Masco Corporation (MAS)vsGibraltar Industries Inc (ROCK)
MAS
Masco Corporation
$69.41
-0.72%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $14.93B
ROCK
Gibraltar Industries Inc
$40.01
-3.47%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $1.20B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Masco Corporation generates 517% more annual revenue ($7.68B vs $1.25B). MAS leads profitability with a 10.9% profit margin vs -10.7%. ROCK appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.70. MAS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
MAS
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
ROCK
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 85 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Earnings expanding 20.0% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 44.6% year-over-year
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 : MAS
The strongest argument for MAS centers on Return on Equity, Debt/Equity, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : ROCK
The strongest argument for ROCK centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 44.6% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.70 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : MAS
The primary concerns for MAS are PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : ROCK
The primary concerns for ROCK are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 1.56 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MAS profiles as a value stock while ROCK is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
MAS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.31 — expect wider price swings.
ROCK is growing revenue faster at 44.6% — sustainability is the question.
ROCK generates stronger free cash flow (-47M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MAS scores higher overall (67/100 vs 59/100). 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.
Masco Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · BUILDING PRODUCTS & EQUIPMENT · USA
Masco Corporation is a manufacturer of products for the home improvement and new home construction markets.
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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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