Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc (LECO)vsOshkosh Corporation (OSK)
LECO
Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc
$262.99
+1.81%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $14.08B
OSK
Oshkosh Corporation
$138.04
-3.72%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $8.85B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Oshkosh Corporation generates 137% more annual revenue ($10.61B vs $4.48B). LECO leads profitability with a 12.3% profit margin vs 5.2%. LECO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.45. LECO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
LECO
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
OSK
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 36 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
Trading at 9.2x book value
5.2% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 7.6%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LECO
The strongest argument for LECO centers on Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 12.0% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.45 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : OSK
The strongest argument for OSK centers on Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : LECO
The primary concerns for LECO are P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : OSK
The primary concerns for OSK are Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
OSK carries more volatility with a beta of 1.26 — expect wider price swings.
LECO is growing revenue faster at 12.0% — sustainability is the question.
OSK generates stronger free cash flow (349M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor TOOLS & ACCESSORIES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
LECO scores higher overall (66/100 vs 52/100) and 12.0% revenue growth. 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.
Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc
INDUSTRIALS · TOOLS & ACCESSORIES · USA
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures and sells welding, cutting and brazing products worldwide. The company is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio.
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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