Advanced Energy Industries Inc (AEIS)vsIllinois Tool Works Inc (ITW)
AEIS
Advanced Energy Industries Inc
$361.39
-2.08%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $13.74B
ITW
Illinois Tool Works Inc
$265.67
-1.04%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $77.61B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Illinois Tool Works Inc generates 792% more annual revenue ($16.04B vs $1.80B). ITW leads profitability with a 19.1% profit margin vs 8.3%. ITW appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.73. ITW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 58/100 (C).
AEIS
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
ITW
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
17.8% revenue growth
Every $100 of equity generates 94 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Large-cap with strong market position
Strong operational efficiency at 26.8%
Areas to Watch
Trading at 10.0x book value
1.0% earnings growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Moderate valuation
4.1% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : ITW
The strongest argument for ITW centers on Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.1% and operating margin at 26.8%.
Bear Case : AEIS
The primary concerns for AEIS are Price/Book, EPS Growth, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 93.4x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : ITW
The primary concerns for ITW are P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AEIS profiles as a growth stock while ITW is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
AEIS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.35 — expect wider price swings.
AEIS is growing revenue faster at 17.8% — sustainability is the question.
ITW generates stronger free cash flow (858M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ITW scores higher overall (58/100 vs 47/100), backed by strong 19.1% 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.
Illinois Tool Works Inc
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY · USA
Illinois Tool Works Inc. or ITW is an American company that produces engineered fasteners and components, equipment and consumable systems, and specialty products.
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