Bank of Montreal (BMO)vsHoneywell International Inc (HON)
BMO
Bank of Montreal
$152.90
+0.28%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $109.28B
HON
Honeywell International Inc
$213.12
-1.37%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $135.04B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Honeywell International Inc generates 12% more annual revenue ($37.66B vs $33.48B). BMO leads profitability with a 27.1% profit margin vs 10.9%. BMO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.56. BMO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
BMO
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
HON
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 39.9%
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 27 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 7.0B in free cash flow
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 24 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 21.0%
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 9.9x book value
2.4% revenue growth
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BMO
The strongest argument for BMO centers on Operating Margin, Market Cap, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.1% and operating margin at 39.9%.
Bull Case : HON
The strongest argument for HON centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : BMO
The primary concerns for BMO are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : HON
The primary concerns for HON are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BMO profiles as a mature stock while HON is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
BMO carries more volatility with a beta of 1.17 — expect wider price swings.
BMO is growing revenue faster at 10.0% — sustainability is the question.
BMO generates stronger free cash flow (7.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BMO scores higher overall (73/100 vs 55/100), backed by strong 27.1% margins. 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.
Bank of Montreal
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Bank of Montreal offers diversified financial services primarily in North America. The company is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.
Honeywell International Inc
INDUSTRIALS · CONGLOMERATES · USA
Honeywell International Inc. is an American publicly traded, multinational conglomerate headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. It primarily operates in four areas of business: aerospace, building technologies, performance materials and technologies (PMT), and safety and productivity solutions (SPS).
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