Gates Industrial Corporation plc (GTES)vsRTX Corporation (RTX)
GTES
Gates Industrial Corporation plc
$25.63
-1.84%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $6.89B
RTX
RTX Corporation
$180.99
+0.07%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $234.67B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
RTX Corporation generates 2522% more annual revenue ($90.37B vs $3.45B). RTX leads profitability with a 8.0% profit margin vs 7.2%. GTES trades at a lower P/E of 28.6x. RTX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
GTES
Hold41
out of 100
Grade: D
RTX
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Earnings expanding 32.5% YoY
Generating 1.2B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
0.4% revenue growth
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 7.4% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GTES
The strongest argument for GTES centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : RTX
The strongest argument for RTX centers on Market Cap, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : GTES
The primary concerns for GTES are P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : RTX
The primary concerns for RTX are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GTES carries more volatility with a beta of 1.27 — expect wider price swings.
RTX is growing revenue faster at 8.7% — sustainability is the question.
RTX generates stronger free cash flow (1.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
RTX scores higher overall (59/100 vs 41/100). 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.
Gates Industrial Corporation plc
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY · USA
Gates Industrial Corporation plc manufactures and sells engineered power transmission and fluid power solutions worldwide. The company is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
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INDUSTRIALS · AEROSPACE & DEFENSE · USA
Raytheon Technologies Corporation is an American multinational aerospace and defense conglomerate headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts. It is one of the largest aerospace, intelligence services providers, and defense manufacturers in the world by revenue and market capitalization. Raytheon Technologies (RTX) researches, develops, and manufactures advanced technology products in the aerospace and defense industry, including aircraft engines, avionics, aerostructures, cybersecurity, guided missiles, air defense systems, satellites, and drones.
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