Carlisle Companies Incorporated (CSL)vsWilliams Companies Inc (WMB)
CSL
Carlisle Companies Incorporated
$373.96
+5.23%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $14.45B
WMB
Williams Companies Inc
$73.76
-3.10%
ENERGY · Cap: $92.22B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Williams Companies Inc generates 138% more annual revenue ($11.83B vs $4.98B). WMB leads profitability with a 22.1% profit margin vs 14.6%. CSL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.14. WMB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
CSL
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
WMB
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 38 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 41.2%
Earnings expanding 50.8% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
Trading at 9.1x book value
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 4.0%
Earnings declined 3.2%
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CSL
The strongest argument for CSL centers on Return on Equity. PEG of 1.14 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : WMB
The strongest argument for WMB centers on Operating Margin, EPS Growth, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.1% and operating margin at 41.2%.
Bear Case : CSL
The primary concerns for CSL are Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : WMB
The primary concerns for WMB are P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CSL profiles as a declining stock while WMB is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
CSL carries more volatility with a beta of 0.95 — expect wider price swings.
WMB is growing revenue faster at 8.7% — sustainability is the question.
WMB generates stronger free cash flow (244M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WMB scores higher overall (67/100 vs 54/100), backed by strong 22.1% 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.
Carlisle Companies Incorporated
INDUSTRIALS · BUILDING PRODUCTS & EQUIPMENT · USA
Carlisle Companies Incorporated is a diversified manufacturer of engineered products in the United States, Europe, Asia, Canada, Mexico, the Middle East, Africa, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Williams Companies Inc
ENERGY · OIL & GAS MIDSTREAM · USA
The Williams Companies, Inc., is an American energy company based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Its core business is natural gas processing and transportation, with additional petroleum and electricity generation assets.
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