AAON Inc (AAON)vsGE Vernova LLC (GEV)
AAON
AAON Inc
$86.47
-1.83%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $7.08B
GEV
GE Vernova LLC
$1,063.11
-2.37%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $308.81B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
GE Vernova LLC generates 2630% more annual revenue ($39.38B vs $1.44B). GEV leads profitability with a 23.8% profit margin vs 7.5%. AAON appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.88. GEV earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
AAON
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C
GEV
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+5.5%
Fair Value
$108.65
Current Price
$86.47
$22.18 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for GEV.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 42.5% year-over-year
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Earnings expanding 26.1% YoY
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 76 in profit
Earnings expanding 1816.0% YoY
Keeps 24 of every $100 in revenue as profit
16.3% revenue growth
Generating 4.8B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
7.5% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 20.5x book value
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AAON
The strongest argument for AAON centers on Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 42.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : GEV
The strongest argument for GEV centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 23.8% and operating margin at 5.5%. Revenue growth of 16.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AAON
The primary concerns for AAON are Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 67.0x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : GEV
The primary concerns for GEV are P/E Ratio, PEG Ratio, Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AAON profiles as a hypergrowth stock while GEV is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
AAON carries more volatility with a beta of 1.20 — expect wider price swings.
AAON is growing revenue faster at 42.5% — sustainability is the question.
GEV generates stronger free cash flow (4.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
GEV scores higher overall (63/100 vs 55/100), backed by strong 23.8% margins and 16.3% 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.
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.
GE Vernova LLC
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY · USA
GE Vernova LLC, an energy business company, generates electricity.
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