Coherent Inc (COHR)vsFortive Corp (FTV)
COHR
Coherent Inc
$421.82
+2.83%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $77.84B
FTV
Fortive Corp
$61.28
-0.31%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $18.33B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Coherent Inc generates 56% more annual revenue ($6.60B vs $4.24B). FTV leads profitability with a 12.8% profit margin vs 7.1%. COHR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.92. COHR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
COHR
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
FTV
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 73.0% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 20.5% year-over-year
No standout strengths identified
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
ROE of 4.4% — below average capital efficiency
7.1% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 12.4%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : COHR
The strongest argument for COHR centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 20.5% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.92 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : FTV
PEG of 1.29 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : COHR
The primary concerns for COHR are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 188.6x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : FTV
The primary concerns for FTV are P/E Ratio, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COHR profiles as a growth stock while FTV is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
COHR carries more volatility with a beta of 2.05 — expect wider price swings.
COHR is growing revenue faster at 20.5% — sustainability is the question.
FTV generates stronger free cash flow (208M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
COHR scores higher overall (56/100 vs 51/100) and 20.5% revenue growth. 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.
Coherent Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL INSTRUMENTS · USA
Coherent, Inc. provides lasers, laser-based technologies, and laser-based system solutions for a variety of scientific, commercial, and industrial research applications. The company is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.
Fortive Corp
TECHNOLOGY · SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL INSTRUMENTS · USA
Fortive is an American diversified industrial technology conglomerate company headquartered in Everett, Washington.
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