Emerson Electric Company (EMR)vsPowell Industries Inc (POWL)
EMR
Emerson Electric Company
$136.56
-1.34%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $78.93B
POWL
Powell Industries Inc
$277.27
+9.38%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $9.23B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Emerson Electric Company generates 1532% more annual revenue ($18.19B vs $1.11B). POWL leads profitability with a 16.8% profit margin vs 12.7%. EMR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.75. POWL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 52/100 (C-).
EMR
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
POWL
Buy52
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 24.6%
Every $100 of equity generates 32 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
4.1% revenue growth
4.9% earnings growth
Trading at 15.1x book value
4.0% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EMR
The strongest argument for EMR centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin.
Bull Case : POWL
The strongest argument for POWL centers on Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.8% and operating margin at 17.0%.
Bear Case : EMR
The primary concerns for EMR are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : POWL
The primary concerns for POWL are Price/Book, Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 49.3x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EMR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.28 — expect wider price swings.
EMR is growing revenue faster at 4.1% — sustainability is the question.
EMR generates stronger free cash flow (602M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
POWL scores higher overall (52/100 vs 51/100), backed by strong 16.8% 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.
Powell Industries Inc
INDUSTRIALS · ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT & PARTS · USA
Powell Industries, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, sells, and services custom-designed equipment and systems for the distribution, control, and monitoring of electrical power. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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