Eaton Corporation PLC (ETN)vsWilldan Group Inc (WLDN)
ETN
Eaton Corporation PLC
$433.01
+5.41%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $168.00B
WLDN
Willdan Group Inc
$72.86
+0.19%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $1.14B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Eaton Corporation PLC generates 3927% more annual revenue ($27.45B vs $681.55M). ETN leads profitability with a 14.9% profit margin vs 7.7%. WLDN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.48. WLDN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
ETN
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
WLDN
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for ETN.
Margin of Safety
-77.3%
Fair Value
$63.90
Current Price
$72.86
$8.96 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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Earnings expanding 132.1% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Revenue surging 20.6% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Trading at 8.6x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
7.7% 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 : WLDN
The strongest argument for WLDN centers on PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 20.6% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.48 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 : WLDN
The primary concerns for WLDN are Market Cap, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ETN profiles as a value stock while WLDN is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
ETN carries more volatility with a beta of 1.16 — expect wider price swings.
WLDN is growing revenue faster at 20.6% — sustainability is the question.
ETN generates stronger free cash flow (1.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WLDN scores higher overall (67/100 vs 59/100) and 20.6% revenue growth. 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.
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.
Willdan Group Inc
INDUSTRIALS · ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION · USA
Willdan Group, Inc., provides professional, technical and consulting services primarily in the United States. The company is headquartered in Anaheim, California.
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