Hillenbrand Inc (HI)vsOshkosh Corporation (OSK)
HI
Hillenbrand Inc
$31.98
0.00%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $2.26B
OSK
Oshkosh Corporation
$138.04
-3.72%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $8.85B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Oshkosh Corporation generates 297% more annual revenue ($10.61B vs $2.67B). OSK leads profitability with a 5.2% profit margin vs 0.0%. HI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.74. HI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
HI
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
OSK
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
4.2% earnings growth
ROE of 2.5% — below average capital efficiency
0.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 0.1%
5.2% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 7.6%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HI
The strongest argument for HI centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.74 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 : HI
The primary concerns for HI are EPS Growth, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 52.4x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : OSK
The primary concerns for OSK are Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.39 — expect wider price swings.
OSK is growing revenue faster at 6.7% — sustainability is the question.
OSK generates stronger free cash flow (349M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
HI scores higher overall (62/100 vs 52/100). Both earn "Buy" and "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.
Hillenbrand Inc
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY · USA
Hillenbrand, Inc. is a diversified industrial company in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Batesville, Indiana.
Visit Website →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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