Identiv Inc (INVE)vsIllinois Tool Works Inc (ITW)
INVE
Identiv Inc
$4.74
+2.16%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $113.75M
ITW
Illinois Tool Works Inc
$258.01
-2.88%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $74.36B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Illinois Tool Works Inc generates 74579% more annual revenue ($16.04B vs $21.48M). ITW leads profitability with a 19.1% profit margin vs -83.8%. INVE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.85. ITW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 58/100 (C).
INVE
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
ITW
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-87.5%
Fair Value
$1.76
Current Price
$4.74
$2.98 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for ITW.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Every $100 of equity generates 94 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Large-cap with strong market position
Strong operational efficiency at 26.8%
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -12.2% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 7.9%
Earnings declined 89.1%
4.1% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 23.1x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : INVE
The strongest argument for INVE centers on Price/Book, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.85 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : ITW
The strongest argument for ITW centers on Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.1% and operating margin at 26.8%.
Bear Case : INVE
The primary concerns for INVE are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : ITW
The primary concerns for ITW are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
INVE profiles as a turnaround stock while ITW is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
INVE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.24 — expect wider price swings.
ITW is growing revenue faster at 4.1% — sustainability is the question.
ITW generates stronger free cash flow (858M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ITW scores higher overall (58/100 vs 36/100), backed by strong 19.1% margins. Both earn "Buy" 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.
Identiv Inc
INDUSTRIALS · BUILDING PRODUCTS & EQUIPMENT · USA
Identiv, Inc. is a security technology company that protects data, physical places, and things in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. The company is headquartered in Fremont, California.
Illinois Tool Works Inc
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY · USA
Illinois Tool Works Inc. or ITW is an American company that produces engineered fasteners and components, equipment and consumable systems, and specialty products.
Compare with Other BUILDING PRODUCTS & EQUIPMENT Stocks
Want to dig deeper into these stocks?