Advanced Energy Industries Inc (AEIS)vsW. R. Berkley Corp (WRB)
AEIS
Advanced Energy Industries Inc
$310.76
-0.75%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $13.45B
WRB
W. R. Berkley Corp
$64.74
-0.80%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $24.51B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
W. R. Berkley Corp generates 718% more annual revenue ($14.71B vs $1.80B). WRB leads profitability with a 12.1% profit margin vs 8.3%. AEIS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.77. WRB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C-).
AEIS
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
WRB
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-847.4%
Fair Value
$32.59
Current Price
$310.76
$278.17 premium
Margin of Safety
-136.4%
Fair Value
$30.26
Current Price
$64.74
$34.48 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
17.8% revenue growth
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Trading at 8.6x book value
1.0% earnings growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
1.5% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 21.8%
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 : WRB
The strongest argument for WRB centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
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 : WRB
The primary concerns for WRB are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AEIS profiles as a growth stock while WRB 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.
WRB generates stronger free cash flow (896M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WRB scores higher overall (55/100 vs 47/100). Both earn "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.
W. R. Berkley Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - PROPERTY & CASUALTY · USA
W. R. Berkley Corporation is a commercial lines property & casualty insurance holding company organized in Delaware and based in Greenwich, Connecticut.
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