Advanced Energy Industries Inc (AEIS)vsIllinois Tool Works Inc (ITW)
AEIS
Advanced Energy Industries Inc
$294.81
-8.14%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $13.14B
ITW
Illinois Tool Works Inc
$252.72
+0.64%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $71.52B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Illinois Tool Works Inc generates 751% more annual revenue ($16.22B vs $1.91B). ITW leads profitability with a 19.3% profit margin vs 10.0%. ITW appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.43. ITW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C).
AEIS
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
ITW
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 144.8% YoY
Revenue surging 26.3% year-over-year
Every $100 of equity generates 97 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Large-cap with strong market position
Strong operational efficiency at 25.7%
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
Expensive relative to growth rate
4.6% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Trading at 22.6x book value
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 : ITW
The strongest argument for ITW centers on Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.3% and operating margin at 25.7%.
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 : ITW
The primary concerns for ITW are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 2.83 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
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 1.40 — expect wider price swings.
AEIS is growing revenue faster at 26.3% — sustainability is the question.
ITW generates stronger free cash flow (528M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ITW scores higher overall (60/100 vs 59/100), backed by strong 19.3% margins. 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.
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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