Oshkosh Corporation (OSK)vsPowell Industries Inc (POWL)
OSK
Oshkosh Corporation
$147.37
-1.52%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $9.23B
POWL
Powell Industries Inc
$277.27
+9.38%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $9.23B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Oshkosh Corporation generates 836% more annual revenue ($10.42B vs $1.11B). POWL leads profitability with a 16.8% profit margin vs 6.2%. POWL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.45. POWL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 52/100 (C-).
OSK
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
POWL
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+32.8%
Fair Value
$259.60
Current Price
$147.37
$112.23 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for POWL.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 32 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
3.5% revenue growth
6.2% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 15.1x book value
4.0% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : OSK
The strongest argument for OSK centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bull Case : POWL
The strongest argument for POWL centers on Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.8% and operating margin at 17.0%.
Bear Case : OSK
The primary concerns for OSK are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : POWL
The primary concerns for POWL are Price/Book, Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 49.3x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
OSK carries more volatility with a beta of 1.39 — expect wider price swings.
POWL is growing revenue faster at 4.0% — sustainability is the question.
OSK generates stronger free cash flow (526M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
POWL scores higher overall (52/100 vs 48/100), backed by strong 16.8% margins. OSK offers better value entry with a 32.8% margin of safety. 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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