Oshkosh Corporation (OSK)vsPowell Industries Inc (POWL)
OSK
Oshkosh Corporation
$145.85
-1.30%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $9.49B
POWL
Powell Industries Inc
$182.50
+3.17%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $6.65B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Oshkosh Corporation generates 817% more annual revenue ($10.61B vs $1.16B). POWL leads profitability with a 16.5% profit margin vs 5.2%. POWL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.98. POWL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C+).
OSK
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
POWL
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 26 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 20.5%
Areas to Watch
5.2% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 7.6%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 8.8x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : OSK
The strongest argument for OSK centers on Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bull Case : POWL
The strongest argument for POWL centers on Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.5% and operating margin at 20.5%.
Bear Case : OSK
The primary concerns for OSK are Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : POWL
The primary concerns for POWL are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
OSK profiles as a value stock while POWL is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
OSK carries more volatility with a beta of 1.26 — expect wider price swings.
POWL is growing revenue faster at 8.9% — sustainability is the question.
OSK generates stronger free cash flow (349M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
POWL scores higher overall (60/100 vs 50/100), backed by strong 16.5% margins. 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.
Oshkosh Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · FARM & HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY · USA
Oshkosh Corporation designs, manufactures and markets specialty vehicles and bodies worldwide. The company is headquartered in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
Powell Industries Inc
INDUSTRIALS · ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT & PARTS · USA
Powell Industries, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, sells, and services custom-designed equipment and systems for the distribution, control, and monitoring of electrical power. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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