Fortive Corp (FTV)vsKeysight Technologies Inc (KEYS)
FTV
Fortive Corp
$60.71
+1.05%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $18.02B
KEYS
Keysight Technologies Inc
$351.35
-0.30%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $60.44B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Keysight Technologies Inc generates 34% more annual revenue ($5.68B vs $4.24B). KEYS leads profitability with a 17.0% profit margin vs 12.8%. FTV appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.29. KEYS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
FTV
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
KEYS
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+8.6%
Fair Value
$64.25
Current Price
$60.71
$3.54 discount
Margin of Safety
-51.2%
Fair Value
$157.38
Current Price
$351.35
$193.97 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
No standout strengths identified
Earnings expanding 68.0% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Revenue surging 23.3% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of 6.8% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 12.4%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 9.7x book value
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FTV
PEG of 1.29 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : KEYS
The strongest argument for KEYS centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.0% and operating margin at 16.3%. Revenue growth of 23.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : FTV
The primary concerns for FTV are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : KEYS
The primary concerns for KEYS are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 62.1x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FTV profiles as a value stock while KEYS is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
KEYS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.26 — expect wider price swings.
KEYS is growing revenue faster at 23.3% — sustainability is the question.
KEYS generates stronger free cash flow (407M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
KEYS scores higher overall (62/100 vs 54/100), backed by strong 17.0% margins and 23.3% 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.
Fortive Corp
TECHNOLOGY · SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL INSTRUMENTS · USA
Fortive is an American diversified industrial technology conglomerate company headquartered in Everett, Washington.
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TECHNOLOGY · SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL INSTRUMENTS · USA
Keysight Technologies, or Keysight, is an American company that manufactures electronics test and measurement equipment and software.
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