IES Holdings Inc (IESC)vsRTX Corporation (RTX)
IESC
IES Holdings Inc
$345.71
+8.20%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $13.66B
RTX
RTX Corporation
$197.68
-0.22%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $266.42B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
RTX Corporation generates 2246% more annual revenue ($93.50B vs $3.99B). IESC leads profitability with a 11.4% profit margin vs 8.3%. IESC trades at a lower P/E of 30.4x. IESC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
IESC
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
RTX
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 37 in profit
Revenue surging 39.6% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 98.7% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Earnings expanding 28.7% YoY
Generating 3.6B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 11.2x book value
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : IESC
The strongest argument for IESC centers on Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 39.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : RTX
The strongest argument for RTX centers on Market Cap, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow. Revenue growth of 14.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : IESC
The primary concerns for IESC are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : RTX
The primary concerns for RTX are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
IESC profiles as a growth stock while RTX is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
IESC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.78 — expect wider price swings.
IESC is growing revenue faster at 39.6% — sustainability is the question.
RTX generates stronger free cash flow (3.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
IESC scores higher overall (64/100 vs 59/100) and 39.6% revenue growth. 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.
IES Holdings Inc
INDUSTRIALS · ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION · USA
IES Holdings, Inc. designs and installs integrated electrical and technology systems and provides infrastructure products and services in the United States. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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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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