Eaton Corporation PLC (ETN)vsGenerac Holdings Inc (GNRC)
ETN
Eaton Corporation PLC
$425.37
+3.96%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $165.21B
GNRC
Generac Holdings Inc
$186.99
+2.93%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $11.22B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Eaton Corporation PLC generates 576% more annual revenue ($30.03B vs $4.44B). ETN leads profitability with a 12.8% profit margin vs 5.8%. GNRC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.57. GNRC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
ETN
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
GNRC
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Revenue surging 21.4% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 92.0% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 8.2x book value
Elevated debt levels
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
5.8% 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, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 21.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : GNRC
The strongest argument for GNRC centers on EPS Growth, PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 10.6% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.57 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : ETN
The primary concerns for ETN are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Debt/Equity. A P/E of 41.7x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : GNRC
The primary concerns for GNRC are Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 43.7x leaves little room for execution misses.
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 21.4% — sustainability is the question.
ETN generates stronger free cash flow (874M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
GNRC scores higher overall (66/100 vs 53/100) and 10.6% revenue growth. 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.
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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