AGCO Corporation (AGCO)vsLincoln Electric Holdings Inc (LECO)
AGCO
AGCO Corporation
$102.16
-1.20%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $7.44B
LECO
Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc
$280.59
-0.63%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $14.29B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
AGCO Corporation generates 131% more annual revenue ($10.35B vs $4.48B). LECO leads profitability with a 12.3% profit margin vs 5.2%. AGCO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.96. LECO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
AGCO
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
LECO
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 36 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
5.2% margin — thin
Revenue declined 1.0%
Earnings declined 74.4%
Moderate valuation
Trading at 9.8x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AGCO
The strongest argument for AGCO centers on Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. PEG of 0.96 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : LECO
The strongest argument for LECO centers on Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 12.0% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.48 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : AGCO
The primary concerns for AGCO are Profit Margin, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : LECO
The primary concerns for LECO are P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LECO carries more volatility with a beta of 1.22 — expect wider price swings.
LECO is growing revenue faster at 12.0% — sustainability is the question.
LECO generates stronger free cash flow (197M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor FARM & HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
LECO scores higher overall (66/100 vs 54/100) and 12.0% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
AGCO Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · FARM & HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY · USA
AGCO Corporation manufactures and distributes agricultural equipment and related spare parts worldwide. The company is headquartered in Duluth, Georgia.
Visit Website →Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc
INDUSTRIALS · TOOLS & ACCESSORIES · USA
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures and sells welding, cutting and brazing products worldwide. The company is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio.
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