Emerson Electric Company (EMR)vsQuanta Services Inc (PWR)
EMR
Emerson Electric Company
$142.05
+2.41%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $79.55B
PWR
Quanta Services Inc
$719.17
+0.49%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $105.95B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Quanta Services Inc generates 64% more annual revenue ($30.12B vs $18.32B). EMR leads profitability with a 13.4% profit margin vs 3.7%. EMR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.65. EMR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
EMR
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
PWR
Buy56
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 24.2%
Earnings expanding 27.9% YoY
Earnings expanding 51.0% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Revenue surging 26.3% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
2.9% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 11.9x book value
3.7% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.2%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EMR
The strongest argument for EMR centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : PWR
The strongest argument for PWR centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 26.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : EMR
The primary concerns for EMR are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : PWR
The primary concerns for PWR are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. A P/E of 97.1x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EMR profiles as a value stock while PWR is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
EMR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.25 — expect wider price swings.
PWR is growing revenue faster at 26.3% — sustainability is the question.
EMR generates stronger free cash flow (694M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
EMR scores higher overall (59/100 vs 56/100). 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.
Quanta Services Inc
INDUSTRIALS · ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION · USA
Quanta Services is an American corporation that provides infrastructure services for electric power, pipeline, industrial and communications industries. Capabilities include the planning, design, installation, program management, maintenance and repair of most types of network infrastructure.
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