Lennox International Inc (LII)vsGibraltar Industries Inc (ROCK)
LII
Lennox International Inc
$372.34
+0.18%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $12.57B
ROCK
Gibraltar Industries Inc
$42.60
+2.11%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $1.23B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lennox International Inc generates 267% more annual revenue ($5.30B vs $1.45B). LII leads profitability with a 14.9% profit margin vs -10.4%. ROCK appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.57. LII earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
LII
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
ROCK
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LII.
Margin of Safety
-72.5%
Fair Value
$31.38
Current Price
$42.60
$11.22 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 60 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 22.9%
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 64.6% year-over-year
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Trading at 9.9x book value
3.0% revenue growth
0.1% earnings growth
Elevated debt levels
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 1.0% — below average capital efficiency
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, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.91 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : ROCK
The strongest argument for ROCK centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 64.6% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.57 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : LII
The primary concerns for LII are Price/Book, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Debt-to-equity of 1.56 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : ROCK
The primary concerns for ROCK are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 1.54 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LII profiles as a value stock while ROCK is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
ROCK carries more volatility with a beta of 1.23 — expect wider price swings.
ROCK is growing revenue faster at 64.6% — sustainability is the question.
LII generates stronger free cash flow (136M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LII scores higher overall (62/100 vs 61/100). 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.
Gibraltar Industries Inc
INDUSTRIALS · BUILDING PRODUCTS & EQUIPMENT · USA
Gibraltar Industries, Inc. manufactures and distributes construction products for the renewable energy, conservation, residential and infrastructure markets in North America and Asia. The company is headquartered in Buffalo, New York.
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