Emerson Electric Company (EMR)vsIES Holdings Inc (IESC)
EMR
Emerson Electric Company
$136.56
-1.34%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $78.93B
IESC
IES Holdings Inc
$572.01
-4.82%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $11.40B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Emerson Electric Company generates 421% more annual revenue ($18.19B vs $3.49B). EMR leads profitability with a 12.7% profit margin vs 9.8%. IESC trades at a lower P/E of 34.0x. IESC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 58/100 (C).
EMR
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
IESC
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Strong operational efficiency at 24.6%
Every $100 of equity generates 42 in profit
Earnings expanding 65.8% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
16.2% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
4.1% revenue growth
4.9% earnings growth
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 11.9x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EMR
The strongest argument for EMR centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin.
Bull Case : IESC
The strongest argument for IESC centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 16.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : EMR
The primary concerns for EMR are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : IESC
The primary concerns for IESC are P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EMR profiles as a value stock while IESC is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
IESC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.67 — expect wider price swings.
IESC is growing revenue faster at 16.2% — sustainability is the question.
EMR generates stronger free cash flow (602M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
IESC scores higher overall (58/100 vs 51/100) and 16.2% 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.
Emerson Electric Company
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY · USA
Emerson Electric Co. is an American multinational corporation headquartered in Ferguson, Missouri. The Fortune 500 company manufactures products and provides engineering services for a wide range of industrial, commercial, and consumer markets.
IES Holdings Inc
INDUSTRIALS · ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION · USA
IES Holdings, Inc. designs and installs integrated electrical and technology systems and provides infrastructure products and services in the United States. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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