Emerson Electric Company (EMR)vsGenerac Holdings Inc (GNRC)
EMR
Emerson Electric Company
$152.19
-2.55%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $85.24B
GNRC
Generac Holdings Inc
$186.99
+2.93%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $11.22B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Emerson Electric Company generates 320% more annual revenue ($18.64B vs $4.44B). EMR leads profitability with a 13.8% profit margin vs 5.8%. GNRC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.57. GNRC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
EMR
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
GNRC
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
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
Earnings expanding 92.0% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
5.8% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
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 : GNRC
The strongest argument for GNRC centers on EPS Growth, PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 10.6% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.57 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : EMR
The primary concerns for EMR are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio.
Bear Case : GNRC
The primary concerns for GNRC are Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 43.7x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GNRC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.91 — expect wider price swings.
GNRC is growing revenue faster at 10.6% — sustainability is the question.
EMR generates stronger free cash flow (1.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
GNRC scores higher overall (66/100 vs 61/100) and 10.6% 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.
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.
Generac Holdings Inc
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY · USA
Generac Holdings Inc., commonly referred to as Generac, is a Fortune 1000 American manufacturer of backup power generation products for residential, light commercial and industrial markets.
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