
Current Price
$40.11
$6.31 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Strong operational efficiency at 24.6%
Keeps 58 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 22.2% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
4.1% revenue growth
4.9% earnings growth
ROE of 3.3% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EMR
The strongest argument for EMR centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin.
Bull Case : GFL
The strongest argument for GFL centers on Profit Margin, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 58.0% and operating margin at 6.4%.
Bear Case : EMR
The primary concerns for EMR are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : GFL
The primary concerns for GFL are Return on Equity, Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 98.4x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EMR profiles as a value stock while GFL is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
EMR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.28 — expect wider price swings.
GFL is growing revenue faster at 7.3% — sustainability is the question.
EMR generates stronger free cash flow (602M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
GFL scores higher overall (54/100 vs 51/100), backed by strong 58.0% margins. 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.
Gfl Environmental Holdings Inc
INDUSTRIALS · WASTE MANAGEMENT · USA
GFL Environmental Inc. is a diversified environmental services company in Canada and the United States. The company is headquartered in Vaughan, Canada.
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