Fortive Corp (FTV)vsKeysight Technologies Inc (KEYS)
FTV
Fortive Corp
$60.51
+1.77%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $17.88B
KEYS
Keysight Technologies Inc
$341.24
+6.01%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $56.07B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Keysight Technologies Inc generates 41% more annual revenue ($6.09B vs $4.32B). KEYS leads profitability with a 17.3% profit margin vs 12.4%. KEYS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.12. KEYS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
FTV
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
KEYS
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
No standout strengths identified
Revenue surging 31.5% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Earnings expanding 35.6% YoY
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
4.0% earnings growth
Trading at 9.2x book value
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FTV
PEG of 1.29 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : KEYS
The strongest argument for KEYS centers on Revenue Growth, Market Cap, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.3% and operating margin at 18.8%. Revenue growth of 31.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : FTV
The primary concerns for FTV are P/E Ratio, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : KEYS
The primary concerns for KEYS are Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 50.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FTV profiles as a value stock while KEYS is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
KEYS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.21 — expect wider price swings.
KEYS is growing revenue faster at 31.5% — sustainability is the question.
KEYS generates stronger free cash flow (472M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
KEYS scores higher overall (68/100 vs 56/100), backed by strong 17.3% margins and 31.5% 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.
Fortive Corp
TECHNOLOGY · SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL INSTRUMENTS · USA
Fortive is an American diversified industrial technology conglomerate company headquartered in Everett, Washington.
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TECHNOLOGY · SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL INSTRUMENTS · USA
Keysight Technologies, or Keysight, is an American company that manufactures electronics test and measurement equipment and software.
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