Lennox International Inc (LII)vsPerma-Pipe International Holdings Inc (PPIH)
LII
Lennox International Inc
$366.04
-1.77%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $13.31B
PPIH
Perma-Pipe International Holdings Inc
$30.91
+5.24%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $230.61M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lennox International Inc generates 2373% more annual revenue ($5.30B vs $214.44M). LII leads profitability with a 14.9% profit margin vs 6.5%. LII appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.99. LII earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
LII
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
PPIH
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
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%
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Trading at 9.8x book value
3.0% revenue growth
0.1% earnings growth
Elevated debt levels
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
6.5% 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 0.99 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : PPIH
The strongest argument for PPIH centers on Return on Equity, Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio.
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 carries more volatility with a beta of 1.18 — expect wider price swings.
PPIH is growing revenue faster at 7.5% — sustainability is the question.
LII generates stronger free cash flow (136M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor BUILDING PRODUCTS & EQUIPMENT industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
LII scores higher overall (62/100 vs 47/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" 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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