Espey Mfg & Electronics Corp (ESP)vsVertiv Holdings Co (VRT)
ESP
Espey Mfg & Electronics Corp
$56.70
+2.16%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $158.33M
VRT
Vertiv Holdings Co
$276.16
+1.95%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $103.64B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Vertiv Holdings Co generates 24773% more annual revenue ($10.23B vs $41.13M). ESP leads profitability with a 23.4% profit margin vs 13.0%. ESP trades at a lower P/E of 15.5x. VRT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
ESP
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C
VRT
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+65.0%
Fair Value
$161.46
Current Price
$56.70
$104.76 discount
Margin of Safety
-55.7%
Fair Value
$159.59
Current Price
$276.16
$116.57 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 23 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 25.3%
Earnings expanding 39.4% YoY
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
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Revenue declined 10.8%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Expensive relative to growth rate
2.0% earnings growth
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 26.8x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ESP
The strongest argument for ESP centers on Profit Margin, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 23.4% and operating margin at 25.3%.
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 : ESP
The primary concerns for ESP are Market Cap, Revenue Growth, Free Cash Flow.
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
ESP profiles as a declining 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.
VRT generates stronger free cash flow (912M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
VRT scores higher overall (67/100 vs 55/100) and 22.7% revenue growth. ESP offers better value entry with a 65.0% margin of safety. 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.
Espey Mfg & Electronics Corp
INDUSTRIALS · ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT & PARTS · USA
Espey Mfg. The company is headquartered in Saratoga Springs, New York.
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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