Lennox International Inc (LII)vsWells Fargo & Company (WFC)
LII
Lennox International Inc
$541.37
+3.67%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $18.32B
WFC
Wells Fargo & Company
$80.42
+0.66%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $247.29B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Wells Fargo & Company generates 1443% more annual revenue ($81.14B vs $5.26B). WFC leads profitability with a 26.7% profit margin vs 15.1%. WFC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.44. WFC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
LII
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
WFC
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-50.6%
Fair Value
$370.16
Current Price
$541.37
$171.21 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for WFC.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 77 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Keeps 27 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 29.4%
Generating 9.1B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 16.2x book value
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 0.6%
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 14.4%.
Bull Case : WFC
The strongest argument for WFC centers on Market Cap, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 26.7% and operating margin at 29.4%. PEG of 1.44 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : LII
The primary concerns for LII are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : WFC
The primary concerns for WFC are Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LII carries more volatility with a beta of 1.21 — expect wider price swings.
LII is growing revenue faster at 5.8% — sustainability is the question.
WFC generates stronger free cash flow (9.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor BUILDING PRODUCTS & EQUIPMENT industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
WFC scores higher overall (74/100 vs 56/100), backed by strong 26.7% margins. Both earn "Strong 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.
Wells Fargo & Company
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Wells Fargo & Company is an American multinational financial services company with corporate headquarters in San Francisco, California, operational headquarters in Manhattan, and managerial offices throughout the United States and overseas.
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