Gates Industrial Corporation plc (GTES)vsOshkosh Corporation (OSK)
GTES
Gates Industrial Corporation plc
$25.63
-1.84%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $6.89B
OSK
Oshkosh Corporation
$130.53
-1.95%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $8.42B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Oshkosh Corporation generates 203% more annual revenue ($10.43B vs $3.45B). GTES leads profitability with a 7.2% profit margin vs 5.5%. OSK trades at a lower P/E of 15.0x. OSK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 49/100 (D+).
GTES
Hold41
out of 100
Grade: D
OSK
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
0.4% revenue growth
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 7.4% — below average capital efficiency
0.2% revenue growth
5.5% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.6%
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GTES
The strongest argument for GTES centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : OSK
The strongest argument for OSK centers on Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : GTES
The primary concerns for GTES are P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : OSK
The primary concerns for OSK are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, Operating Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GTES carries more volatility with a beta of 1.27 — expect wider price swings.
GTES is growing revenue faster at 0.4% — sustainability is the question.
GTES generates stronger free cash flow (14M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
OSK scores higher overall (49/100 vs 41/100). Both earn "Hold" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Gates Industrial Corporation plc
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY · USA
Gates Industrial Corporation plc manufactures and sells engineered power transmission and fluid power solutions worldwide. The company is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
Visit Website →Oshkosh Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · FARM & HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY · USA
Oshkosh Corporation designs, manufactures and markets specialty vehicles and bodies worldwide. The company is headquartered in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
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