Lennox International Inc (LII)vsPerma-Pipe International Holdings Inc (PPIH)
LII
Lennox International Inc
$508.43
-1.86%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $17.82B
PPIH
Perma-Pipe International Holdings Inc
$32.65
+1.21%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $207.02M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lennox International Inc generates 2393% more annual revenue ($5.26B vs $210.93M). LII leads profitability with a 15.1% profit margin vs 8.1%. LII appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.48. PPIH earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
LII
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
PPIH
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 65 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Earnings expanding 171.8% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 22.5% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Trading at 14.6x book value
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 7.7%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 15.1% and operating margin at 14.3%. PEG of 1.48 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : PPIH
The strongest argument for PPIH centers on EPS Growth, Return on Equity, P/E Ratio. Revenue growth of 22.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : LII
The primary concerns for LII are Price/Book, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 1.61 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : PPIH
The primary concerns for PPIH are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LII profiles as a mature stock while PPIH is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
LII carries more volatility with a beta of 1.19 — expect wider price swings.
PPIH is growing revenue faster at 22.5% — sustainability is the question.
PPIH generates stronger free cash flow (5M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PPIH scores higher overall (65/100 vs 58/100) and 22.5% 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.
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.
Perma-Pipe International Holdings Inc
INDUSTRIALS · BUILDING PRODUCTS & EQUIPMENT · USA
Perma-Pipe International Holdings, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells leak detection systems and specialty piping. The company is headquartered in Niles, Illinois.
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