Lennox International Inc (LII)vsWelltower Inc (WELL)
LII
Lennox International Inc
$541.37
+3.67%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $18.32B
WELL
Welltower Inc
$216.47
+1.01%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $153.12B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Welltower Inc generates 124% more annual revenue ($11.77B vs $5.26B). LII leads profitability with a 15.1% profit margin vs 12.0%. LII appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.52. WELL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
LII
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
WELL
Buy57
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
-57.2%
Fair Value
$132.26
Current Price
$216.47
$84.21 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 77 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Revenue surging 38.3% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 157.9% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 16.2x book value
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 0.6%
ROE of 3.7% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : WELL
The strongest argument for WELL centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Market Cap. Revenue growth of 38.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : LII
The primary concerns for LII are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : WELL
The primary concerns for WELL are Return on Equity, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 105.3x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LII profiles as a mature stock while WELL is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
LII carries more volatility with a beta of 1.21 — expect wider price swings.
WELL is growing revenue faster at 38.3% — sustainability is the question.
WELL generates stronger free cash flow (282M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WELL scores higher overall (57/100 vs 56/100) and 38.3% revenue growth. 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.
Welltower Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - HEALTHCARE FACILITIES · USA
Welltower Inc. is a real estate investment trust that invests in healthcare infrastructure.
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