Emerson Electric Company (EMR)vsPark Ohio Holdings Corp (PKOH)
EMR
Emerson Electric Company
$152.19
-2.56%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $85.24B
PKOH
Park Ohio Holdings Corp
$46.45
+1.46%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $673.50M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Emerson Electric Company generates 1026% more annual revenue ($18.64B vs $1.65B). EMR leads profitability with a 13.8% profit margin vs 1.6%. PKOH appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.05. PKOH earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
EMR
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
PKOH
Buy63
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 30.2% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 7.0% — below average capital efficiency
1.6% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EMR
The strongest argument for EMR centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : PKOH
The strongest argument for PKOH centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth. PEG of 1.05 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 : PKOH
The primary concerns for PKOH are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Debt-to-equity of 1.80 is elevated, increasing financial risk. Thin 1.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EMR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.23 — expect wider price swings.
PKOH is growing revenue faster at 10.0% — 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
PKOH scores higher overall (63/100 vs 61/100). 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.
Park Ohio Holdings Corp
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY · USA
Park-Ohio Holdings Corp. The company is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio.
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