Mueller Water Products (MWA)vsParker-Hannifin Corporation (PH)
MWA
Mueller Water Products
$23.08
-3.59%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $3.75B
PH
Parker-Hannifin Corporation
$928.83
-2.25%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $119.77B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Parker-Hannifin Corporation generates 1353% more annual revenue ($21.50B vs $1.48B). PH leads profitability with a 17.0% profit margin vs 15.0%. MWA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.96. MWA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
MWA
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
PH
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 23.9%
Earnings expanding 30.3% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 24 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 23.5%
Generating 1.6B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
4.1% revenue growth
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MWA
The strongest argument for MWA centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Operating Margin. PEG of 0.96 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : PH
The strongest argument for PH centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.0% and operating margin at 23.5%.
Bear Case : MWA
The primary concerns for MWA are Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : PH
The primary concerns for PH are P/E Ratio, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MWA profiles as a value stock while PH is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
PH carries more volatility with a beta of 1.12 — expect wider price swings.
PH is growing revenue faster at 9.8% — sustainability is the question.
PH generates stronger free cash flow (1.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MWA scores higher overall (72/100 vs 60/100). 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.
Mueller Water Products
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY · USA
Mueller Water Products, Inc. manufactures and markets products and services for use in the transmission, distribution, and metering of water in the United States, Canada, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
Visit Website →Parker-Hannifin Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY · USA
Parker-Hannifin Corporation, originally Parker Appliance Company, usually referred to as just Parker, is an American corporation specializing in motion and control technologies. Its corporate headquarters are in Mayfield Heights, Ohio, in Greater Cleveland.
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