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Garmin Ltd (GRMN)vsKeysight Technologies Inc (KEYS)

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Smart Verdict

WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison

Garmin Ltd generates 17% more annual revenue ($7.67B vs $6.58B). GRMN leads profitability with a 24.5% profit margin vs 19.1%. KEYS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.66. KEYS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).

GRMN

Strong Buy

69

out of 100

Grade: B-

Growth: 8.0Profit: 8.5Value: 3.3Quality: 9.0
Piotroski: 5/9Altman Z: 5.31

KEYS

Strong Buy

74

out of 100

Grade: B

Growth: 7.3Profit: 8.0Value: 4.7Quality: 7.0
Piotroski: 3/9Altman Z: 2.61
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Intrinsic Value Comparison

Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula

GRMNSignificantly Overvalued (-44.5%)

Margin of Safety

-44.5%

Fair Value

$142.99

Current Price

$274.06

$131.07 premium

UndervaluedFair: $142.99Overvalued
KEYSSignificantly Overvalued (-42.1%)

Margin of Safety

-42.1%

Fair Value

$167.44

Current Price

$335.00

$167.56 premium

UndervaluedFair: $167.44Overvalued

Key Strengths & Concerns

Side-by-side fundamental analysis

Key Strengths

GRMN6 strengths · Avg: 9.5/10
Operating MarginProfitability
30.4%10/10

Strong operational efficiency at 30.4%

Debt/EquityHealth
0.0210/10

Conservative balance sheet, low leverage

Altman Z-ScoreHealth
5.3110/10

Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk

Market CapQuality
$54.51B9/10

Large-cap with strong market position

Return on EquityProfitability
20.8%9/10

Every $100 of equity generates 21 in profit

Profit MarginProfitability
24.5%9/10

Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit

KEYS5 strengths · Avg: 9.0/10
Revenue GrowthGrowth
36.5%10/10

Revenue surging 36.5% year-over-year

EPS GrowthGrowth
109.1%10/10

Earnings expanding 109.1% YoY

Market CapQuality
$55.44B9/10

Large-cap with strong market position

PEG RatioValuation
0.668/10

Growing faster than its price suggests

Operating MarginProfitability
25.7%8/10

Strong operational efficiency at 25.7%

Areas to Watch

GRMN2 concerns · Avg: 3.0/10
P/E RatioValuation
28.1x4/10

Moderate valuation

PEG RatioValuation
2.892/10

Expensive relative to growth rate

KEYS3 concerns · Avg: 3.0/10
Price/BookValuation
8.7x4/10

Trading at 8.7x book value

Piotroski F-ScoreQuality
3/93/10

Weak financial health signals

P/E RatioValuation
44.9x2/10

Premium valuation, high expectations priced in

Comparative Analysis Report

WallStSmart Research

Bull Case : GRMN

The strongest argument for GRMN centers on Operating Margin, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score. Profitability is solid with margins at 24.5% and operating margin at 30.4%. Revenue growth of 11.4% demonstrates continued momentum.

Bull Case : KEYS

The strongest argument for KEYS centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.1% and operating margin at 25.7%. Revenue growth of 36.5% demonstrates continued momentum.

Bear Case : GRMN

The primary concerns for GRMN are P/E Ratio, PEG Ratio.

Bear Case : KEYS

The primary concerns for KEYS are Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 44.9x leaves little room for execution misses.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

GRMN profiles as a mature 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 36.5% — sustainability is the question.

KEYS generates stronger free cash flow (403M), providing more financial flexibility.

Bottom Line

KEYS scores higher overall (74/100 vs 69/100), backed by strong 19.1% margins and 36.5% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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.

Garmin Ltd

TECHNOLOGY · SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL INSTRUMENTS · USA

Garmin Ltd. is an American multinational technology company with headquarters in Olathe, Kansas.

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Keysight Technologies Inc

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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