Emerson Electric Company (EMR)vsRentokil Initial PLC (RTO)
EMR
Emerson Electric Company
$141.31
+0.16%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $79.02B
RTO
Rentokil Initial PLC
$33.65
-1.61%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $16.93B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Emerson Electric Company generates 165% more annual revenue ($18.32B vs $6.91B). EMR leads profitability with a 13.4% profit margin vs 6.8%. RTO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.99. EMR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
EMR
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
RTO
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for EMR.
Margin of Safety
-6.2%
Fair Value
$30.60
Current Price
$33.65
$3.05 premium
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
Earnings expanding 95.2% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
2.9% revenue growth
ROE of 5.4% — below average capital efficiency
6.8% margin — thin
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 : RTO
The strongest argument for RTO centers on EPS Growth, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.99 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 : RTO
The primary concerns for RTO are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity. A P/E of 59.0x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EMR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.25 — expect wider price swings.
RTO is growing revenue faster at 5.8% — 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
EMR scores higher overall (59/100 vs 57/100). 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.
Rentokil Initial PLC
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY BUSINESS SERVICES · USA
Rentokil Initial plc offers route-based services in North America, the UK, the rest of Europe, Asia, the Pacific and internationally. The company is headquartered in Crawley, the United Kingdom.
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