Illinois Tool Works Inc (ITW)vsRockwell Automation Inc (ROK)
ITW
Illinois Tool Works Inc
$252.09
-1.05%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $73.64B
ROK
Rockwell Automation Inc
$456.66
+0.61%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $50.51B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Illinois Tool Works Inc generates 84% more annual revenue ($16.22B vs $8.80B). ITW leads profitability with a 19.3% profit margin vs 12.4%. ROK appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.41. ROK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
ITW
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C
ROK
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 97 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Large-cap with strong market position
Strong operational efficiency at 25.4%
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 27 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 20.7%
Earnings expanding 39.6% YoY
Areas to Watch
4.6% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 22.5x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 14.5x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ITW
The strongest argument for ITW centers on Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.3% and operating margin at 25.4%.
Bull Case : ROK
The strongest argument for ROK centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 11.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ITW
The primary concerns for ITW are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : ROK
The primary concerns for ROK are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 47.2x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ROK carries more volatility with a beta of 1.56 — expect wider price swings.
ROK is growing revenue faster at 11.9% — sustainability is the question.
ITW generates stronger free cash flow (528M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
ROK scores higher overall (66/100 vs 60/100) and 11.9% 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.
Illinois Tool Works Inc
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY · USA
Illinois Tool Works Inc. or ITW is an American company that produces engineered fasteners and components, equipment and consumable systems, and specialty products.
Rockwell Automation Inc
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY · USA
Rockwell Automation, Inc. is an American provider of industrial automation and information technology. Its brands include Allen-Bradley and Factory Talk software.
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