Advanced Energy Industries Inc (AEIS)vsKimball Electronics (KE)
AEIS
Advanced Energy Industries Inc
$342.87
-3.79%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $13.45B
KE
Kimball Electronics
$25.54
+0.95%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $570.49M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Advanced Energy Industries Inc generates 23% more annual revenue ($1.80B vs $1.46B). AEIS leads profitability with a 8.3% profit margin vs 1.7%. KE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.97. KE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
AEIS
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
KE
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
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
+46.4%
Fair Value
$45.40
Current Price
$25.54
$19.86 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
17.8% revenue growth
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 90.6% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
15.0% revenue growth
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
ROE of 4.3% — below average capital efficiency
1.7% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
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 : KE
The strongest argument for KE centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 15.0% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.97 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : KE
The primary concerns for KE are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 1.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AEIS profiles as a growth stock while KE is a value 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
KE scores higher overall (67/100 vs 47/100) and 15.0% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
Kimball Electronics
INDUSTRIALS · ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT & PARTS · USA
Kimball Electronics, Inc. provides electronic contract manufacturing services and diversified manufacturing services to clients in the automotive, medical, industrial and public safety end markets. The company is headquartered in Jasper, Indiana.
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