Parker-Hannifin Corporation (PH)vsQuanta Services Inc (PWR)
PH
Parker-Hannifin Corporation
$947.50
-1.53%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $119.59B
PWR
Quanta Services Inc
$727.77
+15.78%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $109.21B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Quanta Services Inc generates 39% more annual revenue ($28.48B vs $20.46B). PH leads profitability with a 17.3% profit margin vs 3.6%. PWR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.06. PH earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
PH
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
PWR
Hold45
out of 100
Grade: D+
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%
Large-cap with strong market position
19.7% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 8.4x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 9.0%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 12.2x book value
2.6% earnings growth
3.6% margin — thin
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 : PWR
The strongest argument for PWR centers on Market Cap, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 19.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : PH
The primary concerns for PH are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : PWR
The primary concerns for PWR are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth. A P/E of 100.0x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PH profiles as a mature stock while PWR is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
PH carries more volatility with a beta of 1.25 — expect wider price swings.
PWR is growing revenue faster at 19.7% — sustainability is the question.
PWR generates stronger free cash flow (934M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PH scores higher overall (54/100 vs 45/100), backed by strong 17.3% 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.
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.
Quanta Services Inc
INDUSTRIALS · ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION · USA
Quanta Services is an American corporation that provides infrastructure services for electric power, pipeline, industrial and communications industries. Capabilities include the planning, design, installation, program management, maintenance and repair of most types of network infrastructure.
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