Itron Inc (ITRI)vsKeysight Technologies Inc (KEYS)
ITRI
Itron Inc
$80.07
-1.21%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $3.57B
KEYS
Keysight Technologies Inc
$329.83
-3.87%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $59.17B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Keysight Technologies Inc generates 159% more annual revenue ($6.09B vs $2.35B). KEYS leads profitability with a 17.3% profit margin vs 12.3%. ITRI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.72. KEYS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
ITRI
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
KEYS
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-22.8%
Fair Value
$81.31
Current Price
$80.07
$1.24 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for KEYS.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 31.5% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Earnings expanding 35.6% YoY
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Revenue declined 3.3%
Earnings declined 16.9%
Trading at 8.9x book value
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ITRI
The strongest argument for ITRI centers on Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. PEG of 0.72 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : KEYS
The strongest argument for KEYS centers on Revenue Growth, Market Cap, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.3% and operating margin at 18.1%. Revenue growth of 31.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ITRI
The primary concerns for ITRI are Altman Z-Score, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : KEYS
The primary concerns for KEYS are Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 55.9x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ITRI profiles as a declining stock while KEYS is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
ITRI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.33 — expect wider price swings.
KEYS is growing revenue faster at 31.5% — sustainability is the question.
KEYS generates stronger free cash flow (472M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
KEYS scores higher overall (68/100 vs 57/100), backed by strong 17.3% margins and 31.5% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
Itron Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL INSTRUMENTS · USA
Itron, Inc., a technology and services company, offers end-to-end solutions that help manage energy, water, and smart city operations globally. The company is headquartered in Liberty Lake, Washington.
Keysight Technologies Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL INSTRUMENTS · USA
Keysight Technologies, or Keysight, is an American company that manufactures electronics test and measurement equipment and software.
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