Emerson Electric Company (EMR)vsMueller Water Products (MWA)
EMR
Emerson Electric Company
$142.05
+2.41%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $79.55B
MWA
Mueller Water Products
$25.33
+0.96%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $4.04B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Emerson Electric Company generates 1151% more annual revenue ($18.32B vs $1.46B). MWA leads profitability with a 14.2% profit margin vs 13.4%. MWA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.08. MWA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
EMR
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
MWA
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 24.2%
Earnings expanding 27.9% YoY
Strong operational efficiency at 22.1%
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
2.9% revenue growth
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EMR
The strongest argument for EMR centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : MWA
The strongest argument for MWA centers on Operating Margin. PEG of 1.08 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : EMR
The primary concerns for EMR are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : MWA
The primary concerns for MWA are Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EMR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.25 — expect wider price swings.
MWA is growing revenue faster at 5.5% — sustainability is the question.
EMR generates stronger free cash flow (694M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
MWA scores higher overall (66/100 vs 59/100). 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.
Mueller Water Products
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY · USA
Mueller Water Products, Inc. manufactures and markets products and services for use in the transmission, distribution, and metering of water in the United States, Canada, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
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