Lear Corporation (LEA)vsModine Manufacturing Company (MOD)
LEA
Lear Corporation
$141.50
-1.72%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $7.27B
MOD
Modine Manufacturing Company
$276.51
-8.20%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $14.50B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lear Corporation generates 639% more annual revenue ($23.52B vs $3.18B). MOD leads profitability with a 3.8% profit margin vs 2.3%. LEA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.36. LEA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
LEA
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
MOD
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 124.2% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Revenue surging 47.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 47.4% YoY
Areas to Watch
4.7% revenue growth
2.3% margin — thin
Operating margin of 5.0%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Trading at 12.2x book value
3.8% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LEA
The strongest argument for LEA centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth. PEG of 0.36 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : MOD
The strongest argument for MOD centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 47.5% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.11 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : LEA
The primary concerns for LEA are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Thin 2.3% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : MOD
The primary concerns for MOD are Price/Book, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 122.0x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LEA profiles as a value stock while MOD is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
MOD carries more volatility with a beta of 1.66 — expect wider price swings.
MOD is growing revenue faster at 47.5% — sustainability is the question.
MOD generates stronger free cash flow (125M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LEA scores higher overall (65/100 vs 61/100). 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.
Lear Corporation
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO PARTS · USA
Lear Corporation designs, develops, designs, manufactures, assembles, and supplies automotive seats, electrical distribution systems, and related components for automotive original equipment manufacturers in North America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and South America. The company is headquartered in Southfield, Michigan.
Modine Manufacturing Company
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO PARTS · USA
Modine Manufacturing Company provides heat transfer systems and heat transfer components designed for use in on-highway and off-highway original equipment manufacturer (OEM) vehicular applications. The company is headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin.
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