Fortive Corp (FTV)vsVishay Precision Group Inc (VPG)
FTV
Fortive Corp
$61.28
-0.31%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $18.33B
VPG
Vishay Precision Group Inc
$117.38
-8.47%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $1.88B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fortive Corp generates 1224% more annual revenue ($4.24B vs $319.81M). FTV leads profitability with a 12.8% profit margin vs 1.9%. FTV appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.29. FTV earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 51/100 (C-).
FTV
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
VPG
Avoid31
out of 100
Grade: F
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
No standout strengths identified
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
17.6% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 12.4%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 1.8% — below average capital efficiency
1.9% margin — thin
Operating margin of 0.9%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FTV
PEG of 1.29 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : VPG
The strongest argument for VPG centers on Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 17.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : FTV
The primary concerns for FTV are P/E Ratio, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : VPG
The primary concerns for VPG are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 314.9x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 1.9% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FTV profiles as a value stock while VPG is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
VPG carries more volatility with a beta of 1.46 — expect wider price swings.
VPG is growing revenue faster at 17.6% — sustainability is the question.
FTV generates stronger free cash flow (208M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FTV scores higher overall (51/100 vs 31/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" 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.
Visit Website →Vishay Precision Group Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL INSTRUMENTS · USA
Vishay Precision Group, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets sensors, sensor-based measurement systems, special resistors, and strain gauges in the United States, Israel, the United Kingdom, the rest of Europe, Asia, and Canada. The company is headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania.
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