Fortive Corp (FTV)vsSono-Tek Corp (SOTK)
FTV
Fortive Corp
$61.28
-0.31%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $18.33B
SOTK
Sono-Tek Corp
$5.60
+6.67%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $82.81M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fortive Corp generates 20156% more annual revenue ($4.24B vs $20.91M). FTV leads profitability with a 12.8% profit margin vs 8.6%. FTV trades at a lower P/E of 35.4x. FTV earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 51/100 (C-).
FTV
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
SOTK
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
No standout strengths identified
Earnings expanding 50.0% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 12.4%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
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 : SOTK
The strongest argument for SOTK centers on EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : FTV
The primary concerns for FTV are P/E Ratio, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : SOTK
The primary concerns for SOTK are Market Cap, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 47.9x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FTV carries more volatility with a beta of 0.99 — expect wider price swings.
SOTK is growing revenue faster at 9.5% — sustainability is the question.
FTV generates stronger free cash flow (208M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
FTV scores higher overall (51/100 vs 44/100). 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 →Sono-Tek Corp
TECHNOLOGY · SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL INSTRUMENTS · USA
Sono-Tek Corporation designs and manufactures ultrasonic coating systems for application to parts and components for the global microelectronics / electronics, alternative energy, medical, industrial, and research and development / other markets. The company is headquartered in Milton, New York.
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