Eaton Corporation PLC (ETN)vsGenerac Holdings Inc (GNRC)
ETN
Eaton Corporation PLC
$395.94
-5.42%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $162.16B
GNRC
Generac Holdings Inc
$261.54
-5.97%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $15.44B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Eaton Corporation PLC generates 559% more annual revenue ($28.52B vs $4.33B). ETN leads profitability with a 14.0% profit margin vs 4.4%. GNRC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.09. GNRC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
ETN
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
GNRC
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 20 in profit
16.8% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 69.9% YoY
Areas to Watch
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 9.4%
ROE of 7.1% — below average capital efficiency
4.4% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ETN
The strongest argument for ETN centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 16.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : GNRC
The strongest argument for GNRC centers on EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 12.4% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.09 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : ETN
The primary concerns for ETN are Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 40.9x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : GNRC
The primary concerns for GNRC are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 82.0x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.4% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ETN profiles as a growth stock while GNRC is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
GNRC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.91 — expect wider price swings.
ETN is growing revenue faster at 16.8% — sustainability is the question.
ETN generates stronger free cash flow (314M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
GNRC scores higher overall (57/100 vs 51/100) and 12.4% 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.
Eaton Corporation PLC
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY · USA
Eaton Corporation plc is an American Irish-domiciled multinational power management company with 2020 sales of 17.86 billion USD, founded in the United States with corporate headquarters in Dublin, Ireland, and operational headquarters in Beachwood, Ohio.
Generac Holdings Inc
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY · USA
Generac Holdings Inc., commonly referred to as Generac, is a Fortune 1000 American manufacturer of backup power generation products for residential, light commercial and industrial markets.
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