Parker-Hannifin Corporation (PH)vsRyerson Holding Corporation (RYZ)
PH
Parker-Hannifin Corporation
$882.23
-2.99%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $111.35B
RYZ
Ryerson Holding Corporation
$26.23
-5.51%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $1.43B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Parker-Hannifin Corporation generates 359% more annual revenue ($20.99B vs $4.57B). PH leads profitability with a 16.6% profit margin vs -1.2%. PH earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C-).
PH
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
RYZ
Hold38
out of 100
Grade: F
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 25 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 21.5%
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 4.2%
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -6.9% — below average capital efficiency
Currently unprofitable
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 16.6% and operating margin at 21.5%. Revenue growth of 10.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : RYZ
The strongest argument for RYZ centers on Price/Book.
Bear Case : PH
The primary concerns for PH are P/E Ratio, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : RYZ
The primary concerns for RYZ are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PH profiles as a mature stock while RYZ is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
RYZ carries more volatility with a beta of 1.56 — expect wider price swings.
PH is growing revenue faster at 10.6% — sustainability is the question.
PH generates stronger free cash flow (881M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PH scores higher overall (55/100 vs 38/100), backed by strong 16.6% margins and 10.6% revenue growth. 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.
Ryerson Holding Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · METAL FABRICATION · USA
Ryerson Holding Corporation, processes and distributes industrial metals in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
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