Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT)vsPowell Industries Inc (POWL)
LMT
Lockheed Martin Corporation
$573.75
+0.86%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $118.59B
POWL
Powell Industries Inc
$186.39
-7.27%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $8.48B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lockheed Martin Corporation generates 6534% more annual revenue ($75.11B vs $1.13B). POWL leads profitability with a 16.5% profit margin vs 6.4%. LMT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.07. LMT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C-).
LMT
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
POWL
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-69.8%
Fair Value
$342.36
Current Price
$573.75
$231.39 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for POWL.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 72 in profit
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 2.9B in free cash flow
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 26 in profit
Areas to Watch
Trading at 17.6x book value
0.3% revenue growth
6.4% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Trading at 9.6x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 1.6%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LMT
The strongest argument for LMT centers on Return on Equity, Market Cap, Free Cash Flow. PEG of 1.07 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : POWL
The strongest argument for POWL centers on Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.5% and operating margin at 19.4%.
Bear Case : LMT
The primary concerns for LMT are Price/Book, Revenue Growth, Profit Margin. Debt-to-equity of 2.34 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : POWL
The primary concerns for POWL are Price/Book, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 45.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LMT profiles as a value stock while POWL is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
POWL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.14 — expect wider price swings.
POWL is growing revenue faster at 6.5% — sustainability is the question.
LMT generates stronger free cash flow (2.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LMT scores higher overall (55/100 vs 52/100). 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.
Lockheed Martin Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · AEROSPACE & DEFENSE · USA
Lockheed Martin Corporation is an American aerospace, defense, information security, and technology company with worldwide interests. It is headquartered in North Bethesda, Maryland, in the Washington, D.C., area.
Visit Website →Powell Industries Inc
INDUSTRIALS · ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT & PARTS · USA
Powell Industries, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, sells, and services custom-designed equipment and systems for the distribution, control, and monitoring of electrical power. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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