Parker-Hannifin Corporation (PH)vsSPX Corp (SPXC)
PH
Parker-Hannifin Corporation
$909.42
-4.02%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $119.59B
SPXC
SPX Corp
$211.36
-2.31%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $10.61B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Parker-Hannifin Corporation generates 803% more annual revenue ($20.46B vs $2.27B). PH leads profitability with a 17.3% profit margin vs 10.8%. SPXC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.50. SPXC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
PH
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
SPXC
Buy61
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%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
19.4% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 27.1% YoY
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 8.0x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 9.0%
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 : SPXC
The strongest argument for SPXC centers on Debt/Equity, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 19.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : PH
The primary concerns for PH are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : SPXC
The primary concerns for SPXC are P/E Ratio. A P/E of 41.9x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PH profiles as a mature stock while SPXC is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
SPXC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.34 — expect wider price swings.
SPXC is growing revenue faster at 19.4% — sustainability is the question.
PH generates stronger free cash flow (768M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SPXC scores higher overall (61/100 vs 54/100) and 19.4% revenue growth. 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.
SPX Corp
INDUSTRIALS · BUILDING PRODUCTS & EQUIPMENT · USA
SPX Corporation supplies infrastructure equipment for the heating, ventilation and cooling (HVAC), sensing and measurement, power transmission and generation, and industrial markets in the United States, China, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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