Eaton Corporation PLC (ETN)vsnVent Electric PLC (NVT)
ETN
Eaton Corporation PLC
$410.77
-0.56%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $168.00B
NVT
nVent Electric PLC
$137.37
-0.67%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $22.21B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Eaton Corporation PLC generates 605% more annual revenue ($27.45B vs $3.89B). NVT leads profitability with a 18.2% profit margin vs 14.9%. NVT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.87. NVT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
ETN
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
NVT
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 20.0%
Generating 1.8B in free cash flow
Revenue surging 41.8% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 1112.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
Trading at 8.2x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
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, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 13.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : NVT
The strongest argument for NVT centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.2% and operating margin at 16.2%. Revenue growth of 41.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ETN
The primary concerns for ETN are Price/Book, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 41.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : NVT
The primary concerns for NVT are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 52.8x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ETN profiles as a value stock while NVT is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
NVT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.28 — expect wider price swings.
NVT is growing revenue faster at 41.8% — sustainability is the question.
ETN generates stronger free cash flow (1.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NVT scores higher overall (67/100 vs 59/100), backed by strong 18.2% margins and 41.8% 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.
nVent Electric PLC
INDUSTRIALS · ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT & PARTS · USA
nVent Electric plc designs, manufactures, markets, installs and services electrical connection and protection products in the United States, Canada, Western and Eastern Europe included in the European Union, China, Eastern Europe not included in the European Union, America Latin, Middle East, Southeast Asia, Australia and Japan. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
Compare with Other SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY Stocks
Want to dig deeper into these stocks?