Lennox International Inc (LII)vsPerma-Pipe International Holdings Inc (PPIH)
LII
Lennox International Inc
$332.64
-10.59%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $12.36B
PPIH
Perma-Pipe International Holdings Inc
$29.64
-0.20%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $234.63M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lennox International Inc generates 2245% more annual revenue ($5.30B vs $226.11M). LII leads profitability with a 14.9% profit margin vs 6.9%. LII appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.94. LII earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
LII
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
PPIH
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 60 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 22.9%
Earnings expanding 210.0% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 24.4% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Trading at 8.9x book value
3.0% revenue growth
0.1% earnings growth
Elevated debt levels
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
6.9% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LII
The strongest argument for LII centers on Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.94 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : PPIH
The strongest argument for PPIH centers on EPS Growth, Return on Equity, P/E Ratio. Revenue growth of 24.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : LII
The primary concerns for LII are Price/Book, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Debt-to-equity of 1.56 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : PPIH
The primary concerns for PPIH are Market Cap, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LII profiles as a value stock while PPIH is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
LII carries more volatility with a beta of 1.16 — expect wider price swings.
PPIH is growing revenue faster at 24.4% — sustainability is the question.
LII generates stronger free cash flow (136M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LII scores higher overall (62/100 vs 61/100). 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.
Lennox International Inc
INDUSTRIALS · BUILDING PRODUCTS & EQUIPMENT · USA
Lennox International Inc. designs, manufactures and markets a range of products for the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration markets in the United States, Canada and internationally. The company is headquartered in Richardson, Texas.
Perma-Pipe International Holdings Inc
INDUSTRIALS · BUILDING PRODUCTS & EQUIPMENT · USA
Perma-Pipe International Holdings, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells leak detection systems and specialty piping. The company is headquartered in Niles, Illinois.
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