Eaton Corporation PLC (ETN)vsSPX Corp (SPXC)
ETN
Eaton Corporation PLC
$433.01
+5.41%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $168.00B
SPXC
SPX Corp
$211.36
-2.31%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $10.61B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Eaton Corporation PLC generates 1112% more annual revenue ($27.45B vs $2.27B). ETN leads profitability with a 14.9% profit margin vs 10.8%. SPXC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.50. SPXC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
ETN
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
SPXC
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
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
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
19.4% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 27.1% YoY
Areas to Watch
Trading at 8.6x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
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 : SPXC
The strongest argument for SPXC centers on Debt/Equity, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 19.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : SPXC
The primary concerns for SPXC are P/E Ratio. A P/E of 41.9x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ETN profiles as a value stock while SPXC is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
SPXC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.34 — expect wider price swings.
SPXC is growing revenue faster at 19.4% — sustainability is the question.
ETN generates stronger free cash flow (1.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SPXC scores higher overall (61/100 vs 59/100) and 19.4% 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.
SPX Corp
INDUSTRIALS · BUILDING PRODUCTS & EQUIPMENT · USA
SPX Corporation supplies infrastructure equipment for the heating, ventilation and cooling (HVAC), sensing and measurement, power transmission and generation, and industrial markets in the United States, China, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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