Acco Brands Corporation (ACCO)vsCaterpillar Inc (CAT)
ACCO
Acco Brands Corporation
$3.95
+23.05%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $302.61M
CAT
Caterpillar Inc
$890.11
-0.03%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $414.16B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Caterpillar Inc generates 4333% more annual revenue ($67.59B vs $1.52B). CAT leads profitability with a 13.1% profit margin vs 2.7%. ACCO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.41. ACCO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
ACCO
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
CAT
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+67.8%
Fair Value
$12.84
Current Price
$3.95
$8.89 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for CAT.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 44 in profit
18.0% revenue growth
Generating 2.2B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 6.5% — below average capital efficiency
2.7% margin — thin
Revenue declined 4.3%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 19.4x book value
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ACCO
The strongest argument for ACCO centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.41 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : CAT
The strongest argument for CAT centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 18.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ACCO
The primary concerns for ACCO are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 2.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : CAT
The primary concerns for CAT are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 44.2x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 2.03 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ACCO profiles as a value stock while CAT is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
CAT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.52 — expect wider price swings.
CAT is growing revenue faster at 18.0% — sustainability is the question.
CAT generates stronger free cash flow (2.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ACCO scores higher overall (59/100 vs 55/100). 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.
Acco Brands Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · BUSINESS EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES · USA
ACCO Brands Corporation designs, manufactures and markets consumer, school, technology and office products. The company is headquartered in Lake Zurich, Illinois.
Caterpillar Inc
INDUSTRIALS · FARM & HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY · USA
Caterpillar Inc. (often shortened to CAT) is an American Fortune 100 corporation that designs, develops, engineers, manufactures, markets, and sells machinery, engines, financial products, and insurance to customers via a worldwide dealer network.
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