Emerson Electric Company (EMR)vsRockwell Automation Inc (ROK)
EMR
Emerson Electric Company
$152.19
-2.55%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $85.24B
ROK
Rockwell Automation Inc
$418.87
-2.22%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $47.75B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Emerson Electric Company generates 108% more annual revenue ($18.64B vs $8.97B). EMR leads profitability with a 13.8% profit margin vs 13.4%. EMR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.71. ROK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
EMR
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
ROK
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
Every $100 of equity generates 34 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 21.0%
Earnings expanding 40.4% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 13.3x book value
Elevated debt levels
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 : ROK
The strongest argument for ROK centers on Return on Equity, Operating Margin, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : EMR
The primary concerns for EMR are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio.
Bear Case : ROK
The primary concerns for ROK are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Debt/Equity. A P/E of 40.2x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ROK carries more volatility with a beta of 1.51 — expect wider price swings.
ROK is growing revenue faster at 7.9% — 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
ROK scores higher overall (66/100 vs 61/100). 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.
Rockwell Automation Inc
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY · USA
Rockwell Automation, Inc. is an American provider of industrial automation and information technology. Its brands include Allen-Bradley and Factory Talk software.
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