Advanced Energy Industries Inc (AEIS)vsEspey Mfg & Electronics Corp (ESP)
AEIS
Advanced Energy Industries Inc
$294.81
-8.14%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $13.14B
ESP
Espey Mfg & Electronics Corp
$57.85
+0.42%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $165.62M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Advanced Energy Industries Inc generates 4409% more annual revenue ($1.91B vs $42.25M). ESP leads profitability with a 25.5% profit margin vs 10.0%. ESP trades at a lower P/E of 14.5x. ESP earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
AEIS
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
ESP
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for AEIS.
Margin of Safety
-78.2%
Fair Value
$31.76
Current Price
$57.85
$26.09 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 144.8% YoY
Revenue surging 26.3% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 57.1% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 21 in profit
Keeps 26 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Trading at 8.1x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AEIS
The strongest argument for AEIS centers on EPS Growth, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 26.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : ESP
The strongest argument for ESP centers on EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 25.5% and operating margin at 26.1%. Revenue growth of 10.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AEIS
The primary concerns for AEIS are Price/Book, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 68.0x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : ESP
The primary concerns for ESP are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AEIS profiles as a growth stock while ESP is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
AEIS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.40 — expect wider price swings.
AEIS is growing revenue faster at 26.3% — sustainability is the question.
ESP generates stronger free cash flow (3M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ESP scores higher overall (62/100 vs 59/100), backed by strong 25.5% margins and 10.9% 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.
Advanced Energy Industries Inc
INDUSTRIALS · ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT & PARTS · USA
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. designs, manufactures, sells and supports precision energy conversion, measurement and control solutions globally. The company is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
Espey Mfg & Electronics Corp
INDUSTRIALS · ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT & PARTS · USA
Espey Mfg. The company is headquartered in Saratoga Springs, New York.
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