Illinois Tool Works Inc (ITW)vsSPX Corp (SPXC)
ITW
Illinois Tool Works Inc
$258.01
-2.88%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $74.36B
SPXC
SPX Corp
$211.36
-2.31%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $10.61B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Illinois Tool Works Inc generates 608% more annual revenue ($16.04B vs $2.27B). ITW leads profitability with a 19.1% profit margin vs 10.8%. SPXC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.50. SPXC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
ITW
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
SPXC
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 94 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Large-cap with strong market position
Strong operational efficiency at 26.8%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
19.4% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 27.1% YoY
Areas to Watch
4.1% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 23.1x 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 19.1% and operating margin at 26.8%.
Bull Case : SPXC
The strongest argument for SPXC centers on Debt/Equity, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 19.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ITW
The primary concerns for ITW are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : SPXC
The primary concerns for SPXC are P/E Ratio. A P/E of 41.9x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ITW profiles as a value stock while SPXC is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
SPXC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.34 — expect wider price swings.
SPXC is growing revenue faster at 19.4% — sustainability is the question.
ITW generates stronger free cash flow (858M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SPXC scores higher overall (61/100 vs 58/100) and 19.4% 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.
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.
SPX Corp
INDUSTRIALS · BUILDING PRODUCTS & EQUIPMENT · USA
SPX Corporation supplies infrastructure equipment for the heating, ventilation and cooling (HVAC), sensing and measurement, power transmission and generation, and industrial markets in the United States, China, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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