Emerson Electric Company (EMR)vsSynchrony Financial (SYF)
EMR
Emerson Electric Company
$141.31
+0.16%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $79.02B
SYF
Synchrony Financial
$73.14
-1.16%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $25.48B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Emerson Electric Company generates 85% more annual revenue ($18.32B vs $9.89B). SYF leads profitability with a 36.4% profit margin vs 13.4%. EMR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.77. SYF earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
EMR
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
SYF
Strong Buy77
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Keeps 36 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 48.0%
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 20.1% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
2.9% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EMR
The strongest argument for EMR centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : SYF
The strongest argument for SYF centers on P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 36.4% and operating margin at 48.0%.
Bear Case : EMR
The primary concerns for EMR are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : SYF
The primary concerns for SYF are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EMR profiles as a value stock while SYF is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
SYF carries more volatility with a beta of 1.36 — expect wider price swings.
SYF is growing revenue faster at 6.1% — sustainability is the question.
SYF generates stronger free cash flow (2.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SYF scores higher overall (77/100 vs 59/100), backed by strong 36.4% margins. 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.
Synchrony Financial
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CREDIT SERVICES · USA
Synchrony Financial is a consumer financial services company headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, United States. The company offers consumer financing products, including credit, promotional financing and loyalty programs, installment lending to industries, and FDIC-insured consumer savings products through Synchrony Bank, its wholly owned online bank subsidiary.
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