Old Dominion Freight Line Inc (ODFL)vsParker-Hannifin Corporation (PH)
ODFL
Old Dominion Freight Line Inc
$245.52
-0.81%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $51.11B
PH
Parker-Hannifin Corporation
$882.34
+1.16%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $105.45B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Parker-Hannifin Corporation generates 285% more annual revenue ($20.99B vs $5.46B). ODFL leads profitability with a 18.5% profit margin vs 16.6%. PH appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.23. PH earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C-).
ODFL
Hold46
out of 100
Grade: D+
PH
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-78.2%
Fair Value
$137.89
Current Price
$245.52
$107.63 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for PH.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 23 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 23.8%
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 24 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 21.5%
Areas to Watch
Trading at 11.6x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Revenue declined 2.9%
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 4.2%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ODFL
The strongest argument for ODFL centers on Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.5% and operating margin at 23.8%.
Bull Case : PH
The strongest argument for PH centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.6% and operating margin at 21.5%. Revenue growth of 10.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ODFL
The primary concerns for ODFL are Price/Book, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 51.3x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : PH
The primary concerns for PH are P/E Ratio, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ODFL profiles as a declining stock while PH is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
PH carries more volatility with a beta of 1.18 — expect wider price swings.
PH is growing revenue faster at 10.6% — sustainability is the question.
PH generates stronger free cash flow (881M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PH scores higher overall (55/100 vs 46/100), backed by strong 16.6% margins and 10.6% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Old Dominion Freight Line Inc
INDUSTRIALS · TRUCKING · USA
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is an American less than truckload shipping (LTL) company. It offers regional, inter-regional and national LTL service. In addition to its core LTL services, the company offers logistics services including ground and air expedited transportation, supply chain consulting, transportation management, truckload brokerage, container delivery and warehousing, as well as household moving services.
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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