Fortive Corp (FTV)vsLGL Group Inc (LGL)
FTV
Fortive Corp
$61.28
-0.31%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $18.33B
LGL
LGL Group Inc
$7.12
+0.64%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $45.13M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fortive Corp generates 97580% more annual revenue ($4.24B vs $4.34M). FTV leads profitability with a 12.8% profit margin vs 1.7%. FTV appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.29. FTV earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 51/100 (C-).
FTV
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
LGL
Hold39
out of 100
Grade: F
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
No standout strengths identified
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 50.8% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
18.2% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 12.4%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 0.3% — below average capital efficiency
1.7% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FTV
PEG of 1.29 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : LGL
The strongest argument for LGL centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 18.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : FTV
The primary concerns for FTV are P/E Ratio, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : LGL
The primary concerns for LGL are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 689.0x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 1.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FTV profiles as a value stock while LGL is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
FTV carries more volatility with a beta of 0.99 — expect wider price swings.
LGL is growing revenue faster at 18.2% — sustainability is the question.
FTV generates stronger free cash flow (208M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FTV scores higher overall (51/100 vs 39/100). 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.
Fortive Corp
TECHNOLOGY · SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL INSTRUMENTS · USA
Fortive is an American diversified industrial technology conglomerate company headquartered in Everett, Washington.
Visit Website →LGL Group Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL INSTRUMENTS · USA
LGL Group, Inc. is dedicated to the design, manufacture and marketing of frequency and spectrum control products in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Orlando, Florida.
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