Advanced Energy Industries Inc (AEIS)vsLockheed Martin Corporation (LMT)
AEIS
Advanced Energy Industries Inc
$252.49
-7.66%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $11.37B
LMT
Lockheed Martin Corporation
$569.25
-2.08%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $118.59B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lockheed Martin Corporation generates 3842% more annual revenue ($75.11B vs $1.91B). AEIS leads profitability with a 10.0% profit margin vs 6.4%. LMT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.07. AEIS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
AEIS
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
LMT
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for AEIS.
Margin of Safety
-69.8%
Fair Value
$342.36
Current Price
$569.25
$226.89 premium
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 72 in profit
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 2.9B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Trading at 17.5x book value
0.3% revenue growth
6.4% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
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 : LMT
The strongest argument for LMT centers on Return on Equity, Market Cap, Free Cash Flow. PEG of 1.07 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : AEIS
The primary concerns for AEIS are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Free Cash Flow. A P/E of 59.2x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : LMT
The primary concerns for LMT are Price/Book, Revenue Growth, Profit Margin. Debt-to-equity of 2.34 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AEIS profiles as a growth stock while LMT is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
AEIS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.25 — expect wider price swings.
AEIS is growing revenue faster at 26.3% — sustainability is the question.
LMT generates stronger free cash flow (2.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
AEIS scores higher overall (59/100 vs 55/100) and 26.3% 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.
Lockheed Martin Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · AEROSPACE & DEFENSE · USA
Lockheed Martin Corporation is an American aerospace, defense, information security, and technology company with worldwide interests. It is headquartered in North Bethesda, Maryland, in the Washington, D.C., area.
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