AAON Inc (AAON)vsCarlisle Companies Incorporated (CSL)
AAON
AAON Inc
$79.80
+4.28%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $6.55B
CSL
Carlisle Companies Incorporated
$335.24
+1.67%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $13.56B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Carlisle Companies Incorporated generates 164% more annual revenue ($5.10B vs $1.93B). CSL leads profitability with a 14.2% profit margin vs 8.2%. AAON appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.91. AAON earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
AAON
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
CSL
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+23.6%
Fair Value
$134.52
Current Price
$79.80
$54.73 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for CSL.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 101.2% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 257.9% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Every $100 of equity generates 45 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 22.9%
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Trading at 8.2x book value
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AAON
The strongest argument for AAON centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 101.2% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.91 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : CSL
The strongest argument for CSL centers on Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.98 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : AAON
The primary concerns for AAON are Piotroski F-Score, P/E Ratio, Free Cash Flow. A P/E of 41.8x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : CSL
The primary concerns for CSL are Price/Book, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 1.78 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AAON profiles as a hypergrowth stock while CSL is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
AAON carries more volatility with a beta of 1.41 — expect wider price swings.
AAON is growing revenue faster at 101.2% — sustainability is the question.
CSL generates stronger free cash flow (200M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
AAON scores higher overall (68/100 vs 66/100) and 101.2% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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.
AAON Inc
INDUSTRIALS · BUILDING PRODUCTS & EQUIPMENT · USA
AAON, Inc. engages in the engineering, manufacturing, marketing and sales of heating and air conditioning equipment in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Carlisle Companies Incorporated
INDUSTRIALS · BUILDING PRODUCTS & EQUIPMENT · USA
Carlisle Companies Incorporated is a diversified manufacturer of engineered products in the United States, Europe, Asia, Canada, Mexico, the Middle East, Africa, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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