Lennox International Inc (LII)vsUniversal Corporation (UVV)
LII
Lennox International Inc
$508.43
-1.86%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $17.82B
UVV
Universal Corporation
$53.76
+1.68%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $1.34B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lennox International Inc generates 80% more annual revenue ($5.26B vs $2.92B). LII leads profitability with a 15.1% profit margin vs 1.1%. LII appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.48. LII earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 58/100 (C).
LII
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
UVV
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LII.
Margin of Safety
-1.2%
Fair Value
$52.25
Current Price
$53.76
$1.51 premium
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
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
Trading at 14.6x book value
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 7.7%
1.8% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 5.8% — below average capital efficiency
1.1% margin — thin
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 : UVV
The strongest argument for UVV centers on Price/Book, Altman Z-Score.
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 : UVV
The primary concerns for UVV are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity. A P/E of 41.5x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 1.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LII profiles as a mature stock while UVV 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.
UVV generates stronger free cash flow (179M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LII scores higher overall (58/100 vs 44/100), backed by strong 15.1% margins. 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.
Universal Corporation
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · TOBACCO · USA
Universal Corporation processes and supplies leaf tobacco and plant ingredients worldwide. The company is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia.
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