Eaton Corporation PLC (ETN)vsITT Inc (ITT)
ETN
Eaton Corporation PLC
$425.37
+3.96%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $165.21B
ITT
ITT Inc
$204.14
+4.03%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $18.10B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Eaton Corporation PLC generates 534% more annual revenue ($30.03B vs $4.74B). ETN leads profitability with a 12.8% profit margin vs 8.9%. ITT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.69. ITT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
ETN
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
ITT
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Revenue surging 21.4% year-over-year
Revenue surging 51.5% year-over-year
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 8.2x book value
Elevated debt levels
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 37.5%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ETN
The strongest argument for ETN centers on Market Cap, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 21.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : ITT
The strongest argument for ITT centers on Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 51.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ETN
The primary concerns for ETN are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Debt/Equity. A P/E of 41.7x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : ITT
The primary concerns for ITT are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ETN profiles as a growth stock while ITT is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
ITT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.28 — expect wider price swings.
ITT is growing revenue faster at 51.5% — sustainability is the question.
ETN generates stronger free cash flow (874M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ITT scores higher overall (56/100 vs 53/100) and 51.5% 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.
ITT Inc
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY · USA
ITT Inc. manufactures and sells critical engineered components and custom technology solutions for the energy, transportation and industrial markets globally. The company is headquartered in White Plains, New York.
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