Emerson Electric Company (EMR)vsMueller Water Products (MWA)
EMR
Emerson Electric Company
$152.19
-2.56%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $85.24B
MWA
Mueller Water Products
$23.08
-3.59%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $3.75B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Emerson Electric Company generates 1160% more annual revenue ($18.64B vs $1.48B). MWA leads profitability with a 15.0% profit margin vs 13.8%. MWA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.96. MWA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
EMR
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
MWA
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Strong operational efficiency at 26.9%
Earnings expanding 23.0% YoY
Generating 1.3B in free cash flow
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 23.9%
Earnings expanding 30.3% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
4.1% revenue growth
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EMR
The strongest argument for EMR centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : MWA
The strongest argument for MWA centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Operating Margin. PEG of 0.96 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : EMR
The primary concerns for EMR are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio.
Bear Case : MWA
The primary concerns for MWA are Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EMR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.23 — expect wider price swings.
EMR is growing revenue faster at 7.0% — sustainability is the question.
EMR generates stronger free cash flow (1.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
MWA scores higher overall (72/100 vs 61/100). 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.
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.
Mueller Water Products
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY · USA
Mueller Water Products, Inc. manufactures and markets products and services for use in the transmission, distribution, and metering of water in the United States, Canada, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
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