Parker-Hannifin Corporation (PH)vsPowell Industries Inc (POWL)
PH
Parker-Hannifin Corporation
$947.50
-1.53%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $119.59B
POWL
Powell Industries Inc
$277.27
+9.38%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $9.23B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Parker-Hannifin Corporation generates 1737% more annual revenue ($20.46B vs $1.11B). PH leads profitability with a 17.3% profit margin vs 16.8%. POWL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.45. PH earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
PH
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
POWL
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 26 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 21.7%
Every $100 of equity generates 32 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 8.4x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 9.0%
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 : PH
The strongest argument for PH centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.3% and operating margin at 21.7%.
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 : PH
The primary concerns for PH are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, PEG Ratio.
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
PH profiles as a mature stock while POWL is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
PH carries more volatility with a beta of 1.25 — expect wider price swings.
PH is growing revenue faster at 9.1% — sustainability is the question.
PH generates stronger free cash flow (768M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PH scores higher overall (54/100 vs 52/100), backed by strong 17.3% margins. Both earn "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.
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.
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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