Apogee Enterprises Inc (APOG)vsLennox International Inc (LII)
APOG
Apogee Enterprises Inc
$37.88
+0.93%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $790.49M
LII
Lennox International Inc
$366.04
-1.77%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $13.31B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lennox International Inc generates 279% more annual revenue ($5.30B vs $1.40B). LII leads profitability with a 14.9% profit margin vs 4.9%. LII appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.99. LII earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
APOG
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
LII
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-6.6%
Fair Value
$39.11
Current Price
$37.88
$1.23 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LII.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 574.0% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 60 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 22.9%
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
4.9% margin — thin
Revenue declined 1.1%
Trading at 9.8x book value
3.0% revenue growth
0.1% earnings growth
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : APOG
The strongest argument for APOG centers on P/E Ratio, EPS Growth, Price/Book. PEG of 1.20 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : LII
The strongest argument for LII centers on Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.99 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : APOG
The primary concerns for APOG are Market Cap, Profit Margin, Revenue Growth. Thin 4.9% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : LII
The primary concerns for LII are Price/Book, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Debt-to-equity of 1.56 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LII carries more volatility with a beta of 1.18 — expect wider price swings.
LII is growing revenue faster at 3.0% — sustainability is the question.
LII generates stronger free cash flow (136M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor BUILDING PRODUCTS & EQUIPMENT industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
LII scores higher overall (62/100 vs 61/100). 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.
Apogee Enterprises Inc
INDUSTRIALS · BUILDING PRODUCTS & EQUIPMENT · USA
Apogee Enterprises, Inc. designs and develops glass and metal products and services in the United States, Canada, and Brazil. The company is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Lennox International Inc
INDUSTRIALS · BUILDING PRODUCTS & EQUIPMENT · USA
Lennox International Inc. designs, manufactures and markets a range of products for the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration markets in the United States, Canada and internationally. The company is headquartered in Richardson, Texas.
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