Generac Holdings Inc (GNRC)vsOshkosh Corporation (OSK)
GNRC
Generac Holdings Inc
$186.99
+2.93%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $11.22B
OSK
Oshkosh Corporation
$145.85
-1.30%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $9.49B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Oshkosh Corporation generates 139% more annual revenue ($10.61B vs $4.44B). GNRC leads profitability with a 5.8% profit margin vs 5.2%. GNRC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.57. GNRC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
GNRC
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
OSK
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 92.0% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
5.8% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
5.2% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 7.6%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GNRC
The strongest argument for GNRC centers on EPS Growth, PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 10.6% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.57 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : OSK
The strongest argument for OSK centers on Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : GNRC
The primary concerns for GNRC are Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 43.7x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : OSK
The primary concerns for OSK are Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GNRC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.91 — expect wider price swings.
GNRC is growing revenue faster at 10.6% — sustainability is the question.
OSK generates stronger free cash flow (349M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
GNRC scores higher overall (66/100 vs 50/100) and 10.6% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
Generac Holdings Inc
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY · USA
Generac Holdings Inc., commonly referred to as Generac, is a Fortune 1000 American manufacturer of backup power generation products for residential, light commercial and industrial markets.
Oshkosh Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · FARM & HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY · USA
Oshkosh Corporation designs, manufactures and markets specialty vehicles and bodies worldwide. The company is headquartered in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
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