Atlantic International Corp. Common Stock (ATLN)vsCaterpillar Inc (CAT)
ATLN
Atlantic International Corp. Common Stock
$0.98
-24.62%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $101.38M
CAT
Caterpillar Inc
$904.28
+1.44%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $419.05B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Caterpillar Inc generates 16133% more annual revenue ($70.75B vs $435.88M). CAT leads profitability with a 13.3% profit margin vs -13.6%. CAT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
ATLN
Avoid21
out of 100
Grade: F
CAT
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 50 in profit
Revenue surging 22.2% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 30.2% YoY
Generating 1.5B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -4295.0% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 7.3%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 22.3x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ATLN
The strongest argument for ATLN centers on Debt/Equity.
Bull Case : CAT
The strongest argument for CAT centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 22.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ATLN
The primary concerns for ATLN are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : CAT
The primary concerns for CAT are PEG Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 45.2x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 2.31 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ATLN profiles as a turnaround stock while CAT is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
CAT is growing revenue faster at 22.2% — sustainability is the question.
CAT generates stronger free cash flow (1.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor STAFFING & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
CAT scores higher overall (67/100 vs 21/100) and 22.2% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Atlantic International Corp. Common Stock
INDUSTRIALS · STAFFING & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES · USA
Atlantic International Corp. The company is headquartered in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.
Caterpillar Inc
INDUSTRIALS · FARM & HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY · USA
Caterpillar Inc. (often shortened to CAT) is an American Fortune 100 corporation that designs, develops, engineers, manufactures, markets, and sells machinery, engines, financial products, and insurance to customers via a worldwide dealer network.
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