IES Holdings Inc (IESC)vsRTX Corporation (RTX)
IESC
IES Holdings Inc
$720.72
-2.88%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $14.94B
RTX
RTX Corporation
$180.99
-0.37%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $234.67B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
RTX Corporation generates 2387% more annual revenue ($90.37B vs $3.63B). IESC leads profitability with a 10.5% profit margin vs 8.0%. RTX trades at a lower P/E of 32.7x. RTX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
IESC
Buy58
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 35 in profit
Earnings expanding 55.4% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
16.8% revenue growth
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Earnings expanding 32.5% YoY
Generating 1.2B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 13.4x book value
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, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 16.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : RTX
The strongest argument for RTX centers on Market Cap, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : IESC
The primary concerns for IESC are P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
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 1.79 — expect wider price swings.
IESC is growing revenue faster at 16.8% — sustainability is the question.
RTX generates stronger free cash flow (1.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RTX scores higher overall (59/100 vs 58/100). 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.
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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