Lennox International Inc (LII)vsW. R. Berkley Corp (WRB)
LII
Lennox International Inc
$508.43
-1.86%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $17.82B
WRB
W. R. Berkley Corp
$68.57
+3.41%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $25.42B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
W. R. Berkley Corp generates 182% more annual revenue ($14.85B vs $5.26B). LII leads profitability with a 15.1% profit margin vs 12.6%. LII appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.48. WRB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
LII
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
WRB
Buy65
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
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 26.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
Trading at 14.6x book value
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 7.7%
4.0% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 14.3%. PEG of 1.48 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : WRB
The strongest argument for WRB centers on Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
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 : WRB
The primary concerns for WRB are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LII profiles as a mature stock while WRB 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.
WRB generates stronger free cash flow (640M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WRB scores higher overall (65/100 vs 58/100). 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.
W. R. Berkley Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - PROPERTY & CASUALTY · USA
W. R. Berkley Corporation is a commercial lines property & casualty insurance holding company organized in Delaware and based in Greenwich, Connecticut.
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