Atlantic International Corp. Common Stock (ATLN)vsCaterpillar Inc (CAT)
ATLN
Atlantic International Corp. Common Stock
$1.49
-15.34%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $134.91M
CAT
Caterpillar Inc
$890.11
+9.88%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $414.16B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Caterpillar Inc generates 15406% more annual revenue ($67.59B vs $435.88M). CAT leads profitability with a 13.1% profit margin vs -13.6%. CAT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C-).
ATLN
Avoid21
out of 100
Grade: F
CAT
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+77.4%
Fair Value
$13.46
Current Price
$1.49
$11.97 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for CAT.
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 44 in profit
18.0% revenue growth
Generating 2.2B 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
Trading at 19.4x book value
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
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 18.0% 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, Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 44.2x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 2.03 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 18.0% — sustainability is the question.
CAT generates stronger free cash flow (2.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor STAFFING & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
CAT scores higher overall (55/100 vs 21/100) and 18.0% revenue growth. ATLN offers better value entry with a 77.4% margin of safety. Both earn "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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