Forgent Power Solutions, Inc. (FPS)vsWaters Corporation (WAT)
FPS
Forgent Power Solutions, Inc.
$43.02
+6.54%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $12.29B
WAT
Waters Corporation
$348.07
-1.99%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $34.17B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Waters Corporation generates 276% more annual revenue ($3.77B vs $1.00B). WAT leads profitability with a 11.9% profit margin vs 1.4%. FPS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.46. WAT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
FPS
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: D
WAT
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for FPS.
Margin of Safety
-63.1%
Fair Value
$201.83
Current Price
$348.07
$146.24 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 69.0% year-over-year
Revenue surging 91.5% year-over-year
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
1.4% margin — thin
Trading at 26.1x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 8.1x book value
ROE of 5.2% — below average capital efficiency
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FPS
The strongest argument for FPS centers on PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 69.0% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.46 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : WAT
The strongest argument for WAT centers on Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 91.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : FPS
The primary concerns for FPS are EPS Growth, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 1.4% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : WAT
The primary concerns for WAT are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Return on Equity. A P/E of 44.3x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FPS profiles as a hypergrowth stock while WAT is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
WAT is growing revenue faster at 91.5% — sustainability is the question.
FPS generates stronger free cash flow (-23M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT & PARTS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
WAT scores higher overall (53/100 vs 40/100) and 91.5% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Forgent Power Solutions, Inc.
INDUSTRIALS · ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT & PARTS · USA
Forgent Power Solutions, Inc designs and manufactures electrical distribution equipment used in data centers, the power grid and energy-intensive industrial facilities. The company is headquartered in Dayton, Minnesota.
Waters Corporation
HEALTHCARE · DIAGNOSTICS & RESEARCH · USA
Waters Corporation is a publicly traded Analytical Laboratory instrument and software company headquartered in Milford, Massachusetts.
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