Eaton Corporation PLC (ETN)vsHuntington Ingalls Industries Inc (HII)
ETN
Eaton Corporation PLC
$433.01
+5.41%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $168.00B
HII
Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc
$362.17
+0.21%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $14.26B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Eaton Corporation PLC generates 120% more annual revenue ($27.45B vs $12.48B). ETN leads profitability with a 14.9% profit margin vs 4.8%. HII appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.25. HII earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
ETN
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
HII
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for ETN.
Margin of Safety
-16.2%
Fair Value
$337.96
Current Price
$362.17
$24.21 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 20.0%
Generating 1.8B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
15.7% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 28.1% YoY
Areas to Watch
Trading at 8.6x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
4.8% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ETN
The strongest argument for ETN centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 13.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : HII
The strongest argument for HII centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 15.7% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.25 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : ETN
The primary concerns for ETN are Price/Book, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 41.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : HII
The primary concerns for HII are Profit Margin. Thin 4.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ETN profiles as a value stock while HII is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
ETN carries more volatility with a beta of 1.16 — expect wider price swings.
HII is growing revenue faster at 15.7% — sustainability is the question.
ETN generates stronger free cash flow (1.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HII scores higher overall (63/100 vs 59/100) and 15.7% revenue growth. 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.
Eaton Corporation PLC
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY · USA
Eaton Corporation plc is an American Irish-domiciled multinational power management company with 2020 sales of 17.86 billion USD, founded in the United States with corporate headquarters in Dublin, Ireland, and operational headquarters in Beachwood, Ohio.
Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc
INDUSTRIALS · AEROSPACE & DEFENSE · USA
Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) is the largest military shipbuilding company in the United States as well as a provider of professional services to partners in government and industry.
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