Carlisle Companies Incorporated (CSL)vsWalmart Inc. (WMT)
CSL
Carlisle Companies Incorporated
$373.96
+5.23%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $14.45B
WMT
Walmart Inc.
$130.08
-0.54%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $1.05T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Walmart Inc. generates 14231% more annual revenue ($713.16B vs $4.98B). CSL leads profitability with a 14.6% profit margin vs 3.1%. CSL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.14. CSL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
CSL
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
WMT
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 38 in profit
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Generating 6.1B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Trading at 9.1x book value
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 4.0%
Earnings declined 3.2%
Trading at 10.4x book value
3.1% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.6%
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : WMT
The strongest argument for WMT centers on Market Cap, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : CSL
The primary concerns for CSL are Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : WMT
The primary concerns for WMT are Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. A P/E of 48.4x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CSL profiles as a declining stock while WMT is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
CSL carries more volatility with a beta of 0.95 — expect wider price swings.
WMT is growing revenue faster at 5.6% — sustainability is the question.
WMT generates stronger free cash flow (6.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CSL scores higher overall (54/100 vs 43/100). 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.
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.
Walmart Inc.
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · DISCOUNT STORES · USA
Walmart Inc. is an American multinational retail corporation that operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores from the United States, headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas. It also owns and operates Sam's Club retail warehouses.
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