Lennox International Inc (LII)vsWeatherford International plc (WFRD)
LII
Lennox International Inc
$508.43
-1.86%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $17.48B
WFRD
Weatherford International plc
$97.17
-6.32%
ENERGY · Cap: $7.47B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lennox International Inc generates 8% more annual revenue ($5.26B vs $4.88B). LII leads profitability with a 15.1% profit margin vs 9.5%. LII appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.45. WFRD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C).
LII
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
WFRD
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 65 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 26 in profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 44.7% YoY
Areas to Watch
Trading at 14.6x book value
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 7.7%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Grey zone — moderate risk
Revenue declined 3.4%
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 1.45 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : WFRD
The strongest argument for WFRD centers on Return on Equity, P/E Ratio, EPS Growth.
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 : WFRD
The primary concerns for WFRD are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LII profiles as a mature stock while WFRD is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
LII carries more volatility with a beta of 1.23 — expect wider price swings.
LII is growing revenue faster at 5.8% — sustainability is the question.
WFRD generates stronger free cash flow (81M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WFRD scores higher overall (60/100 vs 58/100). 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.
Weatherford International plc
ENERGY · OIL & GAS EQUIPMENT & SERVICES · USA
Weatherford International plc, an oilfield services company, provides equipment and services for the drilling, evaluation, completion, production and intervention of oil and natural gas wells worldwide. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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