Oshkosh Corporation (OSK)vsWabash National Corporation (WNC)
OSK
Oshkosh Corporation
$139.50
-1.95%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $8.42B
WNC
Wabash National Corporation
$13.10
-8.43%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $512.49M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Oshkosh Corporation generates 612% more annual revenue ($10.43B vs $1.47B). OSK leads profitability with a 5.5% profit margin vs -4.4%. WNC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.73. WNC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
OSK
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
WNC
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for OSK.
Margin of Safety
-10.7%
Fair Value
$10.99
Current Price
$13.10
$2.11 premium
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 1274.0% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
0.2% revenue growth
5.5% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.6%
Weak financial health signals
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -20.1% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : OSK
The strongest argument for OSK centers on Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bull Case : WNC
The strongest argument for WNC centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.73 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : OSK
The primary concerns for OSK are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : WNC
The primary concerns for WNC are Market Cap, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 1.66 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
OSK profiles as a value stock while WNC is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
WNC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.54 — expect wider price swings.
OSK is growing revenue faster at 0.2% — sustainability is the question.
WNC generates stronger free cash flow (-37M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WNC scores higher overall (54/100 vs 49/100). 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.
Wabash National Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · FARM & HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY · USA
Wabash National Corporation designs, manufactures, and distributes engineered solutions for the transportation, logistics, and distribution industries primarily in the United States. The company is headquartered in Lafayette, Indiana.
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