Advanced Energy Industries Inc (AEIS)vsWestinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp (WAB)
AEIS
Advanced Energy Industries Inc
$354.97
-0.64%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $13.59B
WAB
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp
$268.13
+0.91%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $45.08B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp generates 504% more annual revenue ($11.51B vs $1.91B). WAB leads profitability with a 10.5% profit margin vs 10.0%. WAB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.37. WAB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
AEIS
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
WAB
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for AEIS.
Margin of Safety
+16.1%
Fair Value
$303.40
Current Price
$268.13
$35.27 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 144.8% YoY
Revenue surging 26.3% year-over-year
No standout strengths identified
Areas to Watch
Trading at 9.8x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : WAB
Revenue growth of 13.0% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.37 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : AEIS
The primary concerns for AEIS are Price/Book, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 74.1x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : WAB
The primary concerns for WAB are P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AEIS profiles as a growth stock while WAB 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.
WAB generates stronger free cash flow (153M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WAB scores higher overall (64/100 vs 59/100) and 13.0% 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.
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp
INDUSTRIALS · RAILROADS · USA
Wabtec Corporation (derived from Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation) is an American company formed by the merger of the Westinghouse Air Brake Company (WABCO) and MotivePower Industries Corporation in 1999. It is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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