Lennox International Inc (LII)vsUnion Pacific Corporation (UNP)
LII
Lennox International Inc
$508.43
-1.86%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $17.82B
UNP
Union Pacific Corporation
$272.32
-0.45%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $158.71B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Union Pacific Corporation generates 370% more annual revenue ($24.70B vs $5.26B). UNP leads profitability with a 29.2% profit margin vs 15.1%. LII appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.48. UNP earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C).
LII
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
UNP
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LII.
Margin of Safety
-88.0%
Fair Value
$136.65
Current Price
$272.32
$135.67 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 65 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 37 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 40.4%
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Generating 1.5B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Trading at 14.6x book value
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 7.7%
Trading at 8.3x book value
3.2% revenue growth
Elevated debt levels
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. 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 : UNP
The strongest argument for UNP centers on Return on Equity, Operating Margin, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.2% and operating margin at 40.4%.
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 : UNP
The primary concerns for UNP are Price/Book, Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 1.62 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LII profiles as a mature stock while UNP is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
LII carries more volatility with a beta of 1.19 — expect wider price swings.
LII is growing revenue faster at 5.8% — sustainability is the question.
UNP generates stronger free cash flow (1.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
UNP scores higher overall (60/100 vs 58/100), backed by strong 29.2% margins. 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.
Union Pacific Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · RAILROADS · USA
The Union Pacific Corporation (Union Pacific) is a publicly traded railroad holding company. It was incorporated in Utah in 1969 and is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. It is the parent company of the current, Delaware-registered, form of the Union Pacific Railroad.
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