Lennox International Inc (LII)vsUnion Pacific Corporation (UNP)
LII
Lennox International Inc
$541.37
+3.67%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $18.32B
UNP
Union Pacific Corporation
$268.23
+1.60%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $156.39B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Union Pacific Corporation generates 370% more annual revenue ($24.70B vs $5.26B). UNP leads profitability with a 29.2% profit margin vs 15.1%. LII appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.52. UNP earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C).
LII
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
UNP
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-50.6%
Fair Value
$370.16
Current Price
$541.37
$171.21 premium
Margin of Safety
-76.0%
Fair Value
$150.01
Current Price
$268.23
$118.22 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 77 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 41 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 40.4%
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Generating 1.5B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 16.2x book value
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 0.6%
Trading at 8.6x book value
3.2% revenue growth
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 14.4%.
Bull Case : UNP
The strongest argument for UNP centers on Return on Equity, Operating Margin, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.2% and operating margin at 40.4%.
Bear Case : LII
The primary concerns for LII are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : UNP
The primary concerns for UNP are Price/Book, Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LII profiles as a mature stock while UNP is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
LII carries more volatility with a beta of 1.21 — expect wider price swings.
LII is growing revenue faster at 5.8% — sustainability is the question.
UNP generates stronger free cash flow (1.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
UNP scores higher overall (60/100 vs 56/100), backed by strong 29.2% margins. 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.
Union Pacific Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · RAILROADS · USA
The Union Pacific Corporation (Union Pacific) is a publicly traded railroad holding company. It was incorporated in Utah in 1969 and is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. It is the parent company of the current, Delaware-registered, form of the Union Pacific Railroad.
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