Advanced Energy Industries Inc (AEIS)vsKimball Electronics (KE)
AEIS
Advanced Energy Industries Inc
$262.20
+3.05%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $11.56B
KE
Kimball Electronics
$24.65
-1.56%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $577.84M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Advanced Energy Industries Inc generates 42% more annual revenue ($2.04B vs $1.43B). AEIS leads profitability with a 10.8% profit margin vs 1.9%. KE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.02. AEIS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
AEIS
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
KE
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for AEIS.
Margin of Safety
-24.6%
Fair Value
$19.52
Current Price
$24.65
$5.13 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 30.0% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 93.4% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Earnings expanding 30.7% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 4.8% — below average capital efficiency
1.9% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.2%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AEIS
The strongest argument for AEIS centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 30.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : KE
The strongest argument for KE centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity, EPS Growth. PEG of 1.02 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : AEIS
The primary concerns for AEIS are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 53.3x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : KE
The primary concerns for KE are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 1.9% 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 1.30 — expect wider price swings.
AEIS is growing revenue faster at 30.0% — sustainability is the question.
AEIS generates stronger free cash flow (36M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
AEIS scores higher overall (65/100 vs 58/100) and 30.0% 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.
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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