Advanced Energy Industries Inc (AEIS)vsEspey Mfg & Electronics Corp (ESP)
AEIS
Advanced Energy Industries Inc
$342.87
-3.79%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $13.45B
ESP
Espey Mfg & Electronics Corp
$56.70
+2.16%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $158.33M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Advanced Energy Industries Inc generates 4274% more annual revenue ($1.80B vs $41.13M). ESP leads profitability with a 23.4% profit margin vs 8.3%. ESP trades at a lower P/E of 15.5x. ESP earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C).
AEIS
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
ESP
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-847.4%
Fair Value
$32.59
Current Price
$342.87
$310.28 premium
Margin of Safety
+65.0%
Fair Value
$161.46
Current Price
$56.70
$104.76 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
17.8% revenue growth
Keeps 23 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 25.3%
Earnings expanding 39.4% YoY
Areas to Watch
Trading at 9.5x book value
1.0% earnings growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Revenue declined 10.8%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AEIS
The strongest argument for AEIS centers on Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 17.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : ESP
The strongest argument for ESP centers on Profit Margin, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 23.4% and operating margin at 25.3%.
Bear Case : AEIS
The primary concerns for AEIS are Price/Book, EPS Growth, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 91.8x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : ESP
The primary concerns for ESP are Market Cap, Revenue Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AEIS profiles as a growth stock while ESP is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
AEIS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.36 — expect wider price swings.
AEIS is growing revenue faster at 17.8% — sustainability is the question.
AEIS generates stronger free cash flow (45M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ESP scores higher overall (55/100 vs 47/100), backed by strong 23.4% margins. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" 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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