Estee Lauder Companies Inc (EL)vsVertiv Holdings Co (VRT)
EL
Estee Lauder Companies Inc
$67.23
-3.61%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $26.45B
VRT
Vertiv Holdings Co
$251.07
-0.53%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $103.64B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Estee Lauder Companies Inc generates 43% more annual revenue ($14.67B vs $10.23B). VRT leads profitability with a 13.0% profit margin vs -1.2%. EL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.77. VRT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
EL
Hold41
out of 100
Grade: D
VRT
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for EL.
Margin of Safety
-55.7%
Fair Value
$159.59
Current Price
$251.07
$91.48 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Generating 1.0B in free cash flow
Every $100 of equity generates 42 in profit
Large-cap with strong market position
Strong operational efficiency at 21.2%
Revenue surging 22.7% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -4.3% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
2.0% earnings growth
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 24.4x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EL
The strongest argument for EL centers on Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : VRT
The strongest argument for VRT centers on Return on Equity, Market Cap, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 22.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : EL
The primary concerns for EL are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 2.74 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : VRT
The primary concerns for VRT are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 79.4x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EL profiles as a turnaround stock while VRT is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
VRT carries more volatility with a beta of 2.08 — expect wider price swings.
VRT is growing revenue faster at 22.7% — sustainability is the question.
EL generates stronger free cash flow (1.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
VRT scores higher overall (67/100 vs 41/100) and 22.7% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
Estee Lauder Companies Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · HOUSEHOLD & PERSONAL PRODUCTS · USA
The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. is an American multinational manufacturer and marketer of prestige skincare, makeup, fragrance and hair care products, based in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. The company owns a diverse portfolio of brands, distributed internationally through both digital commerce and retail channels.
Visit Website →Vertiv Holdings Co
INDUSTRIALS · ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT & PARTS · USA
Vertiv Holdings Co designs, manufactures and services critical digital infrastructure technologies and lifecycle services for data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial environments in the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The company is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.
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