Lennox International Inc (LII)vsNorthrop Grumman Corporation (NOC)
LII
Lennox International Inc
$517.62
+4.46%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $18.02B
NOC
Northrop Grumman Corporation
$572.41
-0.94%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $82.31B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Northrop Grumman Corporation generates 715% more annual revenue ($42.37B vs $5.20B). LII leads profitability with a 15.5% profit margin vs 10.8%. LII appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.42. NOC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
LII
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
NOC
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-52.5%
Fair Value
$365.66
Current Price
$517.62
$151.96 premium
Margin of Safety
-61.6%
Fair Value
$419.98
Current Price
$572.41
$152.43 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 76 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Earnings expanding 84.9% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 29 in profit
Areas to Watch
Trading at 15.5x book value
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 11.2%
Earnings declined 17.9%
4.4% revenue growth
Grey zone — moderate risk
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LII
The strongest argument for LII centers on Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.5% and operating margin at 19.8%. PEG of 1.42 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : NOC
The strongest argument for NOC centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : LII
The primary concerns for LII are Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : NOC
The primary concerns for NOC are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LII profiles as a declining stock while NOC is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
LII carries more volatility with a beta of 1.21 — expect wider price swings.
NOC is growing revenue faster at 4.4% — sustainability is the question.
LII generates stronger free cash flow (377M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NOC scores higher overall (63/100 vs 56/100). Both earn "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.
Lennox International Inc
INDUSTRIALS · BUILDING PRODUCTS & EQUIPMENT · USA
Lennox International Inc. designs, manufactures and markets a range of products for the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration markets in the United States, Canada and internationally. The company is headquartered in Richardson, Texas.
Northrop Grumman Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · AEROSPACE & DEFENSE · USA
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) is an American multinational aerospace and defense technology company.
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