Crane Company (CR)vsOshkosh Corporation (OSK)
CR
Crane Company
$201.82
+2.17%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $11.71B
OSK
Oshkosh Corporation
$145.85
-1.30%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $9.49B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Oshkosh Corporation generates 309% more annual revenue ($10.61B vs $2.59B). CR leads profitability with a 13.0% profit margin vs 5.2%. CR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.32. CR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
CR
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
OSK
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 35.5%
Revenue surging 25.6% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
5.2% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 7.6%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CR
The strongest argument for CR centers on Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 25.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : OSK
The strongest argument for OSK centers on Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : CR
The primary concerns for CR are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : OSK
The primary concerns for OSK are Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CR profiles as a growth stock while OSK is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
OSK carries more volatility with a beta of 1.26 — expect wider price swings.
CR is growing revenue faster at 25.6% — sustainability is the question.
OSK generates stronger free cash flow (349M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CR scores higher overall (63/100 vs 50/100) and 25.6% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Crane Company
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY · USA
Crane Co. manufactures and sells industrial engineering products in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, continental Europe, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut.
Visit Website →Oshkosh Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · FARM & HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY · USA
Oshkosh Corporation designs, manufactures and markets specialty vehicles and bodies worldwide. The company is headquartered in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
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