Lennox International Inc (LII)vsGibraltar Industries Inc (ROCK)
LII
Lennox International Inc
$536.04
-1.86%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $17.82B
ROCK
Gibraltar Industries Inc
$40.01
-3.47%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $1.20B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lennox International Inc generates 322% more annual revenue ($5.26B vs $1.25B). LII leads profitability with a 15.1% profit margin vs -10.7%. ROCK appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.70. ROCK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
LII
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
ROCK
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 65 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 44.6% year-over-year
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Trading at 15.4x book value
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 7.7%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 1.0% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LII
The strongest argument for LII centers on Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.1% and operating margin at 14.3%. PEG of 1.48 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : ROCK
The strongest argument for ROCK centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 44.6% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.70 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : LII
The primary concerns for LII are Price/Book, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 1.61 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : ROCK
The primary concerns for ROCK are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 1.56 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LII profiles as a mature stock while ROCK is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
ROCK carries more volatility with a beta of 1.24 — expect wider price swings.
ROCK is growing revenue faster at 44.6% — sustainability is the question.
LII generates stronger free cash flow (-39M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ROCK scores higher overall (59/100 vs 58/100) and 44.6% 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.
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.
Gibraltar Industries Inc
INDUSTRIALS · BUILDING PRODUCTS & EQUIPMENT · USA
Gibraltar Industries, Inc. manufactures and distributes construction products for the renewable energy, conservation, residential and infrastructure markets in North America and Asia. The company is headquartered in Buffalo, New York.
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