Lennox International Inc (LII)vsWheaton Precious Metals Corp (WPM)
LII
Lennox International Inc
$508.43
-1.86%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $17.82B
WPM
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp
$116.23
-2.61%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $57.67B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lennox International Inc generates 91% more annual revenue ($5.26B vs $2.75B). WPM leads profitability with a 65.5% profit margin vs 15.1%. WPM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.43. WPM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 78/100 (B+).
LII
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
WPM
Strong Buy78
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LII.
Margin of Safety
-54.1%
Fair Value
$79.55
Current Price
$116.23
$36.68 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 65 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Growing faster than its price suggests
Keeps 66 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 75.0%
Revenue surging 91.6% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 128.8% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Trading at 14.6x book value
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 7.7%
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
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 : WPM
The strongest argument for WPM centers on PEG Ratio, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 65.5% and operating margin at 75.0%. Revenue growth of 91.6% 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 : WPM
The primary concerns for WPM are P/E Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LII profiles as a mature stock while WPM is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
LII carries more volatility with a beta of 1.19 — expect wider price swings.
WPM is growing revenue faster at 91.6% — sustainability is the question.
WPM generates stronger free cash flow (692M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WPM scores higher overall (78/100 vs 58/100), backed by strong 65.5% margins and 91.6% 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.
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp
BASIC MATERIALS · GOLD · USA
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
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