Honeywell International Inc (HON)vsMatthews International Corporation (MATW)
HON
Honeywell International Inc
$213.97
-1.69%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $141.47B
MATW
Matthews International Corporation
$25.44
-2.53%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $793.79M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Honeywell International Inc generates 3008% more annual revenue ($37.66B vs $1.21B). HON leads profitability with a 10.9% profit margin vs 0.8%. MATW appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.86. MATW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
HON
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
MATW
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Strong operational efficiency at 21.0%
Earnings expanding 752.0% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 10.0x book value
2.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Grey zone — moderate risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 1.9% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HON
The strongest argument for HON centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin.
Bull Case : MATW
The strongest argument for MATW centers on EPS Growth, Price/Book.
Bear Case : HON
The primary concerns for HON are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Debt-to-equity of 1.58 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : MATW
The primary concerns for MATW are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Market Cap. A P/E of 84.8x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MATW carries more volatility with a beta of 1.09 — expect wider price swings.
HON is growing revenue faster at 2.4% — sustainability is the question.
MATW generates stronger free cash flow (-19M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
MATW scores higher overall (54/100 vs 53/100). 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.
Honeywell International Inc
INDUSTRIALS · CONGLOMERATES · USA
Honeywell International Inc. is an American publicly traded, multinational conglomerate headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. It primarily operates in four areas of business: aerospace, building technologies, performance materials and technologies (PMT), and safety and productivity solutions (SPS).
Matthews International Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · CONGLOMERATES · USA
Matthews International Corporation offers global brand solutions, commemoration products and industrial technologies. The company is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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